Jessica Berglund describes herself as a photographer, visual storyteller, knitter, potter, and mother, and you can see hints of all of these throughout her beautiful country home in Ulricehamn, Sweden. What she doesn’t explicitly say, though, is that nature inspires everything she turns her hand to.
From strawberry-themed ceramics and home-baked bread delicately decorated with flowers, to botanical wallpaper, fresh and dried flowers and subtle touches of green paint throughout the house, her connection to the natural world is everywhere.
Keep a special eye out for the gentle hints of Easter, spotted in the daffodils just beginning to bloom here, even if these ones are charmingly made from paper, and the “semlor”: traditional Swedish soft cardamom-spiced buns filled with almond paste and whipped cream, typically enjoyed in the lead-up to Lent. They are so delicious! I am looking forward to enjoying some myself in the next few days.
And of course, you might catch a glimpse of their dog, Flora, and their fabulous cat, both of whom look completely at home in Jessica's cosy home.
Välkommen in!
I also found myself completely in awe of the arched cabinetry. It has such a soft, handcrafted feel to it, and I can’t help but wonder if it might have been a DIY project. Are you a fan too?
There is so much to take in, but what really stood out to me was the way every detail feels intentional yet effortless. Jessica’s home manages to be both creative and calming at the same time, which is no easy balance to strike.
Is there anything that stood out to you in particular?
On another note...
Here in Sweden, the sun is shining today and we are up at our little cabin. My mother arrives from London tomorrow and we are hoping to enjoy some simple traditions together, including the “konstrundan”. This is a much-loved Swedish Easter tradition where local artists open up their studios and homes to visitors. You can wander from place to place, discovering artwork, meeting the creators, and enjoying the spring atmosphere. It is such a lovely way to celebrate creativity and the spring sunshine (although the weather forecast might say otherwise!).
Since I am running out of time this week, this will sadly need to be my only post. However, I will leave you with some pretty Easter decorating ideas in case you feel like adding a few Scandinavian “påsk” touches to your home:
Swedish easter traditions including feathers and hags
Pretty and fun easter decoration ideas
8 pretty Easter decorating ideas
If you'd like to give the semla buns a go - you can find a recipe here.
And there's so much more Easter inspiration in the archives here!
Glad Påsk! See you next week!
Niki
Photography by Jessica Berglund / @fruohlson
True. Jessica's home seems playful but she pays attention to detail. Elegant artfulness combined with durability as the brick fire place and vintage frames. Subtlety with wall paper, gorgeous floral arrangements, buns with barley flakes-cardamom flowers, mimicking the tray cloth'🥯 Spread of color, particularly in the kitchen. Her cat🍓Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week at Konstrundan, with your Mom and family! Glad Pask🌸
This home has so many elements I love. The incredible built in storage stands out right away. I don’t think viewers realize how long that wall must be just from the photos. There are as many lower cabinets as I have in my whole kitchen. I do have a small kitchen but still! . Another is the tiled entry set diagonally rather than in a grid. A thoughtful detail. This definitely feels like a place I could walk in and feel at home.
ReplyDeleteYes to the arched cabinetry! I noticed that right away, and was glad to see that you highlighted it in your post. I wonder if they got the idea from the arched wood storage area by the woodstove? This is a place where I would immediately feel at home. Those rolls with floral decorations, and the paper daffodils! I would love to hang out here and learn how to make both of them. I would spend a lot of time petting the cat and dog, too. ❤️ I could make a lot more comments, but suffice it to say, this is a winner!
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ReplyDeleteThis home carries such peaceful and loving vibes. There are so many beautiful details in the home's architecture which are then highlighted even more by the furnishings, color choices and little vignettes everywhere. Very special. The cute dog and cat don't hurt at all. Thank you for including the recipe for semla buns. My mouth is watering!! Happy Easter! Happy Spring!!
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Perhaps it was a mistake to be reading this before breakfast - Jessicas's confections look so tasty!
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful art nouveau headboard, juxtaposed with the flowered bed cover and floral arrangement in the pretty green vase captured my heart as well as the delicate paper daffodils and other botanic touches throughout the house.
Wishing you and your mother beautiful weather for the konstrundan, Niki!
Beautiful as always. Do the Europeans not live with technology? As a high tech household who works remotely, I am always trying to find ways to gracefully integrate technology. I would love to know how Scandinavians handle it.
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