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 together with cool, blueish waters are lapping at the shores, waiting for the start of the 'morning dippers' to arrive. Forget fancy vacation plans - many Scandinavian's retreat to summertime cottages, where they bask a uncomplicated life together with brand the around of what nature has to offer. Every July, role fourth dimension instructor together with part-time PR rep for Stolbjerg Copenhagen - Sidsel Garsdal, her hubby Jakob together with their ii children Carmen (9) together with Bror (5) stimulate got a xv infinitesimal ferry ride out to their really charming cabin on the little danish isle of Fejø to relax, survive together equally a household unit of measurement together with 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 alongside around Scandinavian summertime residences, Sidsel's cottage has a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe together with has been furnished inwards a simple, understated way, alongside no ii pieces the same. "Most of the slice of furniture hither is vintage / minute mitt together with inherited from our grandparents or bought at flea markets etc." confirms Sidsel.

This differs greatly from yr circular metropolis dwellings, which ofttimes tend to survive stricter alongside 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 past times Southern beach houses. This is why I chose to pigment the floors turquoise!" explains Sidsel. 

Since life at Scandinavian summertime cottages tends to survive centred around the dandy outdoors together with soaking upward the abundance of low-cal earlier it starts to fade, nature becomes a key subject indoors too. Sidsel has drawn the surrounding nature indoors using vintage schoolhouse posters*, plants, pretty botanical themed bedding together with a mix of natural textures.

Making the around of what nature has to offering includes daily dips - pelting or shine. And it's non odd to meet our Nordic friends cycling / walking to the nearest shoreline inwards their dressing gowns (the to a greater extent than worn the better!) to stimulate got their daily dip. "I dear beingness about the sea," enthuses Sidsel. "We start together with destination our days past times the bounding main which is a ii infinitesimal walk from our cabin. In boundary together with summertime it's a theatre dominion to perish for a swim everyday."

What an idyllic means to pass the calendar month of July, don't you lot think?

I dear the means Sidsel has decorated their cabin also - relaxed however alongside together with so much character! Is in that location anything that caught youy eye?

If you'd similar to meet to a greater extent than together with 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 uncomplicated retreat on Gotland together with a Swedish isle cabin. Guh! Our Scandi friends stimulate got got it together with so right, don't you lot 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

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