tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post9001765853386413839..comments2023-08-19T11:00:35.435+01:00Comments on Under Wide English Skies: Stockholm to Helsinki - Part I, MariehamnCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-77513900707852808932016-09-03T16:36:35.550+01:002016-09-03T16:36:35.550+01:00Scandinavian light is surprisingly strong, Sarah a...Scandinavian light is surprisingly strong, Sarah and explains those deep golden tans. Next instalment coming soon.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-38811639170601058822016-09-03T15:35:34.470+01:002016-09-03T15:35:34.470+01:00Wonderful pictures the light looks so different it...Wonderful pictures the light looks so different it must have been lovely drinking a gin and tonic and watching the sunset. Grandma's house looks fantastic too. I shall enjoy hearing about your boat trip too. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-63056047222057152342016-08-30T19:51:15.369+01:002016-08-30T19:51:15.369+01:00It is! I spent far too long lusting after a sofa ...It is! I spent far too long lusting after a sofa covered in 'Vegetable Tree' and costing as much as a small car, but like you, have contented myself with a few small offcuts to line basket. I am saving up for a small lampshade...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-11735732926994162032016-08-29T22:04:05.734+01:002016-08-29T22:04:05.734+01:00Svenskt Tenn - it's like being in a sweet shop...Svenskt Tenn - it's like being in a sweet shop. I contented myself with some tiny scraps of fabric offcuts. It was so expensive. Have you tried the tea room there?Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-53918353013523716572016-08-28T15:08:31.659+01:002016-08-28T15:08:31.659+01:00Made a start, but it is fading rapidly as everyday...Made a start, but it is fading rapidly as everyday life takes over, Ann. It is cute and very sea-worthy but incredibly small and basic. I love the light in Scandinavia but am always glad to return to our more muted light too.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-4687150222660019332016-08-27T21:09:48.000+01:002016-08-27T21:09:48.000+01:00so pleased you got around to posting a little of y...so pleased you got around to posting a little of your trip. Such a cute little boat (smaller than I had imagined!) I know what you mean about the difference in light between the two countries, but I think I rather prefer the washed out English light ...Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-78354544958775778942016-08-27T20:14:22.122+01:002016-08-27T20:14:22.122+01:00I love the light in Scandinavia and spent rather t...I love the light in Scandinavia and spent rather too much time browsing interior design magazines, looking for ideas, Frances, but what works there doesn't easily translate to the muted English palette. Very good for my basic Swedish though! We are back in the UK now, boat safely tucked away for the winter, but will post again soon about the rest of our rather special time away.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-41856627850604583452016-08-27T20:11:28.633+01:002016-08-27T20:11:28.633+01:00I have to confess, I am playing catch-up with my b...I have to confess, I am playing catch-up with my blog and the holiday was actually in July. Two very different holidays in one was a big bonus! Will try and post about the rest of the holiday very soon, but a late summer in the UK has lured me out into the garden...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-61420195189261708592016-08-27T19:04:43.870+01:002016-08-27T19:04:43.870+01:00Marianne, what an adventure you have now begun! I...Marianne, what an adventure you have now begun! I am sure that I would also be quite taken by the beautiful Swedish light. The little Grandmother's House in which you stayed looks completely charming, and like you, I think I would also have appreciated the contrasting views.<br /><br />Have a grand time sailing. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-65815861032159384832016-08-27T05:52:15.876+01:002016-08-27T05:52:15.876+01:00I will be following with interest so I hope there ...I will be following with interest so I hope there will be some sailing posts!<br />How lucky that you were able to have two holidays in one, with a stay in the little old house. That would suit me very well.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.com