“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

@ourtinycottage

Latest Posts

  • elfing

    Many of you may know that I’m very proud of being Swedish American. So happy about it that I joined forces with my friends in Sweden to make an online language company called LearnSweden. You can learn more about us… Continue reading

  • a very special time………

    So I have been very deliquent in posting on the blog. Where have I been ? Having a great time with my family. Last week the Maryville High School orchestra and choir gave a stunning performance during their holiday concert.… Continue reading

  • Mimi’s in the Kitchen

    There is much anticipation for Thanksgiving at my house. It is one of our favorite holidays. As a mom, one of my favorite things is watching my children love and embrace our traditions. I was extremely busy this Thanksgiving and… Continue reading

  • Thanksgiving

     This Thanksgiving was just wonderful. My business partner Per Svangren and his family flew in from Sweden to experience an American Thanksgiving. We had about 3 days of constant cooking and fun. One of my favorite family traditions is our… Continue reading

  • Tree House Building….Part 1

              Treehouse building isn't easy or for the faint of heart. Long before the recycled barns and discarded wood planks were gathered a lot of dreaming was done.          Little boy "O" started mentioning a treehouse at the age… Continue reading

  • What you and I can do…..or what we can do

                      It is a very cold morning here in Tennessee. Unusually cold. So I thought I would sit down at my desk and write a while. Recently I've been getting a lot of mail about saving the planet and how anyone and everyone can… Continue reading

  • Where have I been and what am I doing ?

    For whatever reason I have a serious case of nesting going on. It all started when the stuga bed arrived and I had this need to put it together immediately. Finwood did a great job. I didn't have the right… Continue reading

  • In Remembrance

    For all of the men and women who have courageously served our country, I personally thank you. For those of you who haven't returned, we place a flag in your memory.                                                          Continue reading

  • From my chair ……………..

    We have had the most glorious weather with all of the golden hues of Autumn. I've been taking so many photos and I thought I would share a few from the place I sit.                                     From this lovely… Continue reading

  • Yes We Can !……..Oh Yes We Did !

    Yesterday was a day and an evening filled with firsts. It was the first presidential election my eldest daugther voted in. It was the first time I felt nervous about an election. It was the first time in my life… Continue reading

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