Here are a few snapshots of the wee little house I've been staying at in Sweden. It's just under 400 square feet and pretty much has everything I need. I've totally fallen in love with the cottage life! It has all the coziness of a house without the hassle that a large space brings.
Oh dear. Next week I leave + return to reality!!
can't imagine a lovelier place to have been. wishing you a smooth transition back to life in the states. so happy you got to get away for a little bit!
Posted by: erin | November 18, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Your reality can be (and is!) just as beautiful Chelsea. I can't wait to see your next home! Are you on the lookout for a wee cottage near Portland? Or is it back to city life for you??
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | November 18, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Oh, it's beautiful. The surroundings and the exterior looks a lot like my cottage. I'm still dreaming about light and peaceful interiors like that:) Looks like the cottage has been a little heaven on earth!
Posted by: tiina | November 18, 2009 at 07:01 AM
So, so cute Chelsea!!! It looks so peaceful!
Posted by: maria @ {ritzy bee} | November 18, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Thanks for the nice comments:) tiina.. lucky that you get to live in a cottage:)
Jane- plans are up in the air right now!
Posted by: chelsea | November 18, 2009 at 07:12 AM
It's so cute, Chelsea! I, for one, am glad you're coming home for a while! Although I can certainly understand why it would be hard to leave this!
Posted by: Amy W. | November 18, 2009 at 07:18 AM
So pretty! I want a cottage like that. I'm sure Portland won't be too bad. It sounds like a cool place to live.
Posted by: Alison | November 18, 2009 at 07:21 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Rebekah | November 18, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Chelsea,
I can see now why it's hard for you to leave. :)
One question...is that grass growing on the roof?
Posted by: Martha B. | November 18, 2009 at 07:26 AM
I'm in LOVE!! I've always wanted at some point to live in a small little cottage. I love the one my grandparents live in when they were first married (and with 3 babies, until baby 4 arrived!), and sometimes I dream of living there.
I love the lightness and airiness of your little cottage- how hard it will be to leave!
Posted by: Lindsay | November 18, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Holy moly - it is completely captivating. I can see why leaving would be so hard ... I would want to stay forever, too!
Posted by: evencleveland | November 18, 2009 at 08:06 AM
So light and airy and perfect!!
Posted by: Lecia | November 18, 2009 at 08:08 AM
how cute is your cottage! I love those hook racks and all the white. savor your last week, chelsea!
Posted by: Jen Jafarzadeh | November 18, 2009 at 08:23 AM
oh my! those Swedes always get it right. lucky you to have called it home for a bit. I'm in love too...
Posted by: Kelli | November 18, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Oh my God. I can't handle how awesome and pretty this is. Total perfection! Lucky, lucky you! :)
Posted by: mary | November 18, 2009 at 08:37 AM
so, so lovely!
Posted by: alli michelle | November 18, 2009 at 08:48 AM
oh gosh how adorable! i love how white and bright it is, but i guess they have that because of the longer nights and shorter days.
Posted by: Helen | November 18, 2009 at 08:54 AM
i'm not sure i would be able to leave. . . for reals!
Posted by: Laura. | November 18, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Chelsea - what a lovely little place! :-)
Posted by: Rhea | November 18, 2009 at 09:41 AM
amazing - chelsea! what a wonderful experience you must be having!
Posted by: suann | November 18, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Amazing. Safe travels home.
Posted by: Katy Elliott | November 18, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Oh my goodness! It's perfect, perfect!
Lucky you! :)
Posted by: Concha | November 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM
how did you find this magical little place? you've completely inspired me to go do some exploring/working away from home!
safe travels home
xo
Posted by: jennifer m | November 18, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Just seeing the kitchen again makes me wish I had that fridge. I do like appliances that don't look like appliances. I seriously loved it.
Posted by: Sara | November 18, 2009 at 10:54 AM
oh wow, what a fantastic space!!
Posted by: nicolle | November 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM
no wonder you don't want to come back
:)
Posted by: Tiffany | November 18, 2009 at 12:36 PM
What a dreamy dreamy houselet. Some day I want a cottage just like that. Painted all white inside.
Posted by: Elizatruitt.wordpress.com | November 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM
are you kidding?!!
that is the cutest thing i've ever seen!
Posted by: caroline | November 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM
oh wow. hmmm, can you take it with you? it's so perfect. i love the kitchen. i think it would be so hard to leave, but we'll welcome you home with open arms, chelsea! you'll always have sweden and thank you for sharing it with us. safe travels.
Posted by: cindy | November 18, 2009 at 01:47 PM
So uber cute! I was hoping you were going to post some pics of it :D The older I get, the more I enjoy smaller homes & cottages - too much indoor space = hell.
Posted by: Victoria Klein | November 18, 2009 at 05:26 PM
My envy has increased ten fold from seeing this pictures. So beautiful!
I hope your last week is fabulous, and your journey home safe.
Posted by: Melissa M. | November 18, 2009 at 07:02 PM
How most awesomely perfect :)
Love it!
Posted by: Helen | November 18, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Wow, you must be pinching yourself. This is so lovely!
Posted by: Laura @ so alaurable | November 18, 2009 at 09:44 PM
How perfect...I am so obsessed with Sweden lately.
Posted by: Lindsay | November 18, 2009 at 09:59 PM
So cute! Makes me miss home (Sweden) like crazy!
Thanks for sharing.
xCharlotta
Posted by: Charlotta | November 18, 2009 at 11:39 PM
oh my goodness chelsea nooooo! It looks like the cosiest place on the planet, I have been dying to see some pictures, and I just know you've been taking some with your polaroid and perhaps saving them for something super special( (I'm good with keeping secrets!!).
Thank you for the sneak peek, wish I was able to come up and visit you. xox
Posted by: pia | November 19, 2009 at 04:30 AM
Thanks for the lovely comments everyone! It has really been a dream! To answer a few questions:
I found the house online. There is a really great site with lots of Swedish cottages and if you email me, I can give you the info. Luckily, once I decided to stay for multiple months, I got an amazing deal since it is off-season.
Yes, it is grass on the roof! Occasionally the landlord comes over to "weed" the roof!
xoxo Chelsea
Posted by: chelsea | November 19, 2009 at 05:12 AM
that cottage is so darling!
Posted by: Chloe | November 19, 2009 at 07:21 AM
I love it. All that white, the scale, everything - it's absolute perfection. So glad you're enjoying it...
-maria
Posted by: vintage simple | November 19, 2009 at 07:57 AM
hi Chelsea
how did you find it? did you rent it? would love to stay there for a while( i am Swedish)
Posted by: mia | November 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I love it Chelsea!! So darling!!
Posted by: Darleen | November 19, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I can't think of a more perfect way to live. Nothing more than what you need, and so so beautiful. I am so living vicariously through you on this adventure!
Posted by: The Lil Bee | November 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I am so utterly jellybugs...jealous! It's beautiful and I love the idea of you tip tappettying away like Jessica Fletcher in there.
T x
P.S Thank you for the mention on the simple site xxs
Posted by: Tammy | November 19, 2009 at 12:38 PM
It looks just so gorgeous! No wonder you're finding it difficult to leave ... :)
Posted by: Jill | November 20, 2009 at 03:05 AM
Thanks for the nice comments everyone!
Mia- If you email me, I can send you the info. I know it's available next year.. that is, if I don't decide to stay!:)
[email protected]
xo Chelsea
Posted by: chelsea | November 20, 2009 at 03:51 AM
so delightful!!
Posted by: anastasia | November 20, 2009 at 05:59 PM
It's so beautiful and just what I imagine when I picture Sweden. I was recently introduced to your blog by Melisa over at The Lil Bee. She featured "my list" and referenced a photo from your blog. I'm so glad she did. Looking through your blog was like a mini-vacation and I sure needed one. I hope your transition back to the States is as seamless as possible. I'll be back here soon. : )
Posted by: Erin | November 21, 2009 at 08:37 PM
i love how white and airy it is. such cute style, too!
Posted by: debbie | November 22, 2009 at 02:22 PM
beautiful! you will so miss it!
Posted by: Polarn O. Pyret | November 23, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Oh my. How wonderful!
Posted by: Amy Nieto | November 29, 2009 at 11:07 PM