A simple linen tablecloth* adds a soft touch to the grey and white kitchen - while sunflowers provide a burst of sunshine. Sadly, they're fading in Sweden now, are they still in bloom where you are?
A Warm Rural Swedish Home That Combines Old And New
Monday 5 October 2020
A Soothing Swedish family Home With the World's Cutest Kitten!
Wednesday 18 March 2020
And finally.....
Because who doesn't feel joy from a picture of the world's fluffiest kitten? Isn't she a Darling? Wonder what she thinks of the flying goose mobile?!
Home tour: A Charming, Rustic House in the Genoa Hills
Monday 23 March 2020
Look closely at this beautiful space and you'll spot exposed wood beams over the window (I missed these the first-time round), which add a lovely rustic touch to the room.
Pick up similar factory lighting here*.
A beautifully renovated Swedish farmhouse
Monday 17 June 2013
This beautiful turn of the century Dalarna farmhouse was the childhood home of Swedish photographer Helena Blom. Thirteen years ago Helena and her husband Göran returned with their children Elliot and Emma. Since then they have lovingly restored the home. It was important to Helena that the features which make an old house so charming such as the uneven hardwood floor, creaky staircase, beautiful fireplace and wood stove remained intact while the home is updated to reflect modern family life.
With kind permission from photographer: Helena Blom. Lantliv |
What do you love about this home?
Before And After: A Tiny Off-the-grid Swedish Cabin In The Woods
Wednesday 11 November 2020
Have you ever considered a more simple life? Perhaps one that involves swapping urban adventures for a serene rural life? Or maybe you've been considering down-sizing in order to save money and realise a dream! Either way - I think you're going to find todays tour amazingly inspiring!
As an 'Organic Farming and Sustainable Living' student, Paula Edén had lived in a little caravan in the countryside. Since graduating, she'd always dreamed of returning to 'tiny house' living and a more simple life. Paula set about sketching her dream home and built herself a tiny cabin on wheels. Today, she lives completely off-grid in a 13 metre2 living space, where everything she needs is right there on her doorstep.
The sketch