I can’t pinpoint when I first fell in love with Scandinavian style. It might very well have to do with the fact that I was raised in Geneva, Illinois … a quaint Midwest town west of Chicago with strong Swedish roots. I remember shopping as a child with my mother at The Gift Box , a Swedish store with those beautiful Dala horses that I always wanted. The Gift Box is still in business today, I’m happy to say. And they still sell Dala horses! Today I thought I’d share inspiration photos featuring a red and white Scandinavian Christmas.
Charming red and white Scandinavian pillows at Little Sooti
Nordic Farmhouse Christmas Tour at Junk Chic Cottage
Red and White Scandinavian Christmas House at Learning to Love White
Red and White Christmas Living Room from Lowe’s
Red and White Scandinavian Christmas Tree by Hibs 100 Co.
Scandinavian Inspired Red Farmhouse Door at Country Living
Scandinavian Christmas Dining Room by PCGLAD
Red and White Christmas Pillows by HM
Red and White Christmas Kitchen Decor from Home in Tradition
Simple Scandinavian Christmas Tree at Apartment Therapy
My own red and white farmhouse kitchen that you can see at my Christmas Home Tour.
Snowy Red Barn Scene at Country Living Magazine
After looking at these Scandinavian inspired Christmas photos, I’m tempted to take a trip to Geneva this weekend to visit The Gift Box. I just might have to take home a wooden Swedish Dala horse. I never did get one as a kid … I think I’ve waited long enough, don’t you?
Great post of a Scandinavian smorgasbord! God Jul!
God Jul to you too, Rita! 🙂
Having come from a Swedish background, I enjoyed all the beautiful photos. So clean and striking….just so pretty.
Thanks Eileen! I’ll never tire of looking at Scandinavian homes. So pretty.
I love Scandinavian style at the Holidays. Nothing say welcome like a red door on a white house in winter snow. My daughter and I went to Ikea to buy a sewing table, ( beautiful pine) and I fell in live with the simple style of pine . I have a colonial home so cannot do but my door always greets visitors with a pine wreath with a red bow.
Mary, I love all the pine at IKEA too! Your front door sounds pretty 🙂
Beautiful images, love Swedish decorations, so pretty
All things nice…
Thanks so much! I’m glad you were able to stop by for a visit!!
Yes, you have waited long enough…you must treat yourself. Two years ago I spent a week in Sweden….the week before Christmas. Everything is understated and wonderful! Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing.
Omigoodness! You must’ve loved that week in Sweden. What a great idea to travel there just before the holiday. I’m sure it was gorgeous!!
Thanks for all the inspiration! I love the looks!
Thanks, Darielle! 🙂
I love Scandinavian design. Especially with pops of red!
We even considedered painting the exterior of our farmhouse falu red last summer, but I chickened out and we painted the house white. We did paint the doors red, thou! That’s as bold as I get. 🙂
LOVED them all!!
Obviously I love your home 😉 but I also love Scandy style. I like decor with red, white, grey and green ALL year round, not just Christmas 🙂 Thank you for showing gorgeous interiors (and exteriors too)! Happy Christmas from Melbourne 😀
Go get yourself a Dala horse! I love Scandinavian decor. I think its the simplicity of it for me.
So beautiful. I do love the Scandinavian style! Red and White oh yes. Merry Christmas, [email protected]
Beautiful pins, my moms grandparents came over on boat from Sweden and Swedish days in Geneva has been a tradition since I was very young. I have a two dala horses one red and one blue. And love to decorate at Christmas time with my Swedish ornaments.
Oh I love Geneva and would love to see it decorated for Christmas! Yes, indeed, you do deserve your very own Dala horse. I’m not sure if there is a better color combination than red and white.
Jen,
I never knew Geneva had Swedish roots! I’ve been a few times…my hubby is an attorney and sometimes I accompany him to the courthouse and then we have some good downtown fun! Love the red and white holiday spirit!!
Jane xx
I really enjoyed looking through all of the inspiring photos! I’m a Swedish Christmas fanatic too! Maybe you’d like to take a peek at my Swedish Christmas House tour. http://morethanhungry.com/2014/12/23/my-swedish-christmas-house-tour-come-on-in/ I’d love for you to visit! God Jul!
Thanks for inviting me to your beautiful home, Donna! It’s so charming with all your Swedish Christmas decorations. Enjoy your Christmas Eve celebration!!