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    Karen’s Lovely Summer House in the South of Sweden

    October 19, 2023 - By 

    I started blogging 12 years ago – and one of the things that has surprised me the most, is how many wonderful people I have met! Interior designers, photographers, homeowners, bloggers, brands and most importantly you guys via your comments and mails (even if you’re a ‘silent’ participant, I see you!). It’s meant that I have never felt alone – despite tapping away at my laptop solo! Thank you!  A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting photographer Karen Hilmersson who reached out via Instagram. Karen is French and lives in Belgium with her Swedish husband Pelle and their…

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    A Swede’s Lovely Vintage-Inspired Home in the South of France

    August 30, 2023 - By 

    Kristin Lagerqvist and her family divide their time between Varberg and Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France. You might recognise this already as I recently featured Kristin’s French home. However, they have now moved to an even more beautiful home (if that was possible!).  The story goes that Kristin was tasked with finding an Airbnb for one of her clients and stumbled across this townhouse. She instantly fell in love with it – telling her husband “if it ever comes on the market, we need to buy it”. Sure enough, some time later, the property became available – and true to her word,…

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    Gardens, design, food – welcome to South Tyrol

    August 7, 2023 - By 

    Last week I spent three days in a region in Central Europe that is rather unknown by many people outside the German speaking world. South Tyrol is a beautiful region in northern Italy bordering Austria – it combines the wilderness of the Alps with the beauty of a Mediterranean climate and lifestyle. Think of ‘The Sound of Music’ scenery combined with cypresses, oleander and a good chilled Spritz! South Tyrol is a perfect spot to enjoy throughout the seasons – whether you like sunny days by the pool and in lush gardens, or winter adventures in the mountains. Whatever season…