It wouldn’t be Jul (Christmas) without sharing the charming home of Swedish interior stylist Anna Truelsen, right? And this year it’s as cosy and festive as can be! I caught up briefly with Anna to find out more about what Christmas means to her and her ethos behind the yuletide touches in her country home!
What does Christmas mean to you?
Christmas means so much to me! I like to decorate in a simple way using what nature has to offer. I dress up chandeliers with lingonberry twigs and make garlands from fresh pine.
When do you bring in the Christmas tree?
We put up the tree on 1st December, and then a few days before Christmas when my daughter comes home from Lund University, we decorate the tree in a Nutcracker theme. We have watched the Nutcracker every Christmas together since my daughter was a child.
Your Christmas table looks beautiful!
For me, food means a lot at Christmas and I love picking herring and baking bread.
How do you celebrate Christmas?
We always celebrate on Christmas Eve at home. We start with a special breakfast and sip coffee before ‘Tomten’ (Father Christmas) arrives to hand out presents. And then we enjoy a a ‘Julbord’ (Christmas smörgåsbord) in the evening. The day ends with midnight mass at the church.
I love the sound of your Christmas Anna, thank you so much for sharing your story with us!
You can see more pictures from Anna’s home on her instagram, and also see a tour from a previous December here.
I have to say, I love the idea of having decorations from the Nutcracker, how about you? My Mother used to take me to see the ballet every Christmas when I was little!
How do you decorate your tree (if you have one / celebrate Christmas)? Do you a have a theme? or perhaps your tree is decorated with an array of nostalgic items collected over the years. I’d love to hear more!
Today in Sweden is a very special day – it’s Lucia! A celebration of light which brightens up the darkness, Lucia involves girls in white with a bright red sash and crowned with candles, followed by a procession of characters who are equally resplendent! Usually performed by children in schools across the country, we’re treated to songs, saffron buns and glögg (spiced mulled wine)! It’s one of my favourite events of the year!
Happy Lucia!
Niki
Photography: Jonas Lundberg
Styling: Anna Truelsen
Shared with kind permission
It wouldn’t be Jul (Christmas) without sharing the charming home of Swedish interior stylist Anna Truelsen, right? And this year it’s as cosy and festive as can be! I caught up briefly with Anna to find out more about what Christmas means to her and her ethos behind the yuletide touches in her country home!
What does Christmas mean to you?
Christmas means so much to me! I like to decorate in a simple way using what nature has to offer. I dress up chandeliers with lingonberry twigs and make garlands from fresh pine.
When do you bring in the Christmas tree?
We put up the tree on 1st December, and then a few days before Christmas when my daughter comes home from Lund University, we decorate the tree in a Nutcracker theme. We have watched the Nutcracker every Christmas together since my daughter was a child.
Your Christmas table looks beautiful!
For me, food means a lot at Christmas and I love picking herring and baking bread.
How do you celebrate Christmas?
We always celebrate on Christmas Eve at home. We start with a special breakfast and sip coffee before ‘Tomten’ (Father Christmas) arrives to hand out presents. And then we enjoy a a ‘Julbord’ (Christmas smörgåsbord) in the evening. The day ends with midnight mass at the church.
I love the sound of your Christmas Anna, thank you so much for sharing your story with us!
You can see more pictures from Anna’s home on her instagram, and also see a tour from a previous December here.
I have to say, I love the idea of having decorations from the Nutcracker, how about you? My Mother used to take me to see the ballet every Christmas when I was little!
How do you decorate your tree (if you have one / celebrate Christmas)? Do you a have a theme? or perhaps your tree is decorated with an array of nostalgic items collected over the years. I’d love to hear more!
Today in Sweden is a very special day – it’s Lucia! A celebration of light which brightens up the darkness, Lucia involves girls in white with a bright red sash and crowned with candles, followed by a procession of characters who are equally resplendent! Usually performed by children in schools across the country, we’re treated to songs, saffron buns and glögg (spiced mulled wine)! It’s one of my favourite events of the year!
Happy Lucia!
Niki
Photography: Jonas Lundberg
Styling: Anna Truelsen
Shared with kind permission
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