Stockholm had temperatures of about -9°C the other day with quite a chill factor because of an icy wind. It was chilly but relatively mild for Stockholm, which can get to about -30°C for a day or two in winter… Read More ›
Sweden
Wheat cats at Vete-katten!
There is a famous bakery in Stockholm called Vete-Katten. It is very northern European in design with antique decor, and the café part is a labyrinth of cosy inter-leading rooms and narrow corridors. The homey decor reminds me of ‘granny’s… Read More ›
IKEA Hacks
I live in IKEA country, close to what was – until 2014 – the largest IKEA in the world at 63,200 square meters, IKEA Kungens Kurva. I have a love-hate relationship with IKEA. I love their products but am unable to… Read More ›
Questionable design. Or not?
The radiator below is in one of the rooms I teach in in the Swedish Riksdag (Parliament). It is a very cold room, particularly on Mondays. I have never been able to figure out why that radiator is so high… Read More ›
