Cristina

Catch a ferry (in front of the Grand Hotel) to Vaxholm for a fun day trip in the archipelago. Dinner at Riche. Do NOT miss Svenkst Tenn, a brand I first came to know from the textiles used in Joanna's home design, but later fell in LOVE with when I eloped with a Swede!!!! (The scene in Mamma Mia where Meryl sings "Money Money Money" with all the textiles? That's Svenkst Tenn!). NK (Nordiskakompaniet) is an an amazing Swedish department store. Always ask for VAT receipts. As you're shopping around, ask for giftwrapping-- it's done so charmingly and with such attention, even for small little purchases. Sodermalm = the brooklyn of Stockholm with many amazing vintage and secondhand shops. Two classic Stockholm stores to try are Acne Studios and Toteme. Stroll around Gamla Stan (but wear good sneaks! Those cobblestones are a helluva way to break in any new "swedish hasbeens" clogs!). Other good hotels besides Ett Hem (which is AMAZING) include the Grand Hotel, the Lydmar, the Bank hotel, and Miss Clara. Please feel free to reach out for any other tips. You can't go wrong!! Enjoy! Cristina in Houston