My Scandinavian Home
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My Scandinavian HomeA Hudson Valley Farmhouse Full of Soul A quick note before we begin: I mention a few of my own books in this post, so just to be completely transparent, those references count as advertising for my own work. I’ve had the great fortune of visiting Upstate New
My Scandinavian HomeA Windswept Danish Summer Cottage by the Sea Even though it no longer feels like high summer here (there's a distinct crispness in the air come evening), we're doing our best to keep the summer vibe alive. That means daily dips in the sea (Per!), evening trips out
My Scandinavian HomeA Soulful Cottage in the Wilds of Bruny Island Those of you who are regular followers of MSH will know that not every home I show is actually located in Scandinavia. In fact, I have a particular penchant for homes Down Under, Tasmania to be specific. And today I'm ta
My Scandinavian HomeThe Coolest Canal-Side Home Stay in Copenhagen One of the most amazing things about Copenhagen in summertime is that the water around the city is clean enough to swim in. So, if you're planning a visit, make sure you pack your bathers! Better still, book an Airbnb li
My Scandinavian HomeSara’s Relaxed Country Home in Österlen, South Sweden The summer is over in Sweden. Not weather-wise, necessarily, but the majority have returned to work and the children are back at school. On the islands along the east and west coasts, little signs have started to appear
My Scandinavian HomeStep Inside Ellen's Beautifully Restored 1920s Swedish Villa Hello campers! I hope you've had a wonderful summer! We've had such a fantastic time - above all else, those long days with no plans, waking up without an alarm (worth its weight in gold!), swims in the sea and simply sp
My Scandinavian HomeThe Ultimate Scandinavian Summer Round-Up Dearest friends, It's time for me to head off on my summer vacation for a couple of weeks. But I'd never leave you high and dry without plenty of beautiful Scandinavian summer inspiration! Today, I've put together a big
My Scandinavian HomeOne of my favourite trips of the year is almost here! Sponsored by Formland, all words are my own. Eeek! I've just booked my train to Herning, Denmark and my hotel for 16th-18th August, which means one thing... it's almost time for Formland ! I've been making this biannual
My Scandinavian HomeA Magical Theatre Home on the Danish Island of Møn Sometimes a home lands in my inbox that completely stops me in my tracks. Last week, these photographs arrived from the Danish island of Møn and, from the very first image, I knew this was somewhere rather special. The o
My Scandinavian HomeA Light & Lovely Malmö Home to Brighten Your Day Hej raringar! We've relocated back to Malmö for a few days (just a little interlude before heading back to our summer cottage since Alice is off to gymnastics camp tomorrow), and with that, I felt a Malmö apartment tour
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My Scandinavian HomeAn Idyllic 18th-Century Swedish Farm Summer Oasis Sun, sun, sun, sea and swimming. Sorry for waxing lyrical about summer on the blog lately, but we've waited so long for it and now it's finally here! With that in mind, I hope you don't mind me sharing another dreamy Swe
My Scandinavian HomeInside a Magical Swedish Summer Retreat Hi there sailors! Sweden is in full summer mode. Boats zig-zag across the fairways, dropping anchor beside tiny islands for picnics, swims and long, lazy picnics. Everyone seems to be dressed in crisp blues and whites, a
My Scandinavian HomeA Home Filled with Art, Vintage Finds and Heart I was quietly tapping away on my laptop a couple of days ago when a lovely message from Swedish artist and interior stylist Michaela Grut landed in my inbox, along with some beautiful new images of her home. A lot has ha
My Scandinavian HomeA Swedish Summer Farm with Space for Everyone One of the things I love about Sweden is how seriously people take their summer holidays. It's not unusual for families to take four weeks or more off, often staying close to home rather than travelling abroad. Days are
My Scandinavian HomeDesigner Notes: At Home with Gabriella Belin Why hello there! It's raining here for the first time in weeks and, to be honest, it's so welcome. The humidity is finally lifting, and it means you can actually get a few things done around the house. Even so, I hope it
My Scandinavian HomeA Dreamy Swedish Lakeside Villa With Its Own Private Cape One of my favourite pastimes at this time of year? Spotting beautiful summer houses while out on a walk, driving through the countryside or gliding past them by boat, and imagining what it would be like to move right in.
My Scandinavian HomeA Charming Summer Cottage Outside Ystad Has anyone else been melting this week?! This heatwave sweeping across Europe really has been something. I hope you're managing to keep cool! We are are actually in Mallorca for a few days, visiting my sister and celebra
My Scandinavian HomeA Warm and Inviting Stockholm Home with a Lived-In Feel I'm writing this as we head down the motorway, heading back to Malmö after a wonderful Midsummer weekend at our cottage. There were wildflowers in our hair, garden games on the lawn and a long, leisurely feast outdoors,
My Scandinavian HomeHappy Midsummer! Just popping in to wish you a very happy Midsummer's Eve! Here in Sweden, the revelry is about to begin with dancing around the maypole, followed by a party at friends' where we'll tuck into herring, salmon, quiche, new
My Scandinavian HomeA Final Peek Inside Kristin Lagerkvist's Beautiful Swedish Home If you're a long-term follower of My Scandinavian Home, you'll almost certainly have heard of Kristin Lagerkvist . Kristin is a content creator with the most beautiful, relaxed sense of style and runs a store in Varberg,
My Scandinavian HomeInside a Charming 1920s Danish Summer House Hello friends! It's been a quiet week on the blog, but a very busy one behind the scenes. I spent a couple of inspiring days in Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design (if you've never been, I can't recommend it enough!), while
My Scandinavian HomeA Relaxed Berlin Altbau with Warmth and Charm Ready for an adventure? Today, we're off to Berlin (sadly not in person, wouldn't that have been great?), but in spirit! This lovely Altbau apartment belongs to Resi and her little dog Frida, and they have made a wonderf
My Scandinavian HomeAn Art-Filled Industrial Apartment in Gothenburg Finally Friday. The sun is shining and Malmö is a cacophony of horns, whistles, pumping music and students cheering as they graduate from high school, sailor hats perched proudly on their heads with their names emblazone
My Scandinavian HomeMalmö by the Sea: My Local Guide to Sweden's Coastal City In paid partnership with Malmö Town / all words and pictures are my own. Hej där vänner! As many of you know, I've lived in Malmö for over 22 years (where did the time go?), and summer has always been my favourite season
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