I don’t remember now how I happened to come across this beautiful little online book, but it’s been on my list of “treasures to share” for a couple of weeks now…
Magic Caught in Our Hearts, by Kerstin Erika Ann Svendsen (of Mecozy), is a gentle and enchanting memoir of the artist’s childhood — specifically, the “magical” home of her grandparents in Vallsta, Sweden.
She speaks (and paints in evocative watercolour sketches) of bluebells and forests, of old dress-up trunks and steep attic stairs, and of summer adventures shared with a large loving family. May every child be lucky enough to have their own version of Vallsta…
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HowToMe 08.04.07 at 3:14 pm
Beautiful! Thank you for highlighting this lovely book.
Mary Emma Allen 08.04.07 at 7:08 pm
What a delightful book. Gives me ideas of how to preserve memories of my childhood for daughter, grandchildren, and future generations. Now to find the time!
Pinhole 08.05.07 at 12:28 am
I know you will keep this magic in your heart when you find out you’ve just been tagged. I don’t think your comment section will accept html, or a provided link, so if you can find your way to my blog you will find out the details.
It’s been nice knowing you, in case you never speak to me, again.
domestika 08.05.07 at 8:49 am
Pinhole, this book reminded me a bit of your story about your grandfather, The Porch Singer… Yes, my comments will accept html links! and see? I’m still speaking to you… I have grown to despise memes, but how can I turn down m pal Pinhole? So few people can be so funny without also being unkind…