I've always been a curious cat. I can't help it. When I mentioned I was going to Norway I began to receive comments from Tina in Denmark. One thing led to another and I asked her if she would consider sending me some photos of her house, which is in a tiny town about 30 minutes outside of Copenhagen.
She was kind enough to oblige. I hadn't intended at that time to make them into a blog post, but I was so charmed by her home & studio! I requested her permission to share the photos with YOU thinking you might find them as interesting as I did. See how I am? Always thinking of you.
In addition to painting, Tina also makes these sweet little bears, gorgeous fabric collages, and unique artist books. Her talented husband moonlights as a painter.
Don't you just love seeing the workbench where all the creativity unfurls?
These photos remind me of the apartments we rented in Norway. I will never get tired of seeing Scandinavian homes! If you live outside of the U.S. and you want to submit photos for possible inclusion in a future blog post on artist homes/studios email me.
You don't have to have a blog. You don't have to make your living as an artist. Even if you're scribbling away in a sketchbook by the light of a rickety lamp I wanna see! I was sort of thinking it would be fun to do one of these every month or so. Please type: MY HOME/STUDIO IN________ – in the subject line of your email. That way I can reroute you out of my overflowing inbox to a tidier folder where you won't get lost!
We had a Danish exchange student live with us for a year, many moons ago, and later went to visit him in Denmark a couple of times. Getting to visit his homes in Copenhagen, and the farms of his relatives a short distance away, completely changed the way I thought about oh so many things, one of which was how I decorate, and how much space we really need. My home is now half the size it used to be, but we live so much better!
Thanks for always thinking of us. I loved seeing their home and studio… so pretty!!
I too was reminded about the homes posted during your ROD class. It is always fun to peek into homes!
Fabulous! I purchased a little bear from Tina back in the spring and I highly encourage all to get themselves a teensy bear. Seeing her workspace is such a wonderful treat – thank you!
I have always loved the simplicity and design of Scandinavian homes. They seem to have an innate sense of what works both aesthetically and functionally.
I especially like the use of so much white…a color (non-color) I use in my own home. It’s also a color I love to wear…now that my hair is gray/white I like wearing white even more.
After seeing this post, I was reminded of your Remains of the Day class when you asked everyone from outside the US to provide a picture of their home. When I made my Remains of the Day Journal, I printed out all those pictures (as well as the drink recipes and pictures of those drinks) and included them in my journal. I think it was my favorite part of the journal!
Ms Miss you are brilliant! I love peeking into people’s homes or knowing their stories. I am looking forward to more peeks!
Love the peeks into all the places that your curiosity pulls you…
That’s a charming place! Ours is a work in progress going from temporary stop-gap to accidental home. It’s a love/hate thing… Mainly hate… But you have to work with your lemons. :/
I guess this means I need to deep clean the play room.
Thanks for sharing these Mary Ann. I LOVE these glimpses into others lives and homes. I had to smile when I saw the tiny bears…that was one of the first things I began making when my kids were wee ones…that lead me to other arts and then it all came full circle when I began to work with paper again…my first love…journal making and keeping. Thanks again…for thinking of us…:)
scandinavian rules =)
just wanted to say hello as I continually with joy read your blog, but seldom leave comment.
Heli from Finland
Brilliant!……see why I’m always nattering on about moving in with my family in Denmark?
SO cool. Love the way you’ve curated her excellent pix.
This…is…Brilliant.