Earlier this week I spent some time at home with my family. It was great to catch up with everyone and breathe some fresh air again. My mum lives on one of the Islands in Gothenburg's archipelago. The rest of this post will be somewhat photo heavy. Enjoy!!

Have you been to Sweden? Would you like to go to Sweden? 

The organic beauty revolution in Sweden

Organic hair & beauty is taking over in Scandinavia. I've always been amused on how much rest of the world wants to copy Scandinavia, but finally there's a reason.

I love going back home to Sweden as the organic wave is just getting bigger and bigger each time I go. It feels like the Swedes really understands how important it is and that we all have a responsibility to our planet. 

I just been home to Göteborg (Gothenburg) and I was so pleasantly surprised by the hair & beauty industry in Sweden. 

First I want to say a big Thank you to Maria Åkerberg who was very helpful to let me know where I could find her products. She directed me to M&M nail's and beauty centre on Vegagatan. I got a chance to see how big range of Maria Åkerberg there actually is. It was hard not to buy everything. It was great to see that she's doing so well and so many in Sweden care what ingredients they actually put on their skin. 

As more and more people are becoming aware of what they put on their bodies, they stop using harsh chemicals and eventually things change. The producers realising that no one will buy their rubbish and have to improve their products. More and more organic brands are constantly popping up. 

The consumers have spoken and the producers are listening. Finally! 

After I managed to drag myself away from all the beautiful Maria Åkerberg products and only the size of my suitcase stopped me from buying everything. 

I didn't walk very far until I bumped in to Salong Alexandra, an organic hair salon. Also situated on Vegagatan. Of course I had to go in and talk to them. I was in luck as I got to chat with Alexandra her self. They've been using organic products for 5 years. They're using organic colour systems. The favourite hair brand was of course John Masters but on the shelves was a wide range of different products including many Swedish brands. Alexandra is dedicated to her clients and always making sure she uses products with the best ingredients. 

By accident I also passed Ekologisk hudvård & frisör. They're an organic hair & beauty retail shop with a hair salon in the back. They've been on Linnegatan just over 4 years and just about to rebrand to Eko Linné. They stock a huge number of Eco products and they make their own products as well.

It's great to see Scandinavia to be a leader in changing the world.  

Do you think it's important to use organic beauty products? 

My Stockholm run

I've just been in Stockholm and I really want to show you my run from one morning as it was so beautiful. I love running in Stockholm as it's so easy to run near nature and breathe fresh air. I normally run in Hagaparken. Home to the Swedish crown princess Victoria and her family. 

It's lots of nature and right next to water. The weather has been amazing too, with bright sunshine and 25 degrees. I'm now on my way to a rainy Gothenburg. 

So beautiful 

This is how happy I was to run in Stockholm.

My run finished on top of Vanadislunden with this gorgeous view of Stockholm. 

Wish list for Sweden

 Today I'm off to Sweden. First stop is Stockholm to do my clients hair. I have a bunch of wonderful people I do hair for every three months. Second stop is Göteborg (Gothenburg) to see my family. 

Every time before I go to Sweden I like to write a wish list for my favourite Swedish brands. 

This is what I'm hoping/wishing to get when I'm over there. 

Maria Åkerberg 

- Makeup 

One of my favourite beauty brands. Last time I went to Stockholm was the first time I tried her make-up. This time I've my eyes on

-lipsticks

Warm coral and Rose.

-Mineral powder pure beige 

It's perfect colour for Scandinavian skin. 

There probably will be more purchases than that from Maria Åkerberg. 

C/o Gerd 

- Deep moist conditoner

I also tried a c/o Gerd last time and it was so nourishing for my hair I really want to try their conditioners especially the deep moist one. 

Weekdays

- black jeans

I'm in need of another pair of black jeans and Weekdays is one of my favourite places to go for my denim. I'm also keen on checking out their organic range. 

Fjällräven 

- Eco shell jacket

I need a warm jacket for my trip to Iceland later in the year. I've got my eyes on this three layer shell jacket in Eco shell from Fjällräven. Made from recycled and recyclable polyester and  also fluorocarbon-free and climate compensated. Don't worry it's fake fur. 

Indiska 

- Big mug 

As you all know by now I love my big tea mugs and I just love this mug. So pretty and the perfect size. Indiska is my favourite place for mugs. 

Liqourice 

My Swedish soul needs Liqourice so I'm stocking up when I'm at home. Some of my favourites are

- djungelvrål 

it's very salt liqourice and not for the weak. It's the Liqourice for the real hardcore swedes. 

- Lagom 

I just love this brand. Lagom is a Swedish word for just right and it's the right amount with the right amount of salt Liqourice taste. It's Lagom. 

What's on your wish list at the moment?