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Tea with Me | My Favorite Books of 2024 | Current Reading | Book Chat | Over 50
Join me for my new monthly book chat series--Tea with Me! This time, I share my favorite books of 2024 as well as my current reading in January. See below the chapters/timestamps for the titles of the books I talk about.
For other places to find me:
Website/Blog - tracysnordiclight.podia.com
My knitting pattern shop/designer portfolio on Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/designers/tracy-bakkelokken
Email - tracysnordiclight@gmail.com
00:00 Intro
00:16 Info & Admin
3:26 Best Books of 2024
17:10 Tea Break
17:40 Current Reading
35:46 Postscript & Outro
Best Books of 2024:
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Strange the Dreamer (duology) by Laini Taylor
Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong
The Bloomsbury Cookbook edited by Jan Ondaatje Rolls
The Selected Letters of Vanessa Bell edited by Regina Marler
Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo
Current Reading:
Stations of the Sun by Ronald Hutton
Thirst by Mary Oliver
The Keeper of Light by Kylie Lee Baker
Traitor Son by Melissa J. Cave
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
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Christmas Prep | Norwegian Christmas Cookies | Book Chat | Holiday Decor | Life in Norway | Over 50
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Highlights from my days in December leading up to year-end holidays. My husband TJ created the music for my intro/outro, as well as a festive piece featured during the video! Happy Holidays to all... and Blessings in the New Year! For other places to find me: Website/Writings (blog) - tracysnordiclight.podia.com My knitting pattern shop/designer portfolio on Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/designers/...
Over 50 | Book Chat, Writing, Soup, Pumpkin Pie, Autumn Walk & More!
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Highlights from my week-this last week of November-living in Norway. Sharing creative work, reading, book shop & library visits, makings from the kitchen, a walk in nature, and looking forward to Thanksgiving weekend! For other places to find me: Website/Blog - tracysnordiclight.podia.com My knitting pattern shop/designer portfolio on Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/designers/tracy-bakkelokken Email ...
Art in Norway | Edvard Munch | Midlife Breakthrough | Over 50
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Visit the art town of Åsgårdstrand in Norway - Edvard Munch's house, art gallery Galleri Smalgangen to see works by Norwegian contemporary artist Jan Kolstad, cafe stop and nature walk... come join me! Tracy For other places to find me: Website/Blog - tracysnordiclight.podia.com My knitting pattern shop/designer portfolio on Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/designers/tracy-bakkelokken Email - tracysno...
October in Norway | Woodland Walk
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Come along with me on a woodland walk along part of the Kyststien the Coastal Trail in Vestfold, Norway on a beautiful October weekend! For other places to find me: Website/Blog - tracysnordiclight.podia.com My knitting pattern shop/designer portfolio on Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/designers/tracy-bakkelokken Email - tracysnordiclight@gmail.com
An American in Norway | Creative Living | Over 50
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Hello...and welcome to my creative life in Norway! I've lived here for almost 25 years in this beautiful place I now call home. If you enjoy the beauty of nature, walks in the great outdoors, seasonal celebrations, books, the arts in general an eclectic mix then please join me here for this new adventure! Many Blessings Tracy For more information about Borre National Park the park I'm walking t...

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  • @LivelyLadiesFitness
    @LivelyLadiesFitness 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Good morning Tracy. I am delighted that your latest video is performing well for you!! Thank you so much for your tea and book reviews. Have a wonderful day 🙋‍♀️🌺💕🥰

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@LivelyLadiesFitness Thanks so much, Trish! 🤗 It is wonderful to you here. Things kind of took off here this week… I guess it was the books and tea that did the trick! 😆📚Looking forward to doing your latest workout tomorrow! 💃🏻 Happy Day, my friend! 🩷

    • @LivelyLadiesFitness
      @LivelyLadiesFitness 6 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      @tracysnordiclight No problem Tracy! I absolutely love sitting down with a good book, whether it's fiction or non fiction and a nice warm cup of tea. See you for tomorrow's workout! Best wishes always 🙋‍♀️🥰💞🌺💕

  • @greywaren621
    @greywaren621 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lazlo Strange is one of the most beautiful characters ever written. I also loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I must recommend The Rave Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. Unforgettable settings and characters. It's particularly good on audio. ❤

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@greywaren621 YES!! Lazlo Strange is one of the best, sweetest heroes ever written! I think I feel in love with him too! 🥰 I have yet to read more Laini Taylor-she’s on the list, oh, and so is M. Stiefvater… gave heard great things. Thanks so much for being here and sharing! ☺️

  • @mariasmiles68
    @mariasmiles68 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A part 2 would be nice. I do enjoy audiobooks/ebooks through Libby, and I try to acquire book club reads this way if I can. Otherwise, I love going to thrift stores or secondhand bookstores. I do try to support indie when I can. In other words, I try to avoid Amazon if possible. I do own a Kindle but only read free library books or deeply discounted ebooks on it. 📚

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@mariasmiles68 Thank you, Maria! 😄 I’m working on part two now! Great to hear how/where you read. Like you, Amazon is my last choice, when possible. I use my Kindle for reading English books that I just can’t get here living in Norway or the library system doesn’t have/doesn’t get. Very glad you’re here! 🩷

  • @michelled.3849
    @michelled.3849 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m Finishing my morning coffee and preparing some meals as I listen and watch your video. Do you find yourself microwaving and microwaving your beverages? Lol I am a lover of tea as well. I’m enjoying your channel. I just discovered it today. 😊 I am now a subscriber.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@michelled.3849 Thank you sooo much, Michelle… I’m.p very glad you’re here! 😊 And thank goodness of microwaves, right?! Here’s me too… reheating my tea! 😆☕️ And nothing like some TH-cam to boost the domestic chores… right with you! 🙋🏻‍♀️ 🩷

  • @astr_university11
    @astr_university11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For everyone reading this, finding the forbidden book called Whispers of Astrology by Ethan Parker should be your top priority

  • @mandydandy86
    @mandydandy86 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Weaver and the Witch I really enjoyed! I loved the Witches Heart by her I think more. I read Strange the Dreamer in 2023 and agree stunning 🤩 I have it on my list of books to reread .

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@mandydandy86 Oh, I have The Witched Heart on my list, and can’t wait for that one! I know I’m goung to be rereasing Strange the Dreamer again too… many times, I’m sure! Thanks for being here, Mandy! ☺️🩷

  • @johnandlindaprice5839
    @johnandlindaprice5839 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just found you! I remember you from blogging and I still treasure the bag you sewed me. Willow

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@johnandlindaprice5839 Linda, how great to see you here! 😃 I remember you too… it’s been a long time! I heard from Julene, and it was a lovely “walk down memory lane” moment. So nice to be in touch again. 🩷

    • @johnandlindaprice5839
      @johnandlindaprice5839 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @tracysnordiclight it was Julene who told me!

  • @lavenderlady7441
    @lavenderlady7441 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hello just found you!!!!!😊

  • @TheGrapeJellyLibrary
    @TheGrapeJellyLibrary วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi! I’m glad I found your channel. I am currently reading Demon Copperhead. I’m looking forward to your channel.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheGrapeJellyLibrary Thank you so much! 😊 It is sooo lovely to have you here! 🩵

  • @summerfountaine1109
    @summerfountaine1109 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done! Please do a part 2! We have a teenage son wanting to learn everything he can about Norway. Maybe you have some Norwegian authors to recommend to him?

  • @thiscozyspace
    @thiscozyspace วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yay another book buddy! I loved that you have books in your list that are not the same books we're all seeing plastered all over the place. Love your star earrings!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thiscozyspace Very glad to have you here! 😃 And I’m happy you enjoyed this episode. 🩵 Yes, I do a big mix of reading usually… new, old, everything in between. Since I use my library a lot, sometimes I’m on a waiting list for books, so the super-brand new ones I might not get to until later. 😁Oh, and thanks for the earring… I do love these silver stars! ⭐️

  • @elsebratlien7654
    @elsebratlien7654 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just discovered your channel. Love it. Looking forward to more podcast. From a Norwegian living in California

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@elsebratlien7654 Mange takk, Else! 😃 Sååå flott for at du skal bli med på eventyret mitt her! Det blir mest på engelsk vanligvis! 😉 So glad you to have you along, and that you found much to enjoy! 🩵 And I hope wherever you are in California that you & yours are safe! 🙏🏻

  • @gabrielaspaull6238
    @gabrielaspaull6238 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy to have found your channel. Thank you ❤

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gabrielaspaull6238 And thank you for being here, Gabriela… 😊 …glad to have you along! 🩷

    • @gabrielaspaull6238
      @gabrielaspaull6238 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Thank you very much ❤️

  • @txoldham
    @txoldham วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would love part 2!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@txoldham Thank you! 😃 I’m so glad there’s an interest for a part two! I will film this week, and hope to get that out by next week latest. 🩵

  • @maryshimp2664
    @maryshimp2664 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved Spy Family you have inspired me to continue on with the series. Love your eclectic choices for reading, you have inspired me to read more poetry. Making a note to try and get Keeper of the Night and Traitor Son from my libraries. Great video, glad I found you!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@maryshimp2664 Happy to have you here, Mary! 🩷 Thanks so much for your comment! 😊 I’d love to hear how you get on with more poetry in your life. 📚 And cheers to great reading from the library!

  • @sophiescreative
    @sophiescreative 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video Tracy! You and @RubyGranger8 inspire me to read 'Time is a Mother' by Ocean Vuong this year. And I wonder what you eventually think about 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. Have you read more books surrounding the topic of magic?

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sophiescreative Thank you so much, Sophie… I’m glad you enjoyed this! ☺️ Ruby Granger so lovely and inspiring! I’m no longer an active student as she is, but I’m a student for life and a lifeling reader. 📚 Yes, I’ve many books, quite a bit of fiction that has magic as major compotent of a story. I will make a note… it could be fun to do book/topic specific videos sometimes. Thanks for the inspo! 🩷

  • @jgator6694
    @jgator6694 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just finished reading Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible” and it is EXCELLENT!!! I have Demon Copperhead and will read that next. Have you read it”The Poisonwood Bible”? I highly recommend..it will blow you away!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jgator6694 Thanks for being here, and thanks for the recommend! 😄 I’ve not read it yet, but Poisonwood Bible is on my growing TBR! 🩷

  • @spreadbookjoy
    @spreadbookjoy 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Enjoyed this very much. Am planning on reading Demon Copperhead this year. My favourite read of the year was Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. Wonderful book.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@spreadbookjoy Thanks for coming along with me on this book chat! 🩷I’m so glad yoy enjoyed it. Cloud Cuckoo Land need to be on my TBR… somehow I’ve never got round that one-thanks for the reminder! 📚

  • @spreadbookjoy
    @spreadbookjoy 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was so lovely and calming! T Kingfisher’s writing is great. Gorgeous cat!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@spreadbookjoy Thank you… I’ll be sure to tell Luna, she loves all the attention! 😸 T. Kingfisher is great, isn’t she?! I’ve got my husband reading her now too, he just started the Paladin series! 📚

  • @JillHerrington-vc8ol
    @JillHerrington-vc8ol 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tracy, I am so thankful to have found your channel. There is nothing I enjoy more in my senior years as a book and a cup of tea. I have a list of books to borrow from the library and a pile on my end table. I look forward to watching you and getting ideas for different genres as I mostly read historical fiction.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JillHerrington-vc8ol Jill, how delighted I am that you are here! 😊Thank you for being here. Like you, I find a fresh stack of library books and tea among the best things in life! 📚 I very much enjoy a bit of historical fiction too! 🩷

  • @Mimlou
    @Mimlou 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    yes, would love more of thee tea and book chats!! Subscibed!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Mimlou Thank you for being her along with me, Mimlou! 🩷 I’m making notes now for the part two! 😊

  • @amberh3358
    @amberh3358 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how versatile your reading is from poetry to academia to manga! Also love your chili rating scale 😂 Thank you for the recommendations. Happy New Year!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@amberh3358 Thanks you, Amber! ☺️ It was fun to share a wide variety of books becaus that’s how I read-very varied. I like to think there will be a little something for everyone Tea with Me episode. I honestly couldn’t resist the chili rating-too much fun! 🌶️🤣 Thanks for being here. 🩷

  • @kaseyashton7715
    @kaseyashton7715 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series captures my whole heart in 2024. I binged the series in two weeks with the audiobooks, I cannot recommend them enough, Kevin R. Free is a phenomenal narrator.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kaseyashton7715 Ooo… Murderbot! Yes… what a great character! I started the series last autumn, about halfway through. I’ve been reading via Libby app, but it can be slow getting them as the series is popular and often lent out… so I’m waiting for more! I’ll have to check out the audio books. Thanks for the recommened, and for watching! 🩷

  • @gloracruikshanks1556
    @gloracruikshanks1556 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gloracruikshanks1556 Thank you for watching! 😊🩵

  • @gloracruikshanks1556
    @gloracruikshanks1556 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love a part 2. So so happy that you are not doing music while you speak😂, so hard to find book vids without music. Really enjoy this. New subscriber 🎉

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gloracruikshanks1556 Thank you so much for being here-I really appreciate it! 🩷 Like you I’m not a fan of music all throughout a video. It’s hard to concrentrate on what a person is saying if music is layered over it. The only music (composed by my husband) on my videos is intro/outro, or a small piece of incidental music on a vlog… there will never be music on these Tea with Me episodes! 😊

  • @SunnysideorScrambled
    @SunnysideorScrambled 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm trying to get to 12 books for the year, I'm astounded that you did 100 in a year, I'm in awe. I have the Strange the Dreamer Duology lined up for this year, so I'm even more excited about it now.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@SunnysideorScrambled Do hope you will enjoy Strange the Dreamer, Sunny! ☺️ Let me know how you get on with it! I’ve always read a lot, but in recent years I’d say I do read a lot more and try to fit reading in my day where/however I can. I also don’t have children, so my time is more flexible in that way. 😊 Thanks for being here! 🩷

  • @EricKarlAnderson
    @EricKarlAnderson 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love how you speak so passionately about Demon Copperhead and wonderful to hear you talk about the Bloomsbury Cookbook - I love it too!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EricKarlAnderson Thank you, Eric, for your lovely comment! ☺️ And how wonderful to meet another Bloomsbury/Bloomsbury Cookbook fan! 😃📚🩵

  • @kimberlyvensek3860
    @kimberlyvensek3860 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi tracy!! I am so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone! I am not much of a reader unfortunately, but i love artwork, nature, gardening, cooking and (fiber arts) as you know. The garden shop that you featured was amazing and the scenery beautiful! Well done my friend!!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kimberlyvensek3860 Hi, Kimberly! It’s great to have you here! 🤗 I’m so glad you found good things to enjoy here. We share a lot of similar things…fiber and beyond! 😂 Happy days, my friend! 🩷

  • @FinnsYouTubechannel
    @FinnsYouTubechannel 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just found your channel, and I love it. I just finished The Trail by Kafka! Your channel is motivating me to read more this year!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@FinnsTH-camchannel Welcome, and many thanks, Finn! 🙏🏻Kafka-good stuff, and a good start to the new year! 😃 I hope your reading this year is enriching & adventurous! 📚

  • @journeywithnikole
    @journeywithnikole 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tracy, thank you for sharing your 2024 and current readings. I am so inspired by how many books you read. I truly enjoyed this tea time with you. I was also drinking my morning tea while I watched your video. I love how you can take us back to your experience of where you were in life while you read. I'm excited to be here to see your growth on TH-cam in 2025. Using poetry to help get through grief is very powerful and so glad it helped. Also, I read every article you write and I'm proud to be a part of sharing your journey. Have a wonderful day 💜💜💜💜

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@journeywithnikole Thank you so much for your very kind and generous comments, Nikole! 🙏🏻It’s so great to have you along for 2025! And I’m really glad you find so much to enjoy. And fun knowing you’re a tea person too! ☕️ Happy weekend 🩷🩷🩷

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome share

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@DaveCollierCamping Thanks so much, Dave! 😊 Happy days, wherever you are 🩵❄️🩵

    • @DaveCollierCamping
      @DaveCollierCamping 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Merry Christmas

  • @SlackJones1
    @SlackJones1 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really enjoyed this video, and subscribed. Happy holidays!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@SlackJones1 Happy you enjoyed so much! ☺️ And thanks for joining-very much appreciated! 🙏🏻 Hope you are having happy holidays wherever you are! ❄️🩵

  • @MWillows-s5p
    @MWillows-s5p 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I absolutely loved the Snow Queen display in the garden centre. Thank you for the recipe shares. It doesn't look like we will have Christmas snow in this part of the UK this year. As a child this was a magical happening. We have Christmas editions of some magazines but it's rare for me to buy a crafting magazine because the projects don't appeal. The prices these days also put me off unless there is definitely a project I know I will make. Beautiful cloud phenomenon! Love rainbows in whatever form.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MWillows-s5p Still no snow for us here, either, this Christmas… so, still waiting! 😂 We took a walk this Christmas Day-full sun and 5 C almost spring-like, very odd! Yes, Snow Queen…my thoughts too. 😉 I can’t recall when last I bought a crafting-related magazine. Like you I find prices too high, and often the projects don’t appeal enough. I find my tastes have changes through the years, even where crafting/creating goes. I wish we had been somewhere and able to film the special clouds… but photos from the patio did well! And I, too, love any thing with a rainbow! 🌈 Hope you & yours have having fabby Christmas hols! ❤️🎄❤️

  • @MarieAliceJoan
    @MarieAliceJoan 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    PS - That sky and those clouds at the end are AMAZING! What a beautiful part of the world to live in!

  • @MarieAliceJoan
    @MarieAliceJoan 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I watched this last night on my television Tracy. It was such a peaceful and inspiring video. I loved all that you shared. That slow cooker dish. The yummy cookies. That tasty sweet bread. The books. Those lovely Norwegian magazines. The garden center. I miss garden centers. There is nothing like that where I live. I can give you some of our snow! lol We have gotten a lot this weekend with more to come. I always love your sweet and peaceable thoughts on things. Merry Christmas, Happy Yule to you TJ and Luna! Love and hugs, xoxo

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MarieAliceJoan So very glad you found much to enjoy, Marie! 🤗 Oh, my… I can’t imagine seeing myself on a big television screen… but I’m glad you had fun. Yes, please send us some snow!! ❄️ It’s the first Yuletide in some years where we didn’t have some snow. This garden center is pretty special, probably one of the best in the country, so we are lucky to live close by. 🙏🏻 Happy Holidays!! OX ❤️🎄❤️

  • @ItsJustMeKimmie
    @ItsJustMeKimmie 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the twinkly music! I've seen similar clouds here with what looks like a mini rainbow between the clouds 🌈. My daughter and I call it a sonic boom in reference to Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony. Enjoyed the Julia Child a la Tracy section. More of those please. Wish we had one of those lovely garden centers. Happy Christmas! 🎄

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ItsJustMeKimmie So happy you had a good time with this one, Kimmie! ☺️ Julia Child… ah, it so good as that, but I try! I have some nice plans for the channel next year, so hope everyone will enjoy. YES, sonic boom/Rainbow Dash-makes me hink of my niece when she was little… she’s 16 now, but love that she still appreciates anything cute, Kawaii, etc. I do too-gotta stay young at heart, right?! 😉 Happy Holidays to you & yous! 🩵❄️🩵❄️🩵

  • @jitkamartins4552
    @jitkamartins4552 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Tracy, what a delightful video! It’s like a treat before Christmas comes, all that yummy cooking, books and magazines, the lovely garden center and oh my gosh those clouds, I had to pause your video and to soak the beauty in for a while 🤩🩵🤍💗 thank you so much for sharing every and merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and husband and Luna 😘🤗💜💜💜🎄✨✨✨

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jitkamartins4552 So GLAD this offered you some refreshment in the midst of all the Christmas-busy! ☺️ It was fun to put this one together these weeks of December and share different things. The clouds were incredible… it was like time stopped for a while, somehow. Happy Holidays to you & yours!! OXOX-T ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

  • @ItsJustMeKimmie
    @ItsJustMeKimmie หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd love to come over for pie! Luna is an angel. I wanted to look at the library and see if they have Neil Gaiman's "Snow glass apple". I've never ready anything of his before. You look fabulous in that turquoise turtle neck and sweater!!!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ItsJustMeKimmie Thanks, so much Kimmie! 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed the “visit” here. Luna is, indeed, our little angel.😇 😸 I have Neil Gaiman on my reading list too, as I’ve not read a lot by him either, which is bad as he is much respected in fiction communities. Thank you for the compliments. I knit the turquoise cardigan and it is one of my fav pieces for winter wear. I hope you’ll stop back again. Next week I hope to have a new video ready. Happy day! 🩵❄️🩵

  • @apricotcitrine7351
    @apricotcitrine7351 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so lovely to watch! The entire video felt so sweet, sincere, and lovingly radiant. I completely relate to your feelings of sweet sadness during this festive time of the year. The frosty air prompts a lot of introspection and recollection. If you enjoy Mary Oliver and Wendy Cope, you may also really like Ross Gay. His essays on small delights illuminate a similar kind of simple, but profound joy. :)

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@apricotcitrine7351 Thank you sooo much for your generous comment! 🤗 (and love your screen name!) I am delighted you found much here to enjoy… and that you also founs much during this season too! ❄️ Funnily enough, Ross Gay is on my winter TBR! 😃📚 I’ve not read him before, and am eager to, as I’ve heard good things. Thanks for the extra recommendation! And thank you for being here! 🙏🏻🩵

  • @MarieAliceJoan
    @MarieAliceJoan หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely looking soup Tracy! I must give that a go! Your knitted creations are so lovely! I always loved the bags you made and the jewelry as well. Sadly I had to leave all that I had in the UK. I can only hope they were given loving new homes! I ordered the Mary Oliver book for myself. Thank you so much for your recommendation! Another beautiful video Tracy! Love all that you share! Hi Luna! 🐈‍⬛❤

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MarieAliceJoan Glad you enjoyed this one, Marie! ☺️ The soup is good… and I can see playing around with different spiced, etc., like leaning toward Indian flavours with a hint of curry, for instance. Oh, that is sad… how much you had to leave behind. 😢 Yes, nice thinking the things went on to those in need and who would like them. Luna is always happy with the extra love! 😸 OX-T 🩵

  • @journeywithnikole
    @journeywithnikole หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok first let me say, Tracy, I love this video! Let me start by saying that the pie looked delicious. I always learn so much from you from the other side of the world. I didn't know that pumpkin pie puree was something you had to order. I love poetry. 💜 Thanks for sharing your walk with us. Your videos soothe me and make me happy. I just signed up for your blog and your shop is amazing.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Nikole! Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 I’m glad to add some happy to anyone’s day. ☺️ Must say, the pie was good… we enjoyed some this weekend! When we lived in the capital city, Oslo, I could sometimes get the tinned pumpkin. but we live in a smaller place now, and its just not as easy to get. It is possible to get pumpkins here now, and I have made my own pumpkin puree before… but somehow it was just not as good as old Libby’s pumpkin from a can. 😂 Now I can order it, I like to, as it just saves time & energy. Hope all is well with you, and that you’ve had a good weekend! 🩵

    • @journeywithnikole
      @journeywithnikole หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tracysnordiclight 💜

  • @jekamusika
    @jekamusika หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's 11 PM from where I live as I type this. TH-cam recommended me your video as I was hoping to find a cozy video to watch as I write on my journal. I subscribed right away! You have such a lovely voice and the energy you radiate is beautiful and calming. I too have recently started on reading Devotions and one of my goals for next year is to get on reading more of Mary Oliver's works. Your soup looks really good and although it's not cold here in the tropics I want to try to make it one of these nights, thank you for the recipe on that regard! I hope more people would find and subscribe to your channel. Looking forward to your future uploads, Tracy! Delighted to have stumbled upon your space here in this little corner of the internet 🤍😊 I hope you're having a wonderful day.

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jekamusika Hello there, and thank you so much for your very kind comment! 😃 🙏🏻 I’m delighted you’ve found much here, and I’m so thankful you decided to subscribe! And how happy I am to know you’re reading Mary Oliver along with me. 📚 I hope it might become cooler for you to enjoy the soup. 😂 Take care there, and look forward to seeing you here again. 💜

    • @jekamusika
      @jekamusika หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tracysnordiclight 💜💜💜

  • @jitkamartins4552
    @jitkamartins4552 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a delightful video, Tracy! The book part, and not only, feels almost like an extension of our chat the other day that we didn’t have the time to get too 😉 the cooking looks delicious, isn’t Autumn food just so fun and full of good taste?! And your walks are always so wonderful and calming, you live in a beautiful place! Of course one must not forget sweet Luna girl, she looks so content 😻 happy last day of November tomorrow and a wonderful and peaceful Advent time 💜💜💜

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jitkamartins4552 Thank you sooo, much my friend! 🙏🏻 I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. ☺️ And yes, we must chat books next time! 😆 Wishing your & yours a blessed & happy Advent time! OX-T 💜💜💜

  • @MarieAliceJoan
    @MarieAliceJoan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful introduction to a new artist that I had not heard of before. Thank you for sharing with us. I love the calm approach you give to your videos. It's very nice! I also loved learning more about your visit to the gallery and seaside town. xo

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MarieAliceJoan So glad you found much to enjoy from this one, Marie! 🤗 We are lucky to live so close to a lot of natural beauty and places with cultural interest. OX-T 💜

  • @naturemyeyes
    @naturemyeyes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful video. Very interesting to see. Thank you for the upload, have a nice new week!

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@naturemyeyes Thanks for stopping by! ☺️Wishing you a beautiful week! 🍁

  • @journeywithnikole
    @journeywithnikole 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for sharing this Tracy! 😊 I learned for the first time about Edward Munch and his beautiful art, Norway, and this beautiful sea side town. Have a wonderful day 💜

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@journeywithnikole Thanks so much for a return visit, Nikole-lovely to see you back! And I’m so glad you found much to enjoy in this one. 🙏🏻 Take care… and have a blessed week ahead! 💜

  • @jitkamartins4552
    @jitkamartins4552 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How interesting! Thank you for sharing, Tracy! I feel like I am discovering Norway thanks to you 😊 for me, there are arts that deeply resonate with me, others not all. But nature’s art resonates with everyone, it’s that perfect. Happy days 💜

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jitkamartins4552 Great to see you here, Jitka! 😃 Munch isn’t to everyone’s taste, I know. I’ve come to appreciate him more through the years (and especially since living here) and reading much about his life and experiences. ☺️ And yes, nature can’t help but speak to us all! 🍁 Happy weekend, my friend! 💜

  • @jitkamartins4552
    @jitkamartins4552 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s wonderful Tracy! Thank you for this absolutely gorgeous walk. I also LOVE trees and I am a tree hugger. As long as there are trees there is hope. I did plant 12 years ago our Christmas tree in the garden, it has overgrown me by far now. Every night when I go out with Monty I thank the tree for being there, for making me smile and for sharing its wisdom and energy woth me and my family. And thank you for this beautiful video! The music TJdid is perfect as well 🌲🌳🌲🌳💚💚💚💚💚

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jitkamartins4552 So glad you enjoyed this one, Jitka! And I just love what you said, “as long as there are trees, there is hope.” I couldn’t agree more-YES!! 🌳🌿🌳🌿🌳 And I love the thought of the nightly visits and talking you have with the Christmas tree in your garden-sooo sweet! 🌲 💜

  • @LivelyLadiesFitness
    @LivelyLadiesFitness 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Tracy. I am really enjoying your beautiful and peaceful scenic videos. This was a lovely autumn walk. Thank you for sharing it. Best wishes. Trish 🌸❤️🍂🍃💜

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LivelyLadiesFitness Thanks, Trish… so glad you enjoyed! 🤗 We are very fortunate to live within close access to the coast/coastal trail (10 min walk to the water!) ans some great walking paths in nature throughout the region. Most pasths are even walkable in winter… so never an excuse not to go out! 😉 Happy weekend to you & yours there! 💜

    • @LivelyLadiesFitness
      @LivelyLadiesFitness 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @tracysnordiclight It sounds so idyllic!! I love getting out doors even in the cold winter months. Happy Friday 🙋‍♀️💜💕🌸

  • @Shifatullah-x6q
    @Shifatullah-x6q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are making amazing video content. I just watched the video and your video quality is appreciable. I am so impressed by your content, I was analyzing your channel and noticed that You are struggling with video views and video ranking. May I share some tips on how you can achieve your goals?

    • @tracysnordiclight
      @tracysnordiclight 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Shifatullah-x6q Thank you for the positivity! ☺️ As I’m just getting starting-and still learning a lot-I wasn’t expecting millions of views overnight with on,y two videos so far. 😂 But any tips are welcome, thanks you.