Berlin has always been one of my favorite cities in Germany - hip, cool, funky, adventurous, alternative, and creative. It's the only place in Germany I do not expect to be traditional yet it is very historic. As much as I love Berlin though, it is not my favorite city in Europe. Prague will always be a favorite but I have been smitten with Brussels and Antwerp. Antwerp is a port city with the vibrancy of creativity. Brussels is this old and new European seat of power. Lots of grand old buildings.
Then last weekend, I went to Stockholm, and everything changed.
It's like a seamless blend of Brussels and Antwerp without the shabbiness of Berlin. It's just love. My adoration of Stockholm deserves an entire post altogether but for this post, I want to note my delight about discovering a Swedish blogger based in Berlin. You see, I was both in Berlin and Stockholm this month so I am still clinging on the inspiring vibe that these cities imparted on me.
The blog is by Ms. Sandra Juto. She mainly posts about everyday things on the street, interesting interiors, and her food. Yes. The things she eats. The coffee she drinks -- Fika or non-fika. And yes, I was so excited to read the words 'Fika' and 'Gatan' again. But more on those later. The things she posts about are often the ones I'd like to do myself but never found the time. My daytime occupation consumes me so much, I opt not to document the beauty of my surroundings.
Thanks to Ms. Juto, now I can have a regular glimpse of two places I loved. Her posts just lives up to my mantra of "when the ordinary has been extraordinary all along" topped with her witty comments too. Although I haven't encountered Stockholm-related posts, the Swedish aesthetic applied to Berlin everyday life is enough to pique my interest, and keep me glued to her blog. One big YAY!
Just look at this spread of olives, cheese, bread, and mint drink.
