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Newborns these days
I simply love working with new babies and new families. Whether you are welcoming your first or fourth baby, there is something so lovely...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 29, 20182 min read
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Babies these days
Joy Its hard to believe that I have been in the “new” studio space for seven months already and have seen two seasons come and go....
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 22, 20181 min read
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The best places of all: The Coloma Rose Garden
Gazing New favorite location alert! I do love summer, ripe peaches, warm days, lazy afternoons and bright evenings. But photographically...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 18, 20181 min read
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First look: A Splendid Harvest 2017
A merry band You can already feel it in the air. Autumn is coming. After a wonderful and relaxing summer, both the kids and I are ready...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 17, 20172 min read
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Things to do with kids in Brussels: Gaze at the stars at the Planetarium
Echo Its space fever over here at Life of Bear & Dragon. Talk of planets, stars and trips to the moon have taken over dinner conversation...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 5, 20172 min read
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A day in the life: Wild and Free
Pathway I used to not like the wind. Restless making and loud. It was a strong cue to make tea, hop in bed and wait it out. Now, wind...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 9, 20171 min read
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Its that time again! Announcing the 2017 Bear & Dragon Adventures (mini sessions) line up
Wood Sprite Oh la la, things are coming up daffodils, snowdrops, crocuses and of course, bluebells all over the place. Sometimes the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Mar 14, 20172 min read
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Annoucing Bear & Dragon Adventures: How to Catch a Star
A beautiful adventure Sunday mornings are for late wakings, slow sipping coffee, trips to the market and storytelling. I hope you have...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 18, 20152 min read
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A Swedish midsummer eve
On the road These days are precious. So precious and wonderful and special as we spend time, love and energy just enjoying each other. In...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 1, 20152 min read
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Things to do with a toddler or kid in Brussels: Splish splash in the fountains at Place Jean Rey
Splash The same words are on the tip of the tongue of all us born or adapted Northern cold-blooders. Its hot! Real hot. Like can’t sleep...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 3, 20151 min read
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First look: Sweet summer rain family session
Sweet summer kisses Today I have a throwback for you. All the way back to the green and lush summer. It was a warm day, though a bit...
Nicole Gustafsson
Feb 4, 20151 min read
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First look: Jumpin’ Jack
Hooray for sunshine! What a week! Bababoo started school on Monday and I think she likes it. Come on, they have a pet rabbit! Excited to...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 3, 20141 min read
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Things to do with a toddler or baby in Brussels: Stroll through the forest at the Rouge Cloitre
Long light You can feel it, can’t you. The air is a little cooler. The forest a little quieter. And somehow the light has more gold in it...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 22, 20142 min read
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Ciao bella
Andiamo Ahh vacation, you are sweet indeed. Just home now from our travels across Europe and down to Lake Como for two weeks of living...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 6, 20141 min read
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My sister, myself
Under the flags When the Bear received a reward to do two weeks of volunteering in Nepal, I wondered if I would survive on my own with...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 9, 20141 min read
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Things to do with a baby or toddler in Brussels: Sip, shop and play at Haricot Magique
Stroller Cafe. Fabulous idea! Somehow when I started maternity leave I envisioned myself frequenting cafes, sipping coffee and chatting...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 4, 20141 min read
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Waaay down under
G’day mate! Fresh back from putting another shrimp on the barbie in good old Oz. What a fabulous place and a healthy dollop of sunshine...
Nicole Gustafsson
Feb 10, 20141 min read
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Bear & Dragon does Weddings
Under the flowers We were feeling the love on a gorgeous June day in Fryksås, Sweden where I had the pleasure of being both a guest and...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 14, 20131 min read
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And we’re back!
Summer time and the livins’ easy Ahh summer holidays. We had a fantastic time on Gran Canaria with three weeks of sun, play, naps and...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 7, 20131 min read
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Refresh on our Website!
Courtesy of my iPhone. Hey that big camera is heavy! Hello warm weather revelers. It is GORGEOUS outside. Like actually and truly...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 8, 20131 min read
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