The sky was wide, the air was crisp, and the landscape was doing what it does best at this time of year – completely giving in to the season and showcasing the blue and yellow hues of the Swedish flag.

Driving through Österlen right now means moving through an almost surreal contrast of colors: the sharp, neon yellow of the blooming canola fields rolling all the way down to meet the deep, cold blue of the Baltic. It’s the kind of light and texture that makes you want to pull over every hundred meters and capture the annual, albeit short-lived, occurrence.

But yesterday, there was a distinct purpose to the eastward drive. The back of the car is loaded with copies of my book, Österlen, and Charlotte and I were on our merry way to drop off a fresh delivery to Anette Cato at Den Engelska Trädgården.

Tucked away at Svabesholms Kungsgård in Svinaberga—just a few kilometers south of Kivik, right where the shadow of Stenshuvud National Park begins – this place is an absolute gem. It’s a beautifully executed nod to the classic English Arts and Crafts style, packed with meticulously planned perennials that have just begun to burst into life once again.

Delivering a book that is entirely about capturing the soul, the light, and the raw beauty of this region to a sanctuary that celebrates the same thing made it feel like the perfect artistic circle.

Delivering a book that is entirely about capturing the soul, the light, and the raw beauty of this region to a sanctuary that celebrates the same thing made it feel like the perfect artistic circle.

In addition to The English Garden, my book Österlen is available on Amazon (US) and at Adlibris and Bokus.