A Charming Danish Summertime Cottage On The Isle Of Fejø

It's officially the summertime holidays hither inward Scandinavia. From Smygehuk inward Sweden to Rossøya inward Svalbad, OOO's are on, the midnight Sun is shining together with cool, blueish waters are lapping at the shores, waiting for the outset of the 'morning dippers' to arrive. Forget fancy vacation plans - many Scandinavian's retreat to summertime cottages, where they taste a unproblematic life together with brand the almost of what nature has to offer. Every July, business office fourth dimension instructor together with part-time PR rep for Stolbjerg Copenhagen - Sidsel Garsdal, her hubby Jakob together with their 2 children Carmen (9) together with Bror (5) stimulate got a xv infinitesimal ferry ride out to their real charming cabin on the little danish isle of Fejø to relax, last together every bit a menage unit of measurement together with inward 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 almost Scandinavian summertime residences, Sidsel's cottage has a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe together with has been furnished inward a simple, understated way, amongst no 2 pieces the same. "Most of the article of furniture hither is vintage / mo manus together with inherited from our grandparents or bought at flea markets etc." confirms Sidsel.

This differs greatly from yr circular metropolis dwellings, which oftentimes tend to last stricter amongst a to a greater extent than contemporary touch. "The furnishing hither is to a greater extent than playful than inward 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 last centred unopen to the keen outdoors together with soaking upwardly the abundance of calorie-free earlier it starts to fade, nature becomes a cardinal topic 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 almost of what nature has to offering includes daily dips - pelting or shine. And it's non odd to encounter our Nordic friends cycling / walking to the nearest shoreline inward their dressing gowns (the to a greater extent than worn the better!) to stimulate got their daily dip. "I dear existence unopen to the sea," enthuses Sidsel. "We start together with halt our days past times the body of body of water which is a 2 infinitesimal walk from our cabin. In jump together with summertime it's a theatre dominion to function out for a swim everyday."

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

I dear the agency Sidsel has decorated their cabin likewise - relaxed soundless amongst then much character! Is in that location anything that caught youy eye?

If you'd similar to encounter to a greater extent than together with banking concern jibe out snapshots of their identify inward Copenhagen too, hop over to Sidsel's wonderful instagram feed.

You also powerfulness similar to banking concern jibe out ane of these charming Scandinavian summertime cottages: an idyllic swedish summertime cottage, a beautifully unproblematic retreat on Gotland together with a Swedish isle cabin. Guh! Our Scandi friends stimulate got got it then right, don't yous think?!

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

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

Niki

Photography: Sidsel Garsdal