This is why I love the internet, because a mere decade ago I couldn’t pop in to visit someone living hundreds of miles away. And now, today, it’s an everyday occurrence. This is why I love and cherish my visits to see Anette Karlsen on the web at Anettes Hus… Just look at her photos. Yes, these are of her home in gorgeous Norway. How can all of these images in winter white and shades of green with touches of silver not pull a heart string? Have a glance below and tell me, do I need say more?
What I love about her home: It feels simple and pure, natural. A delicate crystal chandelier. The reflection of a heart in the door, with what appears to be a bit of lace too. I love the various tones of white, as white feels less clinical and more cozy when various tints and tones are used together. Her obvious fondness for tea. The old doors with vintage handles and glass. The vintage decorating touches. Her gorgeous ceramics. White paneled walls. Sigh. This is exactly how I envision a country home to be.
What words come to mind when you look at these photos? What do you appreciate about this style? What elements do you like and could you live with that you see here?
(images: anette karlsen)
January 14th, 2010 at 7:38 am
First thing I think of is “escapism” to a beautiful little world, a bubble that makes me feel good.
If there is an internet connection I could live there for the holidays: I love the internet too. A lot. :) Actually, I prefer a bit more modern style, with elements of “white traditions”.
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January 14th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Calm is the first word comes to mind for me. Then I move on to lovely, comfortable, simple and then I just want to visit and stay awhile. Thanks for this inspiration this morning !
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January 14th, 2010 at 8:50 am
wow you are so right, that is just pure! i love the look the colors…everything!
January 14th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Hi there.
I LOVE Anettes blog, which is why I have been following it for a while now…:-)
I am addicted to blogs that show homes without clutter and as I am addicted to vintage too, Annettes blog is perfect. Her tone is very nice too – she is funny! You can tell she has a twinkle in her eye when she writes.
I know you must get a gazillion tips every day, but I would still like to tip you about http://minlillaveranda.blogspot.com/2009/12/blog-post.html
and http://madeinpersbo.blogspot.com/2009/12/bildkavalkad.html
I appologize if you know them already…but if you don’t, please go there.
Ohm and once you are there – their links take you to other fantastic Nordic blogs…
I have been following you for a while now – in the quiet background. Just want to say THANK you! Your blog is amazing.
Vintage Greetings, Katinka
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January 14th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Oh, that is gorgeous. I love those doors! Something about it feels almost fairy-tale-like to me, maybe it’s the effect of the snow picture, though. It looks so calm and comfortable and beautifully simple.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Perfection! The absence of color allows us to see things more clearly.
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January 14th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I especially like the third from the top, it has a fairytale character and there´s just a little part of a firtree on the right – maybe the Christmas tree, which I can imagine with real white candles and vintage glass, white porcelain and antique mirror ornaments.
I adore the style,however I´m missing fabric and different textures to give depth and layer and to make it feel more inviting. I don´t mean a lot of “stuff”, just warmth – rugs, pillows, blankets, sheep skins….
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January 14th, 2010 at 9:57 am
i completely agree :) the internet is wonderful in many many ways!!
January 14th, 2010 at 10:02 am
reminded me of growing up in rural Vermont around old farmhouses…so “nostalgic” is the word that came to mind for me. and then “cross-country skiing” when I saw the snow, the barn and the blue blue sky!
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January 14th, 2010 at 10:30 am
This is PERFECT! Wow, each photo was a treat. Ideal way to start off my day.
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January 14th, 2010 at 10:40 am
The photos are beautiful. I am stuck at work in Australia 1:30 am and your photos are making working late just that bit easier. thank you. I can always rely on this blog to push me through the day.
January 14th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I recently came across a new (to me) magazine called life:beautiful while I was waiting for fabric at a national/chain craft store. I picked it up to kill time and ended up briefly skimming an article that stated we should all seek to have humble, beautiful homes. I’m paraphrasing, because like a fool I didn’t buy the issue and now it’s off the stands. I would love to delve into the author’s concept of a humble, beautiful home more so I am determined to buy that issue somehow.
My point (and I am getting there!) is that this is how I picture a humble, beautiful home. Not precious, not perfect, and not staged to impress anyone other than the people who call it home. And yet, it is certainly beautiful top to bottom. Humble and beautiful are the words that come to my mind when I look at this home.
I just hope the same look can be achieved with a darker palette in my home. As much as I love all the pale colors here and around the web in other home tours I have seen, it just doesn’t work for me. I feel most comfortable surrounded by dark, rich colors. To each his own, yes?
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January 14th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Cozy and peaceful. Warm and inviting. This looks like a nice place to sit for a while. I especially love the while walls contrasted with the green door.
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January 14th, 2010 at 11:10 am
I think of cozy. I love the vintage feel. It feels like grandma’s home.
January 14th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Oooh, such a pretty house! It feels so simple and uncluttered. The sparse palette and similar shapes give everything a calm feel. I think I’m going to try that in my house, which in undergoing intensive January re-organizing.
January 14th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
i love this color palette (it’s somewhat similar in fact to my most recent post at oh chalet!) the hearts are gorgeous and natural, and the photo of the reflection of the heart in the door is just beautiful
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January 14th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
So lovely! I’d love to spend a winter somewhere just like this… it looks heavenly…
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January 14th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
I’ll live there in a heart beat. The first word comes to my mind is warm and homey (well, that’s two words) but that’s how it feels when I see those pictures. I am totally in love with the first door!
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January 14th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
can’t help but love the (distressed?) painted doors in the third picture.
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January 14th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
*swoons* what gorgeous simplicity! I love it!!!
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January 14th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I love the little tea tins.
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January 14th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I love the vintage tea tin and tea box. These are the kind of items I like to envision myself collecting and hunting estate sales for… when I have a house and a place to put them. *Le sigh* : )
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January 14th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
just wanted to say that i love your blog! it is so adorable! xo
January 14th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
i just can’t get over the beauty of faded, rustic wood in any house.
January 14th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Look at all these creamy whites! Just beautiful!
~ Kristen
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January 14th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I agree…blogging, expressing your passion and meeting other people who share your passion or who may ignite a new passion in you is priceless…
January 14th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
oh’beautiful’
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January 14th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Hi, Holly! Thank you so much for your nice words:)
Sincerely,
Anette, Norway:)
Love your blog by the way;)
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January 14th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Such simplistic beauty so intriguing.
January 14th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
This is so peaceful. I love Europe and its non crazy lifestyle. This is such a girly website..I love it! Thanks for sharing
January 14th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Theses pictures are so peaceful and calming. Thanks for sharing!
January 14th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I love that entryway… the white against the subtle greens and silvers are so gorgeous. Everything exudes calm, homey, cozy. Thank you for sharing!
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January 14th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
i love love love your fresh blog. Makes me wan t to breathe!!!!!
January 14th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Gorgeous! Great post.
xo,
cristin
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January 14th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Really nice, simple and peaceful. I think I can live in here, not only in winter, but summer will be good to enjoy, too.
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January 14th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I love it that when you are looking at the photos it makes you want to live there – beautiful. If it makes you want to move right on in then it has to be ‘right’
Alison
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January 14th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
calm, real, peaceful, clean, loved. And I would like that barn, with that snow and sky plopped right in my yard, please.
January 15th, 2010 at 4:41 am
i also really enjoy this blog.
annettes home is very natural and beautiful.
and its has a touch of rustic charm.
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January 15th, 2010 at 4:42 am
OMG! This house looks amazing! I think I wouldn’t change a thing!
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January 15th, 2010 at 4:58 am
its beautiful. you manage to find and caputure some gorgeous homes. there is only one problem though – it makes me feel very disconcerted about my own home :-) I want to de-clutter, paint white and re-furnish everything!! Thank you!
January 15th, 2010 at 10:13 am
i love everything about this home! it looks so cozy and warm despite it being completely snowed in. my favorite has to be all the old doors, so beautiful!
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January 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
merci pour ces bons moments que je passe sur ton blog.
Manon
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January 15th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
I am COMPLETELY obsessed with white right now, especially white vases and vessels. I think it looks so clean and streamlined. Consequently – I loved these images!
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January 15th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
And breathe.. the soft muted colour palette is so beautiful, the whole house feels so calm i just want to be there now.
January 16th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
You need not say more. Simple and very pretty the white makes everything look so clean and her home has that warm homey look and feel to it.
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January 17th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
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