Books: Creating teh Look: Swedish Style {katrin cargill}
December 03, 2012
Just home from my family home in Arizona,
there were reminders of a fond love affair with
Swedish culture and hospitality
in every single room.
Many years ago, I shared
Creating the Look: Swedish Style
by Katrin Cargill with my mom,
and this designer's flair for Swedish style
is as relevant and engaging as ever.
A sampling of Cargill's work:
My folks have a similar old crystal
chandelier from Sweden in their dining room.
So much interest.
This may very well be my next kitchen.
I will share photos of my mom's
decorating soon, and we remain
grateful for the many prayers
and good wishes on her behalf.
Breast cancer has touched so many
of us, and our hearts have widened
in new ways since this diagnosis
turned our worlds upside down.
Peace to you right where you are.
p.s.
My mind is scattered these days.
Maybe you can remind me in a
comment if I have missed a
post you want me to see.
I don't want you to feel
slighted!
23 comments
I can't wait to visit visit her site. This is gorgeous Michele. The crystal chandelier is amazing! The kitchen .. the mora clock.. lots of eye candy here. Thanks for sharing!
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leslie
Welcome home, how is your mom? So hope all the prayers and well wishes are speeding her recovery along. I am sure you enjoyed your special time together. Just beautiful work..its so peaceful and serene, exactly how I think of elegant Swedish design.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back Michele :)
I love Swedish style, too. Thanks for sharing these photos. That kitchen is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Michele! So glad to hear your mom is doing better.
ReplyDeleteI've admired Katrin Cargill for a long time. Her work just keeps getting better. Lovely inspirations here!
Cheers,
Loi
Welcome home, Michele. I'll continue to keep your mother and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. So much beauty in these photos, they make me feel peaceful. Sending a little bit of that peaceful energy your way. XOXO
ReplyDeleteI am all too familiar
ReplyDeletewith the beast that
is breast cancer, walking
that journey again with
my dear friend. I hope
your mom is healing
and I'm sure that your
visit really lifted her spirits!
I absolutely adore the
Swedish style. It just
fits how I feel at this
point in my life, and
living in a cold, dark,
winter climate.
Welcome home, sweet
friend!
xo Suzanne
Oh wow, looks like your mom has an amazing eye for decor like you. I love that kitchen, and that's your parents dining room with the wallpaper and the bench? It's wonderful. Can't wait to see more and glad to hear you guys are all doing ok...
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thanks for the warm welcome.
ReplyDeletesorry if i made it confusing: all of these images are from katrin cargill's site. i will give you peeks of my mom's place soon.
:)
Is there anything more beautiful than Swedish design?! I love the serene yet sophisticated feel. So happy you are home and happy your Mom is better - been thinking about you ~
ReplyDeleteHi gorgeous.....I seem to be a little behind here.....so sorry about your Mom.....
ReplyDeleteAfter you get that kitchen I want it!!!
Love this style...I think she has worked with Carol Glasser...They both have the same work on their web-sites.
ReplyDeleteMichele, your blog is gorgeous, gorgeous. I just signed up for emails from your blog. I don't want to miss any wow!! I could live here!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful, sweet Michele. Glad that you are back home and ready for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteLove the Swedish look.
Thank you for sharing.
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
Welcome home Michele and I hope for the very best for your Mom and I'm looking forward to seeing her decorating style. Now you have me hooked on Katrin's style so I'm off for more of a look.
ReplyDeleteBe well my friend!
XXX
Debra~
Hi sweetie...
ReplyDeleteI was dreaming around here today.. saw so many posts that I missed for a while. I ador you and your spirit... you're a bright person in many levels, M.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Beautiful post Michele.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Katrin's style.
Our thoughts are with you and your Mum.
Have a lovely day,
Liz x
I hope your Mom is well and you had an amazing time in sunny Arizona! Love this gal's work... amen to the kitchen... so timeless and dreamy! You have amazing taste Michele!! Thanks for sharing these amazing photos - I can't get enough of the Swedish! I hope you have a fabulous holiday season!!!
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Desiree
Thankyou for showcasing that beautiful home...and I hope that your Mum will be well soon...hugs, Robx
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes for your Mum xoxo
ReplyDeleteThose images are gorgeous! Subtle, neutral yet full of charm and interest - love that.
Love these design elements! Sending prayers for your Mum.
ReplyDeleteAhhh... Swedish style...my favorite. Thanks for visiting. Love your blog!
ReplyDeletei love those white piece in that cabinet, and boy, i am super jealous of your paris trip. that's definitley on my bucket list-i'm sure you had an amazing time!
ReplyDeleteI love swedish design:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing those beautiful pictures!!
Your comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.