Skördefest. That’s the Swedish word for harvest festival, and at this time of year there are little signs of the harvest everywhere.
Growing up in England, I remember harvest festival being a big thing at school. We’d sing songs and bring in food from home to donate within the local community. Does anyone else remember this?
My own children haven’t had quite the same tradition here in Sweden, but you certainly know when harvest season has arrived. Farm stalls are dotted around the countryside with sweetcorn, squash and pumpkins, the hedgerows are bursting with blackberries (Per and I picked several kilos last weekend!) and people disappear into the forest with baskets in search of chanterelles, taking great care not to reveal their secret spots!
The owner of this lovely old brygghus in the Swedish countryside describes family as her heart and nature as her peace of mind, and that feeling really comes through in her home. Life here revolves around the farm, animals, growing things, renovating and, of course, family.
Right now, the harvest has made its way indoors too. Onions hang in rows beneath the timber ceiling, while potatoes are spread across the wooden worktop below, practical, but also rather beautiful, don’t you think?
Elsewhere, the home has a wonderfully autumnal feel, with warm wood, linen, amber glass and shades of rust, brown and oatmeal. I love the little dining nook by the window, the old pantry stacked with crockery, and all those worn, treasured pieces that make the space feel so relaxed and lived-in.
It’s a lovely reminder that autumn decorating doesn’t have to mean buying anything new. Sometimes a few things from the garden, a candle or two and the colours of the season are all you need.
Lovely! I love the vibrancy of the exterior of the house, and then the wonderful cosiness that awaits inside. It definitely gets me in the mood for the autumn season ahead!
Will you be changing anything up at home for the new season? If so, I’d love to hear what you have planned. And what did you notice most about this home? For me, it’s the mix of warm wood, amber glass, candlelight and all those beautiful signs of the harvest, so simple, yet so effective.
You can see more of this cosy home over at @lagadalsgard.
And if you’re in the mood for more autumnal inspiration, here are a few more homes to enjoy:
Cosy autumn ideas from Laura and Nora's lovely homes
11 inspiring autumnal ideas to steal from a hyggeligt Danish home
5 cosy autumn ideas to feel inspired by from a Swedish home
Have a cosy day. See you Friday, friends!
Niki
Photography:@lagadalsgard, shared with kind permission,
such a treasure, the simplicity and the reminder of the Scandinavian mindset...of use until no longer of use. The US economy is built on the latest rage and then throw it away. Having trusted pieces used for centuries, really is the way we should live. Totally enjoyed and felt instantly at home her! Sandi
ReplyDeleteI envy you thinking about Autumn here, in the South of France it’s 33 today we are longing for cooler weather and being able to wear some nice clothes. I never thought I say this but Summer, and the heatwave, has gone on too long. This house is so calm and comfortable lovely to relax in after a day out in the fields and the fresh air.
ReplyDeleteThis is very appealing to me. Charming outside, warm and cozy inside. I love how garden produce is used to "decorate". So very calming.
ReplyDeleteI didn't grow up with a school harvest festival. I chuckled when you mentioned your mushroom hunters keeping their locations secret. In Michigan, hunting morels in the springtime is a big deal, and no one is sharing their sources! September feels like a melding of summer and early autumn to me. I try to keep my begonias on my porch going as long as possible (until the first frost) before I replace them with potted mums and pumpkins. Our garden is bursting right now, and there are tomatoes everywhere. My husband has been to a fruit stand, and we also have bowls of peaches and pears out. This is sort of a "season between the seasons".
Beautiful photographs that are so expressive. Lighting is superb. And it helps that the space is so comfortable and inviting. One of my favorite of your postings. Thanks.
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