In the city

Nipped into town for a spot of dim sum and a look round the shops. It was nice and empty as most people are away on holiday... The weather is awful at the moment and it really feels like summer is over. It won't be long before it's time for candles, fika, autumn walks and old movies. I don't think I mind.

Kitchen goodies

One of my first posts was about our collection of packaging from around the world and today I thought I'd show you were they all live normally. They sit on top of the kitchen cupboards never to be eaten...

Here's some music for you this weekend...

These are some of my favourite songs from the 60's,

man they were cool back then!

Respect

White Rabbit

The letter

You showed me

She's not there

Monochrome

Didn't feel particularly inspired yesterday so I gave myself the task of taking pictures of only black and white things in five minutes. Meh!

Beneath

I'm now back home in London and it's almost as warm here as it was in Stockholm (although over here it feels like it could end right this minute and that autumn could arrive at the party just a bit too early)! I had such a lovely time in my hometown and would like to go back soon, once a year just isn't it enough. These chandeliers hang in my godfather's flat there and he was so happy to see these pictures as he'd never really noticed the pattern they make from below. Funnily enough I have him to thank for my constant picture-taking as he gave me my first camera when I was 10 (a Canon FT) and patiently explained F-stops to me over and over again. I'm so lucky to have him in my life, I just wish someone would crack teleportation soon so I could pop round for a cup of tea and a chat whenever I want.

Island life

Spent the weekend at my friends country house outside the city where we baked in the heat, swam in the sea and barbecued. When I was there last year it was so cold the only way we could swim was if we sat in the sauna first... this year we rushed into the water to cool down. Joy!

In the shade

It always feels like such a treat to have breakfast outside (and please excuse my sorry excuse of a sandwich - we ran out of cheese) but even more so to spot a deer relaxing in the shade below the balcony with birds chirping as the only soundtrack. Have a great weekend whatever you're doing!

Five-a-day

1. Spent half the day at Smedsuddsbadet, a bathing spot in the centre of town and watched family members go for a dip and a jump (I didn't have the energy).

2. Snapped a bastardised sign.

3. Giggled at my sister's efforts to get changed under her dress.

4. Went for a long walk by the water from the north side to the south side.

5. Had a delicious dinner al fresco with friends.

Feeling hot hot hot

It's been years since I've experienced hot weather in Stockholm (I always seem to get the timing wrong) but this time a heat wave is due for the whole week I'm here. Score! Anyway, spent the day catching up with the family and chasing shadows. So much fun!

They just don't make 'em like this anymore

(2:40 mins in... oh+my+goodness).

Arrivederci Dolomiti!

Our week away in the mountains was amazing and looking back at these pictures I really miss it. I now dream of getting a place in the mountains (lottery win permitting of course) so we can go snowboarding there in winter and hiking in summer. In the meantime I'll be happy ignoring beach holidays and exploring more mountain ranges the world over...

Next on the itinerary though: Stockholm - woohoo!

I ate you

When not eating lots of bread, pasta and pizzas (oh, and fondue one night), we kinda went nuts with the sweet stuff... Mamma mia!

Just my type

It wasn't just the mountains in the Dolomites that were wonderful, there were also lots of great typography abound. To rest our aching legs one day we took a day-trip to the small town of Brunico where I took most of these pictures. I do love a bit of good type I do!