Up at 0530 this morning to catch the train back to stockholm and filming.

T & I are utterly exhausted but is feels nice to be able to pack in so much at our advanced age.

I am going to bed!

S

Went to a great party last night out at Telegrafberget. left Nybrokajen by boat as the sun was going down, really beautiful. Lots of fun people, drink, good food and music. This morning though was a little rough.

Thanks for the tips Josie, will certainly have a look…….it sounds quite dreadful.

S

T & I had a sneak preview of show one of the new season that will be shown on thursday 18th at 2000. They have changed the time and we are before Lyxfällan. I must confess that the editors, loggers, sound and camera guys have done a great job. I had tears in my eyes because of some of the scenes.

Tomorrow T & I are off to Göteborg for Bingo Lotto. Now I am nervous as we have not done so much live TV………in front of a million people.

I am worried I might say something I should not…I already want a martini but think that might not be a good idea. Anyway, lets see how it goes.

TTFN

S

Mr Perswall
We loved the wallpaper gift. Thank you.

Lotta
We were in Märrgård outside Sundsvall. We will actually be back at the end of April at the Vårmässa.

Angelica
No, no one who participates in the television show pays. In regards to the chairs - “mysigt” means different things to different people. The leopard chairs are by one of our favourite designers William Haines (he was also a Hollywood star of the 1920’s and 1930’s). I agree though, the chairs are not suitable to sip tea in. I much prefer to enjoy a gin and tonic in them.

Ulrika
Many hotels in Sweden actually accept dogs as guests. I hope it was not just because it was us that Percy and Pooter were welcome. I think anyone should be able to bring their dog along.

Melissa
Thank you. It always nice to know that people like you.

Sundsvall has been melting all day which means spring MIGHT be on the way. I hear stockholm has been glorious all day, has been gray as hell here.

Tomorrow back to the city and reality………not sure I am ready for the bright lights againm.

S

Millions of kids on the slopes all waiting for us to fall over and break something but we did not. Actually I am rather proud of T and myself as I do not think we made complete fools of ourselves.

Now back at the hotel and can feels my muscles getting a little stiffer, I am sure tomorrow will be hell. very lucky that I have a sauna in the room so I might take an hour with a few beers.

Alternatively I could try these

or maybe not……….

S

Staying at the First Hotel and have a great suite overlooking the water. They even left 2 dog bowls in the room with some dog treats which I thought was such a good idea. Nice to be welcomed with dogs rather than having everyone having an allergy attack and trying to get rid of you. Well done First Hotel!

We are off in a few minutes to see the family, they have the most enormous Grande Danoise, the boys should find this an interesting experience.

Tommorw we will go and do a skiing scene. I was thinking about this and realised I have skied for 3 days in the last 25 years. If I drop dead at the bottom of the slope you will know why.

That is it from here.

S

Hellena
You were wondering how our home looks. Our home has actually been featured in both Residence and Elle. It has also been seen in Svenska Dagbladet, which you can find online here:
http://www.svd.se/naringsliv/bostad/hemmahos/simon-tomas-eleganterna_2150609.svd

If you buy next week’s edition of the magazine “S” you can also see it there. Which makes me realize it has been seen quite a lot, which probably means we should redecorate. The bedroom is not finished and I have huge plans for a massive collection of Chinese calligraphy brushes but there never seems time to go to Shanghai. There should never be an end to designing your home, it should be a lifes work.

Lena
It does sound like a fun project. Please keep an eye out on TV3’s homepage to see if, and when, we will be looking for new objects. There you will find all the details on how to apply for the show.

Amira
We are filming the current season right now, and all the homes have been chosen. But as I said to Lena, keep an eye out on the TV3 site for details on how to apply to the show.

Johan
It was fun to visit. Thank you for having us. I will have a look at the pictures. It was great to see so much colour on such a cold snowy day. I really felt for a hot martini, guess we will have to wait until next winter.

Johanna
The way to create light in a dark room is to use good lighting, such as table lamps and floor lamps. I know it might seem obvious but I am amazed how many people think a 20w light bulb will give you all the light you need if the walls are white.  And contrary to popular belief, you can use colour even if the room is dark. The simple thing to try is add way more light than you think you need but put everything on dimmers, then you have 100% control.

Sandra
The “gummigolv” was most likely purchased at Linoleumkompaniet.

Nidall
The olive oil shop is called A L’Olivier and is located on Grev Turegatan 18 in Stockholm. Come by, it has some really wonderful oils, provencale, lemon and ginger, dried tomatoes, mint…..the list is endless.

Lars
The wallpaper was designed and manufactured specifically for the program. Now days there are many place that produce wallpaper from photos, artwork, etc. all in accordance to your wishes.

Pinglan
I think your children should share a room and you take the other one. Otherwise you may consider buying a bäddsoffa - that way it’s a couch by day and a bed at night. Or do as my mother did, send me off to international school.

Gerd
So true, so true - the 60+ people of this world are remarkably smart, including my father.

Sara
Our contact information can be found at www.londonw8.se

And to all of you who commented on my baby picture:
I was rather fat but very söt. Thank You.

Next week of to Timrå which should be interesting as a new destination for me.

Thats all from here, off to a new TV meeting to finish arrangements for an extra tv thing next weekend. All a bit secret at the moment, just a one off evening thing.

have a good weekend.

S and the boys

I have never really thought of staying in a hotel in the city I live in but I think I will do it more often. There really something very civilised about the whole idea, room service, you do not have to clean up after your self and all you need to do is pack your tooth brush.

I am tempted to go and stay at the Grand next weekend, how nice to spend all morning in the spa.

I was looking for something on the internet yesterday and came across this piece of furniture……..all too bizarre.

Off to Ljusterö filming tomorrow, 3 filmed, 7 to go.

S