Baby, it's cold outside. At least in Sweden! Usually, this would be a cue to move indoors, but there's nothing normal about 2020, right? This autumn it's all about catching up with close friends and family al fresco. Which means it's time to up the backyard / balcony ante! The good news is, the Scandinavians have been pros at this for years. Visit a café or restaurant in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and you'll find every chair in the outdoor area has been prepped with a fleece blanket. And they don't stop there. Sheepskins, outdoors rugs, string lights, lanterns, candles and fire pits are all pre-requisites to a cosy evening al fresco - no matter the weather! I started to up my backyard game a few weeks back, but I've realised there's a whole lot more I can do. Are you also looking to turn your outdoor space into a cosy haven? Here's a little inspiration to get you started.
Early Autumn nights call for candles, lanterns, a beautiful set of string lights and maybe even the warmth of an open flame. All this, not only to illuminate your outdoor space but also to create a relaxing ambience and the kind of comfort we crave right now!
Lastly, round up some extra chunky blankets and put them within easy reach for you and your guests to grab. You can never have too many!
Just add woolly jumpers, a hat and a steaming mug of glögg and you're all good to go!
What are your plans for staying connected this Autumn (or Spring if you're in the southern hemisphere)?
I'm thinking lots of Zoom calls, but we also might just fire up the barbecue this weekend for halloween!
Niki
Thank you so much to Ana Degenaar for helping to collateral the lovely pictures for this blog post!
Ooh beautiful, so cosy! Thank you for this post Nicky Utterly gorgeous colours and tones of nature and natural materials. More of this please! :)
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I'm so happy you found this inspiring, I even got a few ideas for my own backyard in the process!
DeleteI love this. It is becoming more common to see this in UK now but our rainfall can be a bit of a preventative. We need to make the most of every dry moment now. Thanks for cheering up a damp morning here in Yorkshire.
ReplyDeleteSo true! it's been raining in Sweden for two days now - I might just have to follow up with a winter parasol / awning post! Watch this space!
DeleteThis is so good! I have been thinking so much about this lately, how to be prepared to spend more time outdoors. This inspiration is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you enjoyed it. I hope it's given you a load of ideas for your outdoor space.
DeleteYour work gives immensely positive energy!! Good Job
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe perfect way to end the week & to start thinking of chilly bonding!!! Thank you so much for bringing such beauty to my world. I truly look forward to seeing your posts everyday.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely words and for stopping by everyday!
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