Showing posts with label Scandinavian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scandinavian. Show all posts

MINIMALIST SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS DECOR

 For quite a few years now, I have kept my Christmas tree minimal with just white lights. Not only does it save time by not needing to hang ornaments, 

BUT IT ALSO PROVIDES A MORE MINIMAL, SCANDINAVIAN LOOK!

Here are some more inspiration images that give off that simple and effortless neutral look...

minimal neutral Scandinavian Christmas tree with fresh cut tree in woven basket with fur lining, white wood bead garland, and dipped ladder for cozy blanket throws


simple greenery wreath garland with vintage metal cookie cutters


minimal farmhouse Christmas decor in kitchen with simple greenery garland over window, rough wood bowl filled with string lights, and farmhouse wood table with black metal chairs

minimal farmhouse Christmas decor in kitchen with wreath on cabinet, rough wood bowl with string lights, milk bottles with molasses cookies, and bottle with greenery sprig


white ceramic mug with pine sprig draped on it


Christmas scented salt dough star ornament garland


mini greenery wreath garland


simple neutral Christmas decor with hanging greenery and candle chandelier, linen tablecloth, and mini potted pine trees wrapped with tan kraft paper


natural straw geometric and bead garland


minimalist branch Christmas tree with handmade ornamentswire chain with stars and ornaments attached to it


simple neutral tablescape with various trees and white candles down center of table


Scandinavian Gatherings paint dipped pinecone garland


clear glass bottles filled with water and greenery sprigs for candlestick holders


simple door Christmas decoration with greenery and bronze bells

AN UNDERSTATED NEW ZEALAND HOME

UNDERSTATED, BUT SPECIAL, MIGHT BE MORE ACCURATE. 

The home of Bec Dowie, one half of furniture and lighting design company Douglas and Bec, a collaboration between Bec (a designer with a fine arts background) and her father Douglas (a furniture designer) is almost entirely furnished by their wares. 

light wood dining table with simple wood chairs with cognac leather seats, modern hanging geometric linear lights with globes

neutral floor to ceiling curtains with black iron rodsnavy buffet cabinet with interesting collection of objects on top, modern linear light with milk glass globe bulbs 

neutral living room with low modern light wood simple frame sofa with cognac brown leather cushions, white planter with olive tree

bench with books and cushion, shiny black modern planter, free-standing floor lamp with neutral milk glass bulb, small round nesting accent tablesbench with books

cognac brown leather sofa with simple light wood frame, modern free-standing floor lamp with wood circular base and glass globe light

bookshelf with red bookends and glass globe lightbright modern Martino Gamper Arnoldcircus stools

black metal corrugated exterior with large door open to the patio, oversized white planters with olive trees

flat light wood kitchen cabinets, center island with shelf underneath for serveware, stainless steel Bosch gas oven with feet, milk glass globe light, open shelves with mason jars and Japanese whisk broom

handmade neutral geometric pottery

open shelving in kitchen with brass hooks on bar and hanging Japanese whisk broom

light wood half moon headboard, modern geometric duvet cover, modern black bulb sconce

A HOMECOMING

Two years ago, I moved back to Minnesota where I grew up. I had spent twenty years living in Florida and slowly crept my way further north by spending the last five in Atlanta, a big city that surprisingly felt a lot like MN since it was surrounded by hiking trails and lakes. However, you could not mistake the bustle with its ten lane highways running through. So, I continued my trek further North. Upon moving back to the midwest I settled in Minneapolis, an amazing city of quaint neighborhoods filled with restaurants from well-known chefs, cute shops, and a never ending calendar of events. However, my quest for an even slower life was still not satisfied, so I have moved again...back to where it all began in Central MN. 

IT'S QUIET AND PEACEFUL AND CALM, THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF EVERYTHING I NEED. IT'S HOME.

I am looking to settle in by finding the perfect home - whether it be an already existing home to purchase, or building on the perfect lot. This home is much too far from where I'd ideally like to be, but the interior serves as inspiration for the style and feel I'd like to aim for - high ceilings with beams, a fireplace, and some mid-century or Scandinavian-ish details (reference the clean cabinets and tiling in the kitchen).



















All images via Coldwell Banker