45 Swedish Farmhouse Christmas Moments
December 11, 2016
Swedish farmhouse style has a homey,
timeless quality that is so refreshing to
my eyes and spirit...especially at Christmas
when fresh greenery and simple (and often handmade)
decorating elements are a magical combination.
I'm sure my love of white comes from my
Scandinavian heritage, and you may know that
the light is very important since
daylight is very limited in winter.
Today in Stockholm, for example, the sunrise
came at 8:30 and the sun set at 2:30!
Bring on the candlelight,
the white painted everything,
the fresh garlands and wreaths,
the casual and country furnishings,
the bare wood floors, and the
uncluttered spare look I love.
I hope to bring you an update on the fixer upper
this week since we were able to install a few doors
and shutters, and are in the home stretch
(at the busiest time of year!!!).
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My idea of heaven on earth.
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I may have stared for 10 minutes or more.
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Please bring me that bench, Santa.
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So Nordic French.
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Another glimpse of that heavenly dining room.
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So clearly DreamyWhites...so clearly charming.
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Twilight!
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Ever longed to paint a wood floor?
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Photo Carina Olander, stylist Anna Truelsen / Lantliv.
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There is just nothing like vintage doors.
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Modern vintage lovely.
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Photograhy Niki / Brantmark - My Scandinavian Home Blog
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I spy candles on the tree.
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nordingarden
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I need a pinecone garland NOW.
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How I love how that shocking pink works!
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That chunky knit tree skirt.
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How inviting is this in the foyer?
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A tree on the porch is just so perfect.
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Loving the candles in the chandelier.
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So simple lovely.
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Mmmmmmagic.
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I can make those black stars! Let's make 'em.
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Who wouldn't volunteer to do the dishes?
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What an artful composition.
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I'm loving the clutter here.
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I'm crazy for chubby stars at Christmas.
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An unusual tree in an unusually gorgeous vignette.
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How special are these creations?
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via Jeanne d'arc Living
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It doesn't have to shout CHRISTMAS.
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I have been hunting for a collection of vintage brass candlesticks
but apparently everyone is hanging on to them.
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Who wouldn't be drawn outdoors?
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Would your kids/grandkids just love this or what?
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I'd term this Swedish Farmhouse sexy.
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I love how the Scandinavians use black for contrast.
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I wonder why we think our greenery needs to look full
and perfect when feathery and imperfect works too.
Some color to wake you up!
More Swedish color!
Do you force bulbs?
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Isn't this both functional and pretty?
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Could they be cuter?
Sweeness.
I love this kittycat who has maybe spotted a
winter bird and wonders why she can't fly like that.
I hope you have discovered magical Swedish Farmhouse
Christmas Moments here to inspire your own decorating
as you make the season bright.
If you missed these recent posts:
please do give them some love.
Peace to you right where you are.
12 comments
absolutely fabulous collection of photos, exactly my type of Christmas decorating, simple perfection. Our decorating style here in France is a classic mixture of British/French/Scandinavian!
ReplyDeletei wish i could see your decorating style in person! thanks for joining the fun, our french oasis. xox
DeleteOnce again Michele, you have captured my eyes, ears, and heart with this style post. Beyond magnificent with all of the images. Inspiration at its finest!
ReplyDeletewho can stop collecting ideas!?! of course, i must execute a few of my own now which is the tough part since it involves not staring out the window at the beautiful silent snowfall! xox
DeleteI love everything! The simplicity of the Scandinavian style makes it look elegant, beautiful and comfy at the same time. Thanks for sharing! I hope that you are safe and not affected too much by the storm.
ReplyDeletestaying safe and really got to savor and enjoy the snowglobe day. it makes everything so pristine and blanketed in my favorite color! thanks for visiting, friend. xox
DeleteMichele, thank you for all the Scandinavian goodness you've been sharing with us! It speaks to my soul! I don't know how they deal with so few hours of daylight though! Not sure if I could handle that!
ReplyDeletexo
Holly
wouldn't it be hard to be productive as an artist with such a short day? thanks for joining the fun, holly, your comments always brighten my day, gorgeous woman. xox
DeleteI love that you have posted recently on the topic of Swedish interiors and your heritage. Swedish furnishings is my passion in life - acquiring antiques, reproducing them, decorating with new and old pieces, visually drowning myself in every 2Die4 Swedish interior online and in books. Keep posting on this topic, please.
ReplyDeleteI love what you do, Colleen. Thanks for the encouragement, and I will do my best to keep delivering the Swedish lovely, which is so timeless and tranquil that it never gets old for me. xox
DeleteAaaahhhhh! So lovely. Makes me wonder why I didn't paint my dining chairs white sooner? Doesn't evergreen look great with white. It's funny that all this white doesn't feel cold. Just soothing. I can't seen to have that much color restraint.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, my Scandinavian friend!
Merry Christmas, Mary Ann! It sure does. Now that I am using brighter, cooler whites in our new home, I find I do have to be careful about keeping things warm. Easier to make that happen with photography tricks!
DeleteYour comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.