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designsbypeach
- Mar 10
- 1 min
Real Life Santa's Workshop!
In all of our travels, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia continues, to be one of our favorite places to visit. It is one of Europe's oldest...
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designsbypeach
- Jan 7
- 1 min
A delicious soup with a funny name.
Typically this time of year is when we start planning our trip to Europe to buy merchandise for the coming year's markets. One thing we...
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designsbypeach
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
Connecting with the past.
Finding out about your heritage is something that has become increasingly popular over the past several years. It is, however, not a new...
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designsbypeach
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
Cross Stitched Shirt Holiday
Vyshyvanka Day!! The term Vyshyvanka refers specifically to the cross-stitched shirts that have been an important part of Slavic culture...
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designsbypeach
- Apr 4, 2021
- 3 min
The art of Easter Eggs
The dying of Easter eggs is a tradition that goes back thousands of years across many cultures. Painted eggs are common throughout...
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designsbypeach
- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
Happy Easter!
In Eastern Europe, the celebration of Easter is the first big holiday of spring and for some countries, it is one of the most important...
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designsbypeach
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Crepes, crepes and more crepes
Learning about different cultures, the holidays they celebrate, and what activities and foods are specific to those days is something I...
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designsbypeach
- Feb 6, 2021
- 1 min
Oh, the dough!
There are few things as wonderful as the smell of fresh-baked bread! However, for most people, the process of making homemade bread can...
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designsbypeach
- Jan 9, 2021
- 2 min
Green Borscht?!?
Most people are familiar with borscht or have at least heard of it. However, unless you grew up in a Slovak region, you have probably...
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designsbypeach
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
For the love of fabric!
Since I was a child, I have always loved making things. I love cooking and sewing and just about anything else I can make with my hands!...
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designsbypeach
- Dec 19, 2020
- 2 min
wonderful wool!
With the chill of Minnesota winter creeping in, we start pulling out our warmest coziest clothing. This special cold weather wardrobe...
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designsbypeach
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Christmas Markets
It’s no secret that Christmas is the most anticipated holiday of the winter by young and old alike. Thinking of Christmas in Europe...
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designsbypeach
- Oct 25, 2020
- 1 min
Riga, Latvia
Latvia is a beautiful country located on the Baltic Sea with wide beaches as well as dense forests. Latvia’s capital of Riga is know for...
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designsbypeach
- Sep 19, 2020
- 1 min
Petrykivka Painting
The countries of Eastern Europe are well known for their handicrafts. The level of skill and artistry that goes into making the various...
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designsbypeach
- Aug 29, 2020
- 1 min
Ukraine
Traveling to Ukraine is something we look forward to every year and not just because my husband’s family and friends are there! I love...
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designsbypeach
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min
Okroshka...
Ukraine is often called the breadbasket of Europe. This nickname has been ascribed to them due to the fertile land and abundant types of...
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designsbypeach
- Aug 2, 2020
- 1 min
Poland...
Poland is one of the largest countries in Europe and has a very diverse landscape. Poland has Europe’s last Primeval Forest (Bialowieza)...
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designsbypeach
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
Nesting Dolls
One of the most recognized collectables from Eastern Europe has to be the Russian nesting doll, or more accurately, the Matryoshka....
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