Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
Sweden was blanketed in snow this weekend, brightening up the darkness. Even so, the cold has drawn life indoors, sparking a hive of activity as we prepare our homes for winter—layering rugs, blankets, and other soft textiles to create a cozy retreat.

The first Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, marking the start of Christmas decorating in Scandinavia. It’s a gradual and thoughtful process, beginning with adventsljusstakar (advent candles) in the windows, perhaps paired with a star lamp and some wintry foliage.

Rebecka Palmqvist’s charming country home, built in 1848, is a perfect example of this seasonal transformation. She and her partner have been lovingly renovating it, using old furniture and beautiful wallpaper while preserving its original architecture. The result is a warm, inviting space for their family, including their two small children, Gullvie and Frans.

In winter, the home feels especially magical. Star lanterns and electric candles glow in the windows, and orange garlands are draped across the ceiling. while a Christmas tree adds to the festive atmosphere indoors. Welcome to Rebecka’s home! 

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
So charming! I’m so excited to see the first signs of advent candles appearing in windows here in Sweden. It’s such a beautiful tradition—something you’ll spot in almost every window across towns and villages, from homes to businesses. Do you have something similar in your country?

I also love how Rebecka has decorated her home, staying true to the original charm of the farmhouse while creating a magical space for her family. You can see more pictures here.

Here are a few more Scandinavian homes in the snow: 

A lakeside Swedish log house in the snow
Hannah’s cosy Finnish house in the snow at Christmas
A rural cosy country home at Christmas
A Swedish home in snowy North Sweden
Simple Christmas touches in a Norwegian home beside a snow-covered fjord

I have loved all your comments this weekend – always so interesting and fun to read. I am looking forward to pouring myself a coffee and responding to all of them later today. 

There have been quite a few country homes featured here lately, so I’ll do my best to share an urban apartment with you on Wednesday for all of those of you looking for a little city inspiration. But before that, I’m excited to create an extra post for you tomorrow—I have some news to share from Carl Hansen & Søn! Please stop by if you have the time.

Kram! 

Niki

Photography courtesy of @rebecka.palmqvist, shared with kind permission. 

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Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
Sweden was blanketed in snow this weekend, brightening up the darkness. Even so, the cold has drawn life indoors, sparking a hive of activity as we prepare our homes for winter—layering rugs, blankets, and other soft textiles to create a cozy retreat.

The first Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, marking the start of Christmas decorating in Scandinavia. It’s a gradual and thoughtful process, beginning with adventsljusstakar (advent candles) in the windows, perhaps paired with a star lamp and some wintry foliage.

Rebecka Palmqvist’s charming country home, built in 1848, is a perfect example of this seasonal transformation. She and her partner have been lovingly renovating it, using old furniture and beautiful wallpaper while preserving its original architecture. The result is a warm, inviting space for their family, including their two small children, Gullvie and Frans.

In winter, the home feels especially magical. Star lanterns and electric candles glow in the windows, and orange garlands are draped across the ceiling. while a Christmas tree adds to the festive atmosphere indoors. Welcome to Rebecka’s home! 

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent

Winter charm: Inside a Swedish Country Home Dressed for Advent
So charming! I’m so excited to see the first signs of advent candles appearing in windows here in Sweden. It’s such a beautiful tradition—something you’ll spot in almost every window across towns and villages, from homes to businesses. Do you have something similar in your country?

I also love how Rebecka has decorated her home, staying true to the original charm of the farmhouse while creating a magical space for her family. You can see more pictures here.

Here are a few more Scandinavian homes in the snow: 

A lakeside Swedish log house in the snow
Hannah’s cosy Finnish house in the snow at Christmas
A rural cosy country home at Christmas
A Swedish home in snowy North Sweden
Simple Christmas touches in a Norwegian home beside a snow-covered fjord

I have loved all your comments this weekend – always so interesting and fun to read. I am looking forward to pouring myself a coffee and responding to all of them later today. 

There have been quite a few country homes featured here lately, so I’ll do my best to share an urban apartment with you on Wednesday for all of those of you looking for a little city inspiration. But before that, I’m excited to create an extra post for you tomorrow—I have some news to share from Carl Hansen & Søn! Please stop by if you have the time.

Kram! 

Niki

Photography courtesy of @rebecka.palmqvist, shared with kind permission. 


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