by Benson Talk

Swedish Candy has been exploding on social media recently, and I understand why. There is something special about it. And with Christmas around the corner, what could be better than making our own Swedish Christmas candy together? I have such fond memories from my childhood, about the weeks leadi...

As we say goodbye to Halloween, another holiday is starting to approach, Thanksgiving! The food, the decorations and most of all, that lovely, cozy mood. And it really is the perfect time to give your home that inviting, festive feeling that we all want when fall comes around. But maybe this is y...

Now that Christmas is approaching, it's time to start thinking about what to bring when you're invited to all kinds of events during the holiday season. In my opinion, a beautiful flower is always a great gift, and what could be more perfect during Christmas than the poinsettia? There's something...

Sometimes, we want to try new plants to help us decorate during the fall and winter. And what could be more fun than planting and tending to a Christmas Cactus? The Christmas cactus is a plant that will give your home beautiful and vibrant colors during the darker months, and who doesn't want tha...

Advent candle holders is something I grew up with. For me, it brings a feeling of peace, calm and excitement.And in Sweden, it is one of the most popular traditions to have one. Lighting a candle together, every sunday leading up to Christmas. It brings the whole family together, and just brings ...

Choosing a Christmas tree can be one of the most important parts of the holiday season. A beautiful tree can set the tone for the entire celebration, but what should you choose to get it just right? There are many questions: Should I get a large natural tree, a small potted tree, an artificial on...

Christmas is finally approaching, and with it comes one of my favorite things to do, which is to decorate my home for the holiday! And not only my home, but my garden and porch as well. Who says that your Christmas decorations have to be only inside your house? In this article, I'm going to share...

When talking about Christmas flowers, people usually mean poinsettias and amaryllis, but for me, the hyacinth is just as obvious a choice as the other two. It adds an extra splash of color and spreads its lovely fragrance throughout the home during the dark winter months. In this article, I’ll go...

Amaryllis must be the most classic Christmas flower we have. This bulb plant truly brightens up the home during the dark winter months with its festive feel, warmth, and coziness. But how do you plant amaryllis, and how do you keep it thriving during the winter? In this article, I will share my b...

I think we can all agree that fall has finally arrived. The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisp and halloween is just around the corner. And that also means its pumpkin season! These beautiful orange gourds are truly the symbol of halloween and fall for me. In this article, we ar...

Creating a fall wreath is a beautiful way to bring the warmth and colors of autumn into your home, a celebration of the season’s beauty and charm. As the weather turns colder and the leaves change color, crafting a wreath can be the perfect DIY-project for a cold fall evening. In this guide, we w...

One of the best things about autumn has to be that the fantastic apples start to ripen, and with that comes a variety of different possibilities. They are versatile, delicious, healthy, and absolutely wonderful. I thought I’d share some tips I’ve gathered over the years on what you can do with t...