Finally an accurate video about the Scandinavian design aesthetic. Most channels just describe minimalism and call it Scandinavian.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I thought so too 😂😍

#8 Cleanliness I recall my Danish grandmother when she came to visit us on the south side of Chicago on her hands and knees scrubbing clean the public sidewalk in front of our home! My mom yelled "Mor, no need, no need" but Mormor said it reflected on our family. And how right she was.

it would be interesting if you showed in some next interior video 5 to 10 images of Scandinavian-inspired rooms, and dissect the images as to why or how they are not Scandinavian, and what you would do to make them more authentic. Thanks -- I really enjoy your videos.

Laminate flooring comes from Scandinavia. In 1881, before laminate flooring ever existed, a company called Stensmölla Kemiska Tekniska Industri (the parent company to Pergo and Perstorp) began refining beech wood in Sweden. The process they used grew very popular. It's very popular in Scandinavian homes and was in all the guest homes we stayed in. I like hard wood better but Pergo and other Scandinavian brands of Laminate and vinyl are popular throughout Scandinavia so the look is very achievable. Keeping the décor simple and clean is more important.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Although it comes from Sweden does not mean it is part of the ideal Scandi design, and unfortunately is it not a healthy choice for indoor climate or for the climate! :(

@bengt_axle

Жыл бұрын

Scandinavians are the masters of laminate wood fabrication. The best example is the laminate wood cross country ski. It was a major innovation in that it allowed for a lightweight ski which maintained a precise camber, which is essential for a good ski. I do remember the skis of the 60-70s that were all wood, but composed of over 30 pieces of wood glued together. I still have one and it is amazing how 60 years later the glue is intact. I think there is also the IKEA Poäng chair which emblematic of this construction method.

@ibislife

3 ай бұрын

True, I believe that came as a result of the high maintenance natural pine floors. I hae laminate floors in one of the houses I lived in, but changed it out for parquet flooring, as laminate floors feels cold on bare feet. 🙂

I think a lot of people use Japanese & Scandinavian mix (which I think is called Japandi) or Scandinavian style mixed with american farm, beach house or other styles which is why they often say Scandinavian inspired bc they are very aware of that part of the design

I love this kind of style. I feel so overwhelmed by patterns and clutter and various colors. All of which are in my home.

Simple and clean are a life decision and require commitment to achieve and maintain. Thank you for inspiring me to stay the course 💟

"Everything white." White is my favorite color and this is a dream come true. I like a simple, clean, organized space with serene colors. This is everything my husband hates and opposite my very colorful Mexican culture. 😅 Needless to say, this has been a source of contention while trying to decorate my home.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Haha, that is wonderful! I feel the same way. And it's funny you are the opposites :D

I was really trying to find someone on KZread to inspire me, te make me understand the Scandinavian style, the do’s and don’ts and here you are. Thank you so much. The content you’re creating makes me feel so excited for my new apartment and will definitely help me achieve my design. Thank you!

@SagaJohanna

9 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much!

Oh the wisdom. Than you.

Very clear and informative video. I appreciate the sharing of culture and authenticity. Got me on “you don’t see people in Sweden in leggings, we use actual clothes”. 💀😭😅 As a Latina in all the curvy clichè aspects of it, I cannot, for the life of me, find pants in the USA that fit my body well. Leggings it is! But not the transparent ones, for the love of Christ! I like that Calvin Klein has some nice, social, thick material, professional looking leggings. I just got about 10 identical, 5 black, 5 grey. That will do it. 👌🏽😅

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ haha leggins can be very comfortable. I also don’t feel comfortable in regular pants so I’ve just switched to dresses 😅😂

This is the best video on Scandinavian design on KZread. 🤍

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

WHAT! Thank you so much :D

I’m a former au pair in Denmark and I’m amazed with the interior design. The furnitures and even the bathroom, they also make an effort and I love it! ❤

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love beautiful bathrooms!

This is legit the most informative video on Scandinavian interior design I've watched. Thank you!!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Wow what a compliment. Thank you so so much !

Interesting comparison of design aesthetic. We live in a Southern California beach city and."every" flat surface in our home is occupied with photos of family members and friends, small models of sail and power boats, drift wood art and ceramic shore bird figurines. No bare walls. Wall space is taken up by even more framed photo''s. We loo love your channel and I enjoy your videos!.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, that is super interesting. It sounds more similar to my grandparents house which is very well decorated :)

Thanks! As a person who loves Scandinavian design, I enjoy peeking inside and getting ideas from your videos. 😊

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Love my 83 yr old original plank floors! They can be sanded down w. a rental machine to perk up after decades or wear. No need to replace! Money for other things...like building a greenhouse for growing food.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

Brilliantly explained!!! Thank you!

you have such a pretty voice, I could listen to you talk for hours you could start a podcast!!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

That is so nice of you, thank you!

Your videos are refreshing and so uplifting - keep up the good work.

I'd be interested to see the interiors of the lived-in homes of some normal Scandinavian families. Not homes styled for interior design magazines.

Thank you 🙏

So true. I will add that a lot of our decor and furniture are handed down from generations before us. I think all Norwegian homes have a memorabilia, like a rosepainted trunk, a painting or even a diningroom set. Growing up I didnt think much of it, it was before the term Scandinavian style. I used to have those natural pine wooden floors, and have spent hours on my knees scrubbing the kitchen floor, to make it look blond and spotless. Today I have white oiled oak floors, so much easier to clean 🙂

Definitely the best Scandinavian design/decor video i've seen! Thank you!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! :)

Thank you for this very clear and helpful video! I am very inspired.

Loved this video

Extremely well said and really puts into words what is different and good about Scandinavian design.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hello from Norway 🇳🇴

@SagaJohanna

7 ай бұрын

Hello! I am half 🇳🇴

Well done! Your video is well organized, nicely edited and charming. Thank you for sharing such wonderful tips.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

I'm a English / British citizen, and I heard about someone building a Eco-Pad eco-friendly mansion house. If I had the money - I would build myself a Scandinavian house, and add some British features to it to make it look like I'm British, too. I think - my opinion - Scandinavian properties are the most attractive ones out there. So this video, has inspired me and given me loads of tips as how to create a lifestyle like a Scandinavian.

@SagaJohanna

11 ай бұрын

That would be so cool! I've never thought about the idea of mixing and matching like that! Thank you!

@danielcarter2375

11 ай бұрын

Because I've mentioned about building a Scandinavian exterior style house - if I had the money - to some people' and they asked me 'Why would you build a Scandinavian style house when you're British?' But when I told them my thoughts - they were speechless like they didn't know the truth about Scandinavian houses either. Exterior - Scandinavian style Interior - 50% Scandinavian / 50% English The person who built a Eco-Scandinavian mansion - their house is on a website, too (in full detail)!

Love the way you talk to us very natural and friendly. Our house has a lot of inherited stuff and old furniture so hard to make Scandi but will try to bring some Scandi effect.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) Oh, I dream of old furniture! I think you can make it work better with old furniture sometimes than with new!

@ibislife

3 ай бұрын

I have a Scandi interior, I have blond furnishings, except from an old inherited beautiful book cabinet in mahogany with glass doors. It only makes the interior more interesting. Everyone can style their home Scandinavian, inspired from an Ikea catalogue. The personal touches comes from old furniture, before the 50-60s style Scandi furniture are inspired by. You can go more boho, or eclectic and still be Scandi

Love this video!

Fabulous suggestions. thank you!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Yay, glad you liked it!

I just found your channel, and it’s exactly what I needed right now in my life. I’m currently buying a house and your tips are so precious! The only thing is that high quality and long lasting products (especially for the floor) are very expensive. For the floor only I would need to spend over 5k euros to get the material 😮

Thank you

I’m new to your channel. This is exactly what I need at this point in my life as I’m moving to a new apartment. The video is very informative and thoughtful. I also watched some of your minimalism videos. Scandinavian and minimalism, both are very much needed for me now. Keep sharing more videos on Scandinavian design. Thank you!! 😊

@SagaJohanna

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great tips, thank you ❤

@SagaJohanna

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! ❤

I like the simplicity of your content and your presentation, also your voice is almost child like but in a nice way of course so it's soothing to hear! Well, I can go on and with the qualities I like about you, your videos and your channel but I will stick to the essential: I love your channel and I enjoy your videos! You're doing a good job!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so so much ❤️ that makes me so happy !!

Amazing 🎉 thank you keep it going 🎉

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi, I am asad from Bangladesh. Working on Sage 300 ERP Implementation. Your Tutorial on sage really very essential for me. Thanks again.

You did an excellent job explaining what to include. I live in a small apartment and with a kid it has gotten cluttered. I hate that. So, I have been looking for solutions.

beautiful video ❤️

@SagaJohanna

Ай бұрын

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So as an Indian I am not achieving this look,😂 but thanks for the video, I was thinking of theme for my home. I may use some small elements. 1) Most houses use tiles, marbles as it hot in most places and they provide chill under your feet. 2) Very big windows in Cities - India has plenty of light. So maybe will stick to Indian arts and design which is gorgeous.

@SagaJohanna

7 ай бұрын

Nooooo. 🤣 My husband is English and no one else in my family and friends can hold a very short conversation with him. ❤

I really love your channel. Thank you for this. It is such a refreshing channel. I am interested in Scandinavian culture. The design and culture is really nice. I feel it is far better than what I grew up with in America.

@SagaJohanna

3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

Great video - highly informative and beautifully presented. I'm intending to use it during my next lesson which is on.... you guessed it.... SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN 🙂. Thank you a lot!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's wonderful to hear 🙂 I'm happy to help!

Hey I had a Scandinavian home very cozy in Bird Sanctuary called Valby Park in Sydhavn Copenhagen. Well it was cozy after I got my dog Torsend and my Chinese Diesel Heater donated by a graffiti artist. A free Norwegian Camper Trailer to come home to after a long happy day busking 🎹 at Sjalor Station during the long cold Danish Winter. ✌️✊ Remember fight the power☯️

I love ALL THİNGS Scandinavian.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Yay!

That’s so elegant, reminds me a little bit of Japanese style. I like the idea of getting not much stuff just really good stuff.

I think a big part of this is high quality used furniture. A few years ago I picked up some T.H. Brown chairs from my local recycling centre for less than$1000.

@SagaJohanna

Ай бұрын

Yes!

Great video ! Please upload more I really love your content 😍. What do you think of the "Danish Pastel Aesthetic" ?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so so much!!! I’ve never heard of that trend but I’m not into pastel colors. I find that they get boring fast!! And I’ve never seen them in a classic Danish home 🏠

Fresh! :)

I should be proud that I pass for Scandinavian descent

❤great🧡

Would love real life examples of what you speak about..like your own home. Maybe dissecting certain rooms?

Can you please show the images much longer? That‘d be lovely ❤

This video is perfect. New to your channel. I always wondered about the Scandinavian design, I'm fan a Sweden, and you explained everything clear and on point. Thank you. P.s. Do you plan to go back to Sweden?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that is very kind! I don't have any plans to go back to Sweden anytime soon. Although my family is in Scandinavia, Sweden is not really my dream country to live in (although it has many benefits) :)

@surfercr3339

Жыл бұрын

​@@SagaJohanna Thank you very much for your reply Saga!🙏 . By any chance do you know in Sweden a 'vegan & exercise' club? I live in Costa Rica (lived in Japan too!), but I loooove Swedish culture, I have been vegan for 20 years (since I was a small kid), and I would love to meet vegan Swedish friends, at least online, my plans is to visit Sweden next year. I love exercise, traditional martial arts/zen, nature, spirituality and vegan food, I'm looking to meet like minded Swedish friends but I don't know where to start. Hope my questions is ok. Thank you in advance.

I did wear gym clothes during my pregnancies and after because it was so comfortable. But when I lost weight during all the breastfeeding I went back to my usual clothes. I have a pair of leggings (inherited from my daughter's oh so huge closet lol) but I'm not sure if I will use them. They may come in handy when it gets really cold. I mean under my pants kind of. If not, I'll declutter them. Love the video! 👍👍👍💗🌻💗🌻🇸🇪

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Haha how funny that you only have one pair of leggings - that sounds like a real Swede 😂 I really like the comfort of athletic wear but I like feeling dressed up more! Fun to hear from you 🤍✨

Excellent video! What window treatments do you use for privacy? I notice many homes with no curtains or blinds

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

In Sweden the most common thing is just roll down blinds, that are not visible during the day! :) I think we are lucky to be in a country where you can live your windows sort of open!

Bravo! Beautiful! Homages! 🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♂️ JAR

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

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I grew up with the duvet idea but back then we could not buy a duvet cover and a top sheet on each side of the blankets were used.

Maybe that is my Swedish side coming out that I also hate the idea of leggings in public. They aren't clothes! And they aren't your Sunday best meant for church!

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Haha yes probably! We really only wear them to the gym, and although we’re not that religious, we’d NEVER wear leggings to church!!

@nikie.9043

Жыл бұрын

@@SagaJohanna Thank you for your channel! I just discovered it and it is nice to learn more about my great-grandfathers homeland. He moved to the U.S. during the time that many Swedish immigrants tried so hard to assimilate into society that so much was lost to future generations.

Hello. Thanks for the video! 🙏 And the color of the walls is just white paint or some special color code, like Scandinavian white (Stockholm white)?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :) Just white paint! Often a more white shade than yellow/off white shades! But every house is slightly different!

@user-gq7rr2oe7j

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for answer. ☺️

Hey, I enjoy watching your videos! Are you in audea btw?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! No I’ve never heard of it. What is that? ☺️

Interesting and easy follow. I LOVE this style, but find it a bit difficult to achieve. I'll focus on "no pattern" from now on. Do Scandinavian people hate IKEA?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good point, yes I do think it can be quite difficult to achieve especially if one doesn't already live in a Scandinavian looking house!! But bringing in natural materials such as light colored linen bedding and throws, and keeping focusing on "less noise" would be a great start! I think we quite like IKEA, at least most of us :) I think it is a love/hate relationship since we're not used to big malls, and going to IKEA was always a necessity as a child, but I remember my parents not liking the experience. These days I think older people especially think it is a bit too generic, and not of great quality. However, because of cost many people still choose it.

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@SagaJohanna

4 ай бұрын

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"wearing actual clothes" when talking about whole and clean 😆😆😆 this cracked me up.

@SagaJohanna

9 ай бұрын

Haha :D

Saga i love t style, but i also love Persian carpets, what do u think?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

I think they can be absolutely stunning! Especially with natural tones in the home.

I am not even a Scandinavian but I feel like I am

reminds me of Japan🙂🙂

@SagaJohanna

3 ай бұрын

Yes!

so basicly scandinavians hate ikea also. the plant picture, the one with multiple tiny looks wayyyyy better

@Bumbledora

Жыл бұрын

Well. As a Swede, I don't exactly hate IKEA, but it's not my favourite. My hubby loves furniture from Italy and also lamps etc and our home is a combo of Scandinavian style with Italian. Sounds a bit weird perhaps but it works with our huge windows. We love out in the woods with nature and a lake. Love it! Greetings from Sweden 🌻🇸🇪

@triciamoss9074

Жыл бұрын

It is a matter of opinion. Everyone has a different threshold for visual clutter. For some, lots of things to look at is stimulating and energizing, for others (like me) it is distracting and draining. Personally, I love the Scandi style, but to each his own.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s the picture and styling ;) and the only bad part about ikea is that it’s exploiting people and then environment!

Жыл бұрын

@@SagaJohanna and the stuff doesn't last a life time haha

I am an Indian and the day i came to know that this is Scandinavian decor i just love it unlike Indians who loves burst of colours and traditional decor. It quite hard to get Scandinavian style furnitures here though Ikea is the only source of such style. I even searched so many videos but indian interior designer doesn't have much knowledge about scandi decor . They somehow add too much colours and call it scandi. When i own my house , i think i have to do an year of reaserch to achieve the look i want 😂

What about Gustavian?

The Scandinavian look doesn't work everywhere especially in hot climates where you are not looking for the sun but rather seeking shade and shelter.

Good advice. People come into my apartment with shoes and no respect for my home. It’s not hygienic.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

We’ll have to put up a sign 🤣

Airy=eerie

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

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Is it easy to find work in Sweden if you apply for a job while you are in the Philippines?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

No. It’s quite difficult, you have to speak Swedish or be very specialized

In Canada I have been shocked at how much STUFF renters have including luxury items like televisions & all kinds of music, games etc. And pets! But for emergencies they don't have several months of rent set aside or dental money etc. And when they have to move...stuff ends up in the trash cus they can't even afford a moving company. And often leave behind sneaky damage from posters etc that they attached to the walls, doors. And filthy ovens, fridges etc. My mother always said "buy things ONCE & take care of them so that you can buy a nice well built home, & a cottage or little farm to DIY to make life worth living"

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Not sure why everyone is getting pets. I want to make a video on that too!

Scandi is for sure not my vibe. I live in the desert. I'm in my pool nine months out of twelve. Very relaxed life style. But I'm glad your happy.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s so cool! Is it difficult with the heat? Thank you :)

I love the Scandinavian Vibe, but no patterns…that’s like Kim Kardashian home. I’d enjoy visiting, but I’d hate to live without lots of color and pattern in my home. Then again I come from California where it’s sunny nine months out of the year. No, Sunny 12 months out of the year with an occasional cloudy day

I have a king size bed I charge with three dogs. But I live in America and are bedrooms are huge, not like Sweden, like closets.

IKEA? Quality? Last forever?

@ic7804

Жыл бұрын

and so many items are plastic.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

I’d never shop from IKEA, but that’s just me!

@ic7804

Жыл бұрын

@@SagaJohanna I used to like IKEA and the work of the cleaver designers. I also like the food, which was available to purchase at the shop. All in very good price and quality. However in a past few years quality went deep down and prices high up :(.

@mitzloo1933

Жыл бұрын

@@SagaJohanna ok. But a lot of Scandinavian people do lol so you can’t discount it as playing a part in Scandinavian design. It’s literally interior design products designed by Scandinavians.

@madikiestherkhiangte9884

Жыл бұрын

I have had ikea products for ages.

1. base 2. floor 3. minimalism and storage: bigger is better ,less is more 4. nature material 5. light 6. patterns 7. asthetic, utility and quality 8. clean

Informative and interesting. However, it is possible to have a beautiful, cozy environment without being quite so austere. The photos show rooms that are utterly impersonal. Very bare and cold looking. I prefer warmth. Still just an opinion

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I don't think this decor is for everyone! :) But I think you'll like Swedish interior designer "Marie Olsson Nylander"! Her homes are super super cosy and warm.

* you have the same affliction as me: too nice * people don’t trust it * they just cannot believe some live by karma * you’re like a mirror * so i just wanted to say hi before i go *

@SagaJohanna

Ай бұрын

I love how you’re writing I wish I could understand it!

Scandinavian blonde woman are uber beautiful😍

@gwynplaine661

7 ай бұрын

cringe🤢🤮

@uberofficial11

7 ай бұрын

@@gwynplaine661 I edited my comment 😆

@gwynplaine661

7 ай бұрын

@@uberofficial11 congratulations🥳🍾

Hello

The women of my dreams :) she know's how to decorate, she know's how to clean, and maybe cook :) are you single ? xD

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Lol Married ;)

@diogoestrela2074

Жыл бұрын

@@SagaJohanna what a fortunate man :)

"Most Swedish homes did not have a bathroom until the 1970's" I take it Sweden used to be a fairly poor country, yes? Young people today would not know it, and maybe not middle aged people either, but older people would remember.

Carpeting OVER hardwood floors should be a felony.... I once lived in an apartment where the landlord had done just that. Baffling decision imo. I was like....but why? What is even wrong with you? And he was just like...idk, carpet is fancy right?

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! Swedes has starting to do it now to and it makes me want to cry!

Hej... They think putting a few twigs in a vase is Scandinavian...😅😅

5:38 How is any of this "scandinavian"? All of our cultures had interior decoration with an incredible amount of patterns and wood carvings. From the vikings to carl Larsson to...idk...freaking the average red and white cottage with wall hangings.

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean? I say not using patterns and I explain it in details, so please watch again. The idea of Scandinavian design is a modern concept and has nothing to do with historic accuracy. For example, the modern Danish chairs are the opposite of the Viking chairs ;)

Most of these ideas work on the northern hemisphere but not outside of it. Your climate is cold, dark and unfiendly and thats why your interior resonates to the outside weather. If you live in a bright and warm country with only two or three Seasons - then the scandinavian design doesnt Look at all.

@SagaJohanna

10 ай бұрын

I actually agree, look up "Australian minimalism", which I think works great with warmer climates.

the opposite ok Ikea

No pattern???.... I'm out.....

I was never a fan of white walls & light wood until this trend took hold & people did some interesting things with it. I think minimalism is nice as you get older & don't have the energy or as much health to take extra care of all the extravagances. I grew up in a northern region as well & white walls everywhere got boring. I prefer the deeper, autumnal, cozy colors up north compared to the bright white. Bright white makes so much more sense in a southern region if you spend a lot of time going between indoors & outdoors because the sun is so much more intense & it can be jarring going from a dark interior to an extremely sunny area, so having ehite walls & light to medium wood tones makes a lot more sense - as well as throwing some color in there as well to let people know that you have a soul. ^^;

@SagaJohanna

2 ай бұрын

What an interesting perspective!

Tvål

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

?

@lemonsunshines601

Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@lemonsunshines601

Жыл бұрын

You talking about her speaking of soap to bleach the floors?

I live in an apartment in the USA. According to you I won't be able to achieve the true Scandinavian look and decorating because I don't have a well built Scandinavian home! You are biased my dear. I already know how to decorate in the Scandinavian way. I was raised in a household which followed many of the same traditions you describe as being "Scandinavian" The apartment I am living in now was built with as many green and organic materials as possible. Although I think you are trying to help other people live and achieve this way of life, maybe not come across as being "Judgemental" to others because you think they don't know.

@SagaJohanna

4 ай бұрын

I don't think you need a whole home, but wooden floors for sure helps! :)

The speaker has glottal fry at the end of her sentences. An otolaryngologist could help with that.

"Actual Clothes".. that is your judgement, clothes are clothes

Du ligner en frelst kristen når du smiler konstant

@SagaJohanna

Жыл бұрын

Jag är dock inte kristen