05/11/2021
Before the first lockdown started we were really lucky to spend a couple of weeks in Sweden.
We fell in love with the place instantly! You can see amazing design everywhere, from peoples windowsills to the train stations.
It was so peaceful and beautiful, when we got back we kept saying ‘let’s be Sweden’ to each other and it helped us to feel calm when we were stressed 😅
Another one of the many things we took back with us was Fika - it’s got loads of translations and interpretations but when we were out there it seemed to be about slowing down, enjoying company, drinking coffee and eating cake 🥲
It’s something the Swedish do every day and it’s not far off the Tea Break we used to have in the industrial revolution.
(I know people still have tea breaks but this was something in every worker in the country did in the morning and afternoon for 15 minutes 🫖)
Having a little break in the day (as well as lunch!) is really important to us.
I mean we’re a couple trying to start a business, it’s intense 😅😅😅
Maintaining our mental wellness is a top priority, although it rarely feels like we treat it that way!!!
So Fika is something we tried to incorporate into our lives but it’s been hard lately and Sweden feels like a long time ago now.
But this morning Adam went to the coffee shop at the bottom of our road, , and they had these cinnamon buns that we ate for Fika everyday when we were in Sweden 🥲
They are bloody amazing and they’re made fresh every day!!!!
They brought back all the beautiful memories of our trip and reminded us we need to look after ourselves.
It’s funny how a cinnamon bun can have such a profound effect but it’s just a testament to how impactful Fika (or a tea break) can be!
So, as we embark on our biggest project to date, I’m looking forward to more Fika and being more Sweden☺️
Also, the cats really loved the paper bags from so bonus.
Rosie
