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Scandinavian Hearts: Celebrating heritage with heartfelt children's books, meaningful décor, unique gifts, and Nordic-inspired apparel.

Welcome to Scandinavian Hearts! I'm Wendy, the heart behind this small, family business located in Seattle, Washington. I started this venture out of a deep love for preserving cherished traditions and sharing the enchantment of Scandinavian heritage. Creating these meaningful products has been a labor of love inspired by the cherished memories of my Nordic heritage. 🇳🇴 ❤️ 🇸🇪

11/30/2024

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🎉

As a heartfelt thank you for supporting my small business, I’m giving you something special: FREE ebooks 📚

If you've been wanting to check out my books this is a great time to read them for free. Or, if you have my books and love them this is a great way to download them so you have them on the go.

Thank you for being such an incredible part of this community. Your support allows us to keep sharing the magic of Scandinavian heritage with the world. 💙

11/29/2024

Black Friday is Here! 🖤⁠
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Get 40% off all Scandinavian-inspired treasures! ⁠
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Whether you're looking for a unique gift or something special just for you, now’s the perfect time to grab those beautiful and cozy, heartfelt items.⁠
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Grab some of our best selling items while they are on sale, including: 100% Cotton Woven Pillows and Blankets, Dala Horse Gift Wrap Paper, Wood Hearts, Proud Norwegian (and Proud to be Swedish) Mugs, Bestemore Tops, and more.⁠
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These pieces bring warmth, tradition, and a touch of Nordic heritage into any home. 🎁⁠
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Treat yourself and your loved ones while spreading holiday cheer.⁠
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11/19/2024

It’s Holiday Market season and we couldn’t be more excited!!! 😀🎄

Our first (and biggest) event is this weekend at Julefest at the Nordic Museum.

We are currently behind the scenes making ornaments, and earrings, and counting books and stickers. It is all hands on deck this week. 🥰

If you’ve never been to Julefest, don’t miss it! It’s such a fun and festive event. And if you go every year we can’t wait to see you. 😀

My team (family) will be there so please come say hi!! 👋

11/13/2024

Four books!?!?! 📚❤️

Crazy what can happen with one idea, a few years and continuous action. ✨⭐️💫

My business started selling ornaments and stickers. It was the sweetest thing when kids would come buy my products with their own money.

Sharing the inspiration behind my designs became an obvious next step in my journey.

Even though I had never written a book before I didn’t want that to be a reason to stop me. So I got to work researching, and talking to people.

Next thing I knew my book was live and quickly became an Amazon bestseller in all of its categories. I was getting the sweetest most inspiring messages from friends, family,and complete strangers.

It was just the motivation I needed to keep going. Here I am with four books feeling so proud and grateful. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your worlds of encouragement, buying my books, leaving reviews, and showing up for every launch and live events. 🤩😍

I would love to hear from you what you are working on and most proud of 🥰

11/09/2024

Last chance to buy Anna and the Dala Horse at 40% Off! 📚️⭐️⁠
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Wow, the launch of Anna and the Dala Horse has been an incredible journey, and I'm so grateful for all the love and support you've shown! 💖 Hearing your kind words and seeing how much this story is already connecting with you and your families has been a dream come true.⁠
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This is your last chance to get the book at 40% off, with only a few hours left to save! Don’t miss out on this special launch offer — it’s a perfect time to grab a copy for yourself and pick up extras for holiday gifting! 🎁✨⁠
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this journey! I can't wait to see how Anna and the Dala Horse brings joy and connection to your home. 🥰⁠
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11/07/2024

It’s HERE! 📚✨

I’m beyond excited to finally introduce you to *Anna and the Dala Horse*! 🎉

Join Anna as she discovers the history, magic, and meaning behind the beautiful Swedish Dala Horse 🇸🇪.

Inspired by true family stories, this book is all about heritage, love, and a special bond between grandma and granddaughter. 🥰

*Anna and the Dala Horse* is perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves sharing traditions.

PLUS—It's 40% OFF for the next 2 days only! It's the perfect book for everyone you love.

This is the perfect moment to grab your copy and maybe even a few extras as gifts. Whether it’s for a child discovering a new tradition or a friend who treasures Scandinavian heritage, this book makes a meaningful holiday gift. 🎁🌟

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey—I’m so excited for you to share Anna and the Dala Horse with your loved ones! 💫❤️

11/06/2024

Tomorrow is the big day! ✨ ⁠
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I couldn’t be more excited and proud to launch Anna and the Dala Horse into the world. This story holds such a special place in my heart, celebrating family, heritage, and the magic of discovering traditions together. 🌸⁠
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It’s been an incredible journey bringing this book to life, and I am so grateful for all the support, feedback, and encouragement along the way. This isn’t just a launch; it’s the beginning of so many connections, memories, and hopefully cherished moments for you and your loved ones. 🥰⁠
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Join me tomorrow as Anna and the Dala Horse officially makes its debut! ❤️ ⁠
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And don't forget—there will be a special 40% off launch sale for 48 hours. Perfect timing to grab a copy (or two!) for the holiday season.⁠
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Let’s celebrate together tomorrow—stay tuned! 🥳💫⁠
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11/04/2024

Sisu isn’t just a Finnish word; it’s a vibe. 💪✨ ⁠
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For me, it’s that little fire inside that reminds me that I have what it takes to show up and make an impact. ⁠
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Whether it’s tackling a challenging project or just getting through a busy schedule, Sisu is that little voice that says, “You’ve got this!” and reminds me to keep going.⁠
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Share a moment when you felt your own sisu kick in! I’d love to hear. ❤️⁠
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10/30/2024

Growing up, I remember seeing beautiful Dala horses all around my grandparents' home. 💙 ⁠
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Each time I looked at them, I felt such joy and nostalgia! 🥰⁠
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It wasn’t until recently that I started learning their history and the meaning behind them. ⁠
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Did you know these horses are a symbol of strength, courage, and good luck in Sweden? 🌟⁠
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Now, with Anna and the Dala Horse, I get to share this piece of heritage with the next generation—and in a way that brings this beautiful Swedish symbol to life and connect us, across ages and generations. 📚️✨️⁠
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I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek of some of my favorite pages from the book! ⁠
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I hope this story creates memories for you and your family, just as these Dala horses did for me. ⁠
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If Dala horses bring up special memories for you too, I’d love to hear about it! Share your Dala horse stories—what they mean to you or your family below 👇.⁠
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10/25/2024

Hi! 👋 I’m Wendy, I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and share how grateful I am for this journey. ❤️⁠
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What started as a love for Scandinavian traditions has grown into a thriving family business where we’ve sold thousands of hearts, received hundreds of 5-star reviews, and have published three best-selling children’s books! ⭐️📚⁠
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Every product I create is a reflection of my heritage, and it’s been so rewarding to see so many of you connect with these stories and traditions. None of this would be possible without YOU! 🫶⁠
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Thank you!!! 😍⁠
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Your support means the world to me, and if you’ve loved my books or products, please take a moment to leave a review on Amazon — your feedback helps SO much! ⁠
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10/21/2024

This Norwegian proverb made me smile 😀

As the leaves are changing and the sky is more grey. This is such a great reminder that even during these cozy overcast days the blue sky is still there. 🌈

We are essentially just one cloud away from a sunny day. ☀️

I love enjoying the cold and rainy weather with a good movie, warm blanket and beautiful fire.

How are you embracing the changing seasons?

10/18/2024

Let's go on a journey into the creation of Anna, the main character from my children's books! 📚💖 ⁠
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This is where the behind the scenes magic happens. 🌈👩‍🎨⁠
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First of all - yes, that is a real picture of me in the lunch line at school in the 80's. 😀⁠
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The inspiration of Anna came from a combination of me as a little girl and Reese as a little girl. ⁠
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My character creation steps:⁠
1. Summarize Anna's personality and traits; happy, playful, curious, cherishes her relationship with her grandma, loves dogs⁠
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2. Compile real life photos that helps to guide the illustrations⁠
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3. Pick out colors and outfits for Anna (Reese and I love working on this step together)⁠
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4. Emelie (illustrator) creates rough sketches⁠
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5. Once sketches are approved Emelie creates color drawings of each character.⁠
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6. Final illustration is complete with details, shading, and color, to represent Anna's personality and character. ⁠
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I love watching the creation of watching her playful personality begin to jump off the page. 😍💫 ⁠
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Can’t wait for you all to meet her and join her adventures! Let me know what you think of Anna's character creation in the comments below! 👇🥰 ⁠
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10/15/2024

It's the cutest blanket ever! 💜⁠
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I am so proud of this design that I made, I have been having fun mixing and matching colors. This pink and navy combo is so cozy, I love how it turned out. 😀⁠
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If you are looking for something soft to cuddle up with as the weather changes, or the perfect gift for someone who loves Scandinavian culture. This is it!⁠
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It is made of 100% cotton and is woven with the sweetest dala horse pattern. ⁠
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Click the link in my bio to check it out in my Etsy store. ⁠
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10/08/2024

Ever heard of fika? 🤔 ⁠
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It’s more than just coffee; it’s a cozy moment where you savor every sip and bite, surrounded by good company. ☕️✨ ⁠
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Fika is about taking time to recharge and enjoy the company around you, a sweet reminder to slow down in our fast-paced world. ⁠
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When I was in high school I worked for a team that took Fika breaks. At first I hated it. I really wanted to get my work done and I no interest in sitting around making small talk.⁠
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Fast forward three months and it was one of my favorite things. My colleagues who were strangers of all ages were now friends and advocates. I also found I had so much clarity after taking a ten minute break and I worked so much more efficiently. ⁠
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So whether you’re sharing a good conversation or simply appreciating a quiet moment, embracing fika is a beautiful way to enhance your day. ❤️⁠
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Grab your coffee, treat yourself, and share - do you Fika? ☕️ 🍰💛 ⁠
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10/06/2024

Facing our fears together, hand in hand, makes every moment stronger. There's no better bond than conquering life's challenges with the one you love by your side.

https://scandinavianhearts.com/

10/04/2024

Guess who’s back . . . 😊

Yes, Anna is back in my new book Anna and the Dala Horse. And, I can’t be more excited to share. 🩵

Save the date it’s launching November 7th. 🎉

This book is based on a true story and is all about the history and magic of Dala Horses.

The book will be out just in time for the holiday season as it is such a fun gift to buy for yourself of share with others.

But, if you can’t wait and would like early access - I am mailing free paperback author copies to those who want to help me share my book.

Send me a message and I’ll give you all of the details. ❤️

10/04/2024

Transform your home with our Scandinavian Cozy Home Décor Pillow featuring a beautiful floral heart pattern! 🌸💖 Perfect for adding a touch of Swedish charm to any living room, it's an ideal housewarming gift or a lovely present for moms this holiday season. Make your space extra special with this cozy Scandi throw pillow! 🏡🎁

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1713477310/scandinavian-cozy-home-decor-pillow

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98107

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https://www.scandinavianhearts.com/, http://ScandinavianHearts.Etsy.com/

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