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  • Viola´s Split Face for Halloween

    Some things that went down this weekend: We actually had some trick or treat-ers at our house this week end. Not very common in Sweden still and especially not out here on the country side where we live.  It scared the heck out of Frank who now refuses to open if there is a knock on the door. Viola had a party to go to and Jens gave her a…

  • Traditional Swedish Folk costume

    In Leksand where we have our house the old tradition of wearing folk costume is still very present on midsummer, weddings and special occasions. When I was younger I thought it was nuts but I guess as with many things now I love it. I’m also getting older and wiser… I think I saw it as something holding the evolution back instead of  an homage of older tradition as I…

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  • DosFamily Halloween Costume – The Cat

    The Cat. This villain has everything a Halloween costume needs. A tail and claws, a superior attitude and also the color black. Viola wore this a couple of years back. What we used: Needle and thread. A black shirt and tights. (these are thermal long johns) Fabric and stuffing to make a tail. A needle and thread or a safety pin to fasten. The ears are made out of fleece and cotton, attached to…

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