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Daily life, home interiors, food finds, and the odd gadget — the bits of ordinary life Sabine writes about between outfit posts.

From a Scandinavian mattress to a Stockholm fika spot, this corner of the blog covers the everyday.

A warm cafe scene with chocolate treats and coffee on a table, cozy and inviting mood
Soft bedroom interior styling photo related to a mattress review, calm neutral tones

Interior · Lifestyle

Review | Emma Matras

16 July 2018

Sabine's look at the Emma Matras, covering how the mattress fit into her home and daily routine.

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The lifestyle section of this blog is where everyday life takes center stage, moving beyond outfit posts to explore the quieter corners of daily living. Here you will find reflections on home interiors, from the way a new piece of furniture changes a room to the small decorative choices that make a house feel like a home. There is room for food discoveries too, whether that means a cozy café visited during a trip abroad or a new recipe tried in the kitchen on a lazy Sunday. The tone stays personal and unhurried, as though the writer is sharing these finds with a friend over coffee.

Home interiors feature prominently in this part of the blog, with a focus on how spaces are lived in rather than staged for perfection. A mattress review, for instance, becomes not just a product assessment but a story about sleep, comfort, and how a single purchase can shift a daily routine. The writing approaches these topics with the same warmth and honesty found in the fashion posts, treating the home as another canvas for personal expression. Whether discussing a new throw pillow or a major furniture investment, the goal is to share what genuinely works in real life.

Food and drink are recurring themes here, often tied to travel or to simple pleasures at home. The concept of a Swedish fika — that deliberate pause for coffee and something sweet — appears as more than a trend; it becomes a philosophy of slowing down and savoring small moments. Posts about chocolate shops or cozy cafés read less like reviews and more like diary entries, capturing the atmosphere of a place and the feeling of discovery. These pieces remind readers that lifestyle is built from these small, intentional experiences rather than grand gestures.

Beyond interiors and food, this section also touches on the gadgets and everyday tools that quietly improve quality of life. From practical household items to the occasional tech find, the approach is always grounded in usefulness rather than hype. The writing treats these objects as part of a broader narrative about making daily routines smoother, more comfortable, or more enjoyable. There is no hard sell here — just honest observations about what works, what does not, and how the small things can add up to a life that feels thoughtfully put together.

Chocolate dessert and coffee fika spread on a table in a mall setting, warm cream and brown tones

Food

The New Swedish Fika | Choco Mania

21 March 2018

A visit to Choco Mania at Mall of Scandinavia, exploring a chocolate take on the classic Swedish fika break.

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Modern smartphone devices laid out, sleek dark and silver tones, tech review mood

Lifestyle

The latest Samsung phones | review

24 November 2017

Sabine, normally an iPhone user, looks at the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8 after reader requests for a comparison.

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Small wireless earphones in a case, minimal styling, blue and white tones

Lifestyle

Sudio Sweden Earphones review

26 September 2016

A look at the Sudio Sweden Vasa Blå earphones, including Bluetooth connection, noise isolation, and fit for travel.

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