As I surfed Pinterest in November I was drawn to a Nordic inspired Christmas.
The love affair with black transferware that began last summer inspired some searches for a black and white Christmas.
It was that search that revealed pins in black and white Nordic style.
The Nordic countries are
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland.
Contrary to some boards I've seen on Pinterest,
France is not a Nordic country. There are elements of French design that are similar to the design style of this region but they are on two different parts of the continent.
These five countries take up a region of the world that is almost uninhabited. The climate is cold and dark for most of the winter. Certain areas only get 5 or 6 hours of sunlight on a winter day.
White rooms reflect what little natural light there is.
It was that search that revealed pins in black and white Nordic style.
The Nordic countries are
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland.
Contrary to some boards I've seen on Pinterest,
France is not a Nordic country. There are elements of French design that are similar to the design style of this region but they are on two different parts of the continent.
These five countries take up a region of the world that is almost uninhabited. The climate is cold and dark for most of the winter. Certain areas only get 5 or 6 hours of sunlight on a winter day.
White rooms reflect what little natural light there is.
Candles are a big part of Nordic style.
I transformed some old bottles into advent candles.
Bill cut holes for votives to make a little yule log.
I decorated a chalkboard above it with popular Nordic motifs.
My reindeer could use some work. Haha.
There is a candle in the window in the dining room at the front of the house.
Our paperwhites are just beginning to sprout.
Our paperwhites are just beginning to sprout.
Stars are a prominent motif.
There are several hanging on keys and knobs.
There are a few reindeer prancing around as well.
My little gingerbread or pepparkakor house is the final touch.
I have a few gingersnaps to bake and decorate.
I also plan to make some clay hearts.
I'll let you know how that goes.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
We are in New York!
I'll tell you all about it when we return.
Thanks for stopping by.
I also plan to make some clay hearts.
I'll let you know how that goes.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
We are in New York!
I'll tell you all about it when we return.
Thanks for stopping by.
