I've been dreaming of villas in tropical paradises lately (as you
know!), but actually when the warm weather arrives and the skies clear here in Sweden there's nowhere I'd rather be. And I'm not alone. Many Swedes take to their summer cottages for the month of July. The cottages are more often than not decorated in a lovely relaxed, fuss-free style with a focus on the simple way of life. Today I stumbled across this charming traditional family summer cottage in Kyrkeby a little hamlet north of Gothenburg and it immediately reminded me of these care-free summer days with long lunches alfresco and dips in the sea. Let's take a tour...
For sale though Stadshem. Photography:
Janne Olander.
So pretty don't you think? Charmingly simple and laid back. I love the pretty floral wallpapers and traditional stove - is there anything that stands out to you?
Get the look: traditional
bench with storage, source pretty vintage tea sets
here, the purple anorak is by Danish brand
Noa Noa, pink
hunter wellies. The traditional Swedish
rag rug. This
bold floral cushion is similar.
You can see more pics of this home
here (did I mention it's
for sale!
Tempted?).
I've shared a few other idyllic traditional Swedish summer cottages in the passed including this
pared-back one on Gotland, an
idyllic cottage with an outdoor kitchen and a
summer home with a lovely bed nook. Oh so lovely! Do you have a favourite?
A few mid week links I love from around the web:
You know it's summer when.....
22 of the prettiest outdoor showers. And my
latest purchase (for those with indoor showers).
A simple
peach caprese salad.
Mmmmm.
This
hanging plant pot. Grow your own
Pineapple plant. Still grey where you are? Embrace it with these paint
colours!
Have a lovely day!