Scandinavian Style

by jeanne from WonderDiva

As we approach the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the days grow shorter and darker, we find an antidote in bright holiday lights and decor.  But once the holidays are over and the décor is put away, the month of January can seem cold and drab.

So let's look at the designs of the Scandinavian countries -- Sweden, Norway and Denmark.   They know winter, and they know how to make their environments bright, cozy and functional.  Vintage Scandinavian-made products are a wonderful way to pick up some extremely well-made, beautiful items to brighten your home environment.

From Retro Threads

From T-Party

Be it a more traditional motif or a midcentury modern style, the color and design of Scandinavian textiles are especially welcome in the winter. 

From Deer Path Vintage

Beautiful , substantial and light-catching,  a Scandinavian glass vase is wonderful all on its own, or would be a splendid place to hold some springs of curly willow.

From mascara jones

This midcentury rendition of a classic Scandinavian folk design will never go out of style and will always brighten a room, especially when carried out in beautiful, muted colors.

From chameleonCMC

A coffee cup with a classic folk design is especially apt, because Scandinavians lead the world in per-capita coffee consumption!  

From Vintage Inspired

Let us not forget Dansk cookware – as beautiful as it is functional, and especially nice for cooking winter meals.

From The Creekhouse

From Nick Haus

Consider Jarlsberg and Havarti cheese with crackers, rustic bread and fruit, perfectly served  on a classic cheese board.  Then add some dipping sauces or fruit jams served in a cruet set.  YUM.

From Kultur

Pour some wine from a midcentury pewter pitcher that celebrates the earliest Norsemen.

The ultimate dark-of-winter mood lifter:  An irresistible creation by the Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson.  

From bit of butter

From Chrysalis E Shop

And if the cabin fever won't go away, bundle up and grab the snowshoes or the skis and go play in the snow!