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Living the Wisteria Dream
It started as a dream. Founded in 1738, the Leuven Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in Belgium, predating even the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Mar 15, 20231 min read
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A Dance in the Sakuras: A *New* bear and Dragon spring adventure
Is it spring yet?! On sunny days like these, if you squint your eyes and don’t go outside it can almost feel like we have rounded the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jan 14, 20221 min read
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Merry and Bright: A Bear and Dragon Adventure
When I first started thinking about what makes for a special holiday location, the answer was of course adventure, fun, sparkly things,...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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The best places of all: Parc Tournay-Solvay
La, la, la, eh hem, ok all warmed up again. 🙂 Today I write another love letter, this time to an art nouveau master piece that, as with...
Nicole Gustafsson
May 31, 20211 min read
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Our family album: Field of Dreams
You might be surprised to find, tucked just off a small lane in Anderlecht, a Field of Dreams. In the shadow of Brussels and just out of...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jul 31, 20201 min read
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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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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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2018 Adventure session: Botanical
La dee da I have fallen in love with the Botanical Gardens in Meise. Located just northwest of Brussels, the garden rolls out before you...
Nicole Gustafsson
Apr 30, 20181 min read
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Announcing the Bear & Dragon Fall Adventures!
The air is getting crisper, days shorter and the fall harvest in coming in. Welcome to Autumn! Autumn is my favorite season and Brussels...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 15, 20171 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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2016 – What a Year!
Thoughtful Sitting now and reflecting back on the year feels a little surreal. 2016 marked a time of love, adventure and busyness. The...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jan 1, 20171 min read
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A perfectly imperfect holiday session
A dream come true For us Americans, the day after Thanksgiving signals the official start of the holiday season. One month of Christmas...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 25, 20162 min read
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A look back: Apple Blossoms part deux
Swing time Its dark. Its cold. Its undoubtedly headed towards winter. You know what you need? A breathe of spring air. 🙂 And there is...
Nicole Gustafsson
Oct 24, 20162 min read
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A look back – Sea of Leaves 2015
Sea storm Its getting all springy and just in time, I am just barely hanging in there. Sun please!! But before we spring forward, I want...
Nicole Gustafsson
Mar 10, 20161 min read
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Royals Sneak Peak: a very special Bear & Dragon Adventure
Royals In a castle on a hill, from a time long ago. Princes and Princesses rule and dragons prowl. Here we are Royal and here we play....
Nicole Gustafsson
Jan 22, 20161 min read
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10 more days of beautiful
Gentle – Remember when they just fit into the crook of your arm. I do After a short (eh hem) hiatus, I am happy to bring you even more...
Nicole Gustafsson
Nov 2, 20152 min read
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First look: A day of play at Rouge Cloitre
Run! Two days in a row? That’s right! I just wrapped up editing this super fun family session today and I could not wait to share....
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 22, 20151 min read
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Thirty days of beautiful
Simple is beautiful: Beautiful baby, bright clean color and a super smile. Simple is beautiful. Wow, a month since I last posted. That...
Nicole Gustafsson
Sep 2, 20153 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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A look back: Among the bluebells mini session
Dancing in the sea Now in the fullness of summer, spring feels like a sweet memory when we looked eagerly for the first leaves in the...
Nicole Gustafsson
Jun 29, 20151 min read
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