A weekend treat

Last weekend we were invited by our Swiss neighbors to spend a night in their chalet up in the Swiss Alps. We've heard so much about this place. They have rented it every winter for the last 9 years together with two other families. It is their true haven. Never did I imagine it being this cool and beautiful. True haven indeed.

It was 2 degrees Celsius when we arrived. But the ambiance in this spacious old chalet made us warm (and our jackets, hats and slippers...). I love this place!

Jay brought some homemade chili for dinner. I brought Cava (I've decided to celebrate my 50th birthday at any opportunity throughout the whole year of 2019). A glass of bubbly is always adding that little extra to any occasion. :)

A few bottles of wine later (!!!) and lots of deep conversation about life (kids growing up, marriage, rediscovering ourselves, our future plans and dreams) the temperature had crawled up to a good 13 degrees Celsius thanks to the wood pellet heater. around midnight we tucked ourselves into beds with woolly socks and flannel pyjamas and the blankets pulled up to our ears. I slept like a baby.

We spent Saturday on the hill skiing and then we were invited to stay another night. Yes please! If I only could have a grand kitchen-social-space like this at home. A swing! Shouldn't we all have a swing in our homes? I mean - helloooo! That big dining table was fitting us all at breakfast as well as dinner. And all the windows made this room so light in the day. The charm of this chalet definitely lies in its simplicity. Nothing is fancy. It is more rustic and unpretentious. Such a homey, joyful and tranquil place. No stress allowed... Did I say I love it?

Big Thank You to our dear neighbors who invited us to this magical place. It is a true gem.  This weekend will be remembered.

PS To see short videos from this weekend, check out Happy Things on my Instagram @myrosevalley.  

PS 2: All pictures from iPhone... taken by me and Didier.

Kärlek
Annette

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Sweden in my heart - forever

Hi my lovelies. Thank you so so much for all your stories shared, advice given and comfort hugs on my latest post. It has been incredibly helpful and I want to give you all a big comfort hugs back. Thank you.

Nelly Bo is okay. She has learned and grown a lot through this special experience. Alicia's family is doing well considering the situation, having fantastic support from friends, neighbours and close family. The funeral was beautiful and the church was filled to the brim of people showing their sympathies including Nelly Bo and a group of close friends attending as well.

Today I'm on my way back home to my roots. To our summer house. It is time for the yearly Autumn Clean Day. But this time my trip is bitter sweet. We have decided to sell our house to raise the money needed for a deposit on a home here in Switzerland. I'm meeting with a realtor to start the process...

I've cried. I've had a big lump in my stomach for weeks if not months. I've fought for us to keep our paradise, but there are times in your life when you can't let the heart make the decision. In the end, we are doing this for a brighter future in our every day life. It is the right thing to do.

While flicking through my summer pictures (apologies but it was hard to choose...), I'm brought back to all the fun we had this summer. We never fail to have a great time together with my family. Lots of everything: play, food, kids, chilling, garden work, beach, fishing, boating, jumping, thrift shopping, laughter, card games, cooking... It wasn't the last summer, there are still many summers to come with just as much joy and laughter. My brother's house is still there, and that is where we spend most of our time anyway, and he has room for everyone. That is the silver lining. Although it hurts to let go...

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Annette

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