#folklive

[alkamicare]

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From the Nook Notes Newsletter:

As we find ourselves nestled in the delicate balance between winter’s hushed whispers and the impending arrival of spring, I’m reminded of the quiet beauty found in the in-between—the gentle pause where the earth catches its breath before bursting forth with new life.

During this middle way between seasons, I often find myself lingering, not quite ready to emerge from my winter cocoon. There’s a certain comfort in the stillness, a familiarity in the chill of the air and melancholic gloom of the clouds. Yet, as the promise of spring beckons, I feel a stirring within—a subtle invitation to welcome the unfolding of new beginnings.

There is magic in embracing the flow, in listening to the whispers of nature and allowing ourselves to be guided by its gentle currents.

As we prepare to transition into the blossoming of spring, here are four herbs and plants to accompany us on this journey: Nettles, Cleavers, Dandelion, and Peppermint.

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What herbs are you reaching for during this liminal phase?

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[oldsardens]

Wilhelm von Gegerfelt - Myllrande folkliv i hamnen - sannolikt Karrebaeksminde

[bifrostbridge-embroidery]

“Wake up!” Bag 🐓✨ https://www.etsy.com/shop/BifrostBridge

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#cottagecore #woodland #rumi #folklife #folkliving #handembroidered #kawaii #prairiefashion #handmadebag

[manonsblackbeak]

A bit late but Hello November! Even though November is usually very gloomy, boring and uneventful, kind of like a time bridging autumn and Christmas, let’s try to make it into a positive one. Let’s try to think only kind and positive thoughts, be grateful for the smallest things and don’t let the sky darkening sooner or the weather getting cold and snowy bring your mood down. Let’s embrace the good thing we can look forward every day and November will pass by in a heartbeat. ☺️🤎 • • • • • • #simplethingsmadebeautiful #autumncolors #darlingdaily #autumnvibes #chasinglights #hyggelife #slowliving #capturequiet #myeverydaymagic #mybeigelife #alliseeispretty #thatsdarling #seekthesimplicity #folklive #bookstagram #makemoments #autumnaesthetic #inspiration #wanderlust #tripstagram #solotravel #dametraveler #toeachtheirpath #findyourwild #autumn #autumnleaf #autumnvibes #autumncolors #autumnaesthetic (at Oslo, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dMZGUgJFE/?igshid=12qgpl7ueaw2i

[prilya-blog1]

Foggy days 🙏🏼🌲

[jeyranhamidi]

. هیچکس نمیتونه زندگی تو رو #قضاوت کنه هیچکس نمیتونه بهت بگه #چطور_زندگی_کنی چون هیچکس #جای_تو نیست. هیچکس لحظه ای جای تو‌ زندگی‌ نکرده. #اميرعلی_ق #یاس #اردیبهشت۹۷ #homesweethome #calmness #rsa_vsco #rsa_outdoors #rsa_ladies #rsa_minimal #rsa_folknature #rsa_photo_of_the_day #rsa_light_members #folkgood #folkart #folkvibe #folklife #folkmagazine #vscofolk #folklive #folksoul #folk_captures #folkgreen #folkphotography (at Home Sweet Home)

[bogartcreek]

[asperph]

[rommelg-blog1]

Explosión de sentidos, innovar con la buena vibra y despojar la mente de todo. Me gustan estos estilos, excelente sesión con este super grupo profesional #royaltydc . . Photo by : @rommelg_picpro #picprofilms #xtx_latam Model dancer: @royalty.dc . . #venezuela #dance #bw #red #colour #life #folklive #folk #FOLKVIBE #mood #visuals #edtrl #believe #enjoy #green #red

[tanguylv]

My favorite pic from Bavaria . . #freshairclub #adventure #roamer #frenchroamer #germany #lake #alps #alpsee #tanguylv #livefree #folklive #folk #forest #photography #thediscoverer @thedscvrr #adventurer @main_vision @soft_vision @theseeksociety @thevisualscollective @lesothers

[sonivozar]

Šťastie a vďačnosť v nás, keď môžeme povedať vetu: “Najlepšie buchty pečie moja babka!” A v podstate má každý z nás pravdu, svoju pravdu. Lebo okrem rokov skúseností a zručností je v tom kus jedinečnosti, dávka vzájomnej lásky a tiež plno spomienok. 

Tu je krátky fotopríbeh, ako aj naša babka robí tie najlepšie buchty na svete!

[theghostgirls]

catching the morning dew, warming my skin by the first rays of the day

[mathiasriverus]

* * * #forest #park #outdoors #nature #naturelovers #folklives #natgeo #lonelyplanet #woods #forestmagic #trees #bridge #trail #nationalpark #jankovac #papukgeopark #parkovihrvatske #walk #travel #travelgram #bridge #wald #natureza #foresta #europe #moodygrams #kinfolk #rural #hike #hiking #artistfound https://www.instagram.com/p/BZB_MKOg787/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nz9qf4xru5fm

[manonsblackbeak]

What do you like to do on a day when you are completely free (of work, chores, everything)? 😄 My day today - though started on a rocky footing - got so much better! I met up with @ursula_uriarte and we spent hours just walking around, drinking tea and taking pictures and I already miss her companion; it’s just so much different when you are not alone neither in your adventures of picture taking or wandering around. 🥰 I took this picture last week, also with Ursula. Guess she and Oslo in the fall are just that inspiring. 😌 Btw, this is the Nasjonalbiblioteket, the National Library of Oslo that blooms in red every fall. 🥰 • • • • • • #oslo #mittoslo #oslocity #oslove #oslobilder #visitoslo #simplethingsmadebeautiful #autumncolors #darlingdaily #autumnvibes #chasinglights #hyggelife #slowliving #capturequiet #myeverydaymagic #nasjonalbiblioteket #alliseeispretty #thatsdarling #seekthesimplicity #folklive #bookstagram #makemoments #autumnaesthetic #inspiration #wanderlust #tripstagram #solotravel #dametraveler #toeachtheirpath #findyourwild (at Nasjonalbiblioteket) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xU7KSAF2D/?igshid=q8j9t90ww2gx

[lauren-carolyn]

https://www.instagram.com/laurencbridle/

[thoughts-of-a-heathen]

Otters are adorable. Since 2015, the Swedish otter population has been stable. Which makes me really happy!

Otters used to be trained to catch fish. There is an article (in English!) about this practice, 'Sometimes it is Tamed to Bring Home Fish for the Kitchen': Otter Fishing in Northern Europe and Beyond (Ingvar Svanberg, Tommy Kuusela and Stanisław Cios). It features stories like this one:

"At one time, I had three otters that I had tamed myself. They used to run around freely between the houses at night and get up to mischief. Folk used to knock on my door and say, either there are ghosts in the village or it is your otters that are roaming about. Then I would take a couple of salted whitings with me and the otters always followed me back home like puppies."

- Axel Karlsson (b. 1874), Bohuslän

There is also the story of an otter named Ludde, who was accused of killing chickens, but was proven to be innocent.

I highly recommend the article. It is available for free as a pdf at the bottom of this article (click on 'Svenska landsmål och svenskt folkliv 2015').

In the Völsunga saga, Loke sees an otter eating a salmon. He, or him, Oden and Höner together, then kills the otter (killing two birds with one stone, as he/they gets the salmon too). Later, it is revealed that the otter was Utter (Ótr) - the son of Reidmar. Loke (or the entire trio) has to compensate Reidmar for the loss of his son: as much gold as is needed to cover the otter skin from the nose to the tip of the tail. (Utter is the Swedish word for otter.)