sweden – kind of

For many years my traveling friend has wanted to go to Sweden. With a single purpose.

To visit the house of Carl Larsson.

Known for both painting and furniture design, “he was prolific Swedish artist whose paintings of his own home interior have inspired homeowners for more than 100 years.”

His wife, Karin Bergöö Larsson was an artist, designer, dressmaker, and style icon through her art and textiles.

We are traveling to Minneapolis for this exhibit:

This a birthday trip for my friend. While not actually in Sweden, it will feel like it when we step into the American Swedish Institute for the exhibit. We will have lunch at the Fika Café.

Beyond celebrating with her in “Sweden”, she has suggested this 2-day trip might take the place of actually traveling to Sweden. My new reality of having lived 83 years, has revealed the challenges travel can sometimes have for me. I need travel to be less-complicated.

Sweden in Minneapolis seems to be an alternative. Regardless, I’m about to land. Let the party begin!

Traveling mercies.