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everything is so effortlessly elegant and peaceful here in this channel ... the colours and textures of everyday objects seem ever so beautiful and inviting ... thank you for such inspiring videos, Benita!
As a professional life coach I admire your quiet sense of self and inner peace. You have mastered how to live in a noisy world with grace and tranquility! Happy holidays!
All the shops are beautiful where you live, even the charity shop was clean and organized. I love when you take us along on your walks and we get to see a bit of beautiful Stockholm. ❤
Unlike most Americans, I love fall/winter. You highlight how these seasons can be cozy. Love your candles and especially the whimsical bunny light. Only tip I would add is to slow cook something good in the oven, like a hearty stew, to fill the house with a comforting scent. Very much look forward to the unfolding story of your summer house.
As an Italian who has recently moved to Stockholm your videos are so helpful for embracing and understanding a Scandinavian's perspective on how to face the dark and cold months, thank you! I've also been to Skogskyrkogården during All Saints and it was magical
Oh Benita this was one of your most beautiful videos ever! It certainly motivated me to get out more and enjoy the beauty of nature and the season rather than sitting at home alone feeling sad this time of the year. The chest for your summer home is really a work of art...and for $20..what a bargain. You see the beauty all around you and that is such a gift and helps so many of us. Thank you for your wonderful tips which are so helpful.
Benita, Thank you for sharing the cemetery footage because it is very personal and the loss of loved ones is something many of us share in common. Peace, love and serenity is all we pray for. Have a wonderful cozy November. I really loved your new outfits. You look great! ❤
Thank you for this lovely reminder to embrace the seasons as they go. I used to be so very depressed in November (my month of birth), but over the years, I've learned to appreciate this moment in time where everything seems to slow down. I can spend more time indoors, knitting, cooking and reading, and sleep more. And going out at least once a day is a must to get the fresh air and the natural light. Looking forward to see how your country house evolves next year.
In Germany nothing is going on slowly in november. People began to stress themselves for christmas. Its going on earlier and earlier from year to year.😢
As someone who’s just got back from a walk in the torrential rain with my dog I totally agree we need to walk no matter what the weather. As a Walker yourself have you never considered a doggy companion.
I visited a friend and his wife in Stockholm many years ago. I was surprised at how many oil lamps and candles they had. "We couldn't survive without them", his wife said. I think the difference in attitude towards these gentle lights (and lamps etc) is so telling - they are not luxuries, the indulgences that they are to those of us that grew up in the tropics. They are essential. Consider them mental-health aids. Cheaper than therapy and lovely to look at!
Your previous video prompted me to indulge my love of twinkly lights at this time of year - bought two small sets today and one is already lighting up our Garden Room. “Isn’t it a bit early to decorate for Xmas ?” Asked my husband. Yes - but it’s not too early to celebrate Autumn turning into Winter !
I think it is a wonderful custom to light all the lights and remember the dead. We do that here in Germany as well, but everyone puts one light on each relative's grave. I think it actually much nicer to put them all together in one place as you seem to do it in Sweden❤ I loved Skansen very much when I visited Stockholm in 2008 with my then young daughters. We have to come back, I can't believe that it's already been 15 (!!!) years.
Rain and cold weather is no bad weather at all! I find fall and winter to be the most beautiful seasons, specially in countries like yours where the scennery is so magical 🤩 Here in Spain it’s still over 20ºC and I can’t bear it no more 🙈 I am longing for chilly days in my cozy knitwear 🙏 In the meantime, your videos transport me to beautiful Scandinavia, so thank you!! 🙌🤗
The candles in the cemetery on All Saints Day was absolutely beautiful and also seeing all the people about honoring their loved ones like that. Wish we had a tradition like that here in the USA.
I also enjoy being outdoors this time of year and we have had the most amazing Fall leaf colors lately. It's cozy to come home to a hot cup of tea with my cat. Greetings from Oregon!
Such a nice and cozy video! As an absolute summer girl I am suffering tremendously from the dark and rainy season here in Germany. It is so frustrating and I miss the lovely spring and summer season. However, we have to make the best of it as we have no other alternative. Thank you for this inspiring video, dear Benita!
Love your inspiring videos. Thank you for being authentic, generous and full of lovely ideas. My mother used to say ‘simplicity is elegance’ and I see that in your surroundings, your city and your filmography. 🙏🏼❤️
When the beautiful chest came into view 😍, I thought 'that has been really expensive!!' But $20!!! Fantastic buy! It will look lovely in your holiday home 😍. The silk head bands look good on you Benita, you should wear them more often 😍
Prices on these traditional Swedish items is really low considering the craftsmanship that went into them. This one is huge and heavy so you need space for it. Which we have luckily!
Hello Benita. This was such a beautiful reminder of ways we can embrace the season. Thank you for including the All Saints images. Such a beautiful way to gather and remember loved ones 🤍 Your new LS sweaters are lovely on you. 🌼
Wow that chest is gorgeous. I struggle with Winter but I'm changing my mental attitude, making a lot of simple daily plans and getting in exercise 5 days a week. All of those candles were so beautiful and so moving. Love your videos.
I will definitely burn more candles this winter. I can see how they can help make a space feel cozy and warm when it's so dark and gray outside. I also need to take your advice about getting outside. My instinct is to stay warm and dry inside but it ultimately affects my mindset - I have a big problem with cabin fever. Thanks from Alaska for all your hygge tips.
Your videos feel like a warm blanket and a good book. Lovely that you maintain a healthy interest in nature and history. Thank you for these beautiful moments.
Hello Benita from Nova Scotia , Canada. I so enjoy your videos especially the fall and winter ones. Today we have some sunshine but I love my candles also and use my battery powered ones as well as my beeswax ones. I made my candle drawer after watching a fall video of yours several years ago now. It’s my private stash drawer. Loved your visit to the cemetery.so many in my country think cemeteries are depressing. I think their wonderful and So peaceful. We don’t celebrate All Saints’ Day the same way here. I think your way is wonderful. Thanks so much for the lovely video💞🇨🇦
Well, winter days would be so much easier if they were as peaceful and cosy as your videos Benita! ❄️ That All Saints vigil was truly special and must help those who take part. I feel you are correct, get outside as much as possible, especially in nature. 🍁Our local churchyard is stuffed with 🐿️, they chase one another and their antics are very funny! The darker days see the slow cooker used on repeat with soups and stews, which both warm the kitchen and fill our home with tempting scents. Those sweaters are fabulous, the colour block one very much suits you 🌼 Thank you for bringing a super cosy break to enjoy with my ☕☺️
Hello Benita. Just to say that you look great wearing a Lilysilk headband. You should do it more often. I also liked the Fisherman knit. I will look more closely at Lilysilk collection and the Fisherman knit. Enjoy your cosy minimalistic interior created by candles, during the coming winter months.
Another beautiful video! That trunk was a fantastic score! Typically they get passed down to the next generation. I envy you the wonderful shops and bakeries you visit. The All Saints day acknowledgment was a beautiful tribute. Your videos help to keep me going no matter the subject matter. Thanks.
How peaceful your videos are, how happy the rain is, I live in the city of the 1992 Olympics, here we don't have so much nature to take those walks in the morning, plus we have had little rain for three years throughout the year and when it does It is to do damage to fields, crops and harvests, now they are already warning us that they will lower the water pressure and that they will have to include purified water from the sea. The tradition of CANDLES in cemeteries is very beautiful.
I really enjoy your videos, thank you so much for posting! That antique chest was beautiful, and will be perfect in your summer home. And that All Saints vigil was so special to see.
Hi there from france. Nobody does cozy like the scandanavians and you make it all so lovely. I have been following you for several months now and took time during august to watch all your videos. So much inspiration to be found and i’ve used several of your suggestions for minor home improvements. Excellent! Now, when i need a kickstart, I watch one of your videos and then tell my little french bulldog that we are going to have a Benita’ day. I love your new flat and the view across the courtyards. Beautiful architecture. 😮 many thanks . I’am already looping forward to next time.
It’s always so lovely to see your vlogs Benita, especially this time of year…….I love it when we change over to day lights saving , I’m probably the only person that does ! To me it is just such a cozy time of year and as I’m such a homebody it suites me…..like you I have candles going all the time and enjoy the ambiance it brings to my condo…….that chest is absolutely stunning and I can’t believe what you got it for, I’m a huge fa; of charity shops and auctions….I still have my Moms Hope chest which is cedar lined, it was in pretty bad shape when I got it but I’ve had it refinished and use it to store off season clothes and linens………hope this finds you well and looking forward to the holiday season……..😊Donna In Toronto
I loooove my lilysilk comforter! It’s heavier than down, but not as heavy as a weighted blanket, and it doesn’t just rest on top of you like down, but rather hugs you. I have a summer weight and a winter one and I’ve never slept better. Now that we are in Solar Winter you really need to make sure you get outside for a little bit each day. Remember there is no bad weather, but rather bad clothing choices. If it rains a lot - waterproof pants jacket and shoes or boots mean you can splash right through puddles! Which is just as fun for an adult as it is for a child! If you live in the US, the REI “garage sale” is a great place to get gently used, returned gear at a great price.
Hi Benita, I sometimes wonder how you are doing? Christmas time and winter always make me a little melancholy I feel, but honestly, seeing the cemetery all lit up, busy and full of people just remembering, warmed my heart. Very special. Love to you and bonus. Suze 🕊️🤍✨🇬🇧
I was just having visions of you dragging it onto the the bus to take to your summer house🤣 Thank goodness your son & girlfriend has a car!@@BenitaLarsson
Moro no Brasil, mas não gosto muito do verão. Amo o outono e inverno. Acabei de retornar das minhas férias na Europa e amei o clima de outono, dias chuvosos,frio …. Tenho uma energia incrível nessas estações. Sinto uma alegria tão grande! 🤩
I've got inspired by your cozy videos, so I've got a city bike and took all my pillows for a refreshment service and then bought some new pillowcases with a gift certificate I've got on my birthday in june 😅 I love running errands really. And i live near park too, walks help me to stay sane really! The other day I've decided to take a challenge and put my dumbbells into a backpack and barely made it back home i was so tired. I work a corp job, thanks to management i only have to be twice a week at the office. There is another lovely park ther and i alway walk around during lunch break and when weather is nice i eat lunch outside too.
Where was this when I arrived in Finland in October 1985?:I got quite depressed, being from Texas and 6 months pregnant! No internet back then. I just cried myself through it. 😊
Hi Benita, Thank you for this beautiful video. Although I am originally from a hot country, I love autumn and winter, it's my favourite seasons, there is something magical about it, not to forget, lighting candles, getting cosy, wearing wool and cashmere, making stews, baking, just being happy with family and friends as the holidays come. So yeah, just beautiful 😍 😊
The woodland cemetery was so beautiful I have never seen anything like it. All the lights for All Saints was spectacular.... what a wonderful tradition
I loved ❤the headband on you 🤩 so cute 🥰 Thank you for a wonderful 15:30 escape. The music, scenery, and narrative are absolutely perfect. I’m always calmer and inspired after watching. 🍃 🍁 🍂 🕯️
I always love your footage of Skansen, I hope I will be able to visit some day. I actually live pretty much like your footage in our little old washhouse with antiques inherited from my grandmother and in-laws, so it's the opposite of you - we go to a modern minimalist café or restaurant sometimes for the contrast!!
I live in Canada and the darkness starts early here too in winter. Your tips are well received and I will definitely take a few of them. Wonderful looking chest! It looks beautiful and the price was amazing considering it was hand painted. The musty smell can be removed by giving the inside one coat of varnish.
Love all saints day, my parents and a lot of my relatives have past away some time ago and that s their day with flowers and a candle, beautiful tradition
A beautiful video and very poignant seeing the tradition there is a the cemetery - a lovely way to remember those who have passed on. Thank you so much for your ideas and positivity 🥀🌻
Thanks Benita, you’re always so inspiring! It’s interesting the idea of ‘bad’ weather, I don’t think they use this in every language ? I love all the seasons (although spring is my favourite) and it’s definitely not depressing if you’re outside a lot and properly clothed. Bisous, as they say here in France .
As a transplant from America to Norway, I really get a kick out of hearing you say things like: “I’m going to get me some…” or “Bob’s your uncle”! I find this so charming - just as I do all your delightful videos!❤️
While we don't have the long dark season of Sweden it can be gloomy and gray in the Pacific NW/Seattle, WA USA. You provided some wonderful tips to survive the winter months. I learned a new word--"Mys"--too, as well as enjoyed your walks, local shops, and eateries. Have a Mys Day! (I hope that's a proper way to say it). Jenny
Am I the only person in the world who watches your videos twice in a row because they are so beautiful and relaxing? And that's despite the days lengthening and the heat building for me here in the Southern Hemisphere...
A beautiful video. I actually don’t mind this season and enjoy the coziness of it. Since it gets dark earlier it’s a reminder to me to slow down and enjoy crocheting, quilting and needlepoint. We have a dog so walks are twice daily regardless of the weather. But I make a point during the walks to pay attention to the beauty of trees and birds in our suburban neighborhood. The weather in NE Ohio has been mild so it’s not unusual to start the day in winter gear but by afternoon a sweatshirt is even too warm in the sunshine.
I really enjoyed this video! It was so relaxing, with my favourite things about Sweden- cinnamon rolls, cheeses. little shops etc. The antique chest is gorgeous too. Thanks so much !
Åh, dina videor denna höst har verkligen hjälpt mig att omfamna hösten och försöka skapa mys och på ett sätt "leva med" mörkret, regnet och kylan istället för att "kämpa emot". Tack för alla idéer, inspiration och allt mys som dina videor ger!
A most beautiful video, thank you! I have always embraced each season wholeheartedly. To me, there is a joy in every day, from the dank autumnal to the sweltering summer ones plus everything in between! Much love to you and your beautiful cat x
15:02 I so love watching your relaxing, peaceful and inspiring vlogs, thank you so much for sharing your life in Sweden, I visited a loved travelling from Gothenburg to Malmo and Stockholm in the late 1960’s which is many many years ago but I still have happy memories.
Hello Benita, thank you for another beautiful video, I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ve been to Stockholm a few times, first time in November 1984. Loved the weather and the Swedish lifestyle. I have close relatives there who immigrated in the 1970s from our native Hungary. I ended up living in the US, in Los Angeles, for decades, but always wanted to go back to Sweden and every time I did, I felt home. Just recently found out from a DNA test that my family on my mother’s side is originally from Scandinavia - no wonder I feel a strong connection 😊. Please, continue with your videos, I enjoy every one of them! Have a wonderful autumn 🍂! 🤗 Love, Elizabeth
So interesting! I feel the same way about Finland where I was born. Every time I go I feel right at home despite the fact that I was four when I moved away!
I understand both of you. I grew up in Sydney, Australia but I was born in a little village south of the Hungarian border. To this day, I am always thinking of my Hungarian childhood and the community life in my old village. I just can’t forget it! ❤️
I’ve never seen All Saint’s Day in Sweden. How beautiful! Thank you for showing us. I live in the US and I’ve seen some lights placed on graves in November and wondered which culture it came from (we have so many here). I also heard that oh so slight waver in your voice about your mom. So human. I’m so sorry for your loss. How loved she was and is!
I would also love to embrace the season in Stockholm, it's a lot more scenic and welcoming than were I am 😂 This was charming and cosy, thank you for sharing with us. The chest is a beauty, it'll look perfect in the summer house. x
I grew up in Canada, lived in Moscow for the past 5 years (but moved back to Serbia where I am originally from, where there is more sunshine haha), and I also used to take daily walks outside even during the dreary winter months. In Moscow there are a lot of great parks and I would sometimes spend hours there even in -20 weather. All you need is good clothing! It really helped a lot. But I also had to start taking vitamin d, which helped with mood too. I love having as much light as possible in my room. I love watching your videos, I have been trying to declutter my space and it has been better. My mother always buys me many things and I had to learn to say no, it is very overwhelming at times.😅 I am too chatty.😶 Thanks for the videos!
I understand totally about the dark and the cold it is the same here in Iceland. So I also try to have it mysigt😊 Love the chest you bought, what a beauty ❤ thank for this as usual lovely video ❤
You remind me those days when I was in Sweden. I am missing Rain drops and fresh air of those calm streets in forests. There was something which I missed a lot and will always
Another wonderful video. I too embrace the darkness and cool weather and do walk daily, light candles still on my balcony, as I can see them from my sofa and gives me calmness. I also at times put the fireplace channel on my tv, so reminds me of my former fireplaces in my homes, that I don’t have now. I also bought myself white roses. I have to cover my garden furniture soon, but hesitate, because still like having the candles at nigh tout there and when I do cover, I know it will be the closure of that space. What a lovely day out for us at the Museum and the shops and your purchases; and the flowers and pastry. I really loved that chest you bought. Loved the colour for your summer home. I wish we had charity shops here, you certainly have some nice things for you to purchase for your summer home. Love when you take us out on your daily routine, even to the food and bakery shops. Thank you.
What a beautiful video. I love your message of embracing what is in front of us; in this case, the dark months which are also beautiful in their own way. I also love how we can find peace and beauty in all things. Nature is the force of it all…
Dear Benita! Another lovely cozy and joy bringing video with lots of inspiration, as I suffer quite a lot from the pouring rain here in southwest Germany. Impossible to move for more than six weeks after a broken ankle, I now recover and start to go back to similar rituals as yours . I really enjoyed your visit at Skansen, it’s so beautiful there! And so lovely to see you with sweet Bonus😻a cat can help so much to feel cozy at home♥️I wish you a good week and I am quite intrigued what new ideas you will have for your summer 🏠, lots of love from Iris from southwest Germany
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Beautiful and mindful video Benita. As always plenty of love, creativity and conscious.
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everything is so effortlessly elegant and peaceful here in this channel ... the colours and textures of everyday objects seem ever so beautiful and inviting ... thank you for such inspiring videos, Benita!
I'm so happy you enjoy them!
Absolutely agree with this comment! I love your video aesthetic and especially in this one, your video production talent is showing off ❤
Well said..and so true. Beautiful calm videos
I think calling it effortless ignores all of Benita's hard work! She's certainly done a lot of foundational tasks to get things like this 😂
As a professional life coach I admire your quiet sense of self and inner peace. You have mastered how to live in a noisy world with grace and tranquility! Happy holidays!
Thank you so much!
All the shops are beautiful where you live, even the charity shop was clean and organized. I love when you take us along on your walks and we get to see a bit of beautiful Stockholm. ❤
Charity shops really are well organized here! Love the color coding😅
That chest is a piece of art. $20 is a steal! I'm so appreciative of the video, this is a like a window into Sweden you just can't get from a book!
I’m so happy you enjoy my videos!
Well said' 👌🏻
Unlike most Americans, I love fall/winter. You highlight how these seasons can be cozy. Love your candles and especially the whimsical bunny light. Only tip I would add is to slow cook something good in the oven, like a hearty stew, to fill the house with a comforting scent. Very much look forward to the unfolding story of your summer house.
If I cooked I would add that😅
As an Italian who has recently moved to Stockholm your videos are so helpful for embracing and understanding a Scandinavian's perspective on how to face the dark and cold months, thank you!
I've also been to Skogskyrkogården during All Saints and it was magical
So magical, right? I'm so happy if my videos are helpful!
Oh Benita this was one of your most beautiful videos ever! It certainly motivated me to get out more and enjoy the beauty of nature and the season rather than sitting at home alone feeling sad this time of the year. The chest for your summer home is really a work of art...and for $20..what a bargain. You see the beauty all around you and that is such a gift and helps so many of us. Thank you for your wonderful tips which are so helpful.
I’m so happy if the video is helpful!
What a beautiful video. Peaceful and uplifting. A wonderful reminder to see the dark season with quiet beauty. 🌌
Thank you so much!
Benita, Thank you for sharing the cemetery footage because it is very personal and the loss of loved ones is something many of us share in common. Peace, love and serenity is all we pray for. Have a wonderful cozy November. I really loved your new outfits. You look great! ❤
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this lovely reminder to embrace the seasons as they go. I used to be so very depressed in November (my month of birth), but over the years, I've learned to appreciate this moment in time where everything seems to slow down. I can spend more time indoors, knitting, cooking and reading, and sleep more. And going out at least once a day is a must to get the fresh air and the natural light. Looking forward to see how your country house evolves next year.
Yes, embrace it and spring will come with light!
In Germany nothing is going on slowly in november. People began to stress themselves for christmas. Its going on earlier and earlier from year to year.😢
As someone who’s just got back from a walk in the torrential rain with my dog I totally agree we need to walk no matter what the weather. As a Walker yourself have you never considered a doggy companion.
I grew up with dogs and love them!
I visited a friend and his wife in Stockholm many years ago. I was surprised at how many oil lamps and candles they had. "We couldn't survive without them", his wife said. I think the difference in attitude towards these gentle lights (and lamps etc) is so telling - they are not luxuries, the indulgences that they are to those of us that grew up in the tropics. They are essential. Consider them mental-health aids. Cheaper than therapy and lovely to look at!
"Mental-health aids. Cheaper than therapy and lovely to look at!" Nailed it!
Your previous video prompted me to indulge my love of twinkly lights at this time of year - bought two small sets today and one is already lighting up our Garden Room. “Isn’t it a bit early to decorate for Xmas ?” Asked my husband. Yes - but it’s not too early to celebrate Autumn turning into Winter !
Here in Sweden there’s a newish trend Novent, it’s about starting to decorate in a small way in November! You’re so on trend!
wow ....the woodland cemetery shot at dusk was really beautiful
It's SO beautiful there!
I think it is a wonderful custom to light all the lights and remember the dead. We do that here in Germany as well, but everyone puts one light on each relative's grave. I think it actually much nicer to put them all together in one place as you seem to do it in Sweden❤ I loved Skansen very much when I visited Stockholm in 2008 with my then young daughters. We have to come back, I can't believe that it's already been 15 (!!!) years.
Those who have graves locally place them there but if your relatives are far away you can put your candles on a memorial plot. It's so beautiful!
Rain and cold weather is no bad weather at all! I find fall and winter to be the most beautiful seasons, specially in countries like yours where the scennery is so magical 🤩 Here in Spain it’s still over 20ºC and I can’t bear it no more 🙈 I am longing for chilly days in my cozy knitwear 🙏 In the meantime, your videos transport me to beautiful Scandinavia, so thank you!! 🙌🤗
I’m so happy if I can deliver a slice of Scandinavia to you!
The candles in the cemetery on All Saints Day was absolutely beautiful and also seeing all the people about honoring their loved ones like that. Wish we had a tradition like that here in the USA.
The part in the cemetery was so beautiful ! I didn’t know that in Sweden people would light candles in them for All Saints, quite like in Mexico.
The woodland cemetery is the most beautiful place!
I also enjoy being outdoors this time of year and we have had the most amazing Fall leaf colors lately. It's cozy to come home to a hot cup of tea with my cat. Greetings from Oregon!
The changing of the leaves for fall is just so pretty!
'Bob's your uncle!!!" Benita, you're the best!!
Haha, thank you!
Such a nice and cozy video! As an absolute summer girl I am suffering tremendously from the dark and rainy season here in Germany. It is so frustrating and I miss the lovely spring and summer season. However, we have to make the best of it as we have no other alternative. Thank you for this inspiring video, dear Benita!
Like you say, we can’t choose so might as well make the best of it!
Love your inspiring videos. Thank you for being authentic, generous and full of lovely ideas. My mother used to say ‘simplicity is elegance’ and I see that in your surroundings, your city and your filmography. 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much!
I loved the darkness when we lived in Denmark. I understand that some people suffer, but for me it was 100% hygge.
It’s so cozy if you let it be!
It’s always a pleasure to visit Skansen with you. The cemetery footage is absolutely beautiful. Hugs to Bonus, as always. 💐
Thanks so much for following along! Hugs are being distributed as we speak😊
When the beautiful chest came into view 😍, I thought 'that has been really expensive!!' But $20!!! Fantastic buy! It will look lovely in your holiday home 😍. The silk head bands look good on you Benita, you should wear them more often 😍
Prices on these traditional Swedish items is really low considering the craftsmanship that went into them. This one is huge and heavy so you need space for it. Which we have luckily!
6:01 this smile made my day, thank you
Yes. I like to see Benita smile. She usually smiles when she’s with Bonus but Skansen can also do the trick.🌹
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Hello Benita. This was such a beautiful reminder of ways we can embrace the season. Thank you for including the All Saints images. Such a beautiful way to gather and remember loved ones 🤍 Your new LS sweaters are lovely on you. 🌼
Thank you! Embracing the seasons is a game changer!
Thanks for taking us along on your day, the shops are so clean and curated 🌺
Thanks for following along!
Wow that chest is gorgeous. I struggle with Winter but I'm changing my mental attitude, making a lot of simple daily plans and getting in exercise 5 days a week. All of those candles were so beautiful and so moving. Love your videos.
I’m so happy you enjoy them!
I will definitely burn more candles this winter. I can see how they can help make a space feel cozy and warm when it's so dark and gray outside. I also need to take your advice about getting outside. My instinct is to stay warm and dry inside but it ultimately affects my mindset - I have a big problem with cabin fever. Thanks from Alaska for all your hygge tips.
Oh, I can see you'll get some use of some tips, Alaska, how cool!
Your videos feel like a warm blanket and a good book. Lovely that you maintain a healthy interest in nature and history. Thank you for these beautiful moments.
Thank you, so happy you enjoy my videos!
Hello Benita from Nova Scotia , Canada. I so enjoy your videos especially the fall and winter ones. Today we have some sunshine but I love my candles also and use my battery powered ones as well as my beeswax ones. I made my candle drawer after watching a fall video of yours several years ago now. It’s my private stash drawer. Loved your visit to the cemetery.so many in my country think cemeteries are depressing. I think their wonderful and So peaceful. We don’t celebrate All Saints’ Day the same way here. I think your way is wonderful. Thanks so much for the lovely video💞🇨🇦
I’m so glad you enjoy them! I agree with you, cemeteries are beautiful and I love walking through them!
Well, winter days would be so much easier if they were as peaceful and cosy as your videos Benita! ❄️ That All Saints vigil was truly special and must help those who take part. I feel you are correct, get outside as much as possible, especially in nature. 🍁Our local churchyard is stuffed with 🐿️, they chase one another and their antics are very funny! The darker days see the slow cooker used on repeat with soups and stews, which both warm the kitchen and fill our home with tempting scents.
Those sweaters are fabulous, the colour block one very much suits you 🌼 Thank you for bringing a super cosy break to enjoy with my ☕☺️
Aww, squirrels are the cutest! 🌰🐿
Hello Benita. Just to say that you look great wearing a Lilysilk headband. You should do it more often. I also liked the Fisherman knit. I will look more closely at Lilysilk collection and the Fisherman knit.
Enjoy your cosy minimalistic interior created by candles, during the coming winter months.
Thank you! I’ve been loving these pieces from them!
Another beautiful video! That trunk was a fantastic score! Typically they get passed down to the next generation. I envy you the wonderful shops and bakeries you visit. The All Saints day acknowledgment was a beautiful tribute. Your videos help to keep me going no matter the subject matter. Thanks.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!😊
How peaceful your videos are, how happy the rain is, I live in the city of the 1992 Olympics, here we don't have so much nature to take those walks in the morning, plus we have had little rain for three years throughout the year and when it does It is to do damage to fields, crops and harvests, now they are already warning us that they will lower the water pressure and that they will have to include purified water from the sea. The tradition of CANDLES in cemeteries is very beautiful.
So glad you enjoyed the video!
Very Very Helpful. I struggle with my moods in the winter.
I'm so happy if you found it helpful!
I really enjoy your videos, thank you so much for posting! That antique chest was beautiful, and will be perfect in your summer home. And that All Saints vigil was so special to see.
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Never seen someone impressing the single-life as much as you in ur videos 😊 all the love 💗
Ha, I really enjoy single life😄
@@BenitaLarssonI’m looking forward to enjoying it too, one day! 🌹
Hi there from france. Nobody does cozy like the scandanavians and you make it all so lovely. I have been following you for several months now and took time during august to watch all your videos. So much inspiration to be found and i’ve used several of your suggestions for minor home improvements. Excellent! Now, when i need a kickstart, I watch one of your videos and then tell my little french bulldog that we are going to have a Benita’ day. I love your new flat and the view across the courtyards. Beautiful architecture. 😮 many thanks . I’am already looping forward to next time.
Awww, little french bulldog!
It’s always so lovely to see your vlogs Benita, especially this time of year…….I love it when we change over to day lights saving , I’m probably the only person that does ! To me it is just such a cozy time of year and as I’m such a homebody it suites me…..like you I have candles going all the time and enjoy the ambiance it brings to my condo…….that chest is absolutely stunning and I can’t believe what you got it for, I’m a huge fa; of charity shops and auctions….I still have my Moms Hope chest which is cedar lined, it was in pretty bad shape when I got it but I’ve had it refinished and use it to store off season clothes and linens………hope this finds you well and looking forward to the holiday season……..😊Donna In Toronto
Thanks for always watching and all the sweet comments!
I loooove my lilysilk comforter! It’s heavier than down, but not as heavy as a weighted blanket, and it doesn’t just rest on top of you like down, but rather hugs you. I have a summer weight and a winter one and I’ve never slept better.
Now that we are in Solar Winter you really need to make sure you get outside for a little bit each day. Remember there is no bad weather, but rather bad clothing choices. If it rains a lot - waterproof pants jacket and shoes or boots mean you can splash right through puddles! Which is just as fun for an adult as it is for a child! If you live in the US, the REI “garage sale” is a great place to get gently used, returned gear at a great price.
That’s a great tip, thank you!
I love your Miffy lamp! Such an unexpected but cute decor piece in a very minimalistic home.
Living in this climate is a challenge. If you embrace the beauty as you have you find the peace in it. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Benita, I sometimes wonder how you are doing? Christmas time and winter always make me a little melancholy I feel, but honestly, seeing the cemetery all lit up, busy and full of people just remembering, warmed my heart. Very special. Love to you and bonus. Suze 🕊️🤍✨🇬🇧
The woodland cemetery is a very special place!
Oohhh my word - that CHEST!!!🥰🥰🥰
It's pretty stunning! And SO heavy!😅
I was just having visions of you dragging it onto the the bus to take to your summer house🤣 Thank goodness your son & girlfriend has a car!@@BenitaLarsson
Moro no Brasil, mas não gosto muito do verão. Amo o outono e inverno. Acabei de retornar das minhas férias na Europa e amei o clima de outono, dias chuvosos,frio …. Tenho uma energia incrível nessas estações. Sinto uma alegria tão grande! 🤩
As long as Bonus gets his brushing, all is right with the world…at least that’s my opinion 😊
Bonus tells me he agrees!
Love the cemetery scene. I wish I lived closer to my mom and dad's grave. I would visit often.
The woodland cemetery is stunning!
Your sweet cat is so precious. Lilysilk looks great on you!
He's my main man 😊🐈⬛ And thank you!
@@BenitaLarsson🐈❤️
I've got inspired by your cozy videos, so I've got a city bike and took all my pillows for a refreshment service and then bought some new pillowcases with a gift certificate I've got on my birthday in june 😅
I love running errands really.
And i live near park too, walks help me to stay sane really!
The other day I've decided to take a challenge and put my dumbbells into a backpack and barely made it back home i was so tired.
I work a corp job, thanks to management i only have to be twice a week at the office. There is another lovely park ther and i alway walk around during lunch break and when weather is nice i eat lunch outside too.
Lucky you to be able to work from home part of the week!
I just came in from walking my dog in the dark, gloomy and rainy Berlin afternoon and this was a good reminder to light some candles!
Yay for a nice return home with doggie and candle light!
I’m so very sorry to hear about your mom. Condolences. I love your thrift shop finds, and can’t wait to see what you do with them.
Thank you!
The cat has a beautiful apartment😂🩵🤌
Haha, he does!
Where was this when I arrived in Finland in October 1985?:I got quite depressed, being from Texas and 6 months pregnant! No internet back then. I just cried myself through it. 😊
Hi Benita,
Thank you for this beautiful video. Although I am originally from a hot country, I love autumn and winter, it's my favourite seasons, there is something magical about it, not to forget, lighting candles, getting cosy, wearing wool and cashmere, making stews, baking, just being happy with family and friends as the holidays come. So yeah, just beautiful 😍 😊
Thanks so much for watching it!
Ooh! That headband looks so cute on you! I love it!
Thank you, I really like it!
The woodland cemetery was so beautiful I have never seen anything like it. All the lights for All Saints was spectacular.... what a wonderful tradition
It's the most stunning place, a Unesco World Heritage site for a reason!
stockholm is so beautiful in winter, i love yellowing trees, you are a lucky lady!
I do feel lucky to live here!
I loved ❤the headband on you 🤩 so cute 🥰
Thank you for a wonderful 15:30 escape. The music, scenery, and narrative are absolutely perfect.
I’m always calmer and inspired after watching.
🍃 🍁 🍂 🕯️
I’m so happy if my videos are calming!
I always love your footage of Skansen, I hope I will be able to visit some day. I actually live pretty much like your footage in our little old washhouse with antiques inherited from my grandmother and in-laws, so it's the opposite of you - we go to a modern minimalist café or restaurant sometimes for the contrast!!
Contrast is great! I love that you do that!
Benita, you are an inspiration. If I am ever fortunate enough to visit outside the U.S., Sweden will be my destination.
Sweden and Stockholm is definitely worth a visit!
I love this time of the year, especially cold, rainy days. The scenery is so beautiful in this video!
I’m so happy to know you enjoyed it!
I live in Canada and the darkness starts early here too in winter. Your tips are well received and I will definitely take a few of them. Wonderful looking chest! It looks beautiful and the price was amazing considering it was hand painted. The musty smell can be removed by giving the inside one coat of varnish.
Thanks for the tip!
Love all saints day, my parents and a lot of my relatives have past away some time ago and that s their day with flowers and a candle, beautiful tradition
Such a beautiful tradition!
Benita, thank you for inspiration❤
this year I really enjoy the fall, no matter what the weather outside
Yay, tat's the right attitude!
One of your most beautiful videos.
I love the darkness of winter.
What a great gift!
That chest you bought for $20..what a steal!
I know, such a good find!
A beautiful video and very poignant seeing the tradition there is a the cemetery - a lovely way to remember those who have passed on. Thank you so much for your ideas and positivity 🥀🌻
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Benita, you’re always so inspiring! It’s interesting the idea of ‘bad’ weather, I don’t think they use this in every language ? I love all the seasons (although spring is my favourite) and it’s definitely not depressing if you’re outside a lot and properly clothed. Bisous, as they say here in France .
We have a saying that rhymes that there is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothes😅
Actually I don’t mind the Dark Nights. I love my candles have Wax and Battery Faux Wax Candles. Love the Shops Cake Cheese etc looks fabulous. 🌸
Embracing the dark is the way to go for sure!
I absolutely love your Miffy lamp 😊❤️
As a transplant from America to Norway, I really get a kick out of hearing you say things like: “I’m going to get me some…” or “Bob’s your uncle”! I find this so charming - just as I do all your delightful videos!❤️
So happy you enjoy my videos!
What a beautiful Impression of swedish November. Very emotional. I like it a lot.
So glad you enjoyed the video!
While we don't have the long dark season of Sweden it can be gloomy and gray in the Pacific NW/Seattle, WA USA. You provided some wonderful tips to survive the winter months. I learned a new word--"Mys"--too, as well as enjoyed your walks, local shops, and eateries. Have a Mys Day! (I hope that's a proper way to say it). Jenny
I wish you a MYSIG day too!
@@BenitaLarsson Thank you. I'll add "Mysig" too. 🐦🍁🍂
Am I the only person in the world who watches your videos twice in a row because they are so beautiful and relaxing? And that's despite the days lengthening and the heat building for me here in the Southern Hemisphere...
Aww, that's so sweet, thank you!
A beautiful video. I actually don’t mind this season and enjoy the coziness of it. Since it gets dark earlier it’s a reminder to me to slow down and enjoy crocheting, quilting and needlepoint. We have a dog so walks are twice daily regardless of the weather. But I make a point during the walks to pay attention to the beauty of trees and birds in our suburban neighborhood. The weather in NE Ohio has been mild so it’s not unusual to start the day in winter gear but by afternoon a sweatshirt is even too warm in the sunshine.
So happy you enjoyed it! Doggies are great for getting you out of the house, rain or shine!
Thank you. I so enjoy your videos sitting with a cup of tea, always perfect timing for that ☕ 👍 🇬🇧
Thanks so much for watching!
Your "travel" vlogs are beautiful and therapeutic - thank you.
I'm so happy you like them!
I really enjoyed this video! It was so relaxing, with my favourite things about Sweden- cinnamon rolls, cheeses. little shops etc. The antique chest is gorgeous too. Thanks so much !
Thanks so much for watching!
Åh, dina videor denna höst har verkligen hjälpt mig att omfamna hösten och försöka skapa mys och på ett sätt "leva med" mörkret, regnet och kylan istället för att "kämpa emot". Tack för alla idéer, inspiration och allt mys som dina videor ger!
Vad kul att du blivit inspirerad!
A most beautiful video, thank you! I have always embraced each season wholeheartedly. To me, there is a joy in every day, from the dank autumnal to the sweltering summer ones plus everything in between! Much love to you and your beautiful cat x
I feel very lucky to have four distinct seasons!
Oh my gosh....Benita, the trunk for your summer house is GORGEOUS!
Such a great storage piece!
The cemetery was crazy beautiful!
It’s the most stunning place!
15:02 I so love watching your relaxing, peaceful and inspiring vlogs, thank you so much for sharing your life in Sweden, I visited a loved travelling from Gothenburg to Malmo and Stockholm in the late 1960’s which is many many years ago but I still have happy memories.
Sweden is worth a second visit😉
The way you celebrate All Saints with all those candles and plants is LOVELY!
It's a beautiful tradition!
Hello Benita, thank you for another beautiful video, I’m so glad I found your channel!
I’ve been to Stockholm a few times, first time in November 1984. Loved the weather and the Swedish lifestyle. I have close relatives there who immigrated in the 1970s from our native Hungary. I ended up living in the US, in Los Angeles, for decades, but always wanted to go back to Sweden and every time I did, I felt home. Just recently found out from a DNA test that my family on my mother’s side is originally from Scandinavia - no wonder I feel a strong connection 😊.
Please, continue with your videos, I enjoy every one of them!
Have a wonderful autumn 🍂! 🤗
Love, Elizabeth
So interesting! I feel the same way about Finland where I was born. Every time I go I feel right at home despite the fact that I was four when I moved away!
We can’t fool our roots and our genes, I guess, no matter where we end up living 😊
I understand both of you. I grew up in Sydney, Australia but I was born in a little village south of the Hungarian border. To this day, I am always thinking of my Hungarian childhood and the community life in my old village. I just can’t forget it! ❤️
Zdravím z Česka :-) Nedokáži být tak ukázněná v minimalismu, ale ten váš obdivuji a moc se mi líbí. Hezké dny přeji
Thank you! Have a nice day, you too!
Cozy soft lighting, pastry and Bonus sounds like a dream. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
I’ve never seen All Saint’s Day in Sweden. How beautiful! Thank you for showing us. I live in the US and I’ve seen some lights placed on graves in November and wondered which culture it came from (we have so many here). I also heard that oh so slight waver in your voice about your mom. So human. I’m so sorry for your loss. How loved she was and is!
The woodland cemetery is such a beautiful place! Especially this time of year!
I would also love to embrace the season in Stockholm, it's a lot more scenic and welcoming than were I am 😂 This was charming and cosy, thank you for sharing with us. The chest is a beauty, it'll look perfect in the summer house. x
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm sure there's beauty to find where you are too, just look for it in unexpected places!
The lights in the cemetery were so beautiful and peaceful!
Thank you!
It's a stunning thing to see in person!
I grew up in Canada, lived in Moscow for the past 5 years (but moved back to Serbia where I am originally from, where there is more sunshine haha), and I also used to take daily walks outside even during the dreary winter months. In Moscow there are a lot of great parks and I would sometimes spend hours there even in -20 weather. All you need is good clothing! It really helped a lot. But I also had to start taking vitamin d, which helped with mood too.
I love having as much light as possible in my room.
I love watching your videos, I have been trying to declutter my space and it has been better. My mother always buys me many things and I had to learn to say no, it is very overwhelming at times.😅
I am too chatty.😶 Thanks for the videos!
I understand totally about the dark and the cold it is the same here in Iceland. So I also try to have it mysigt😊 Love the chest you bought, what a beauty ❤ thank for this as usual lovely video ❤
Thanks so much for watching again!
You remind me those days when I was in Sweden. I am missing Rain drops and fresh air of those calm streets in forests. There was something which I missed a lot and will always
A walk in the rain with fresh air👌🏻
Another wonderful video. I too embrace the darkness and cool weather and do walk daily, light candles still on my balcony, as I can see them from my sofa and gives me calmness. I also at times put the fireplace channel on my tv, so reminds me of my former fireplaces in my homes, that I don’t have now. I also bought myself white roses. I have to cover my garden furniture soon, but hesitate, because still like having the candles at nigh tout there and when I do cover, I know it will be the closure of that space. What a lovely day out for us at the Museum and the shops and your purchases; and the flowers and pastry. I really loved that chest you bought. Loved the colour for your summer home. I wish we had charity shops here, you certainly have some nice things for you to purchase for your summer home. Love when you take us out on your daily routine, even to the food and bakery shops. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching again!
What a beautiful video. I love your message of embracing what is in front of us; in this case, the dark months which are also beautiful in their own way. I also love how we can find peace and beauty in all things. Nature is the force of it all…
Thank you so much!
Dear Benita! Another lovely cozy and joy bringing video with lots of inspiration, as I suffer quite a lot from the pouring rain here in southwest Germany. Impossible to move for more than six weeks after a broken ankle, I now recover and start to go back to similar rituals as yours . I really enjoyed your visit at Skansen, it’s so beautiful there! And so lovely to see you with sweet Bonus😻a cat can help so much to feel cozy at home♥️I wish you a good week and I am quite intrigued what new ideas you will have for your summer 🏠, lots of love from Iris from southwest Germany
I wish you the speediest recovery so you can start to enjoy the outdoors again!
@@BenitaLarsson thank you so much!😍😘