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Kungsleden winter thru-hike gear list for me and my 2 dogs

Kungsleden winter thru-hike gear list for me and my 2 dogs

Kungsleden winter thru-hike gear list for me and my 2 dogs

At the end of March 2022 I started my biggest adventure to-date: a 460km long thru-hike of the Kunglseden (Kings Trail) in North of...

Jun 3, 20222 min read

Gear list for my 4-day winter hike in Swedish mountains

Gear list for my 4-day winter hike in Swedish mountains

Gear list for my 4-day winter hike in Swedish mountains

At the end of April I did one of my most awesome hiking trips. It was a winter ski hike with a pulk sled and most important - it was my...

Jun 3, 20213 min read

5 tips to keep you warm during winter camping

5 tips to keep you warm during winter camping

5 tips to keep you warm during winter camping

Low temperatures, wind, and snow aren’t a reason for staying at home. On the contrary, winter is actually a perfect season for camping...

Feb 20, 20213 min read

How I Keep My Fingers Warm - Tips From an Arctic Sled Dog Musher

How I Keep My Fingers Warm - Tips From an Arctic Sled Dog Musher

How I Keep My Fingers Warm - Tips From an Arctic Sled Dog Musher

Whether you ski, hike, camp, or just want to spend quality time outdoors in winter time, you need to have proper gear to protect your...

Jan 30, 20213 min read

How to Keep Feet Warm in Winter - Tips From an Arctic Sled Dog Musher

How to Keep Feet Warm in Winter - Tips From an Arctic Sled Dog Musher

How to Keep Feet Warm in Winter - Tips From an Arctic Sled Dog Musher

Working as a sled dog musher above the Arctic Circle has taught me many things and one of them is how to keep my feet warm when having to...

Jan 30, 20212 min read

I wanted to share with you what I did last weekend, but I got very carried away with my upcoming trip preparationa (more on that soon! 👀), and the time just flew! 🙃

BUT! I did something very special 🤩 Last weekend, Cool Land Race 2025 Sled Dog Sport Competition was taking place in Northern Estonia. I was invited as a speaker to share my tales of my winter hiking adventures with two dogs.

🔊I left the audio on on the clips deliberately, I just LOVE the sound of excited dogs! The buzz of the race, the smell of pine trees and the warm and curious people created such a lovely atmosphere. Watching sleddogs in action brought back many great memories and reignited my passion for doing dog sports with Linkka.

🛷My stories, experiences and tips were well received by the sledding sport enthusiasts and it was exciting for me to see all the different setups people had and share knowledge in community. The conversations continued in the sauna in the evening (as they do in Estonia)! :)

🌊On Sunday, I drove to the nearby seaside and enjoyed my alone time sketching a few quick scenes, breathing in the crisp salty air and soaking in the beauty of the day.

🙏I feel so grateful being able to travel and share what I love with others - be it hiking with dogs in the wilderness, outdoor art hikes or art workshops for big and small.

Do you have an event in mind where you think I should speak at? Let me know in DM! :)

#speaker
#community
#sleddogs
#racing
#coollandrace2025

I wanted to share with you what I did last weekend, but I got very carried away with my upcoming trip preparationa (more on that soon! 👀), and the time just flew! 🙃

BUT! I did something very special 🤩 Last weekend, Cool Land Race 2025 Sled Dog Sport Competition was taking place in Northern Estonia. I was invited as a speaker to share my tales of my winter hiking adventures with two dogs.

🔊I left the audio on on the clips deliberately, I just LOVE the sound of excited dogs! The buzz of the race, the smell of pine trees and the warm and curious people created such a lovely atmosphere. Watching sleddogs in action brought back many great memories and reignited my passion for doing dog sports with Linkka.

🛷My stories, experiences and tips were well received by the sledding sport enthusiasts and it was exciting for me to see all the different setups people had and share knowledge in community. The conversations continued in the sauna in the evening (as they do in Estonia)! :)

🌊On Sunday, I drove to the nearby seaside and enjoyed my alone time sketching a few quick scenes, breathing in the crisp salty air and soaking in the beauty of the day.

🙏I feel so grateful being able to travel and share what I love with others - be it hiking with dogs in the wilderness, outdoor art hikes or art workshops for big and small.

Do you have an event in mind where you think I should speak at? Let me know in DM! :)

#speaker
#community
#sleddogs
#racing
#coollandrace2025

I was travelling around Estonia last weekend, trying out some new things, and I was thinking about belonging. And about finding THAT ONE passion. It has been an interesting journey from “not belonging anywhere” to feeling belonging in several places and spaces... 🙂

#selfreflection #outdoors #artist

I was travelling around Estonia last weekend, trying out some new things, and I was thinking about belonging. And about finding THAT ONE passion. It has been an interesting journey from “not belonging anywhere” to feeling belonging in several places and spaces... 🙂

#selfreflection #outdoors #artist

Take a wild guess - what was I up to this weekend? 👀 Here are the keywords: Talk, Race, Adventure, Dog

What did you come up with?

*****

Before I reveal what happened, a few thoughts on the topic of BELONGING.

🥾When I started off my adventures in the outdoors, it did not feel like I belonged in nature or that I was nature and nature was me. I was not resonating with any of those grand ideas.

🌲If I am truly honest, I felt like I did not belong anywhere and of all places I could think of it was nature that made sense.

At some point nature started feeling like home, like a second skin. The outdoors became my passion.

Then suddenly ART started sneaking in.

It has been an interesting journey from “not belonging anywhere” to “feeling belonging in several places and spaces.”

✨️Today, I am no longer just an outdoor girl finding her way. Today I am a multifaceted woman embracing all that I am, and, instead of thinking I need to choose that One Thing I am passionate about, I follow my curiosity where it takes me.

And where it has taken me so far is quite a lot of FUN! 😊

#outdoors #sketching #NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend

Take a wild guess - what was I up to this weekend? 👀 Here are the keywords: Talk, Race, Adventure, Dog

What did you come up with?

*****

Before I reveal what happened, a few thoughts on the topic of BELONGING.

🥾When I started off my adventures in the outdoors, it did not feel like I belonged in nature or that I was nature and nature was me. I was not resonating with any of those grand ideas.

🌲If I am truly honest, I felt like I did not belong anywhere and of all places I could think of it was nature that made sense.

At some point nature started feeling like home, like a second skin. The outdoors became my passion.

Then suddenly ART started sneaking in.

It has been an interesting journey from “not belonging anywhere” to “feeling belonging in several places and spaces.”

✨️Today, I am no longer just an outdoor girl finding her way. Today I am a multifaceted woman embracing all that I am, and, instead of thinking I need to choose that One Thing I am passionate about, I follow my curiosity where it takes me.

And where it has taken me so far is quite a lot of FUN! 😊

#outdoors #sketching #NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend

My first successful studio workshop season has come to an end! In 5 months since opening my studio, I have hosted different watercolor workshops for children and adults. The youngest was 4 years old and the oldest well over 80! Such fun! Thank you all who came, who trusted the process and let the colors guide you 🙏 It has been the most rewarding thing to see you all exploring art. Thank you all for your support!

What next? The studio will take a little break but not me! During the summer time I will be hosting workshop in the nature, painting plants and landscapes and just enjoying time outdoors with a creative twist. If you wish to go on a creative hike with your friends, family, etc, let me know and let's make it happen! I'll be available for creative hikes all over Estonia 🎨🥾🌲

#artstudio #artworkshop #artist #watercolors

My first successful studio workshop season has come to an end! In 5 months since opening my studio, I have hosted different watercolor workshops for children and adults. The youngest was 4 years old and the oldest well over 80! Such fun! Thank you all who came, who trusted the process and let the colors guide you 🙏 It has been the most rewarding thing to see you all exploring art. Thank you all for your support!

What next? The studio will take a little break but not me! During the summer time I will be hosting workshop in the nature, painting plants and landscapes and just enjoying time outdoors with a creative twist. If you wish to go on a creative hike with your friends, family, etc, let me know and let's make it happen! I'll be available for creative hikes all over Estonia 🎨🥾🌲

#artstudio #artworkshop #artist #watercolors

I especially love this canvas-style material because it is very durable to ripping, to sparks from the fire and oberall wear-and-tear. 🤓Fun fact, I found this jacket from a second hand store and although it looked old, it’s still in great condition and I was extremely happy to find such a Fjällräven retro gem 👌.

#FjallravenFriend #natureiswaiting

I especially love this canvas-style material because it is very durable to ripping, to sparks from the fire and oberall wear-and-tear. 🤓Fun fact, I found this jacket from a second hand store and although it looked old, it’s still in great condition and I was extremely happy to find such a Fjällräven retro gem 👌.

#FjallravenFriend #natureiswaiting

Few stills from my studio retreat creating a totally new body of work... 👩‍🎨 Now the leaves are starting to grow behind the windows outside, making everything so lush and green inside AND out! Love-love-love 💚

#artist #artstudio

Few stills from my studio retreat creating a totally new body of work... 👩‍🎨 Now the leaves are starting to grow behind the windows outside, making everything so lush and green inside AND out! Love-love-love 💚

#artist #artstudio

I think a new collection is brewing... 👀

#artist #artstudio

I think a new collection is brewing... 👀

#artist #artstudio

Didn't think this was possible, but... new fear unlocked I guess 😀

Didn't think this was possible, but... new fear unlocked I guess 😀

First ice cream in the van. First T-shirt outing with Linkka. Marshmallows and fire without freezing my bum off. The first 25°C of the year sure does hit different 😎.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend #yesfjallraven

First ice cream in the van. First T-shirt outing with Linkka. Marshmallows and fire without freezing my bum off. The first 25°C of the year sure does hit different 😎.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend #yesfjallraven

For the last 8 years I have been spending my birthday outside. Sometimes I have planned grand adventures for this time, sometimes I just find a place and make fire somewhere and enjoy a simple day outside. It's by far one of my favourite traditions and I'm hoping to continue with it for a long time 🥳.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend #yesfjallraven

For the last 8 years I have been spending my birthday outside. Sometimes I have planned grand adventures for this time, sometimes I just find a place and make fire somewhere and enjoy a simple day outside. It's by far one of my favourite traditions and I'm hoping to continue with it for a long time 🥳.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend #yesfjallraven

There was a time when my days were filled with adventure—three seasons of dog sledding in northern Sweden, years of traveling with my two dogs, always chasing the wild and the unknown.

Being outside wasn’t just a hobby; it was my way of life.

Now, I live in a town. My days are spent indoors more than ever, especially since I’ve started taking my art seriously. I don’t go on epic journeys or sleep under the stars as often.

Some days, I wonder—can I still call myself a "nature person" if I’m not out there all the time?

But then I realized: my relationship with nature hasn’t faded; it’s just changed. It’s deeper now.

I don’t need grand adventures to feel connected. I find nature in small, everyday moments—a quiet walk with my dog, the way sunlight dances through the trees, the smell of trees in the forest.

So if you feel like you’ve drifted from nature, know this: you don’t have to climb mountains to belong to the wild. Look up at the sky, breathe it all in.

Nature is still here, always waiting.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend

There was a time when my days were filled with adventure—three seasons of dog sledding in northern Sweden, years of traveling with my two dogs, always chasing the wild and the unknown.

Being outside wasn’t just a hobby; it was my way of life.

Now, I live in a town. My days are spent indoors more than ever, especially since I’ve started taking my art seriously. I don’t go on epic journeys or sleep under the stars as often.

Some days, I wonder—can I still call myself a "nature person" if I’m not out there all the time?

But then I realized: my relationship with nature hasn’t faded; it’s just changed. It’s deeper now.

I don’t need grand adventures to feel connected. I find nature in small, everyday moments—a quiet walk with my dog, the way sunlight dances through the trees, the smell of trees in the forest.

So if you feel like you’ve drifted from nature, know this: you don’t have to climb mountains to belong to the wild. Look up at the sky, breathe it all in.

Nature is still here, always waiting.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend

Tell me I'm not the only one 🙏😀

Tell me I'm not the only one 🙏😀

This definitely is in my Top 3 craziest places I have ever sleeped! I feel it my duty to share these cool places in Estonia, there's so much to explore! 🤩

Ckeck out Kullapesa Lodge in Kullamaa, Estonia. Absolutely worth the visit 👌

#notsponsored

This definitely is in my Top 3 craziest places I have ever sleeped! I feel it my duty to share these cool places in Estonia, there's so much to explore! 🤩

Ckeck out Kullapesa Lodge in Kullamaa, Estonia. Absolutely worth the visit 👌

#notsponsored

Märtsi kunstitöötoad Tartus 👇
14.03 Paint&Sip (täiskasvanutele)
15.03 Kontakt ja Kunst (lastele vanuses 7-15)
29.03 Maalime koos lastega (täiskasvanud koos lastega alates 5. eluaastast)

Rohkem infot ja registreerimine www.maiulunekund.com/workshops või DM mulle 🙂

Märtsi kunstitöötoad Tartus 👇
14.03 Paint&Sip (täiskasvanutele)
15.03 Kontakt ja Kunst (lastele vanuses 7-15)
29.03 Maalime koos lastega (täiskasvanud koos lastega alates 5. eluaastast)

Rohkem infot ja registreerimine www.maiulunekund.com/workshops või DM mulle 🙂

Wool is seriously underrated! I’ve been slowly switching over to natural materials on all my undergarments. Merino t-shirts in particular are a game-changer for me! They’re warm, breathable, and don’t leave you feeling like you’re trapped in a sauna (unlike synthetics).

In a bit colder weather, wool sweaters are my go-to. Breathability is my top priority and you can't convince me to wear synthetic fleese anymore, however fluffy and soft they are. Wool sweaters are TOP TIER!

I actually have a favorite wool sweater that’s been with me since 2019—I've worn it on ALL of my big trips, winter walks, and endless adventures. Over time, it’s worn a little thin, especially under the arms, but instead of tossing it, I’ve repaired it. Last year I knitted myself new cuffs!

Just today, I gave it another quick fix—it took me 15 minutes to patch the underarms, and now it’s ready for another year of wear. And honestly, that’s the beauty of repairing your clothes. Instead of buying new, why not give your favorite pieces a second (or third) life? Patches, stitching, or even a bit of creative mending can keep your clothes going strong.

Are you into repairing your clothes and outdoor gear? Let’s make it a thing—because fashion today is way too disposable ♻️✨

My go to sweater is from @fjallravenofficial and it's called Övik knit sweater. Absolutely gorgeous 😍.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend #woolrules #repair

Wool is seriously underrated! I’ve been slowly switching over to natural materials on all my undergarments. Merino t-shirts in particular are a game-changer for me! They’re warm, breathable, and don’t leave you feeling like you’re trapped in a sauna (unlike synthetics).

In a bit colder weather, wool sweaters are my go-to. Breathability is my top priority and you can't convince me to wear synthetic fleese anymore, however fluffy and soft they are. Wool sweaters are TOP TIER!

I actually have a favorite wool sweater that’s been with me since 2019—I've worn it on ALL of my big trips, winter walks, and endless adventures. Over time, it’s worn a little thin, especially under the arms, but instead of tossing it, I’ve repaired it. Last year I knitted myself new cuffs!

Just today, I gave it another quick fix—it took me 15 minutes to patch the underarms, and now it’s ready for another year of wear. And honestly, that’s the beauty of repairing your clothes. Instead of buying new, why not give your favorite pieces a second (or third) life? Patches, stitching, or even a bit of creative mending can keep your clothes going strong.

Are you into repairing your clothes and outdoor gear? Let’s make it a thing—because fashion today is way too disposable ♻️✨

My go to sweater is from @fjallravenofficial and it's called Övik knit sweater. Absolutely gorgeous 😍.

#NatureIsWaiting #FjallravenFriend #woolrules #repair

Any day spent in the studio is a good day, even if there is minimal painting and maximal moving around furniture 🙃.

#studio #dayinthelife #artist

Any day spent in the studio is a good day, even if there is minimal painting and maximal moving around furniture 🙃.

#studio #dayinthelife #artist

I'm doing a FLASH SALE on my small original paintings in my stories, go check it out! This is an unique opportunity to have one of my smaller originals as I'm starting to paint bigger and bigger. New and exciting things are coming and it's time to make room for them 😊.

#flashsale #artist #originalart

I'm doing a FLASH SALE on my small original paintings in my stories, go check it out! This is an unique opportunity to have one of my smaller originals as I'm starting to paint bigger and bigger. New and exciting things are coming and it's time to make room for them 😊.

#flashsale #artist #originalart

I finally found hair ice (or as we call it in Estonian - angel hair!)! Nature is so cool 🤩.

#nature #hairice

I finally found hair ice (or as we call it in Estonian - angel hair!)! Nature is so cool 🤩.

#nature #hairice

The cabin that we picked for our recent creative getaway was so inspiring that I wanted to paint it. I imagined how the little house would look in the summer time, surrounded by lush greenery... I love winter, but oh man how hard it is without the snow (that we really haven't had here in Estonia) 🥲 So here I am, dreaming of summer time! Who would have thought that I'd be the one waiting for the winter to end 🤷‍♀️😀

Thank you @metsik.eu for the inspiring stay! 🌿

#painting #watercolors #creativeret #koostöö #sponsored

The cabin that we picked for our recent creative getaway was so inspiring that I wanted to paint it. I imagined how the little house would look in the summer time, surrounded by lush greenery... I love winter, but oh man how hard it is without the snow (that we really haven't had here in Estonia) 🥲 So here I am, dreaming of summer time! Who would have thought that I'd be the one waiting for the winter to end 🤷‍♀️😀

Thank you @metsik.eu for the inspiring stay! 🌿

#painting #watercolors #creativeret #koostöö #sponsored

A burden off my mind by not having access to WiFi.

A sigh of relief not having to do anything.

Shutting off the world to unfold the magic in the mind.

A little fox that passes by the window to remind we are all just part of nature.

A sauna walming up the bones from this seemingly endless January.

A Creative Getaway.

It's now one of my favourite new tradition we made for ourselves with my girlfriend. A promise to nurture our endless creative ideas and give time and space for them to grow.

Thank you @metsik.eu for the best little house in the woods! I was so inspired by it all that I had to paint a picture of it 🥰. And I now definitely want to go back there in the summer ☀️!

#creativegetaway #slowliving #koostöö #sponsored

A burden off my mind by not having access to WiFi.

A sigh of relief not having to do anything.

Shutting off the world to unfold the magic in the mind.

A little fox that passes by the window to remind we are all just part of nature.

A sauna walming up the bones from this seemingly endless January.

A Creative Getaway.

It's now one of my favourite new tradition we made for ourselves with my girlfriend. A promise to nurture our endless creative ideas and give time and space for them to grow.

Thank you @metsik.eu for the best little house in the woods! I was so inspired by it all that I had to paint a picture of it 🥰. And I now definitely want to go back there in the summer ☀️!

#creativegetaway #slowliving #koostöö #sponsored

The first time I was about to run a painting workshop outside, teaching people, I was hesitant.

I didn't know if I had enough content to teach others.
I did’t know if I was going to like it. What if I just wanted to paint by myself and trying to teach would be a big mistake?

Well, it turns out, I LOVED every second of it!

What became fascinating for me throughout different workshops was to witness many people having old traumas (mostly from art classes at school) and limiting beliefs around their creativity and then slowly and gradually letting go of those and finding their flow.

It has become one of my missions now to help people realise that EVERYONE is creative! It gives me such pleasure to see people on their journey of self-discovery.

I promise, art is for everyone, so if you feel hesitant, a little unsure, come and join me on any of my workshops - I think you might be surprised!

📷 @viivekairebane

The first time I was about to run a painting workshop outside, teaching people, I was hesitant.

I didn't know if I had enough content to teach others.
I did’t know if I was going to like it. What if I just wanted to paint by myself and trying to teach would be a big mistake?

Well, it turns out, I LOVED every second of it!

What became fascinating for me throughout different workshops was to witness many people having old traumas (mostly from art classes at school) and limiting beliefs around their creativity and then slowly and gradually letting go of those and finding their flow.

It has become one of my missions now to help people realise that EVERYONE is creative! It gives me such pleasure to see people on their journey of self-discovery.

I promise, art is for everyone, so if you feel hesitant, a little unsure, come and join me on any of my workshops - I think you might be surprised!

📷 @viivekairebane

I'm doing something new and exciting this Sunday! I'll be hosting a workshop in my Studio in Tartu where we'll be guided by @coachseidi on a drum journey where we will try to meet our spirit animal! I wonder who's mine going to be? 🤔🦊🐋🐦

🎨After that I will be teaching you how to paint that spirit animal onto paper with watercolors! No prior experience is needed and I will quarantee that everyone will go jome with at least one beautiful picture 😊

🐦Who is a spirit animal, you might ask? Think of your spirit animal as a guardian spirit or spirit guide. It can play the role of protector and provides guidance, advice, lessons, power and wisdom. It's a beautiful way to connect with the nature that we are a part of and learn more about ourselves.

Details:
📆19th of January at 3pm
📍Kalevi 13, Tartu, Estonia.
🪙Price: 40€
This includes all material and teaching, something to drink and a cozy environment. Bring a friend and you will both get a discount! 😉

📝Registration info is in the link in my bio

Or just DM me 😊

#drumjourney #watercolor #workshop #watercolors

I'm doing something new and exciting this Sunday! I'll be hosting a workshop in my Studio in Tartu where we'll be guided by @coachseidi on a drum journey where we will try to meet our spirit animal! I wonder who's mine going to be? 🤔🦊🐋🐦

🎨After that I will be teaching you how to paint that spirit animal onto paper with watercolors! No prior experience is needed and I will quarantee that everyone will go jome with at least one beautiful picture 😊

🐦Who is a spirit animal, you might ask? Think of your spirit animal as a guardian spirit or spirit guide. It can play the role of protector and provides guidance, advice, lessons, power and wisdom. It's a beautiful way to connect with the nature that we are a part of and learn more about ourselves.

Details:
📆19th of January at 3pm
📍Kalevi 13, Tartu, Estonia.
🪙Price: 40€
This includes all material and teaching, something to drink and a cozy environment. Bring a friend and you will both get a discount! 😉

📝Registration info is in the link in my bio

Or just DM me 😊

#drumjourney #watercolor #workshop #watercolors

I've secretly dreamed about these kinds of days for years and I'm so grayeful for the journey that has finally led me here, to my very own studio 🙏♥️👩‍🎨

#artstudio #artist #dayinthelife

I've secretly dreamed about these kinds of days for years and I'm so grayeful for the journey that has finally led me here, to my very own studio 🙏♥️👩‍🎨

#artstudio #artist #dayinthelife

What an amazing Saturday we had! The launch party for my art studio was a huge success and thank you all who came to celebrate it!

My favourite part of it was doing the mini workshop demo where we did some Christmas cards. My heart absolutely exploded with joy and happiness when I saw the parents and kids making art along each other and when I saw BOTH were actually enjoying the process I knew - I need to make more of these child-parent (or grandparent/aunt/uncle/big sister/brother) kind of events. What a beautiful way to spend quality time together! Who wants to join? ☺️

What an amazing Saturday we had! The launch party for my art studio was a huge success and thank you all who came to celebrate it!

My favourite part of it was doing the mini workshop demo where we did some Christmas cards. My heart absolutely exploded with joy and happiness when I saw the parents and kids making art along each other and when I saw BOTH were actually enjoying the process I knew - I need to make more of these child-parent (or grandparent/aunt/uncle/big sister/brother) kind of events. What a beautiful way to spend quality time together! Who wants to join? ☺️

Thank you everyone who came and thank you all who cheered me on online! I see you and I appreciate you 🙏❤️ I'm the luckiest to have such a supportive crowd behind me 🥰

Cheers to a prolific art career and many fun art workshops! 🥂 I love the space I have created in the studio and I'm so eager to share this physical space with you!

#artstudio #dreamachieved

Thank you everyone who came and thank you all who cheered me on online! I see you and I appreciate you 🙏❤️ I'm the luckiest to have such a supportive crowd behind me 🥰

Cheers to a prolific art career and many fun art workshops! 🥂 I love the space I have created in the studio and I'm so eager to share this physical space with you!

#artstudio #dreamachieved

For the first time I'll be displaying my adveture sketchbooks!
You can come and flip thru them on Saturday, 30th of Nov at 3pm when I'm having my studio launch party in Tartu, Kalevi 13, starting from 3pm.

#studiolaunch #artstudio #sketchbook

For the first time I'll be displaying my adveture sketchbooks!
You can come and flip thru them on Saturday, 30th of Nov at 3pm when I'm having my studio launch party in Tartu, Kalevi 13, starting from 3pm.

#studiolaunch #artstudio #sketchbook

Omg it's actually happening! My lifelong dream of having my own studio space 🤩 Launch party on Saturday, 30th of November at 15, come say hi! 📍Tartu Loomemajanduskeskus (Kalevi 13), 2nd floor.

#studio #dreamachieved #artist

Omg it's actually happening! My lifelong dream of having my own studio space 🤩 Launch party on Saturday, 30th of November at 15, come say hi! 📍Tartu Loomemajanduskeskus (Kalevi 13), 2nd floor.

#studio #dreamachieved #artist

9/9. This is just the beginning 🤩 #mystory #dreambuilding #dreamachieved #artstudio #nautigem

9/9. This is just the beginning 🤩 #mystory #dreambuilding #dreamachieved #artstudio #nautigem

8/9. Grief. #mystory

8/9. Grief. #mystory

7/9. #mystory

7/9. #mystory

6/9. Gotta try something new! #mystory

6/9. Gotta try something new! #mystory

5/9. The journey to the Vision. #mystory

5/9. The journey to the Vision. #mystory

4/9. The Decision. #mystory

4/9. The Decision. #mystory

3/9. The In-Between.

#inbetween #alone #becoming

3/9. The In-Between.

#inbetween #alone #becoming

2/9. The final ride.

#mystory

2/9. The final ride.

#mystory

In the upcoming days I will be posting my story. This is the first time I'm sharing this and I am very grateful for your eyes, ears and hearts.
1/9
#prestory

In the upcoming days I will be posting my story. This is the first time I'm sharing this and I am very grateful for your eyes, ears and hearts.
1/9
#prestory

Stay tuned! 😉

#changes #mystory

Stay tuned! 😉

#changes #mystory

Can you spot who has a wet bum because they thought a little tuft in the water means land and thus they can jump on it and resulting in a big, wet encounter with the lake? 😏

Thank you @viivekairebane @koertegraaf for these beautiful photos of us on our @nakidmetsa autumn retreat. The final one is especially on fire 🔥😎

Can you spot who has a wet bum because they thought a little tuft in the water means land and thus they can jump on it and resulting in a big, wet encounter with the lake? 😏

Thank you @viivekairebane @koertegraaf for these beautiful photos of us on our @nakidmetsa autumn retreat. The final one is especially on fire 🔥😎

Last weekend I got to spend 2,5 days with 40 amazing women from Latvia and Estonia to hike, enjoy the autumn, and share knowledge around the campfire. And I had the privilege to teach TWO workshops!

The first was "How to hike with your dog" and I was sure the allotted time of 3 hours was too much for us. Turned out the time went flying by as there was so much to discuss - dog breeds, preparation and training, first aid, and of course - dog gear! 😄

The second workshop was creativity hike with watercolors and although we had a bit of rain, that didn't stop us letting our inner artist out! It's my favourite thing in the world to show people how to observe nature thru painting. And my second favourite thing in the world is seeing how women get so engrossed in the activity, forgetting childhood art class traumas, and just letting the art come.

Thank you everyone who came and hopefully we'll see again next year 😉

Photos by @viivekairebane and @krista.taking.photos

Last weekend I got to spend 2,5 days with 40 amazing women from Latvia and Estonia to hike, enjoy the autumn, and share knowledge around the campfire. And I had the privilege to teach TWO workshops!

The first was "How to hike with your dog" and I was sure the allotted time of 3 hours was too much for us. Turned out the time went flying by as there was so much to discuss - dog breeds, preparation and training, first aid, and of course - dog gear! 😄

The second workshop was creativity hike with watercolors and although we had a bit of rain, that didn't stop us letting our inner artist out! It's my favourite thing in the world to show people how to observe nature thru painting. And my second favourite thing in the world is seeing how women get so engrossed in the activity, forgetting childhood art class traumas, and just letting the art come.

Thank you everyone who came and hopefully we'll see again next year 😉

Photos by @viivekairebane and @krista.taking.photos

Forest Sisterhood retreat in the golden autumn with 40 amazing women from Latvia and Estonia was just ✨️chef's kiss✨️. Thank you for having me and thank you to all who participated in my workshops 🥰

Forest Sisterhood retreat in the golden autumn with 40 amazing women from Latvia and Estonia was just ✨️chef's kiss✨️. Thank you for having me and thank you to all who participated in my workshops 🥰

I'm really learning a lot about grief. First - it's never "just a dog". I've never lost such a close pet before and it hit me hard. They are a part of you, your daily companion and a close friend. Someone who relies on you to fill their day with love, activities and rest. You feed them. You potty them. You bathe them. For the outsider it's just a dog. For us, it's ... I even don't have a word for it. Family-friend-child-soulmate?

If you have ever lost a pet, I'm so sorry and I feel you. It's sad. And that's okay.

To cheer me up, here's a compilation of all the funny ways Odezza could sleep. On the couch, in the office, and when adventuring. When winter hiking I'd better hurry and make a bed for Odezza because she was so determined to find the softest and warmest place to lay down. She didn't even say no to a cupboard in a mountain hut, as that had the warmest blankets! But when needed she slept fearlessly in the snow, smartly curling up and warming herself with her tail. Can you spot her on the first picture? 😏

Happy Forever Trails, Odezza 🤍 (2013-2024).

I'm really learning a lot about grief. First - it's never "just a dog". I've never lost such a close pet before and it hit me hard. They are a part of you, your daily companion and a close friend. Someone who relies on you to fill their day with love, activities and rest. You feed them. You potty them. You bathe them. For the outsider it's just a dog. For us, it's ... I even don't have a word for it. Family-friend-child-soulmate?

If you have ever lost a pet, I'm so sorry and I feel you. It's sad. And that's okay.

To cheer me up, here's a compilation of all the funny ways Odezza could sleep. On the couch, in the office, and when adventuring. When winter hiking I'd better hurry and make a bed for Odezza because she was so determined to find the softest and warmest place to lay down. She didn't even say no to a cupboard in a mountain hut, as that had the warmest blankets! But when needed she slept fearlessly in the snow, smartly curling up and warming herself with her tail. Can you spot her on the first picture? 😏

Happy Forever Trails, Odezza 🤍 (2013-2024).

A week ago I had to say goodbye to my dear Odezza. Her health took a sudden turn and I had to make the hard decision to let her go. She fell asleep one final time lying on her favorite spot in our van, where she felt the most at home. Linkka was there, and I was cuddling her and speaking to her until she took her final breath.

I adopted her from the sled dog kennel I worked in North Sweden when she was 8. This summer she turned 11. Over the 2,5 years we spent together we literally drove across Europe from Nordkapp, Norway to Tarifa, Spain. We did many hiking adventures together, summer AND winter.

A retired sleddog, but still a tireless worker in a harness, and she continuously made me laugh about how she sleeps (I could do a whole album dedicated to her funny sleeping positions ). And an absolute sweetheart in every sense.

I am grateful for the short time we had together. And I miss you dearly.

A week ago I had to say goodbye to my dear Odezza. Her health took a sudden turn and I had to make the hard decision to let her go. She fell asleep one final time lying on her favorite spot in our van, where she felt the most at home. Linkka was there, and I was cuddling her and speaking to her until she took her final breath.

I adopted her from the sled dog kennel I worked in North Sweden when she was 8. This summer she turned 11. Over the 2,5 years we spent together we literally drove across Europe from Nordkapp, Norway to Tarifa, Spain. We did many hiking adventures together, summer AND winter.

A retired sleddog, but still a tireless worker in a harness, and she continuously made me laugh about how she sleeps (I could do a whole album dedicated to her funny sleeping positions ). And an absolute sweetheart in every sense.

I am grateful for the short time we had together. And I miss you dearly.

Dressing up as a lingonberry to attract lingonberries, having berry picking competition with Odezza, and Linkka enjoying Branch Buffee. Every inch of my brain wanted to stay on the couch but my heart wanted nature. Glad I listened to her, felt 100 times better afterwards.

Dressing up as a lingonberry to attract lingonberries, having berry picking competition with Odezza, and Linkka enjoying Branch Buffee. Every inch of my brain wanted to stay on the couch but my heart wanted nature. Glad I listened to her, felt 100 times better afterwards.

The team: ME - high on enthusiasm but low on endurance. Relies heavily on Linkka for forward motion power. LINKKA - Over? Under? Through? YES!!!

Another first time in thee books! An obstacle race with Linkka is something I've long wanted to try and what can I say - it went exactly as I expected: Linkka was super eager and excited to run, pull, swim, jump, whatever! I was enthusiastic but low on endurance, so struggled a bit during the last kilometers. But as I have such a born athlete team-mate, we finished 20th out of 52 which is absolutely amazing!

Thank you @tails_planet for such a well-organnized event!

And thank you to my support team Mum and Odezza as well 🥰

📸:
1. Kristiina Tammik
2 and 5. Jaanus Ree

The team: ME - high on enthusiasm but low on endurance. Relies heavily on Linkka for forward motion power. LINKKA - Over? Under? Through? YES!!!

Another first time in thee books! An obstacle race with Linkka is something I've long wanted to try and what can I say - it went exactly as I expected: Linkka was super eager and excited to run, pull, swim, jump, whatever! I was enthusiastic but low on endurance, so struggled a bit during the last kilometers. But as I have such a born athlete team-mate, we finished 20th out of 52 which is absolutely amazing!

Thank you @tails_planet for such a well-organnized event!

And thank you to my support team Mum and Odezza as well 🥰

📸:
1. Kristiina Tammik
2 and 5. Jaanus Ree

My summer of many firsts. Last weekend it was time to check off my first overnight canoe trip. Chill 20-something kilometres over the course of 2 days, weather ranging from sun to hail, campfire bliss and the perfect company. It's all about the journey and not about the destination and oh god how good it feels 💙.

My summer of many firsts. Last weekend it was time to check off my first overnight canoe trip. Chill 20-something kilometres over the course of 2 days, weather ranging from sun to hail, campfire bliss and the perfect company. It's all about the journey and not about the destination and oh god how good it feels 💙.

Ooo Saaremaa... Thank you for helping me to release some old energy and fill me with love, hope, beauty, belonging and power 💪🥰💙.

#saaremaa

Ooo Saaremaa... Thank you for helping me to release some old energy and fill me with love, hope, beauty, belonging and power 💪🥰💙.

#saaremaa

I think it was too warm for the dogs to take a long walk in the woods today. Instead of buzzing around they just wanted to lay down. So I found a log and just sat there with them, enjoying the silence and shade.

When I went to pick some blueberries and looked back at Odezza, she looked like a cute little forest fairy peeking behind that log. I just recently bought my very first tablet and back at home I got to draw out my vision 🧚‍♂️✨️💙. It was extremely fun and I'm excited to explore this digital way of expressing myself!

I think it was too warm for the dogs to take a long walk in the woods today. Instead of buzzing around they just wanted to lay down. So I found a log and just sat there with them, enjoying the silence and shade.

When I went to pick some blueberries and looked back at Odezza, she looked like a cute little forest fairy peeking behind that log. I just recently bought my very first tablet and back at home I got to draw out my vision 🧚‍♂️✨️💙. It was extremely fun and I'm excited to explore this digital way of expressing myself!

I could watch this the whole day.

(I took the water lily away from her after she started to eat it. Fortunately water lilies are not poisonous to dogs in small qualities)

I could watch this the whole day.

(I took the water lily away from her after she started to eat it. Fortunately water lilies are not poisonous to dogs in small qualities)

#namastemothafuckas #suvi2024

#namastemothafuckas #suvi2024

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