This is what it looks like in our blog office! Helena (blog editorial team) is in the kitchen and Peter (marketing department) is upstairs. Sometimes we email each other, haha. Now we also have news going on!
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The blog editorial team
The blog editor (Helena) sits in the kitchen of our houseboat. My main task is to write all the blog posts, because I like to write. I also follow a lot of other blogs, mostly because it's fun, but also to keep an eye on what's happening in the blog world.
All emails sent via the blog go to me, and if I think they are better suited to the marketing department, I send them to Peter. Always with the text "To the Marketing Department ... Regards Blog Editorial Board" haha.
Market breeding
The market breeder (Peter) sits upstairs in our living room. He manages our Instagram and also handles all business contacts, such as advertising, blog tours, newsletters, etc.
Other jobs?
You'd almost think the blog is our only job. That's how it feels sometimes, but unfortunately blogging doesn't pay our rent. I (Helena) lost my permanent job at the county council in Stockholm when we travelled around Europe.
Since we came home, I have had various project positions, first at Karolinska Institutet and now at Gävle University (remotely). I am a public health researcher and work mainly with qualitative studies, such as interview studies and the like. Peter has been working in construction for 25 years as a self-employed person, but design and marketing are his passion, and he has only done a few small projects since we came home.
News coming up!
So what's the news? Well, the marketing department is planning to step into the blog editor's domains. What!? The guy who just picks his belly button and has a good time in the marketing department's relaxation area ...? From next week, Peter will be writing on the blog on Fridays. Exactly! bet he will write about will let you know then.
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Cat's Considerations says:
Oh... You are too lovely! You really offer yourselves. Looking forward with excitement to the news!
19 June 2016 - 7:53
Imelda says:
Nice to get an insight into your everyday life. You have to work, but perhaps difficult with permanent jobs if you want to invest in travel in the way you do. Hope that Peter also gets a bite soon! You are so good at so much. Hugs
19 June 2016 - 8:05
Goatfish says:
Haha, what a wonderful post 😉 You seem to be doing what you like, so right, so right 😉.
Yes, I have understood who is doing what with you. Follow you on Insta too, also FB.
Now I was curious about the new niche!
(I also have a blog editorial team - but lack a marketer. He was here before in our former "computer room" 😀 )
19 June 2016 - 8:13
nils-åke hansson says:
Now the blog is going into the man's world! It will be exciting to read.
19 June 2016 - 8:28
Matts Torebring says:
At first I smile, then I smile again, at how organised you are. Your blog office is far more exemplary than my rolling one. I myself move around between inside the motorhome, under the awning, the conservatory, the terrace or the holiday cottage. In the real office, we rarely call each other, we email because then we don't disturb each other. It will be interesting to see what Peter writes about. I still don't understand how you can keep up with it. You also reply to all the posts, which I do. Good luck to you!
19 June 2016 - 8:29
Lisa - life from the bright side says:
Haha! A lot of navel gazing?
19 June 2016 - 8:37
Lanclin-Linnea says:
Always fun to see a glimpse of how other bloggers work 🙂 At Lanclin's editorial office, I handle most of it, but my husband is in many ways involved in, for example, the development work (as the system economist he is). Not least, he keeps track of our wild children when I have to stop and take photos every now and then on our trips. That task is pretty much vital for the survival of our children in a travel blog family, ha ha!
19 June 2016 - 8:42
Marie says:
You are wonderful & both departments do their jobs both zealously & creatively!
19 June 2016 - 8:43
Anki says:
Lovely post! It will be fun to see what Peter will write about 🙂 .
19 June 2016 - 8:44
admin says:
Katta, I'm also looking forward to it with excitement, haha 😉.
Imelda, yes, that's exactly how it is! We are happy to work, but prefer to have jobs that we can combine with travelling and blogging... not easy....
Geddfish, yes, we do what we're passionate about and it's great to be able to do that, but it's not always easy to get it together... but who said life should always be easy?
Nils-Åke, yes haha, just like that! 😉
Matts, I think your portable blog office sounds pretty cosy! I don't really know how we have time either, but whatever we're doing, we're pretty intense as people, haha.
Lisa, yes, that has to stop now!? 😉
Linnea, yes childcare in the office is an important task! 🙂
Marie, yes, we work hard and zealously, luckily it's a lot of fun! 🙂
Anki, I also think it will be fun to see what he will write about...!
19 June 2016 - 8:45
Anna, Travel on a Cloud says:
What a wonderful post!
I hope the reorganisation is going well and that the CEO (who is it?) and your union representative (who is it?) are on board (hehe) with all the MBL negotiations.
Otherwise, I agree with the others: you are too lovely! Great fun to get an insight into office life. I look forward to Peter's post!
19 June 2016 - 8:45
Ama de casa says:
Haha! Wonderfully written 🙂
But? Should the marketing department really be allowed to interfere with the editorial work like that? I think you should contact the union...
Haha, no. It will be exciting to see what Peter will put together 🙂 .
19 June 2016 - 9:00
Jenn - Forever Abroad says:
Hahaha so you, so wonderful! What fun news!!! Marketing department is warmly welcomed 🙂
19 June 2016 - 9:11
Mr Steve says:
What a lovely post. Nice to get an insight into your well-organised blog life.
Will the marketing department be closed on Fridays or will you be substituting there?
I look forward to the Friday posts.
19 June 2016 - 9:18
Elisabeth says:
Great post!!! You give good examples of development. The biggest step seems undeniably Peter taking! Good luck to him!
19 June 2016 - 9:29
Eva - People in the Street says:
What a wonderful post! You are so heavenly lovely 🙂
I look forward to Peter's Friday post with great excitement!
Have a nice Sunday
19 June 2016 - 9:35
admin says:
Anna, haha, we probably need to think about union representatives and MBL negotiations properly 😉.
Ama de casa, haha, maybe it's time for a union discussion here... 😉.
Jenn, it will be interesting to see what the marketing department comes up with... I think so too!
Steve, I hadn't thought of that! I may have to take a crash course in the duties of the marketing department... 😉 .
Elisabeth, yes, this will be exciting... thank you, thank you!
Eva, I also look forward to them with great excitement... 😉.
19 June 2016 - 9:49
Jan and Marita Svensson says:
You are too lovely, really offer yourself, and the most interesting blog to follow with so many tips you give with your travels and experiences.
19 June 2016 - 9:57
Solan says:
Fun in the office, we're looking forward to Peter's Friday pen...we've always liked yours 😉.
19 June 2016 - 10:01
clever says:
Wow how nice you live! Really looking forward to meeting you!
19 June 2016 - 10:05
Cattis says:
Haha how lovely you are! It will be exciting to see what he comes up with for fun then next Friday!:P
19 June 2016 - 10:27
Snows says:
Variety is also good in the blogging world so it will be interesting!
19 June 2016 - 10:50
Jacob - Everyday Explorers says:
Hahaha you make it sound like you run a big group! But maybe it is good to have such clear roles and division of labour. And having your job sites makes it feel more serious. I know with me that it is easy to get stuck in the wrong things and just spend the days without doing anything when you work from home.
19 June 2016 - 11:07
Fantasy travel says:
Haha hey you! Best office view as well.
19 June 2016 - 11:18
Renate's travels says:
Hehe, wonderful post. 🙂 Fun to see how you work, and exciting to hear that Peter will also start writing here on the blog!
How nice you have it in the houseboat by the way!
19 June 2016 - 11:47
Ditte says:
Perfect to have a marketing department! And a few steps away from the editorial office.
Fun with Peter as a writer on Fridays. Maybe there will be a few surprises, and the same for you.
Having fun at work is even more important and I'm sure you do.
19 June 2016 - 11:48
Åsa says:
"Welcome to our crib! This is where the magic happens!" 😉
19 June 2016 - 11:48
Jessy says:
What fun 😀
19 June 2016 - 12:10
åsa in åsele says:
It must be difficult to combine travelling and work,
I am impressed by your creativity,
Do you live on the houseboat?
19 June 2016 - 12:41
admin says:
Jan and Marita, very happy to hear that you appreciate our blog!
Solan, thank you very much! Peter's Friday pencil will be interesting... 😉.
Malin, thank you, yes we think it is very nice here! Looking forward to meeting!
Kattis, yes, I also think it will be exciting... haha.
Znogge, I really agree that variety is good, and this is true in most areas!
Jacob, yes haha, we may imagine that it's a large group 😉 And of course it's the case with working from home as you describe. Right now, my second job is also on a home base ...
Fantasy travel, please! And yes, we like our office view 🙂 .
Renate, I'm glad that you like how we live in the houseboat, we are very happy here!
Ditte, yes, I think it's very practical to have a marketing department! 😉 And yes, it will be a surprise even for me what Peter comes up with...?
Åsa, haha, yes, right? 😉
Jessy, 🙂
Åsa in Åsele, yes it is a challenge to combine travelling and work actually... And yes, we live in the houseboat and enjoy it! 🙂
19 June 2016 - 13:15
Discovering The Planet says:
Thanks for the laugh of the day ?. Wonderful post and look forward to reading Peter's post too.
19 June 2016 - 14:31
Netti Starby says:
What fun and I wish you good luck! Hugs
19 June 2016 - 15:49
BP says:
Hahaha! You are too nice you two! Absolutely wonderful to read how two life lovers set up their livelihood. So heavenly good:-)
I also like the fact that the marketing department, just like in "real" companies, sits upstairs, while the editorial team has to work downstairs. ASG:-)
It will be fun to see what Peter will write about.
19 June 2016 - 16:43
Emma, sun like sun? says:
I am impressed with the way you live. A boat? And that was a very nice colour match there of the belly button pants against the sofa!
19 June 2016 - 17:41
Fantasy Dining says:
Exciting and fun to get a little insight into how things are done at home 😉.
19 June 2016 - 17:41
admin says:
Discovering the planet, haha, that's on us... and I'm also looking forward to Friday 😉.
Netti Starby, thank you!
BP, yes, about the editorial department being downstairs... so why is that???? Maybe I can switch and take the marketing department's place on Fridays!? 😉
Emma, sun as sun, yes we live on a houseboat in Pampas marina in Solna. Very cosy 🙂
Fantasy Dining, a bit behind the scenes, haha 😉 😉
19 June 2016 - 17:46
Shamrock says:
Wow, big changes are coming! What will you do on your day off from blogging?
19 June 2016 - 18:39
Deciree says:
You have really made it very nice at your place. A little different from the apartment you had. So nice. Good luck with everything then:)
19 June 2016 - 19:16
allotment says:
Now you have to put your foot down!
There must be some order. Each person has their place.
You have heavenly nice on the houseboat!
And it's wonderful to have such a nice co-operation 🙂 .
19 June 2016 - 19:41
JoY says:
Haha you guys are funny, it will be interesting to see what the marketing department will write about.
Hugs
19 June 2016 - 19:42
Mr Frank Olsen says:
Yes, this will be exciting 🙂
19 June 2016 - 19:48
Travelbug.se says:
Exciting! And fun to see behind the scenes 🙂 .
19 June 2016 - 19:52
Role o Carina says:
How nice you have it on your rocking Blog Ship 🙂 .
Enjoy blogging at ......:-)
19 June 2016 - 20:21
admin says:
Shamrock, haha, I haven't thought of that? Lots of free time to find what I want... 😉.
Deciree, I'm glad you like how we've done it in the houseboat! Yes, the style is a bit different 😉 .
Kolonilotta, haha, yes, right? Glad you like how we got it on the houseboat!
JoY, it will be really interesting!!!
Frank Olsen, right? 😉
Travelbug, glad you enjoyed the peek behind our scenes 😉.
19 June 2016 - 20:24
Steel city anna says:
Sounds fun! Nice wallpaper in the kitchen 🙂
19 June 2016 - 21:14
ina says:
How cosy it looks!
19 June 2016 - 21:19
Linda, 155cm.se says:
Super fun post to read and very fun to see a little how you have it. Sat at Hornsbergsstrand the other day and looked out over the Pampas and wondered just which one is your boat 🙂.
19 June 2016 - 21:22
admin says:
Anna, how nice with a tip!!! It sounds exciting and I will look more carefully! What will you do yourself...?
Steel city Anna, I'm glad you like our wallpaper!
Ina, thank you for your comment! We find it very cosy here in our houseboat! 🙂
Linda, our houseboat is a boat with a hull (not a floating villa) and is located at the inlet. It is visible if you are at the pier, but if you get closer to the E4 motorway it is hidden. Get in touch if you are in the neighbourhood and want to look past! 🙂
19 June 2016 - 21:42
Ninny says:
Lovely post, nice to see how you are doing and good luck with your new routines and division of labour... =)!!!
19 June 2016 - 21:43
Cassandra says:
How lovely you are!!! 😀
19 June 2016 - 22:33
Marina says:
What a cosy office - and what great colleagues you have!
20 June 2016 - 14:11
Rog... says:
All happiness. Beautiful you are ??
20 June 2016 - 18:14
Anna - mum to two princesses and a prince says:
How exciting!
Nice you have it by the way 🙂
20 June 2016 - 22:57
admin says:
Ninnie, thank you! 🙂
Cassandra, 🙂
Marina, yes we enjoy both the office and the company! 😉
Anna, thank you!
21 June 2016 - 7:45
Maria's Memoirs says:
Hihi, fun to get a little insight into your work with the blog behind the scenes 🙂 .
25 June 2016 - 11:22
Scrooge says:
Fun post! Always interesting to see how others work and manage their blog! 🙂
25 June 2016 - 14:50