the swede life in toronto

Just a few more days before Christmas and this post is dedicated to those last minute shoppers who can’t think of anything to give. Here are some unique Swedish gift ideas that you can get right here in Toronto (and elsewhere in Canada, I’m sure!). What better way to show your love of Sweden than […]

I can’t believe how fast the Christmas season came this year! 2015 has flown by for me, but I’m excited for this year’s SWEA Christmas Festival, This year they have chosen Pippi Longstockings as a theme, the beloved, rebellious Swedish girl character we all know from our childhood. Written by the revered Astrid Lindgren, Pippi […]

Time already to get a head start on shopping for the holidays by buying unique gifts of Swedish design right here in Canada! Your receivers probably will not see these anywhere else, so you’ll be both unconventional and trendsetting. I’ve compiled some great gift ideas and happen to be selling a few of these items […]

This year I had the privilege of heading the Swedish design section of the 2014 SWEA Toronto Christmas Festival and it was a bit hectic getting the order together, but fun nonetheless! I’m introducing a lot of new products this year both to excite the big crowds that are sure to come and to give […]

The annual SWEA Swedish Christmas Market at the Harbourfront in Toronto is happening this month, November 22-23rd Saturday 11-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm. There will be tons of Swedish food, design, Christmas decorations, Swedish folks and activities for kids. Come and experience the Lucia pageant, folk dancers and get merry with some good glögg! IF YOU’D […]

UPDATED NOVEMBER 12, 2013 After all the talk on food, time to take a break! One thing I think is so smart is Swedish design. Not only are they masters of furniture design, but also practical things you never really think of. As I was unclogging our sink for the 1000th time using thick-ass gloves […]

Once upon a time, we were designing a green-built home and I blogged on it. I read a few old posts and couldn’t stop laughing at one post where we were adamant about getting Swedish toilets. I think the following story sums up why Swedish toilets are superior to American ones in design (and why […]

SWEA (The Swedish Women’s Educational Association) is the largest Swedish women’s organization outside of Sweden and its network spans the globe. Every year for the past 30 years, SWEA Toronto holds a large Christmas market in November in downtown Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre. People come from all over Ontario and surrounding areas to take part in […]

Being smart is not only a personality trait, but a way of design and living. The Swedes have it down to an art form, by combining highly functional design and aesthetic beauty, which is something I find so appealing! In addition to having a passion for Swedish food and people, I am also a known […]