After THREE days, YES THREE days of travel, we’ve finally arrived at our house in Sweden.
Thursday, after sitting for hours on the runway in DC due to a (light) snowstorm, we took off towards Munich. But of course we missed our connecting flight to Stockholm. While waiting for the next flight out, a snowstorm hit Munich, and we got delayed several more hours. When we finally landed in Stockholm it was (yes you’re correct) another big snowstorm. And to top it all off, both our suitcases were lost! My brave, amazing mother had waited for hours at the airport, to drive us the four hour drive home, since domestic flights had been canceled.
But after only one hour of driving through the dark and snowy night, we decided to find a hotel in the next little town, have a glass of wine and go to SLEEP!
The sleepy town late last night.
My quick (too cold to take pictures) snap shot of the street lit up with Christmas lights. We had a surprisingly good meal, a glass of red wine and were ready for our….very sparse sleeping accommodations.
This hotel room never expected to be on a design blog in the states!
Simply two beds,a curtain and a TV on a stand. This put a whole new twist to Scandinavian simplicity!
And now the PIECE DE RESISTANCE…..
…the newest thing in Swedish design…hahaha…what we referred to as the CASKET BED!!!
My mother is demonstrating here how to sleep in it. Exhausted from two days of travel, a glass of wine we HOWLED with laughter about this bed! And here is the funny part, my mother said she had the best nights sleep EVER!
Basically she was “dead” asleep.
Today it’s been more hours of this, until…
….at 4pm today we finally arrived at our DARK, cold house.
You might not think so, but we’re having a great time!!!
We have no luggage, but we’re with family, the fire is on, the house is now warm, and tomorrow we’re buying some skates so we can skate on the lake right outside.
Finally it feels like Christmas…
What a snowy adventure for you to get home to Sweden for Christmas. Good thing you made it… with some unexpected little detours. They will all be forgotten over a hot glogg.
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS DRINK-GLOGG
3 whole cardamoms
8 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Rind from sm. orange
3 c. water
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 oz. blanched almonds
24 oz. dry red wine
4 oz. brandy
Tie cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick and orange rind in a cheese cloth bag. Place in water and bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add raisins and almonds and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Stir in wine and brandy and bring to a quick boil. Remove from heat immediately. Cover and store in a cool place overnight. At serving time remove spice bag. Add sweetener to taste and serve warm. Divide evenly into 12 servings.
GOD JUL, dear Jill! Enjoy being home with your family!
Love, Christine
I love it Christine –some GLOGG and everything is fine!! We're definitely making some tomorrow to aid with the ice skating!!!
JILL, i LOVE THE casket bed! It looks like a mortuary!! So funny. Say hello to everyone, especially underpants man.
What a snowy adventure for you to get home to Sweden for Christmas. Good thing you made it… with some unexpected little detours. They will all be forgotten over a hot glogg.
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS DRINK-GLOGG
3 whole cardamoms
8 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Rind from sm. orange
3 c. water
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 oz. blanched almonds
24 oz. dry red wine
4 oz. brandy
Tie cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick and orange rind in a cheese cloth bag. Place in water and bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add raisins and almonds and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Stir in wine and brandy and bring to a quick boil. Remove from heat immediately. Cover and store in a cool place overnight. At serving time remove spice bag. Add sweetener to taste and serve warm. Divide evenly into 12 servings.
GOD JUL, dear Jill! Enjoy being home with your family!
Love, Christine
What a snowy adventure for you to get home to Sweden for Christmas. Good thing you made it… with some unexpected little detours. They will all be forgotten over a hot glogg.
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS DRINK-GLOGG
3 whole cardamoms
8 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Rind from sm. orange
3 c. water
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 oz. blanched almonds
24 oz. dry red wine
4 oz. brandy
Tie cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon stick and orange rind in a cheese cloth bag. Place in water and bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add raisins and almonds and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Stir in wine and brandy and bring to a quick boil. Remove from heat immediately. Cover and store in a cool place overnight. At serving time remove spice bag. Add sweetener to taste and serve warm. Divide evenly into 12 servings.
GOD JUL, dear Jill! Enjoy being home with your family!
Love, Christine
WELCOME HOME!! I know just how wonderful those first few steps on untouched snow are and I can imagine you are thrilled to be home!!
Ha en underbar Jul och njut av Vintern.
Stor kram fran ett icke sa Juligt Sydney!
x Charlotta
God Jul Charlotta! You're so right, there's nothing like it. Took a walk this afternoon after a full day of snow showers, so beautiful!
Welcome home, Jill! Hannes said yesterday: " I definitly preper winter to summer, you could have much more fun during wintertime!" After thinking for a while he added: "But there's one good thing with summer. Then Luke is here! " When I told him you probably will be here this Christmas, he gave me a huge smile and said "Oh, yes, now I remeber! " So, unnecessary to say: Give us a call after the Christmas day! Big hug to you all!
I thought you had been unusually quiet there for a few days. Merry Christmas…God Jul as they say up there in the hinterlands (or is that just German..?)
That GLOGG looks mighty tasty! I'm going to have to whip up some Swedish tradition here in the states!
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