Summer Home With A Heart
I am always dreaming about a little family summer retreat in Sweden. Our own little piece of heaven. Isn’t this small summer home called “Villa Else” lovely? It is beautifully situated in a Nature Reserve in Denmark.
Charming and easy living with a lot of heart – just the way a summer home should be. And not too big. I want to enjoy every minute with my family – not have to fix and clean the house. (As a matter of fact, I would be super happy if there was no vacuum cleaner in sight – only a simple broom for an occasional sweep!)
Love this corner of the house. And the skylight!
You could not bribe me with the largest yacht in the world for family summer vacations. This is my preferred way of living. This is what makes me tick. A quaint summer home surrounded by apple and plum trees. Lazy days and lovely quality time with friends and family who mean the most. And no TV and internet connection!
For more photos go here.
Happy rest of the week, dear friends. Dream big!
Photograph: Stuart McIntyre, Stylist: Katrine Martensen-Larsen
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Hi Monika
I just love this cottage.. particularly the dark grey siding.. I’ve had dreams about this very same look since I found a similar house in the Australian Country Style Magazine I’ll have to dig it out to show you… very similar but with aussie overtones.. I think you’d like it.. How cute is the child in the tub with his eggbeater to what? make bubbles? haha… Have a lovely day .. xx Julie
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Sweet cottage! I love the baby in the tub with egg beater! Adorable!!
xx-Gina
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Oh, it’s good to be here. My visiting has been too limited… other home stuff/catching up to attend to… Everything looks so good over here! And happy! And Spring-like! I am in love with that bedroom photo- so, SO sweet.
We visited Carlsbad (because of Legoland…) The beach there is lovely, too. We’ll definitely go back to the West coast… North or South, I love it!
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oh my goodness, Mon! this home is absolutely dreamy! I’d love to spend vacation there! xo
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Nice spot, Monica! One of these days I hope to visit Scandinavia myself and see all those lovely white interiors first hand.
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Monika,
I LOVE this place. Not only does it remind me of “home” but summer, relaxing times, good food, eating dinner at 10pm and it is still light outside. . .ohhh so nice! Thanks for posting!
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heaven indeed! monika, this house is absolutely scrumptious in every way – thanks for sharing!
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How charming!
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Hej !
Ja, det ser verkligen mysigt ut. En sommardröm !
Kram
Anci
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oh, that made me sooo happy. the image of the shoes and boots and the outdoor tub especially. a wonderful retreat…
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wow. i love those photos…so beautiful. i want to live there on the weekends….
so beautiful.thanks for your comments doll!
xoxo
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Splendid Willow Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Julie and Gina – I did not see the egg beater. That is really funny!!! (:
And to the rest of my blog friends – thank you for being there. You are the best!
Hug, Mon
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Vilket underbart hem:) förstår helt att du längtar efter det..
Ser verkligen fram emot den härliga våren och sommaren här i Sverige..
ha det så gott!!
kram
sandra
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Hej! Yes I completely agree and know that feeling of tranquility and balance that a cottage like this offers.
That little man in the tub is Ville!
I’ll take over the little caravan at the back of the apple garden!! I will make you all yummy apple crumble!
xx Charlotta
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this is sooo amazing!! This small but perfect villa is just breathtaking. And it’s so bright inside. Love the entire setting, house and pictures. And love the little vase with the almost lost typography. Did they have it made or did they buy the vase and name the house after the vase …
lovely!!
veronique
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I have a really hard time believing that your perfect summer vacation doesn’t involve an internet connection. LOL
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Splendid Willow Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Charlotta: I will count on you for the (best) apple crumble!
SST: You better come along then dear – to see for yourself! (:
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I’m with you…this looks like perfection!
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Love it! Thanks for sharing. PS: We do the same eggbeater in the bath tub trick, makes for lots of bubble meringues!
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Simple perfection.. Life would be lovely at this darling cottage!
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Looks like a perfect summer home. I love the family room and that nook. Also a big fan of the moroccan table. hope you enjoy your own summer home in sweden very soon!! xo
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Monika,
I want to have that same house!!! I love it! And as you say : no TV or internet , just relaxing , gathered with family!!!
Sometimes my husband and me are dreaming of a little chalet somewhere in the mountains! We keep dreaming… you will never know!!!
Or yes why shouldn’t we choose for Sweden? Than maybe we will meet there…
Very nice weekend my friend!
xx
Greet
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Wow så vackert!! Själv har jag en liten stuga på Söderåsen som mest ger mig dåligt samvete jämt… borde fixa lite där. Göra färdigt och sedan sälja den. Puh!
Ska in och kika på lite mer bilder på “din” underbara stuga!
Kram Jenny
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Mon, your posts are always amazing! Okay, let’s pack our bags and go…perhaps I wouldn’t come home, though? This place is so fun and fresh…so many great deals and the perfect level of comfort. Thanks for sharing!
Hope you’ve had an amazing weekend*
xo,
Sarah
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Yes, this is my kind of place, too. beautiful. We had a small version of that on Saturday, celebrating Noah’s sixth birthday. A small group of friends and family, our kids running around in the sunshine. Just being with the ones we love without any activities or plans other than just…well. Being. It was wonderful.
I hope you had a great weekend, dear.
xoox,
-maria
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This place is so charming! I love all the natural light, the organic quality, and overall peaceful vibe…
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What a beautiful happy home.
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What an amazing home! I love the use of space and all the windows they used to create such light in their home.
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This is such a lovely home, I think it’s actually perfect! So light and airy and relaxed.
Thanks for the visit and your lovely comment, hope you have a lovely Easter with your family!
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I love the peaceful vibe of this holiday house – so tranquil!
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