Förtrollad - a year in review + a Solstice rosemary citrus thumbprint cookie recipe

Förtrollad - a year in review + a Solstice rosemary citrus thumbprint cookie recipe

Reflection, gratitude, Förtrollad 2022 review, last minute gift idea and a delightful Solstice rosemary citrus thumbprint cookie recipe. Hope you'll enjoy!

 

A whirlwind of a year is whining down and holiday season is finally here! A time to slow down, spend time with family and friends and a time to, perhaps, reflect on the year that has passed as well as prepare for a successful new year, a fresh start!
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I know I have been reflecting more than ever on some of the ups and downs here at Förtrollad this year and one word keeps popping up: Gratitude! The Förtrollad family (everyone of you) have been showing up everyday with kindness, care and support ❤️
I am forever grateful and I know this little business wouldn't exist without you. THANK YOU for another amazing year!!
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I never really shared this with you but earlier in the year, I had to make the difficult decision for the business and it was to leave the friendly creator community at the Arts Market. I felt that I had too many irons in the fire and I just couldn't keep up with restocking and updates for the webshop, the etzy shop and the Arts Market. This was a sad moment for me but my focus for the new year will be to streamline our presence online both web and Etsy platforms and create new purposeful products. A brick and mortar is still very much a future dream of mine!
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We had some really good moments this year, maybe more of a personal moment but it counts, right? It was definitely my trip to Egypt with my dad earlier this spring. Although we collaborate on 2 Förtrollad products (the doorstop and butterknife), this was our first trip together in 30 years. Great father daughter bonding. I also did a website refresh to enhance the esthetics as well as to speed up the loading of pages for a smoother browsing experience. The launch of our viking utility totes, our market logo totes and our first upcycled backpacks were all a hit! Your positive feedback is so very appreciated. 
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As most of you know, we plant a tree for every product sold and this year, we've planted 300 trees and this has been made possible thanks to your unwavering support through the year. 
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To round this year in review off, I would like wish you and yours a Magical Holiday Season! Merry Christmas! And to my Swedish family and friends who celebrate Julafton in a couple of days, ha en rigtigt God Jul!!!
Sending love and joy to all! ❤️
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And now, I have to share this delightful Solstice & Holiday cookie recipe with you. It's the most perfect holiday hostess/host gift. Click here to see the rosemary citrus thumbprint cookie recipe 
Oh, one more thing, If you're still looking for last minute gift ideas, head over to @onetreeplanted www.onetreeplanted.org and gift a tree! A win win! Here's to us planting more trees that will restore watersheds, rebuild important wildlife habitats, and ultimately combat climate change and global warming!
One tree at a time!
Happy Solstice, God Jul and Happy Holidays! ✨
Xo ~ Karin