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DIY Touches In A Danish Maker's Home at Christmas


Today, I’m transporting you to the charming thatched cottage of artist and designer Ane Kirstine Bilde to see what she’s up to this time of year. As you can imagine, her home is a hive of creative activity, with Ane at her desk crafting everything from paper snowflakes and sweet-filled cones to hang on the tree, to angel garlands, paper bell gift tags, and embroidered Christmas tree ornaments.

It’s truly inspiring for anyone looking to add their own pretty festive touches to brighten up the home this season! Let’s dive in:

















So many pretty ideas, Ane is just so talented. 

I love the cones for sweets and the little gift tags - lovely! Will you make any decorations this holiday? Are there any of Ane's creations that stand out to you in particular? 

You can see a complete tour of Ane's thatched cottage here - and see more daily inspiration over at @anekirstine.bilde

Would you like to see a few more danish cottages today? If so, pour a cuppa and take a peek inside these beauties: 


Have a happy Wednesday friends!

Niki

Photography courtesy of@anekirstine.bilde, shared with kind permission

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Maria's Swedish Country Home with Rustic, Handmade Decorations

Hello there! Thank you so much for all your lovely birthday messages on Friday! With that little celebration behind me, I’m all set to dive into the festive season! For those of you who’ve been following My Scandinavian Home for a while, you’ll know this is my absolute favourite time of year—not only because the Christmassy touches bring a much-needed sense of warmth and coziness to our homes during the cold weather (brrrrrr), but also because I love seeing the many unique ways people choose to celebrate. Whether it’s embracing ‘Jul’ or simply enjoying the beauty of the winter season, there’s so much inspiration to be found.

You might recognise the Swedish country home of Maria Narvefors from a previous before and after tour. Maria lives with her family in a 19th-century country house just outside Karlskrona. A lover of flea markets and all things handmade, Maria truly comes into her own during the Christmas season, crafting her own decorations with a simple, rustic flair. Think elegant wreaths, garlands made from dried oranges, foil ornaments, and even a handmade star lantern for the window. Let’s take a tour and see how Maria’s lovely home is transformed for the holidays!




Maria made this lovely star lantern by hand - and has shared the step by step instructions on her instagram.



I love wall hung candles - they are beautiful all year round, but easy to jazz up with a bow at this time of the year.


Check out Maria's DIY foil wreath instructions (in Swedish but easy to solve with a little help from Google translate!). 

There's something magical about a mini Christmas tree in the children's bedroom, plus they can decorate it however they like too! 


I couldn't resist including the last image from the children's bedroom as it's hands down the pretties play kitchen I've seen - the sink unit was handmade by Maria (of course!). Isn't it lovely?

I hope you felt inspired by the decorations in Maria's home. I love how they are mainly made from natural materials and so simple, yet pretty! Is there anything that stood out to you in particular? 

You can see more lovely inspiration from Maria's home over at @marianarvefors

Would you like to see some more Christmas / winter decorating ideas today? Take a peek at: 


Happy Monday!

Niki

Photography courtesy of @marianarvefors, shared with kind permission. 

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A Pretty, Swedish Table Setting at Christmas

It's Friday! And not just any Friday - it's Friday 6th December which also means St Nicholas day (German friends, I hope you have a wonderful day!) and it's also.... my birthday! Needless to say, I'm in the mood to celebrate - which is why I thought it would be apt to share this pretty, festive table setting in the Swedish home of Caroline Borg

If anyone's entertaining this holiday season you might just want to savour the details. A simple table setting with a rustic yet, elegant vibe, Carolines 'Jul' table is as cosy as can be with a candle wreath overhead and a beautiful tree just beyond.  

Ready to feel the 'mys'? 








Oh so pretty - and such a cosy and welcoming little cottage in the snow! 

Could you imagine spending the holiday season here? Is there anything that caught your eye? 

Explore more of Caroline's world here. And get lots more table setting inspiration and Christmas decorating ideas in the archive. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Niki

Photography courtesy of Caroline Borg, shared with kind permission.

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Nina's Elegant Norwegian Home with Timeless Festive Touches

Are you up for a little game today? How about I show you eight traditional things you’re likely to find in a Scandinavian home at Christmas—and then you can share in the comments (if you’d like) how many of these you also display in your country?

And what better way to do this than through a tour of the living spaces in the Norwegian home of Nina Holst? Her name might ring a bell, as she’s the founder of Stylizimo, and I featured her previous home at Christmas way back in 2015! Nina lives with her husband and little baby in a beautiful, early 20th century art nouveau villa, and she has a talent for incorporating soothing earthy tones and design classics into her decor. Her Christmas decorations are always elegant and timeless.

Let’s take a look and see what we can discover!


1. Nature makes for the best decorations - whether in drinks, on presents or around the house. I quite fancy one of these gin and tonics tonight, it is lillördag (little saturday) after all. 


2. There's nothing like the sweet scent of hyacinths at Christmas. Scandinavians love to remove the soil, place them in a glass vase and dip the roots into water instead. 

3. With the sun barely lifting over the horizon, a group of candles in mix and match glass and brass candleholders helps to brighten up the darker days. 

4. It wouldn't be 'Jul' without tall amaryllis in either white, red or rose - they're often placed in a vase or the bulb is wrapped in moss. 

5. The Julgran (Christmas tree) is a given. After all 33% of Norway and 68% of Sweden is covered in forest so there are plenty to choose from! This popular variety is a Kungsgran (Nordmann fir). 

6. Beautifully wrapped presents are a go-go - whether carefully done at home or by the in-store gift wrapping service that's widely available. 











7. The adventsljusstake (advent candlestick) placed in the windows of homes, schools and businesses helps to bathe the dark streets with a warm glow and creates a welcoming feel in the cold. 

8. A simple yet pretty homemade wreath is hung on the door, but also indoors on walls, or the chimney of a traditional tiled fireplace. 

Such lovely decorations - ideal for anyone who loves a more simple, natural approach to decorating in wintertime. 

I am guessing you have quite a lot of these decorations in your country too - are there any that stood out as different? Do you bring in the same winter flowers?

If you'd like to see more of Nina's Norwegian home throughout the seasons, head on over to her instagram here

After some more winter decorating ideas today? Here are a few features for all tastes and styles: 


And because I'm in the mood for cosiness, check out these wintery cabins: 


Have a lovely Wednesday friends!

Niki

Photography courtesy of Nina Holst, shared with kind permission. 

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