A few of my favorite things: Sanda Juto
Hi, I’m Sandra and I’m visiting while Holly is moving as part of her guest series and these are a few of my favorite things in my apartment here in Sweden.
This is what I meet everytime I step into my home, the wall shows some things made by me and my husband and some things made by other artists. The T83 comes from old licence plates which we found in the forest and the T stands for the region my husband was born, 83 was the year. I like the colour of the walls, the rest of our home is painted white.
For a month we were wondering why we were sleeping so bad, it was because the legs of the bed has gotten weak, the bed wasn’t so stable anymore. We simply removed the legs and the crate made a perfect bedside table. The sailors are made by my husband Johan and they help us dream about great adventures.
At the moment we have fresh lemons from Crete at home, sent to me by a blog reader called Franzi who lives there. It’s one of the best presents I’ve ever got.
I love these owls from Gnip, they entertain me everyday in my studio and sometimes I think it’s them who make it so messy here, not me ;)
Our sofa is really really small and these two handsome men never want to share it with me, so it’s mostly them sitting there. Sometimes I tell them to leave and wrap myself in the blanket I’ve made of soft alpaca yarn. Makes me happy it is Autumn soon.
I find my biggest inspiration in stories, both in movies and books and especially from people I meet or eavesdropping on the tram, at cafés etc. I watch the whole Twin Peaks series about one time a year, it’s so filled with great moods, pictures and music.
When feeling uninspired I take out my camera for a walk, drink sparkling wine, daydream.
A favourite advice comes from my mother ‘Be mindful and don’t value’, I love it because it shows how much she cares and it has helped me to realize I can see things without searching for an opinion about them. This has helped me away from many of my negative thoughts and to appreciate the moment I’m in without hurrying to the next step.
Thank you Holly for including me in your “A few of my favourite things” series, wish you the best of luck moving! – Sandra
(photographs: Sandra Juto)
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August 10th, 2009 at 6:31 am
Those owls are so cute!
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August 10th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hi Sandra,
I love the arrangement of pictures on the wall! Great composition ~~
I enjoyed reading your post~~
xo Laura
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August 10th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Love the toys on the Sofa they are cute, I so want some
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August 10th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Wow she lives in the same town as I! And what a lovely home!
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August 10th, 2009 at 7:23 am
It’s so nice to see Sandra here. I am absolutely fascinated about her beautiful and simple pictures… And thank you Holly for these series: it is always interesting to see and read about the artist’s personality and things that represent them.
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August 10th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Sandra,
How would your mom say her mindfulnes advice to you in Swedish? I like it very much.
August 10th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Oh I love that blanket! I’ve wanted to make one for so long, but have yet to learn the finer techniques of crochet. It is beautiful!
August 10th, 2009 at 8:13 am
I like houses that breath personal style and an are full of beautiful things gather together l like the owl photo does, I love the photos in your blog.
Marga
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August 10th, 2009 at 8:16 am
So wonderful! I love your pretty blue, picture wall….those marvelous little sailors and your mom’s great advice! Thank you so much for sharing….
xo
Melis
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August 10th, 2009 at 8:22 am
…that is one lovely space + a wonderful advice!
August 10th, 2009 at 8:23 am
what a lovely space + great advice! <3
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August 10th, 2009 at 8:23 am
I love how much personality this home has. It’s definitely not a copy-paste decor mag style and that’s what makes it so unique.
August 10th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Sandra’s space is as charming as she is. I love the tones and the humor. So lovely!
August 10th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Everything very simple but so beautiful, love the owls of course!
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Amazing space… so much fun
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:30 am
So simple and nice! Love it!
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am
receiving lemons in the post has to be up there with the best things ever.
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:41 am
You have beautiful collections! I especially love the two deer works by the door.
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:44 am
What a charming place! I love it when someone’s place is a direct reflection of there personality. It’s warm, cozy, quirky & whimsical… Well done, Sandra & husband! I enjoyed reading your post =)
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am
That bedside table is the best I’ve ever seen! I just might have to copy that idea! It’s brilliant! And the sailors are too cute!
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August 10th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Lovely post, Sandra!
August 10th, 2009 at 11:15 am
what a great collection of favorites!
that granny square blanket looks so cozy – would be the perfect thing to curl up in while watching Twin Peaks!
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August 10th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I from Argentina, thank you for de inpiration and your mom’s great advice! Its a very charming place….. thank you for give us a pice of your world good bye… from Buenos Aires
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August 10th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
You have a wonderful home! I guess the T83 can apply to me as well, I was born in Texas in ’83, how funny!
xoxox
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August 10th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
love the granny square blanket also! looks like the same one from Yvestown’s photos a couple days ago. i have recently started crocheting and would love to know if you used a pattern or made it up yourself? i’d like to try my hand at an afghan like this myself. yours is beautiful. thanks.
August 10th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
This post brought a smile to my face! I too would blame it on the owls even though they are so stinkin cute! Love everything about this, thanks so much for inspiring me today!
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August 10th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
oops, forgot to add that i like the crochet samples/motifs pinned on the wall as well. so delicate and pretty.
August 10th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
What a great surprise to see Sandra here, and more glimpses into her home.
Thank you.
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August 10th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Oh, I love all of the sweet handmade goodies and art filling your home, Sandra! I am dying to go to Sweden, and I love getting to peek inside Swedish homes :)
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August 10th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I think the lemons are the nicest gift! I have been looking for a similar crate to turn into a nightstand… That one looks perfect!
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August 10th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I like those owls a lot. The handmade goods really make the space look so much more unique. Very nice!
August 10th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I love the way you have recycled things to create new items such as the wooden crate being turned into a side table. Your home is very tasteful and charming.
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August 10th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I LOVE the owls, is it just me or are owls everywhere lately, i think they are updated version of birds which have been so popular.
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August 11th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Hi Sandra, what a lovely post! Love your home, the handmade owls and the two little guys :) Alpaca is so soft and warm, I just bought an alpaca blanket for winter and love it!
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August 11th, 2009 at 5:17 am
what a dreamy little life you have. just beautiful!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I love the beauty in the advice “Be mindful & don’t value.” Your explanation & thoughts on it were simple inspiration. Thank you.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:10 am
thanks for all your nice comments, i’ve enjoyed reading them :) a lot!
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