Christmas in the old barn

Originally, this house was just a small log house from the 1700s. We’re visiting Ulla-Brit and her big horse farm in VästerGötland in Sweden where she lives surrounded by heirlooms from her parents and grandparents. Ulla-Brit loves the French/Nordic country style where romantic and feminine items are combined with rustic and country-like Nordic elements.

When you step into the stable, it’s like entering a fairy-tale or a Christmas story from the good old days. Here you could tell the children lots of stories about pixies and elves. You can almost imagine them dashing across the floor. Ulla-Brit has adorned the place with a fantastic mixture of old farming tools, skis and lanterns with candles. She has also used lots of Christmas trees and other types of greenery. In the middle of it all, we are welcomed by the craziest arrangement featuring white tablecloths, champagne, decorations and lots of presents. Here you can enjoy a warm drink and each other’s company whilst making lots of wreaths and decorations for the home.

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Photography Tine Gertsen, Text Vivian Møller Christensen, Location Sweden, Images 48

Published: The images have been published in Jeanne d’Arc Living’s special edition 2022, which is released in a limited print run of 6,000 to 8,000 copies in total. These editions are available in German, English, and Danish, with an equal distribution of copies across the three languages.

The images from this home are featured in a German book set to be published in 2025 with a limited print run of 2,500 copies.