Glad Alla Hjärtans Dag! (Happy Valentine’s Day!) Today is all about celebrating love in all its forms, so I thought—since this blog is all about our shared passion for the home—why not shine a light on the places we cherish most? Those spaces where we instantly relax, the ones we long for when we’re away, and where we feel truly at peace. It might be a house, a room, or even just a cosy nook somewhere.
For me, that place is our little cabin. Members of this community will know we designed and built it a few years ago, carefully considering every detail (Per might say a little too carefully, but now he agrees it was worth the effort!). Nestled on Sweden’s west coast, it’s just 30 square metres (322 square feet), but it has everything we need: a place to cook, eat, gather, listen to music, play games, and sleep. In winter, we arrive eager to light a fire; in summer, life flows effortlessly between indoors and out (hopping between the two depending on what the Swedish weather gods decide to throw our way!). We divide our time between the terrace, the beach, long coastal walks—and of course, the local pub—soaking up the changing seasons.
My heart belongs to this little retreat, where I’m happiest, surrounded by family and visiting friends. I hope you enjoy these pictures—some might be familiar, while others are new. I’ll share some details in case anything catches your eye!
The ladder and railings were handmade by a local carpenter.
I’d love to hear about the place you most cherish, if you’d like to share.
Today, in southern Sweden there’s a little extra love floating around as the sun is shining and it’s the start of the ‘sportslov’ (meaning ‘sports break’–or what others refer to as half term). I’ll be taking a short break with my family and will be back on the blog on Monday 24th February. In the meantime, if you’d like to see a few more tours, you might want to cosy up and delve into these archives:
Right friends, I’d best be off. Have a wonderful week and a very happy Valentine’s Day!
