A lovely relaxed cabin in the Stockholm archipelagos

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Since the clocks went forward and the evenings have got lighter, I've dared to dream of long lazy summer days. In Scandinavia it's popular to head to pared-back summer cottages by a sea or lake and spend the summer surrounded by family, friends and nature. This bohemian cabin out in the Stockholm archipelago is the holiday home of Swedish designer <a href="http://www.carouschka.se/" target="_blank">Carouschka Streijffert</a>. Decorated with a mix of antique finds and treasures picked up on travels,  it's surely impossible to be anything but relaxed with it's laid back style and incredible vista. And if the weather turns - throw a couple of logs on the fire. What's not to love?!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08vth2Xlq7nVqc19emmFZfZcDs45FnipLTmlhE3h-nhfhKkrMgKJ8q_gedPMCtPoPfkoLq-FyPiLZqi6j56t506pJRl452QFIQIkhMG7QIt8Ifbk3ctJlAm_M43rl3xha9__StprkAc8/s1600/swede1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08vth2Xlq7nVqc19emmFZfZcDs45FnipLTmlhE3h-nhfhKkrMgKJ8q_gedPMCtPoPfkoLq-FyPiLZqi6j56t506pJRl452QFIQIkhMG7QIt8Ifbk3ctJlAm_M43rl3xha9__StprkAc8/s1600/swede1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrcjCFSeIDxWm2554sewA8OyJneA6zqwEHF7YD-XT4Pd086cSC8Cq2QquYbTNkhY4JdKJUTwDtk2QWqpz6-WYh7AsPRJbL6_hdGm8GIXMG2X1kjxSiWixeOwIeTwnR4fjD88B_YjTZ0E/s1600/swed2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrcjCFSeIDxWm2554sewA8OyJneA6zqwEHF7YD-XT4Pd086cSC8Cq2QquYbTNkhY4JdKJUTwDtk2QWqpz6-WYh7AsPRJbL6_hdGm8GIXMG2X1kjxSiWixeOwIeTwnR4fjD88B_YjTZ0E/s1600/swed2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuatGjCXBmYiQ-CuZSlJm-CuKDPBJbO5SIu_TKg0aV07qGALsYMuiBw83VumVSZ9YB7Ksa28piPMni9z7BtL3RibtB8CkE5BaMOlQ9_QTdY8_3NUIpPtG4urZvPQpQtFqxiIkdKaW3mvk/s1600/swed10.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interior: <a href="http://www.carouschka.se/" target="_blank">Carouschka Strejffert</a>. Photography <a href="http://www.martinlof.com/" target="_blank">Martin Löf</a> (with kind permission) via <a href="http://www.remodelista.com/posts/house-call-swedish-cabin" target="_blank">Remodelista</a> with thanks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Could you spend your summer here?<br /><br />I say roll on balmy summer days with candlelit suppers alfresco and chilled glasses of wine!<br /><br />Here are some other dreamy Scandinavian retreats to get everyone in the mood for summer this Wednesday morning: a <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/search/label/Summer%20cottage" target="_blank">Norwegian cabin by the sea</a>, a <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/04/a-finnish-log-cabin.html" target="_blank">Finnish island retreat</a>, and a <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/05/a-pretty-swedish-summer-cottage.html" target="_blank">Swedish cottage with a lovely nook</a>. <br /><br />Have a lovely day!<br /><br />PS don't forget to<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/03/spring-give-away-t-shirt-soft-bed-linen.html" target="_blank"> enter</a> the Beach House Company bed linen<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2014/03/spring-give-away-t-shirt-soft-bed-linen.html" target="_blank"> give-away</a>! </div>

A lovely relaxed cabin in the Stockholm archipelagos

Since the clocks went forward and the evenings have got lighter, I've dared to dream of long lazy summer days. In Scandinavia it's p...

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A Swedish west coast retreat, family home and studio

Hello Monday! A storm is brewing here in Southern Sweden, and although I don't want to be out in it, I'm looking forward to the prospect of batoning down the hatches, getting out the blankets and lighting a few candles. This definitely calls for a cosy home exposed to the perils of nature. This Swedish retreat by the sea in Frilesas, Halland (not far from here) was originally designed and built by owner Fred, a carpenter. He was looking for a weekend bolthole and decided to keep it small, open-plan, simple and modern. But when he met his partner Lina, a designer, they decided to extend it to create a family home and a studio from which Lina could work. Now Lina and Fred  live here with their 6 month old son Stig and it's undeniably cosy, warm and welcoming. A perfect haven from a storm raging outside!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8-ufAu0i17EIop7FkGDY2ztkydjn0n689rPmLP5CbXS0X4rNgsA1B-RziAdUdLgbIFkfLjgR8-5-cqlS6x2x6IljKdTc-2EUsQ9Id5wk6pV4lWHXx4fAPIbN1jz1v3S4GPFVKUzL-n8/s1600/lantliv1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8-ufAu0i17EIop7FkGDY2ztkydjn0n689rPmLP5CbXS0X4rNgsA1B-RziAdUdLgbIFkfLjgR8-5-cqlS6x2x6IljKdTc-2EUsQ9Id5wk6pV4lWHXx4fAPIbN1jz1v3S4GPFVKUzL-n8/s1600/lantliv1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvg5DvOu8x3kyKlcRAtNo3SdBcYQs3hHt0ltZq9wESuaUGF406lJV_O4Dc7pBRQsGosXZtvhn3F8_GPdtjTEhppzxkTKcAPKKaFtIL8YFHJq3E2fBgXK6-NqCJBz09WmwEGauFE78Hb0/s1600/lantliv2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Could you ride out a storm in here?! </div><br />Read more about it <a href="http://tidningenlantliv.se/2013/10/03/%E2%80%9Dvart-hus-ar-en-kameleont%E2%80%9D/" target="_blank">here</a> (in Swedish). Or check out other cosy Swedish retreat's<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/02/a-romantic-log-cabin-with-unique-blend.html" target="_blank"> here</a> (romantic log cabin anyone?!) and<a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/2013/05/a-pretty-swedish-summer-cottage.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br /><br />In the last image I spy a sheepskin rug - which leads me to my latest news - I'm very excited to welcome my new sponsor <a href="http://www.blacksheepwhitelight.com/" target="_blank">BLACK SHEEP (WHITE LIGHT)</a> purveyor of eco-friendly icelandic sheepskins and other select natural design products. I have my eye on<a href="http://blacksheepwhitelight.com/product/large-gray-sheepskin-gr-354" target="_blank"> this one</a> in particular! They also ship worldwide - perfect! Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this blog possible.<br /><br />PS Oh and the other piece of exciting news is that my home is featured in the November edition of <a href="http://www.ikeafamilylivemagazine.com/gb/en" target="_blank">IKEA Family Live</a>! I'm a big fan of IKEA as you know, so it's an honour to be included!<br /><br />I hope you had a lovely weekend!<br /><br />

A Swedish west coast retreat, family home and studio

Hello Monday! A storm is brewing here in Southern Sweden, and although I don't want to be out in it, I'm looking forward to the pros...

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A white Skåne home with a fabulous woodburner

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love keeping an eye out on homes for sale here in Skåne. And just occasionally I come across a real gem (thanks <a href="http://stilinspiration.blogspot.se/2013/10/this-house-i-could-live-here.html" target="_blank">Stil Inspiration</a> for this tip!). It's no secret that I love white (don't we all?!) but I also dream of having a wood burning stove one day too. I love the stark contrast of this one against all the pale wood and white walls. 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text-align: center;"></div><br />I spy <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1508/vitra-eames-plastic-side-chair-dsr/" target="_blank">Eames DSR</a> chairs (15% off with code MYSCAN), the <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/browse/product-type/lighting/pendant-lights/lightyears-caravaggio-matt-pendant-light" target="_blank">Lightyears Caravaggio lamp</a> in the kitchen and <a href="http://www.nest.co.uk/browse/product-type/lighting/pendant-lights/gubi-semi-pendant-light" target="_blank">Gubi Semi Pendant lamp</a> over the dining table. A few<a href="http://www.ikea.com/" target="_blank"> IKEA</a> pieces too; the clock, urban chairs and foot stall in the kitchen. Great mix of designer and highstreet!<br /><br />Meanwhile, I'm compiling a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nikiatmsh/fireplaces/" target="_blank">fireplace moodboard</a> on Pinterest, and using these <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/search/label/Fireplaces" target="_blank">beautiful homes with fireplaces</a> as inspiration. Sooooo cosy!<br /><br />Have a lovely day!

A white Skåne home with a fabulous woodburner

I love keeping an eye out on homes for sale here in Skåne. And just occasionally I come across a real gem (thanks Stil Inspiration for this...

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A rustic retreat on Sweden's west coast

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This converted barn and tower in Korslid, near Bottna, on Sweden's west coast is the country home of writer and journalist Kenneth Kauppi, gardener Catherine Thelander and their family. Recently featured in <a href="http://tidningenlantliv.se/2013/08/22/tornet-ar-mitt-eget-nybygge/" target="_blank">Lantliv</a>, the family have lovingly renovated the farm buildings over 25 years to create a beautiful rustic open living space and studio. The family love to stay in the summer to relax, swim and kayak in the archipelago, explore the great open spaces that surround the house and generally take some downtime. I can certainly see why!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCP7rzY42BnZSgesVIlC_uE0AEeYOVIzc5Wp1RjTpbWy5PrfZBCSHvoVMUA55KIvbI7K9OHi8AujZzTsYM7N55kxzZzxOoDoRyt-IaIoOAI8nCLvU3m_cUq0BmITMV0_GSL0A3h7u-Yg/s1600/LL1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCP7rzY42BnZSgesVIlC_uE0AEeYOVIzc5Wp1RjTpbWy5PrfZBCSHvoVMUA55KIvbI7K9OHi8AujZzTsYM7N55kxzZzxOoDoRyt-IaIoOAI8nCLvU3m_cUq0BmITMV0_GSL0A3h7u-Yg/s1600/LL1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3m7XoV6YRDhT8n6M4JnFC0GPWI-5gXRBylZ_cEPJkyTM-6MJ351LTZigdIIksROQWoy_2YXf1iqpkhpncHelamIsPYxWqgOD2sK7pnt-uJHZqKfI6XYCk8AciWqsygBGSvRjVMCU1mM/s1600/LL2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3m7XoV6YRDhT8n6M4JnFC0GPWI-5gXRBylZ_cEPJkyTM-6MJ351LTZigdIIksROQWoy_2YXf1iqpkhpncHelamIsPYxWqgOD2sK7pnt-uJHZqKfI6XYCk8AciWqsygBGSvRjVMCU1mM/s1600/LL2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlj-qANNW8e8AqwxxMYixpf1Ss17NJgobuHtZxfRtIczLCjlZfqL4I_7PU79Zf_1hyphenhyphen8E1EIjPe7GCcnqb92FWyM4uod51awJOgtQQwq7NP3MBTmTQEbdSondenQEv3ueWOqSY8eg8P-o/s1600/LL3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlj-qANNW8e8AqwxxMYixpf1Ss17NJgobuHtZxfRtIczLCjlZfqL4I_7PU79Zf_1hyphenhyphen8E1EIjPe7GCcnqb92FWyM4uod51awJOgtQQwq7NP3MBTmTQEbdSondenQEv3ueWOqSY8eg8P-o/s1600/LL3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2YA8NV5etQj96RbRGtF1zllUVBrhvsU0cXy00jnRqs3kQdGctK006N9qZ8ZBIW2PsEfQvsR3pnZsLi7VwiWrpaTlA7UQ87AWmJ16e6O_YwRb4JnaqxGuEWp_7lz6hYxBF5Jpb9hTg8E/s1600/LL5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2YA8NV5etQj96RbRGtF1zllUVBrhvsU0cXy00jnRqs3kQdGctK006N9qZ8ZBIW2PsEfQvsR3pnZsLi7VwiWrpaTlA7UQ87AWmJ16e6O_YwRb4JnaqxGuEWp_7lz6hYxBF5Jpb9hTg8E/s1600/LL5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYlUvY77Ul8jRga-K5He6Bkr9V0TOajMmPRX730Kyl35xuKaqLw4h3NdzqYrAP9oOx_1LZL03zqELbkWQconvYk4NBhaHvbEjAjnf8OIR3KXtIyM5qVX6ywoHvnz10zXmIsUToAIds-U/s1600/LL6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYlUvY77Ul8jRga-K5He6Bkr9V0TOajMmPRX730Kyl35xuKaqLw4h3NdzqYrAP9oOx_1LZL03zqELbkWQconvYk4NBhaHvbEjAjnf8OIR3KXtIyM5qVX6ywoHvnz10zXmIsUToAIds-U/s1600/LL6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAyYCJ-3K5CPhhRq3BmCf8_Q-3indFqES2E6X758wsWUP-8lHiBS3DX-TGkDXSxdc31CbMLay4_q5sS3dpmXkAGZWXA3DGlRaQ9tMRfDbZsmUOg2s1RISqFBnOOXtWCkFrUAZLzstfKw/s1600/LL4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAyYCJ-3K5CPhhRq3BmCf8_Q-3indFqES2E6X758wsWUP-8lHiBS3DX-TGkDXSxdc31CbMLay4_q5sS3dpmXkAGZWXA3DGlRaQ9tMRfDbZsmUOg2s1RISqFBnOOXtWCkFrUAZLzstfKw/s1600/LL4.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photographer <a href="http://www.fotografpatricjohansson.com/" target="_blank">Patric Johansson</a> with kind permission.<a href="http://tidningenlantliv.se/2013/08/22/tornet-ar-mitt-eget-nybygge/" target="_blank"> Lantliv</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>Such a lovely rustic retreat, I especially like the art work what about you? And there's that <a href="http://www.myscandinavianhome.blogspot.se/search?q=indoor+swing" target="_blank">indoor swing</a> again....

A rustic retreat on Sweden's west coast

This converted barn and tower in Korslid, near Bottna, on Sweden's west coast is the country home of writer and journalist Kenneth Kaupp...

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A Swedish cottage with a beautiful mix

It's Friday! Woohoo! To celebrate here's a truly inspiring cottage in Höganäs here in Skåne. I would love a home like this - it's got the perfect mix of orginal wood beams, whitewashed brick walls, industrial style lamps and furniture and a touch of shabby chic. The white floors on the upper level are the icing on the cake for me!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqYksCEVeKhw6zD6X7OGPITBpmv-Orex4dfZbEUTDpYBFFVcw_EPJKlqTC-UfRoc5gfE0mY8gIkMfsoYf8BHKY3_pafVtQ9wHirHlnGubbaOnAWdLDY8PhKwk5U3RDjw0jjjRrLtY5hw/s1600/ho%CC%88g1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqYksCEVeKhw6zD6X7OGPITBpmv-Orex4dfZbEUTDpYBFFVcw_EPJKlqTC-UfRoc5gfE0mY8gIkMfsoYf8BHKY3_pafVtQ9wHirHlnGubbaOnAWdLDY8PhKwk5U3RDjw0jjjRrLtY5hw/s640/ho%CC%88g1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4uIjFxS71WYhn9j4X0zIZ7HvL80yw23SFtkyRgvOrG59whZooLNpLnWRnUxljIy3SzyvvY0hhxnh7B1p8h6lKvJS2obbHrlGe3kxsMdiLDGbkIwI1ihHkNQxfNoxLORFxXahXgceMSU/s1600/ho%CC%88g2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A Swedish cottage with a beautiful mix

It's Friday! Woohoo! To celebrate here's a truly inspiring cottage in Höganäs here in Skåne. I would love a home like this - it'...

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A weekend retreat in Skåne

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! In Southern Sweden it's becoming increasingly popular/ trendy to  escape city apartments at weekends / in the summer to a 'kollonilott' (an allotment often with a small house). Seeing these pictures, it's a far cry from the small veggie patch allotment my parents had when I grew up (I remember hours of raking, digging and once trod on a slug bare foot....). This allotment site comes with a beautiful cottage owned by <a href="http://emmaperssonlagerberg.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Emma Persson Lagerberg</a> and is currently up for sale. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tTYB4DeqNB9jpiHyynj9KwJdoo03NThIQUNn28OrcQyiKpAwrR4PsprBMqBgpXBiRrD4cDGyy0aji6eGEfL8O4KPUBk4buv5nTwjhv1odzoMExq9XeEfV4KyORvHC83OwqkcUQ84NcI/s1600/ep1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tTYB4DeqNB9jpiHyynj9KwJdoo03NThIQUNn28OrcQyiKpAwrR4PsprBMqBgpXBiRrD4cDGyy0aji6eGEfL8O4KPUBk4buv5nTwjhv1odzoMExq9XeEfV4KyORvHC83OwqkcUQ84NcI/s640/ep1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A weekend retreat in Skåne

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! In Southern Sweden it's becoming increasingly popular/ trendy to  escape city apartments at w...

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A pretty Västergötland farmhouse

This is the home of stylist and writer Anna Truelsen, husband Michael and children Johanna, Joel, Jonatan and Joshua in Västergötland, Sweden. They had to wait ten years to buy the farmhouse, but it seems good things come to those who wait! 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uhnPcjYwD-YcCKY1YahirQVMO1C3txIkcQPVE50VVhyiu-V24UKgz0MNnGVPJ9leaTUh5FiVNWVVXvDudtpPjN8u-Z6V0R-rVY3scSjoz-mDNqJiZzOtHXCPNwyouF-XHa89ujNE1oQ/s818/ll7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uhnPcjYwD-YcCKY1YahirQVMO1C3txIkcQPVE50VVhyiu-V24UKgz0MNnGVPJ9leaTUh5FiVNWVVXvDudtpPjN8u-Z6V0R-rVY3scSjoz-mDNqJiZzOtHXCPNwyouF-XHa89ujNE1oQ/s1600/ll7.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">Stylist: Anne Ralf Hållbus Photographer <a href="http://www.jonaslundberg.se/" target="_blank">Jonas Lundberg</a>, <a href="http://tidningenlantliv.se/2013/05/15/ett-hus-att-alska/" target="_blank">Lantliv</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Such a lovely home, very relaxed with a lovely mix of old and new (I see an injection of modern with<a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1508/vitra-eames-plastic-side-chair-dsr/" target="_blank"> Eames</a> chairs throughout - for 15% discount (code MYSCAN) on <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1508/vitra-eames-plastic-side-chair-dsr/" target="_blank">Eames chairs</a> click <a href="http://www.designcollectors.com/EN/product/1508/vitra-eames-plastic-side-chair-dsr/" target="_blank">here</a>. Yay!)  The key idea I'm going to steal from Anna's home is using a demi john as a vase and simple jam jars on the dining table with wild flowers, so simple yet so pretty!<br /><br />One of my dreams is to have a lovely gazebo, converted barn or shed in my garden from which to write just like Anna. I'll have to keep an eye on her <a href="http://www.mylovelythings.blogspot.se/" target="_blank">blog</a> to see the end result, exciting!<br /><br />That's it for me for the week. It's surprising how great the internet has been here in the (very beautiful) Gothenburg archepelagos. Have you been here? It's one of my favourite places in the world and where I met my husband 9 years ago. If you ever come let me know and I'll send you some tips, I've got so many favourite islands!<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend and see you Monday!

A pretty Västergötland farmhouse

This is the home of stylist and writer Anna Truelsen, husband Michael and children Johanna, Joel, Jonatan and Joshua in Västergötland, Swede...

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