Hi everyone, I am back after a perfectly lovely weekend. I've done some reflecting on how to proceed, and we are going forward with positivity and humor - hope you feel the vibes wherever you may find yourself. Also, a hearty thank you for carrying on with the news on last week's Bits. I enjoyed… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
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Random Royaling – New Portraits in Sweden
The Swedes just seem to know when we need a tiara fix, don't they? The court updated the website with a whole new set of photos of the official working family. It's a modern re-do and it's a bonanza for us. We get tiaras, gowns, sashes, orders, and, for those of you who prefer a… Continue reading Random Royaling – New Portraits in Sweden
Open Post – Spanish State Visit to Sweden (Updated Day Two!)
Hold on to your tiara hats, the long-awaited State Visit from Spain to Sweden starts today. The King and Queen have arrived in Sweden, although the scheduled events with the Swedish royals begin tomorrow. Program Wednesday, 24 November Royal Palace Official Welcome - The royal couples will proceed in a procession through Stockholm from Hovstallet… Continue reading Open Post – Spanish State Visit to Sweden (Updated Day Two!)
Designer Diaries – Princess Sofia and Ida Sjöstedt
Ida Sjöstedt is a Swedish designer who describes herself as playful and fun. She began sewing her own clothes when she was ten years old. As a young adult she moved from Sweden to London to study design, and there her quirkier side appeared. In her youth, Swedish design for women had tended to the… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Princess Sofia and Ida Sjöstedt