In Sweden, as soon as it turned cold, everyone had lanterns on their porches and out in front of their shops, and the interiors were filled with candles too. I suggest we adopt this everyday tradition in the Pacific Northwest to help us endure this rainy, dark winter. It makes a world of difference.
Photos by Per Magnus Persson.
wow that’s cool. I think new england should do that too!
What a great idea. We could use some sparkle up here in rainy BC…
i think lanterns should be used all times of the year!
I think the Northeast could do with some cozy lanterns as well!
great idea, I always have candle going on our grey and rainy days!
I love this look – so warm and inviting!
I was at Scandinavia House in NYC last week & they had the most beautiful red lanterns on the cafe tables. I think I need to track them down & bring a little Sweden to my home!
I love that idea, what a warm and inviting way to invite guests in!
I’m voting that this be adopted in Southern CA as well. It’s so incredibly beautiful. How I’d love to have a small shop in a lovely little town.
Where would be the best places to find lanterns? Big, small, medium sizes?
I need more for my house. 🙂
we need all the light we can as can draw close to the winter solstice.
Try Jamali Garden: https://www.jamaligarden.com/apps/search/results.asp?query=lantern&go.x=12&go.y=6
Pottery Barn
Ikea
Shoestring Home: http://www.shoestringhome.com/rustic_wood_outdoor_lantern.html
I happily browsed in blog land and then I ran across your blog – and I had to sit up straight. How lovely isn’t Frolic!! I tried to find out more about your Swedish story, but I didn’t come up with anything. What am I missing?
I am a happy Swede in Seattle always craving inspiration from particularly my old home couunty. Can’t wait to follow you!
OX, Monika
I concur. It would be the perfect remedy to this bone-aching dampness!
aw, i love this! candles do make everything happier.
Hi Monika,
I just got back from visiting Sweden for 4 months. You can see more here: http://elseachelsea.typepad.com/frolic/globetrotter/
Thanks for finding the blog. Happy you are here!:)
These make me think of Denmark and their term “Hygge”, which Wiki describes as “a complete absence of anything annoying, irritating, or emotionally overwhelming, and the presence of and pleasure from comforting, gentle, and soothing things”
It’s a major part of why I’m so obsessed with Scandinavia.
Oh how nice! I love them! We could never have candles at home cuz as a child, my dad’s house burned down, and he never let us have any…so I am still hesitant, but I love them!!!!
Beautiful idea! Lanterns are so lovely!