Twinkling lights are starting to appear up and down the country in preparation for the first of advent. Ever since moving to Sweden, I have had a weakness for subtle white and green displays – a simple wreath here, a mini Christmas tree there. Located just outside Gothenburg, the country home of (founder of shop ) and her husband, three children, three cats and a dog is a fine example of this. Every room in the 1970’s house features a subtle nod to the festive season. “I like to bring natural and organic elements into my decoration,” Caroline tells me. And this, she does with style! Välkommen in!
“I prefer to use a more neutral and subtle colour palette. Although my Christmas tree has a lot of colourful decoration that my children have created,” Caroline tells me.
Well, I think their family Christmas tree (taken last year) is so pretty, don’t you? I bet it smells divine too!
This image almost requires a caption competion – what is that curious cat thinking?! My guess is: ‘will anyone notice if I cosy up on that sheepskin and bat those wreaths all afternoon?!’
The half wreaths look so pretty in the window and thankfully, are well out of reach of mischievous cats! I love the resting on the windowsill too.
This home has definitely got me in the mood for decorating, how about you? I have promised myself not to put anything up until 2nd December (except for the ), but I’ll be already to rock when the time comes!
Do you have a date when you start to decorate your home?
There is something extra special about the snow too – we had a white Christmas in the south of Sweden a few years back and it was magical! Have you ever enjoyed a white Christmas?
If you live in Sweden and looking for some pretty Christmas decorations, you’ll love – if not, there’s always her lovely for more inspiration.
And while we’re on a roll, don’t miss this too!
Happy thanksgiving to all my American friends out there!
And have a great weekend all!
Niki
Photography: with kind permission
Twinkling lights are starting to appear up and down the country in preparation for the first of advent. Ever since moving to Sweden, I have had a weakness for subtle white and green displays – a simple wreath here, a mini Christmas tree there. Located just outside Gothenburg, the country home of (founder of shop ) and her husband, three children, three cats and a dog is a fine example of this. Every room in the 1970’s house features a subtle nod to the festive season. “I like to bring natural and organic elements into my decoration,” Caroline tells me. And this, she does with style! Välkommen in!
“I prefer to use a more neutral and subtle colour palette. Although my Christmas tree has a lot of colourful decoration that my children have created,” Caroline tells me.
Well, I think their family Christmas tree (taken last year) is so pretty, don’t you? I bet it smells divine too!
This image almost requires a caption competion – what is that curious cat thinking?! My guess is: ‘will anyone notice if I cosy up on that sheepskin and bat those wreaths all afternoon?!’
The half wreaths look so pretty in the window and thankfully, are well out of reach of mischievous cats! I love the resting on the windowsill too.
This home has definitely got me in the mood for decorating, how about you? I have promised myself not to put anything up until 2nd December (except for the ), but I’ll be already to rock when the time comes!
Do you have a date when you start to decorate your home?
There is something extra special about the snow too – we had a white Christmas in the south of Sweden a few years back and it was magical! Have you ever enjoyed a white Christmas?
If you live in Sweden and looking for some pretty Christmas decorations, you’ll love – if not, there’s always her lovely for more inspiration.
And while we’re on a roll, don’t miss this too!
Happy thanksgiving to all my American friends out there!
And have a great weekend all!
Niki
Photography: with kind permission
