Simple Christmas Touches in A Norwegian Home By a Snow-Covered Fjord | Smart is Beauty
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High up on a hill overlooking the magnificent snow covered Stranda fjord, in Norway, Eldrid, Martin and their son Aron's home is all ready for Christmas. Forget ostentatious displays, the family have taken a subtle approach, allowing the magnificent, ever-changing snowy scenery to take centre-stage. And I couldn't imagine it any other way!
A simple gold advent candle wreath makes a pretty display on the table.
When you live in Norway, there's never a shortage in Christmas trees to choose from!! And this fine one is a perfect size for the room. I love how it's been simply decorated with a few baubles and decorative pieces.
Glass decorations (such as this pendant tea light holder*) add a festive touch and yet allow the view to shine through. I can imagine it looks so pretty after sunset too!
A simple window seat (the Hadley daybed is similar) makes a perfect spot from which to watch the natural world go by (while keeping warm!).
A dish made by local sculptur Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng sits beside Norwegian interior magazine Nytt Rom on a set of mid-century nest tables (try an auction site like Lauritz for similar).
I'm such a big fan of eucalyptus at Christmas time. Did you know that you can also hang a bouquet from your shower head? It smells wonderful when the hot water runs over it.
What a beautiful place to spend winter! It makes me want to strap some cross-country skis to my feet and head off across the snowy peaks!
Could you imagine spending the winter holidays here?
See more of Eldrid's beautiful home over at @housebythefjord.
Other Norwegian homes to love in wintertime:
Meanwhile in Sweden today, its St Lucia day - one of the biggest events in the Christmas calendar. A 400 year-old custom, choirs (and children) across the country will be taking part in a pagan Lucia procession. The central character is 'Lucia' who dresses in white with a big red sash and wears a crown of candles in her hair, but children might also to choose to dress as a gingerbread man, Father Christmas as well as other characters. It's a lovely celebration (even if most are taking place over Zoom this year!).
Wishing you all a great start to the week!
Niki
Photography courtesy of House by The Fjord with thanks.
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