Alva’s Warm and Inviting Swedish Country Home and Farm Shop
PeterAlva Herdevall is a Swedish author (Heirloom Skills: a complete guide to modern homesteading - which has been hugely popular in Swedish, is now available to pre-order in English) as well…
Step Inside a Paris Apartment That Balances Coziness and Sophistication
This emphasis on the works of art served as a common theme to the apartment and led to the introduction of steles topped with vases and an intriguing mix of…
A Cosy Little Swedish Cottage by the Sea
I have to confess, I dread the day my children leave home. On the one hand of course, I'll be happy that they have found their path in life and…
Preparing for ‘Fredagsmys’ at the Cabin!
Kindly sponsored by Skovby One of the things I love most about being up at our cottage are all the local farm shops. A short cycle ride along the road will…
A Fairytale Swedish Cottage in a Forest
If anyone asked me what I perceived as quintessentially Swedish, I'd show them this cottage! It's like something straight out of an Astrid Lindgren tale! Tucked away in a clearing in…
my scandinavian home: My New Book: Njuta (Enjoy. Delight In.)
Hi friends! I am so unbelievably excited to announce that my new book Njuta (Enjoy. Delight In.) - The Swedish Art of Savouring the Moment is available to pre-order in the US! Allow…
Sarah’s Earthy and Calm Danish Apartment
When I featured Sarah's small Copenhagen apartment in 2021, it was one of the most popular tours of the year - for good reason (revisit it here!). I was excited…
Our DIY Budget Powder Room Makeover
Not your standard opening picture. But I thought I'd show an honest 'before' picture of our downstairs bathroom - swimsuits and all. We've been putting off renovating this room ever since…
Inspiration from a Swedish Attic Apartment with Low Angled Ceilings
Good morning friends, how are you today? I'm stopping by to share this Swedish apartment which has some perfect inspiration for tight, angled spaces and how to fill darker homes…
A Swedish Apartment for One (or Two) on a Serene Island
Tjena! Sweden is slowly waking up after a long weekend of Midsummer celebrations. The sun shone for us all too (usually Midsummer's Eve can be particularly dicey as the Nordic…