It is so wonderfully nice when you preserve timber walls, especially in a cabin, and furnish with simple wooden furniture, predominantly in white. Old and new come together in a sympathetic manner.
Preserve
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Appealing
White with earthy colors – an always appealing choice.
Built-in
It is extremely appealing with built-in bookshelves along a wall. Nice, simple & a good solution – a good way to sort everything, preferably in small storage boxes in uniform color, and in a structured way. It calms down the whole impression in the room.
Bed and Breakfast
An old tailor workshop restored to a lovely bed & breakfast with charm & character.
Ceramic poster
A little funny though how some things fits in the future despite its greatness being decades back. Design history & nostalgia of popular ceramics in Swedish homes – has been made immortal on posters that can now remind us of times that once was.
Pottery
Handmade pottery, a ceramic canister – nice on its own in the kitchen, on a shelf, on display or used functionally to store things. Appealing in color & shape – extra cute detail with the knob at the top of the lid.
Cupcakes
Rosemary Chocolate Cupcakes that are moist & tender. Topped with delicious blackberry buttercream – for the perfect flavors combination.
Door
A door says so much. It is the face outward that welcomes the visitor. This lovely old door in a fantastic color is inviting to the contrasting yellow facade. The beautiful flower garlands makes a mark as well.
Elsas konditori/ Elsa’s patisserie
A renowned patisserie in Vastmanland county in Sweden 🇸🇪 makes me long for Swedish pastries with the filtered coffee that’s always served to the sweets.
Villa Italienborg
Villa Italienborg is a house in Mölle, in the municipality of Höganäs / Sweden. It was built in 1909-10 in an imaginative Italian style. The facade is lined with white & red eternite tiles in a checkered pattern.
The house was built by a scrap dealer, who quickly sold it to a tailor, whose family came to own the villa throughout the 20th century.
Occasionally, room leasing & cafes were conducted in the house. The house was renovated during the year 2005 with the replacement of damaged timber as well as installation of sheet metal over sills to prevent water ingress.
Villa Italienborg building heritage was declared by the County of Skåne on March 8, 2002.
Hallbergsofsweden
Hallbergs of Sweden – a company that dates back to 1945 – creates lighting that is a bit beyond the usual range that you would otherwise see in retail. They are Scandinavia’s largest manufacturer of lampshades.
Here’s a design that’s fabulous & a statement piece.
Lamps
Lamps does wonders for the visual impression & enhance the interior style. While the lighting point itself contributes tremendously to atmosphere & function.
Creative
A personal creative home with an exiting eclectic touch that’s located in Mexico. The brick wall fits well with the mixed interior style.
Credit: Houseandgardenuk
Beauty
The beauty around us that we sometimes don’t notice. Colours, shapes, vegetation – the arranged flower bed to the overgrown – so inspiring & liberating. Nature’s beauty.
National Day
Two historical events were crucial to our country & hence the celebration of Sweden’s National Day.
June 6, 1523 Gustav Vasa is elected king of Sweden. Sweden then broke out of the Kalmar Union with Denmark & Norway & became an independent country with its own king & a new royal dynasty – the Vaasa family.
June 6, 1809, Parliament wrote under the form of government that laid the foundation for modern Sweden & the foundations of our state, which paved the way for the democracy Sweden is known for today.
National Day is also a secular holiday. Which makes it possible for everyone, regardless of belief, to wind up around National Day.
It strengthens the image of a country based on shared values & democracy – important pillars of our development. We also celebrate our fantastic nature with the universal right, the long period of peace & freedom, the modern industry, our cultural heritage & architecture.
In the spring of 1893 the first spring party was held at Skansen in Stockholm – the party got its end on June 6 with a big flag party. Flag Day 1983 became our official national day & from 2005 also national holiday.
Terrace
Looks lovely with a porch / terrace that extends along the facade down to the water – with a wooden deck opposite with room for lazy activities. Picture perfect for a summer holiday.
Credit: skonahem
Modular
For those who want to build a modular house on their own, there are a plethora of different models to choose from. Log cabin or turnkey winter-boned house – the freedom & creativity is great, as long as you follow construction & design rules. In Sweden the rule for these kind of house models from Attefallshus, has to be max be 30 square meters in outer dimensions.
Cabin
It looks nice with a small nice cabin with lush manageable surroundings and just the right size …
Credit: Bobedredk
Greenery
Greenery surroundings & walks are things that have calm the nerves. Not surprisingly of course as it’s a well known fact.
Isolatation & the limited space that’s been available, have made the world seem very small. I hope it’s over now, even though we have to continue to be careful.
Furniture
Furniture, simple in its design, which catches the eye & appeals through its quality – is a pure delight. And timeless.
Calmness
It takes a lot of patience, when you’re being reduced to one’s neighbourhood, and only go out for groceries & exercise. It’s a useful experience, given the hectic life we live today. And one can wonder why. Time for reflection & calmness has helped me appreciate the simple things around me much more. Grateful.
Apples
Apples 🍎 🍏 – exceptional healthy for good reason & a fruit with many benefits. Researchers think that apples are more filling because they’re less energy-dense, yet still deliver fiber & volume. And there are many varieties so it’s easy to find your favourite.
Miami
An amazing image of an exciting city – Miami, one of the world’s most popular vacation spots. Though destinations often are said to offer something for everyone, Miami does indeed offer multiple enticements for everyone. Seemingly endless shopping opportunities in modern, sprawling malls, amazing beaches & so many museums & events to explore.
Decorative
Ferm has designed this beauty that can be used for endless functions. Plants of course, do well here & can be placed wherever it fits in the home. A small drink shelf with accessories or maybe a place for books. Whatever use, it’s a nice piece, anyway.
Credit: Fermliving
Veranda
A veranda, where you can spend long days, looking out at nature, following the shifts of light & thinking good thoughts – and wait out the long isolation until the country opens up for business, travel & everyday life.
Sydney
Sydney, Australia – versatile, universal & exiting – full of desirable options that can fill up your day, week & month. My hometown the last 12 years.
Greenery
If nothing else, greenery – trees, shrubs & flowers – are enough to raise the energy level. Now more than ever greenery, nature & fresh air means everything in the world. Isolation due to the corona virus makes you crave for fresh air & open spaces / landscapes.
Destination
Thinking back to the San Fransisco visit & especially the nice experience on Lombard Street – an incredibly beautiful day with fine weather, nice company & undemanding days.
Bread
Imagine having the knowledge & energy to bake in this fantastic way. What a precious gift that brightens the everyday life.
Soothing view
A beautiful isolated place that is like a dream in times when social distance is a fact. But of course, a wonderful peaceful place in general. Simply beautiful.
Green plants
No curtains needed – a wonderful way to keep it not only light but also green inside, by the use of plants 👍
Credit: entrancemakleri
