A Charming Danish Summertime Cottage On The Isle Of Fejø

It's officially the summertime holidays hither inwards Scandinavia. From Smygehuk inwards Sweden to Rossøya inwards Svalbad,  OOO's are on, the midnight Sun is shining in addition to cool, bluish waters are lapping at the shores, waiting for the showtime of the 'morning dippers' to arrive. Forget fancy vacation plans - many Scandinavian's retreat to summertime cottages, where they savour a unproblematic life in addition to brand the well-nigh of what nature has to offer. Every July, purpose fourth dimension instructor in addition to part-time PR rep for Stolbjerg Copenhagen - Sidsel Garsdal, her married adult man Jakob in addition to their 2 children Carmen (9) in addition to Bror (5) accept a xv infinitesimal ferry ride out to their real charming cabin on the little danish isle of Fejø to relax, hold upward together equally a theatre unit of measurement in addition to inwards Sidsel's words: "make magic out of everyday life".

 

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Round jute rug*, wicker basket*, vintage schoolhouse poster*

Boucherouite rug*, grey sheepskin*, I similar this round rattan table*

As amongst well-nigh Scandinavian summertime residences, Sidsel's cottage has a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe in addition to has been furnished inwards a simple, understated way, amongst no 2 pieces the same. "Most of the article of furniture hither is vintage / minute manus in addition to inherited from our grandparents or bought at flea markets etc." confirms Sidsel.

This differs greatly from twelvemonth circular urban centre dwellings, which oftentimes tend to hold upward stricter amongst a to a greater extent than contemporary touch. "The furnishing hither is to a greater extent than playful than inwards our Copenhagen apartment. I was aiming for a classic Danish summertime theatre look, but also felt inspired yesteryear Southern beach houses. This is why I chose to pigment the floors turquoise!" explains Sidsel. 

Since life at Scandinavian summertime cottages tends to hold upward centred roughly the non bad outdoors in addition to soaking upward the abundance of lite earlier it starts to fade, nature becomes a fundamental subject indoors too. Sidsel has drawn the surrounding nature indoors using vintage schoolhouse posters*, plants, pretty botanical themed bedding in addition to a mix of natural textures.

Making the well-nigh of what nature has to offering includes daily dips - pelting or shine. And it's non odd to run across our Nordic friends cycling / walking to the nearest shoreline inwards their dressing gowns (the to a greater extent than worn the better!) to accept their daily dip. "I honey beingness closed to the sea," enthuses Sidsel. "We start in addition to halt our days yesteryear the body of body of water which is a 2 infinitesimal walk from our cabin. In jump in addition to summertime it's a theatre dominion to decease for a swim everyday."

What an idyllic agency to pass the calendar month of July, don't yous think?

I honey the agency Sidsel has decorated their cabin likewise - relaxed all the same amongst in addition to then much character! Is in that location anything that caught youy eye?

If you'd similar to run across to a greater extent than in addition to cheque out snapshots of their identify inwards Copenhagen too, hop over to Sidsel's wonderful instagram feed.

You also mightiness similar to cheque out 1 of these charming Scandinavian summertime cottages: an idyllic swedish summertime cottage,  a beautifully unproblematic retreat on Gotland in addition to a Swedish isle cabin. Guh! Our Scandi friends direct keep got it in addition to then right, don't yous think?!

What are your plans for the summer? (or wintertime for friends inwards the Southern Hemisphere!).

If you're heading this way, don't forget your dressing gown!

Niki

Photography: Sidsel Garsdal