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The Best Places of All: Groenendaal
A touch of magic Sometimes everything just comes together. A beautiful evening, a playful and relaxed family and a gorgeous location....
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 2, 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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Though we are far away
Legacy This spring a small miracle occurred. After almost eight years overseas, my dad finally made it over for a visit to Belgium! We...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 18, 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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First look: A splendid harvest
A splendid harvest Its been a tad busy around here but anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE to be busy (much to the Bear’s chagrin)....
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 21, 20151 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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Our family album: Amongst the Apple Blossoms
AÂ meeting Ok, I could not resist. I mean I have been preparing for these blossom mini sessions and hey, I have a nice little family I...
Nicole Gustafsson
Apr 19, 20151 min read
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Things to do with (or without) a baby in Belgium: Sample the world’s best beer – West Vl
Holy grail According to my calendar it is March. Yes! And with our adopted adult family member, Uncle Johan, in tow, we made like...
Nicole Gustafsson
Mar 1, 20152 min read
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Bababoo Ballerina turns three – WOW
Ballerina birthday party – coming up! It is truly incredible to see this amazing preschooler walking around the house. She has big feet,...
Nicole Gustafsson
Feb 23, 20151 min read
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First Look: I Love San Francisco engagement session
Soar My little sister is growing up. Crazy but true story, she is even getting married! When I heard that Lauren and her long-term love,...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jan 18, 20151 min read
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First look: Jo and soon to be big sister Annabelle
Us three Hot off the editing table. What a beautiful duo! I loved having the feisty Annabelle and her lovely momma in the studio to...
Nicole Gustafsson
Aug 25, 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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This is Easter
This is Easter I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. We did! After a long week alone with the kiddos while the Bear traveled, I was...
Nicole Gustafsson
Apr 23, 20141 min read
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You’re Two!
The look My, my how time flies. My little darling bababoo is TWO. She amazes me every day with her fun spirit, artistic flare, commitment...
Nicole Gustafsson
Mar 11, 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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I am big toddler now!
Sweetest bloom The funny thing about being a baby and child photographer is that somehow I have started taking many less pictures of my...
Nicole Gustafsson
May 31, 20131 min read
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Things to do with a baby in Brussels: Visit a farm!
Let me in! Howdy-ho folks! Spring is here to stay. We are so excited to get our sunshine on! Bababoo has had a busy week, taking first...
Nicole Gustafsson
Apr 28, 20132 min read
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The most wonderful year
Hello my pretty… It is hard to believe but it is one year ago today that our little angel came into the world. It really has been the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Feb 21, 20131 min read
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