Helen’s Cosy Swedish Cottage At Christmas

The First Sunday of Advent is just around the corner and already we’re seeing stars and twinkling lights appear in windows throughout Sweden. With the shorter days and much of the country blanketed in snow, the decorations help to brighten up the darkness and add cosiness and warmth.

A couple of winters ago I spent a magical few days at my dear friend, interior designer Helen Sturesson’s cottage in Blekinge, southern Sweden. You have likely seen some of these cosy Christmas pictures before, but I couldn’t resist featuring the entire cosy tour today.

I love the rustic feel and focus on understated tradition – little wonder the family choose to spend Christmas here by the fire. Ready to get into the festive spirit?

So magical!

I’d be so happy here cosying up by the fire, how about you?

It’s so lovely and quiet there, and only a short walk from the baltic sea.

The glass decorations seen on the table, hanging on the tree and on the windowsill are all mouth-blown on the Danish island of Bornholm by atelier Pernille Bülow. My family and I are actually heading to the island this weekend to visit the Christmas market so I must stop by and pick up some Christmas decorations! I can’t wait, it’s such a beautiful part of the world!

I hope you enjoyed this tour of Helen’s charming little cottage!

Niki

Photography – Niki Brantmark / My Scandinavian Home

Home / styling – Helen Sturesson

I love the rustic feel and focus on understated tradition – little wonder the family choose to spend Christmas here by the fire. Ready to get into the festive spirit?