Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Making Time for Fika

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I first encountered the concept of fika on Karie Westermann's blog (which is an excellent read, by the way!) in the release post for her Fika shawl design. I've encountered the concept a surprising number of times since then - which actually makes some sense, considering that the neighborhood of Seattle where I live is heavily Scandinavian! In reality, I think fika has been around me this whole time, and it's just now that I'm noticing its presence.

And I've found that the more I learn about it, the more it resonates. Maybe because it gives a name to the quiet coffee-and-pastry breaks that I started taking in the late afternoon while I was working on my ballgown, and which I've continued in my everyday life since then, especially when I work from home. There's something that feels slow and nurturing about sitting down with a cup of coffee and staring out my picture window for a few minutes, giving myself the time and space to work through the questions of the day. As I've learned over time, taking a break can often be incredibly productive - especially when you've been fighting a problem that turns out to require a shift in thinking. And I like that fika gives a name to that moment.

Happy Wednesday, friends.
<3
Cory

5 comments:

Kat Riddell said...

I love the color you're using here so much! I loved reading about fika on Karie's blog, and I definitely think I need to start incorporating it into my life more :)

Dianna said...

Fika!! I feel like I should point you in the direction of this book: http://www.amazon.com/Fika-Swedish-Coffee-Recipes-Pastries/dp/1607745860

I just baked the cardamom cake from it the other week, which I'll be blogging at cakeandvikings.com soon. Seems like you might enjoy it too!

Unknown said...

Love the concept - nothing better than a hot drink and a yummy pastry :)

Annie Cholewa said...

Hi Cory. I'm loving that red yarn, what is it? And I couldn't agree more about Karie's blog, and the concept of Fika.

I'm glad it's not just me who has taken a while to 'get' Instagram!

Cory Ellen Boberg said...

Thanks, friends! Dianna, ooh, I can't wait to read about your cake! And Annie, it's Swans Island Merino Fingering weight. I'm really enjoying working with it.