Here in Scandinavian we’re counting down the days to Midsummer’s Eve. Nature has sprung to life in a riot of colours – with meadows and grass verges bursting with poppies, daisies, harebells and lupins. The sun casts a long, hazy shadow well into the evening as adults and children alike soak up every last drop of golden sun. It’s the moment we’ve dream about all winter long! In the small hamlet of Nesodden, near Oslo, Norway, Hilde Mork and her two children are enjoying the midsummer sun from their magical country cottage. Last year, Hilde and a colleague converted the former ceramics studio and stables into a family home using 100% recycled and secondhand materials. Inspired by Scandinavian functionality and ‘Nordic wabi sabi’, today the cottage also serves as a studio for Hilde’s work as a graphic designer, photographer and storyteller – and an idyllic base from which to enjoy the surrounding forest and countryside. Velkommen inn to Hilde’s magical world – where the beauty lies in the imperfection.
The neighbour’s cat often stops by for a visit, making himself at home beside a vintage cabinet, cookery books and bunches of dried flowers.
In this close-up you can really see how the kitchen has been built using secondhand and recycle materials – from the reclaimed porcelain sink and taps to the cabinet doors. A vintage scissor lamp* provides light after sunset.
A simple rail serves as storage for an array of pots and pans and a traditional woven birch basket* is ideal for other small items.
In the winter a wood burning stove helps to keep the cottage feeling cosy and warm, while in summer it provides a perfect spot for a vase of wildflowers.
A series of vintage mirrors help to bounce the light around while also creating a lovely wall display!
On warmer days, life moves outside, where the family enjoy the surroundings in an understated way while making the most of the long hours of sunshine.
What a magical world! Slow and sustainable living at its finest.
Could you imagine soaking up the Scandinavian summer sun from this charming Norwegian country home?
Take a peek at more of Hilde’s home on her instagram @hildemork78 and find out more about her work as a freelance graphic designer, photographer and storyteller on her website www.hildemork.me.
Up for a little more Scandinavian country inspiration today? Take a look at these magical homes:
Have a great start to the week friends!
Niki
Photography courtesy of Hilde Mork, shared with kind permission.
*This post contains affiliate links which means I might make a very, very tiny amount of money if you buy an item through the links marked with an asterisk.
Here in Scandinavian we’re counting down the days to Midsummer’s Eve. Nature has sprung to life in a riot of colours – with meadows and grass verges bursting with poppies, daisies, harebells and lupins. The sun casts a long, hazy shadow well into the evening as adults and children alike soak up every last drop of golden sun. It’s the moment we’ve dream about all winter long! In the small hamlet of Nesodden, near Oslo, Norway, Hilde Mork and her two children are enjoying the midsummer sun from their magical country cottage. Last year, Hilde and a colleague converted the former ceramics studio and stables into a family home using 100% recycled and secondhand materials. Inspired by Scandinavian functionality and ‘Nordic wabi sabi’, today the cottage also serves as a studio for Hilde’s work as a graphic designer, photographer and storyteller – and an idyllic base from which to enjoy the surrounding forest and countryside. Velkommen inn to Hilde’s magical world – where the beauty lies in the imperfection.
The neighbour’s cat often stops by for a visit, making himself at home beside a vintage cabinet, cookery books and bunches of dried flowers.
In this close-up you can really see how the kitchen has been built using secondhand and recycle materials – from the reclaimed porcelain sink and taps to the cabinet doors. A vintage scissor lamp* provides light after sunset.
A simple rail serves as storage for an array of pots and pans and a traditional woven birch basket* is ideal for other small items.
In the winter a wood burning stove helps to keep the cottage feeling cosy and warm, while in summer it provides a perfect spot for a vase of wildflowers.
A series of vintage mirrors help to bounce the light around while also creating a lovely wall display!
On warmer days, life moves outside, where the family enjoy the surroundings in an understated way while making the most of the long hours of sunshine.
What a magical world! Slow and sustainable living at its finest.
Could you imagine soaking up the Scandinavian summer sun from this charming Norwegian country home?
Take a peek at more of Hilde’s home on her instagram @hildemork78 and find out more about her work as a freelance graphic designer, photographer and storyteller on her website www.hildemork.me.
Up for a little more Scandinavian country inspiration today? Take a look at these magical homes:
Have a great start to the week friends!
Niki
Photography courtesy of Hilde Mork, shared with kind permission.
*This post contains affiliate links which means I might make a very, very tiny amount of money if you buy an item through the links marked with an asterisk.
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