As we near the end of September, there's an Autumn crispness to the air and woolly jumpers are just around the corner. In her lovely Swedish country home, Frida Sömskar has welcomed the season with DIY touches - including an apple garland here and a pumpkin display there, giving her home a warm and cosy touch.
But that's not the only reason I have fallen in love with her home. When Frida and her family first discovered it, they were told to knock it down and start afresh, but instead they decided to work with the beautiful old bones it had and give the wreck a new lease of life - doing pretty much everything by hand.
Today, remnants of its past life can be seen in almost every room and blend with newer touches in a traditional style . Pretty wallpapers, wainscoting, shelving units, vintage furniture and lovely textiles have been all part of the mix that help to create a relaxed vibe. Oh, and even the playhouse has been given a charming a make-over!
Välkommen to Frida's world.
Charming in every way!
There were so many details to fall in love with, but I think what really captured my attention was the apple wreath - I might have to make one of those for my door this weekend. I wonder how long it will last?
If you'd like to see the before and after pictures of this house - and read about some of the DIY projects, check out Frida's instagram @fridasomskar, it's so inspiring!
I am really late writing this today as I have just been at a wonderful lunch at Malin Persson's house in collaboration with Florea, a delightful Swedish company selling seeds and bulbs. Malin's sister Linda made us all an Autumn-themed 'courgette risotto' served in a pumpkin. If you're curious to see more, take a look at my instagram stories today.
It wouldn't be MSH if I didn't leave you with a few more lovely country homes to look at today! Why not take a peek inside:
Have a fantastic start to the week friends!
Niki
Photography: Frida Sömskar, shared with kind permission
I was hooked at the green front door!! It is a lovely home and must be magical for the children who live there!! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe green door is lovely! We are thinking of painting the front door at our summer cottage green too - it's a really classic and traditional colour for a door in Sweden - particularly for older houses and cottages.
DeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE this home. You post so many beautiful homes but this one......oh my! I could slip in to all the colors and patterns and warmth and never look back. Thank you for the work that you do, Nikki. It brings such pleasure - I feel like am opening a present each time you post a new home to view. This one I'll visit many times..... so charming!
ReplyDeleteI mam so happy you enjoyed the tour of Frida's home - it looks as though so much love and care has gone into the renovation. Thank you for your lovely kind words about the homes I feature, it has made my day :)
DeleteI love this home, I can imagine myself living there
ReplyDeleteIsn't it beautiful? Frida and her partner have done such a wonderful job of creating such a cosy home!
DeleteThis is like something out of a beautiful dream. It's so homey and inviting, and I agree with the other person who said that it's a magical space for the little ones living there. The sweet table and chair for the children stole my heart. I'm assuming it's in the little playhouse?
ReplyDeleteThe apple wreath is so eye catching. I enjoyed the varied colors used throughout the home--they don't match exactly and yet they play well together. This was a treat, Niki!
Yes, the little table and chair are in the playhouse, so sweet!
DeleteHappy yo hear you enjoyed this tour Kris, will you be making an apple wreath this weekend too?
The entrance door, that sunroom and the playhouse will do for me. The deck on the top floor, wonder if its from the bedroom. Lovely play of colors in a beautiful home!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely spaces - I agree!
DeleteOh yes, I hadn't thought about the balcony. It would be interesting to know. Sometimes in Swedish houses you also have an 'allrum' on the top floor which is an open landing with space for a sofa, TV etc - or maybe a desk - the balcony could also be attached to that. Although I do love the idea of waking up and throwing the doors open and enjoying a coffee directly from my bedroom!
Oh Niki, every time you post a home I tell myself this is the best yet. I would bet the bank you can't top it. I stand corrected for I am totally charmed by this lovely home. Thank you ever so much.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear this! :) From the comments, it seems everyone is utterly charmed by Frida's home - and rightly so!
DeleteThis house radiates comfortable, cozy cheer.
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely and quaint. Very enjoyable to visit this pretty home❣️ 🥰
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed the tour of Frida's pretty home :)
DeleteI adore all the fresh greens
ReplyDeleteThe entry door is so welcoming
The leaf bud kitchen walls make me happy!
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Thank you for pointing out all these lovely details :)
DeleteBeing a child and growing up in that fairy tale... wonderful and magical.
ReplyDeleteSo true! A magical family home :)
DeletePerfection!!
ReplyDeleteThat sunroom...
ReplyDeleteI know! A perfect space for autumn when it's a little too chilly to sit outside.
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