“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” – Pablo Picasso is famed as saying. And it’s true. We have so many demands upon us. By surrounding ourselves with meaningful art and stopping to look at a painting, I mean, really look at a painting, we can get lost for a moment – and truly soothe the soul! It’s the same with plants and a great book. Which is perhaps why, homes like this beautiful Danish one resonates with us so much. Charlotte (aka ) lives on the edge of a forest in Søllerød in Zealand, Denmark with her husband, teenage son and puppy. The family bought the house in 2012 and have been painstakingly renovating the property while being careful to maintain the 1905 period features. The result is a truly personal home and a perfect oasis in which to lose yourself for a while.
“I love ‘used’ items – they always seem to have such a nice patina and usually tell a fun story. Virtually all of our furniture is second hand. I love vintage ceramics and glassware as well as plants, flowers and art.”
“Art creates a unique atmosphere in the home. Good art becomes more beautiful by the day and lasts forever. It makes me happy to look at something beautiful. I buy art through galleries, acquaintances and .”
“I love plants, gardens and nature. Nature makes me feel mentally calm. It’s a real joy keeping plants alive and nurturing them so they become tall and beautiful.”
What a special home!
It’s also made me want to go out and see what’s available in the local galleries here in Malmö! Do you feel the same? Or perhaps, you already have a home full of art?
It made me think a little of the (I love how she hangs her art so low!) and full of art, books and danish design!
I also love that it’s surrounded by nature – so beautiful! My childhood home was also on the edge of woodland and I’ll never forget the noises we’d hear at night – from foxes screaming to the hoot of an owl. it could be a little disconcerting at times, but there was something incredible about opening the curtains each morning to layers of greenery.
Do you live close to nature?
Niki
Photography Charlotte / – shared with kind permission
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” – Pablo Picasso is famed as saying. And it’s true. We have so many demands upon us. By surrounding ourselves with meaningful art and stopping to look at a painting, I mean, really look at a painting, we can get lost for a moment – and truly soothe the soul! It’s the same with plants and a great book. Which is perhaps why, homes like this beautiful Danish one resonates with us so much. Charlotte (aka ) lives on the edge of a forest in Søllerød in Zealand, Denmark with her husband, teenage son and puppy. The family bought the house in 2012 and have been painstakingly renovating the property while being careful to maintain the 1905 period features. The result is a truly personal home and a perfect oasis in which to lose yourself for a while.
“I love ‘used’ items – they always seem to have such a nice patina and usually tell a fun story. Virtually all of our furniture is second hand. I love vintage ceramics and glassware as well as plants, flowers and art.”
“Art creates a unique atmosphere in the home. Good art becomes more beautiful by the day and lasts forever. It makes me happy to look at something beautiful. I buy art through galleries, acquaintances and .”
“I love plants, gardens and nature. Nature makes me feel mentally calm. It’s a real joy keeping plants alive and nurturing them so they become tall and beautiful.”
What a special home!
It’s also made me want to go out and see what’s available in the local galleries here in Malmö! Do you feel the same? Or perhaps, you already have a home full of art?
It made me think a little of the (I love how she hangs her art so low!) and full of art, books and danish design!
I also love that it’s surrounded by nature – so beautiful! My childhood home was also on the edge of woodland and I’ll never forget the noises we’d hear at night – from foxes screaming to the hoot of an owl. it could be a little disconcerting at times, but there was something incredible about opening the curtains each morning to layers of greenery.
Do you live close to nature?
Niki
Photography Charlotte / – shared with kind permission
