Fall is colourful here in Sweden. I'm sure these pictures don't do it justice, but I decided to capture the colours anyway. I took my camera with me yesterday when I went for a run along the waterfront in Stocksund where we live. It was an unsettled day, partly cloudy and partly sunny, but when the sun was shining the colours were brillant.
Everyone here has raided their closets and pulled on their hats, scarves and gloves. It's not uncommon to see a young girl wearing a thick wool sweater and scarf on her top half, with an extremely short skirt and thin tights to complete the look. It's popular to wear high boots as well, and the girls have these neat and tidy leg warmers that they wear with just the tops peeking over the rim of their boots. They look good, but cold! I've seen Elise checking out these fashionistas, taking notes. Watch out, Brockville!
A couple of weekends ago, we hopped on the subway to make our way to Östermalm, an area known for it's high-end shops. We checked out some lovely home stores, did some shopping for the kids at Zara, and "window-shopped" in the upmarket department store Nordiska Kompaniet, otherwise known as NK. We browsed through Saluhall, a gorgeous food hall that's been around since 1888.
The hall is filled with people, fresh food and wonderful smells--a true feast for the eyes! There are bakeries, fish mongers, butchers, delicatessens and florists packed in this beautiful building. Well worth the visit. Next time we have to stay and eat!
