Is this OUR LAST cabin project? | Barn Door Build | Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole

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Getting to start the day under a sky full of stars and northern lights is one of the magical things of the polar night ✨ We are finally doing one of the biggest cabin projects that we had left! At least for now... (🙈 haha) I can't believe what the cabin looked like when we moved in, comparing to now, what a journey! I hope you enjoy this video, thank you for being here! 🧡
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much for being here and supporting my channel, I really appreciate it!🧡☕ This video is sponsored by Curiosity Stream. Signing up using my link gives you access to my videos ad-free on Nebula as well as tons of inspiring documentaries on Curiosity Stream! Head to www.curiositystream.com/cecilia ✨

[@shelliebancroft4145]

Your welcome. I have not seen night skys like that since Alaska just breathtaking. Here the sun is out 32 degrees outside.

[@paulvillagra6431]

The barn doors look great. I think the idea of following a family during their normal week is a great idea. I remember you stating in a previous video that there are lots of families in Svalbard. Thanks for sharing your very interesting life.

[@minime7375]

Speaking of Latvian machines, there’s a channel called Do&Be Different Farmily, watch that Latvian boy working with wood, I swear these people were born with carpentry in their DNA😊 edit-oops, sorry, your carpenter is Lithuanian not Latvian but at least they’re both Baltic countries😁

[@Digitalhunny]

To balance your whole room out & slow traffic why not consider putting a shelf above your TV too? Visiting you in Svalbard is on my bucket list, don;t know what decade it'll happen in but, it's really on there. 😂😂

[@fineok9292]

Just a heads up about barn doors: they don't seal like regular doors! so, they don't make great bathroom doors and they don't dampen any sound between rooms. also, they wobble/rattle if there's any draft or wind moving through the room (typically only when the barn the doors is closed). i was super disappointed with our barn doors and i wish someone had warned me about these things. hope they work for you! XOXO

[@christybirling3299]

You just know the nicest people. Everyone (including yourself and Christoffer) seem so genuine and unpretentious. I love that Arvydas brought his little girl with him. Little girls love going to work with their daddy. I'm sure the reason this all turned out so well is due to the superior supervisor talents of Sir Grimm.

[@shamelesshussy]

I really appreciate hearing Arvydas’s observations on children living in Svalbard. Children are indeed so, so adaptable!

[@Kari_B61ex]

Love that your long planned doors are being made out of 'local' reclaimed wood and that Grimm was trying to help with the sawing.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍😍

[@gwillis01]

I totally agree with you Karina

[@abishake66]

its hard to stay in winters mostly ​@@CeciliaBlomdahl

[@gailalicea1622]

💚❤️ Well Cecilia , I'm waking up from a nap as the muscle relaxers have kept me doing just that ! Relaxing and sleeping 😴 💤!. I'm getting to see your beautiful doors installed again. A mix of your videos have been playing all day as I laid here recovering from my self inflected laughing injury ! Your family kept me company. Thank you so much. Your videos are so calming. Blessings to you all !❤️💚

[@michelelynn6914]

He did such a great job on the barn doors and the Aurora was the most amazing.

[@mortalclown3812]

I've only seen northern lights once by plane: they were all red & everyone in the cabin was gasping at the beauty. Can't imagine how wonderful it must be unfiltered.💫🌌

[@tdleitch]

I love seeing how more locals live in the village and am so looking forward to seeing how life goes with children! Hearing how each person feels about that polar night is fascinating.

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

There will always be something you will want to improve on your cabin. I love your videos Cecilia!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

hahah yes I think this is very true haha!

[@Jessy_Sawyer]

Favourite KZbin channel. thank you so much for posting and putting the level of effort you do into the shots and editing - masterpiece every time 🎉

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so so much, I really appreciate it! 🧡

[@nikkihollabaugh868]

I love hearing y’all speak in your native languages! My great great grandparents were from Oslo, and that, combined with watching your videos, prompted me to learn Norwegian! I also recently bought brunost and lingonberry preserves and have been making/eating those waffles from your other video!

[@matthewaguillard2000]

This channel hits different during Christmas time

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😊 Sooo much Christmas and polar night magic to come!

[@Berlynic]

Soooo true!!!

[@sophiaisabelle01]

You document everything with ease. Seems like you have a lot of passion. Best of luck to you.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🧡 Thank you so so much!

[@wendyjones3586]

I stumbled across your channel about a month ago. I was curious . Now If you told me before I watched the first video that came up , that a video about a couple in the artic was something I would continually watch I would have doubted it .. But and a big but . I was totally wrong .. I was hooked from the first video.. Went on to go back and marathon watch your past videos. Your personality and. Kris as well is addicting .. And of course Grim.. What a beautiful boy he is .. And.. Oh my the thought of a polar night .. I would love to see the Arura.. .Both of you and the people there seem lovely..

[@lilypowwow9738]

i've got seasonal affective disorder, and where i live it's very hot. and i hate the heat ao much, it makes me depressed, so watching your videos really helps me! it's my way to calm when i'm anxious, to just see the northern lights and and all the snow! i love it so much! thank u!❤

[@patricepalmer1909]

I feel the same way living in the Mojave Desert. I love Cecilia's videos. They also help keep me calm and feel cooler in the summer.

[@kristinam91]

So wonderful to see a fellow Lithuanian helping you with this project ❤️🇱🇹 All the best regards from his homeland 🌲

[@tshelby5212]

It’s amazing being here Cecillia and it’s because of you that I made the trip I’ve been wanting to come here for years and coming across you on KZbin just pushed me that extra bit Thank you cecilia

[@mortalclown3812]

Wow - your first time seeing the northern lights? Hope you're having a wonderful journey.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Awww that is amazing! I hope you have the most incredible time! 🧡

[@sumitkar8146]

Another spectacular episode. Your ability to story tell with authenticity and humility is an uncommon trait. As much as Cecilia has done to boost tourism for Svalbard, probably her biggest contribution is to raise awareness and bring to the line of sight of millions, the natural splendor and gorgeous beauty of this little slice of heaven.

[@mortalclown3812]

You're so right. I don't care for cold weather - putting it mildly - but, thanks to dear Cecilia, have a new fondness & understanding for the region & why on earth people might love it. 😂🌌💙

[@susanbelida6981]

Ohhh I just adore u guys and Grim. He's so sweet. Doors are great and resourced locally. The carpenter loves his work and very talented. Nice he brought his little girl. Where is dear boy Feneris?? Hope he's ok.

[@shellygauvreau399]

I grew up in northern Canada and I remember driving into the fields late at night to lie on the car and watch the lights. I vividly remember the colors of pink, blue and green that would dance along and the noise they made. Do you ever notice the noise that they make?

[@jdee2482]

I remember them singing too when I lived in northern Canada.

[@maryannebrown2385]

What does the noise sound like? I have seen the Northern lights several times in northern Wisconsin, but no noise.

[@shellygauvreau399]

@@maryannebrown2385 it sounds like sizzling (think when you put meat into a hot pan) an crackling ... in my mind it was the sound of electricity. They also move, a lot, some people have never seen them literally dancing across the sky in the pinks and blues and greens.

[@kristinterpeza6137]

@@shellygauvreau399 😮😮😮

[@sarahdennis6450]

I love the idea of doing a day in the life of a family with children during polar night, and maybe when you have sunshine all day too? It would be great to have more interviews with other people that live there, why they live there, what their jobs are, how they came to be there, etc. Maybe even a day in the life of one of the supermarket workers, or someone who works at the mine or power station, something very different. I'd also like to learn more about the firefighters and their facilities, and the husky cafe (I think I saw this mentioned in a previous video).

[@marinawolf]

How lovely, it's Sunday, I have a cup of coffee in-hand and a new video by Cecilia to watch. 💕

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🧡🧡🧡

[@MusclesandBooks]

Same! Sitting in Colorado with my breakfast watching. Perfect timing!

[@ivetagutauskiene2662]

Being Lithuanian myself I feel do proud about people like Arvydas💕

[@tlowe2502]

Thank you for letting us see a glimpse, in y'all's lives. As a retired carpenter myself, the doors look great. The stories you tell about your home are very interesting, thanks again guys. From your fans here in the central Florida swamps 🐊. Stay warm, and give Grimm a big hug from us. 👍🏻👍🏻🐾🦴

[@MountainMariner]

This is one of the YT Channels I enjoy the most!

[@adrianaiello1608]

a wool woven wall hanging would be a really nice option for sound padding that is also beautiful!

[@kbombaci2670]

Arvydas is a carpentry wizard!! The doors are gorgeous!!! I love the look of barn doors so much. I think your idea of a library or reading nook/tv room is a great utilization of the space

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Love too see the Northern Lights, you and your family Cecilia, it's always such a joy and a pleasure!✨️ 🧡✨️ Greetings, Susanne.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thaaank youuu! 😍

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

@CeciliaBlomdahl ✨️🧡 The barndoors are so beautifully made too and I do agree with you both that the järn vitriol is nice and it will look good with that grey natural old faded and weathered color! 🧡✨️

[@meghanf2012]

Im just loving your videos lately. Where I live in Canada, the days are getting darker and the sun is setting before 4:30 now. I wouldn't go so far as to say I have SAD but I always find myself dreading the lead up to the shorter days. Your videos have really helped me to reframe my thinking and embrace the coziness of the season ❤️❄️ Thank you

[@mortalclown3812]

They make these wonderful lamps to offset SAD - inexpensive and so worth it. I've used them for a decade now and it's made all the difference. Peace 💫

[@anjihc8797]

I didn't realize that we have the same "blue light" as Svalbard during our winter season here in Canada either. Fortunately I live where there's plenty of sun but when I was in Ontario, SAD was a real struggle.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Loved this video. Grim and you outside looking at the stars is the best. I never get enough of Svalbard scenery.

[@tamannasharma4855]

What an excellent way to wind down on a Sunday night, to have Grim and the ethereal beauty of Svalbard. The beginning of the video truly had me in tears, as it's been my dream to see the Aurora one day. I just want to say thank you Cecilia for picking up the camera and deciding to share your life with us, thank you for filming the way you do, for your skills of cinematography and just blessing us with this otherworldly beauty of the island and the stars. Thank you

[@carolynanderson6545]

It's Sunday! It's Cecelia day!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍😊

[@Einahhh]

I love the dynamic between you and Christoffer, where you’re throwing out suggestions and ideas and switching things up and he waits for you to pause and is just like yep sure let’s do it. It’s so sweet!

[@rmd99]

Hi Cecilia! I really liked how you talked to Arvydas about children and polar nights because it answered some questions for me. I would still love to see you do a video with children and teachers and how they deal with darkness 24 hours a day. That would be so interesting! I love your channel! You’re videos make me happy! Hello from across the ocean from the Midwest, Illinois, USA!

[@ashutoshsharma9553]

This is the first time I've seen christofer speak so much! I always wondered that he's just a gentle giant.. always saw him grunting and nodding only.. but in this video he spoke a lot!

[@deni_ja6893]

I love it! Christopher soaking up atmosphere of the new door, he is happy it is ready and Cecilia planning new project library, because door is already finished project for her 😁😍🎄

[@alanrose523]

Always watch your videos it an amazing place you all live in, is Christopher always so accommodating ??

[@mortalclown3812]

@@alanrose523 Fwiw, I've seen most of her videos and think Christoffer is truly a zen dude. And the man can definitely cook.

[@Lilianjade]

@@alanrose523 I feel like she’s a bit selfish when it comes to her equation with Christopher . And she seems to talk over him a lot , not give him enough opportunity to speak his mind as well . That might be the only aspect of this channel I don’t like observing

[@alanrose523]

@@Lilianjade whilst I enjoy her videos it is my thought also - let him shine :-)

[@Lilianjade]

@@alanrose523 agreed

[@lisaweiss681]

You've really done an amazing job with the remodel of your cabin and the barn doors are such a wonderful addition to separate off your tv room to make it more cozy when you're in there. I think it was wonderful you could use drift wood to make them. Thank you so much for sharing all you do with us.

[@belindawalker3120]

I love how the barn doors turned out! they give a whole new dimension to the cabin now, what fun you can have in the tv room to make it super cosy. Well done on sourcing local wood absolutely beautiful and your carpenter did a marvellous job! Good health for you and Kristopher this season, give big hugs to Grimm. ❤

[@Fitzy222]

Arvydas is amazing! 🤩🤩Excellent job especially considering the older, a bit crooked part of the cabin/house he had to work with. And the doors he made-WOW!

[@debbinevius3454]

I absolutely love your channel! I don’t know how I found you but I am so glad I did. You and Christopher have made such a warm, cozy home. Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures with us!

[@marissaconnelly7436]

I was just thinking as you were asking Ayrvidas (sorry about the spelling, I forgot the correct way) about his family life about the series of speaking with locals and how I hoped you’d do more. I was happy to hear you being that up and for your plan to film him and his family! He also does such beautiful work. Great idea to put the barn doors there! And thank you as always for what you share 😊

[@thepro9649]

Im also from lithuania its so cool seeing people from my country live there

[@johnwaga3702]

I love how Christoffer is so chilled and laid back!

[@tperes2566]

Wowwww, those northern lights are spectacular. Absolutely mesmerizing. I would trade my daylight hours for such beauty in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing the wonder of it all!! 💕

[@uppercut147]

LOVE watching your channel. With all the chaos going on these days, your videos bring a sense of calm and peace that is much needed.

[@uppercut147]

@Phillip Banes Many sarcastic thanks for the condescending response! Cheers!

[@uppercut147]

@Phillip Banes I refer back to my original comment. And yes you are being condescending. Also being very dismissive in your new comment here. Have a great day, champ!

[@Marina-sm9xt]

I really enjoy your videos. Would love to see you fill your home water tank some time. Everything that goes into your daily life is fascinating.❤️

[@rachelpeham3508]

Wow thank you to your builder for letting us in and seeing his life with family in Svalbard! Excited to see it!

[@Gus.1979]

Just wanted to let Christopher know. I felt that conversation about the bookshelf. We've all been there at one point or another.

[@theseeker403]

Christoffer carrying Grimm in the background is so cute.

[@nrpol1234]

I recently found your channel, and while I'm more of an observer than a commenter, I find myself wanting to comment. You and your videos have made me LOVE Svalbard, and want to visit very badly. One day live there. I very much mean that. I love the cold, and the summers seem perfect haha. Thank you for always taking time out of your day and night to film, and show us your piece of paradise. You are amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LanceoftheNoe]

I love how every thought and vocabulary word she's ever thought or ever had comes out all at once and he's monosyllabic! ❤️

[@MrsDasha110]

Wow! So interesting, I loved the part where you talk about polar night. I think a lot of people think the polar nights it's the worst time of the year due the sun never sunrises... And I always thought the same, but the way you talked about this I realized that probably I would prefer the polar nights if I were living at the pole 😁

[@davelash8699]

I'm really glad I found this channel. As a man, I like that Christopher starts looking like a Ferret after drinking 3 espressos when Cecillia starts explaining her plans.

[@lynnjohnston8048]

Love the barn doors and the way you made them into pocket doors. Open both ways. Your home is beautiful and I love the short video on ice dogs. They’re beautiful and thank you for opening up your life with us and the fascinating world you have especially the northern lights. ❤

[@kopaskutq]

Loved seeing the stars and the northern lights. Such a peaceful experience. Also gotta appreciate your kitchen island. It's so perfect.

[@christineparis5607]

I'm so incredibly fascinated by your lives there, it is so completely different than anything I've ever seen before! I live in the hot and humid Southwestern area of Texas. It is usually 80 degrees on Christmas day! We live in baggy shorts and tee shirts since the humidity is so tough. The idea of ya'll living in the dark surrounded by magical lights overhead and polar bears, etc., is just like hearing a fairytale. Seeing the improvements you have made is so inspiring, it gets us going on fixing up our very old house! I love the barn doors and the way it all comes together. Thank you!

[@WhiteTiger333]

Your sky views are inspiring to the max!! And so very cool that you were able to make the door from driftwood - wow, how special! I loved what your expert carpenter (which I really enjoyed seeing his skill in action) said about the difference how children and adults take change. Why do things become more difficult for us? Why do we not keep the child's openness and ease to something new and unknown? I guess part of it is how our brain shifts over time, so that's not our option. But, for me, and obviously for you and Christoffer, too, change and newness are something you embrace. It comes through in the videos, and energizes me, as well. Shelves of books on the wall = secondary insulation. Win/win. 🙂 And I really look forward to seeing how it is with kids in the polar night.

[@jozefbols4386]

Dear Cecilia, - are you not gonna make a pantry in that one corner?? Cause you talked about that in one of your earlier videos, did you not? So happy you are glad with your house like it is now, it's amazing!! - You also mentioned in one of your earlier videos that you wanted a white TV-console under your TV, where two side tables could be pulled in & out, you showed a pic of it back than. Lots of love, Pinkie

[@eltonsalvador7620]

thank you Cecillia

[@valerie86us]

I have watched you since just prior to the cabin extention. What a wonderfully interesting life you are living. I greatly enjoy watching you live it. And Grim! He exhibits the same verve and vigor for life that you carry. And then Christopher's quiet countenance is a refreshing balance. Thank you for sharing this part of your life. - from California

[@DeirdreMc]

Those doors are fabulous!! I can't wait to see you filming his family!!!

[@colinnicol9447]

Being in my latter years I have a bucket list. I only have two items left. One to see a Kingfisher in the wild and the main one to see the Northern lights. Both I have avoided as my family has informed me when my list is complete I will probably keel over, so I won’t be visiting you in the near future.

[@janetwalker7481]

This is all something I’ll never see in person but, you have no idea how much your videos are appreciated. This is pure magic. The sky is like a beautiful dream. The darkness at 10am is so strange to me. Only once in some unknown glitch in the universe, 😂 I saw the northern lights briefly here where I live in Ky. It was brief but beautiful. Again, thank you for sharing.

[@fayepotts3279]

You have an artist at work in your carpenter. He does beautiful work, so much wisdom about life in the Arctic. Can’t wait for the video on how children observe the polar nights.

[@kimtoledokt]

Wow! The skies are beautiful there at 🌙 nights polar night. Grim knows how to relax underneath beautiful skies. 😍

[@mmgcx]

for me it's Christoffer transporting Grim from tv room rug to the main rug at 05:51😆

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

hahah 😊😂

[@susanunger4700]

Yes!!

[@SewTexas]

The aurora is such a beautiful phenomena I would love to be able to see one day. And all the stars. When I was growing up in Texas I remember the beautiful skies a night I used to see. No longer am I able to see the stars, occasionally I can identify Orion's Belt. It is such a feeling of wonder to be able to see so much nature every day where you live, It is easy for me to understand there is a higher being for such beauty to exist.

[@kamrontimothylibertone]

Spectacular views throughout the video. Grim was trying to see what the carpenter was doing. 😁 I agree with the carpenter about polar nights. The arrows look like a better design point in the living room. 👍 I like the book shelf idea above the couch. What type of sports do local's participate into during the Summer and Polar seasons? I would assume snow related sports during the Polar Nights, and Hiking/Walking during the Summer Days.

[@debbiemoore2747]

Those northern lights at the start......wow beautiful 😍

[@iolandagirleanu9006]

You need something soft to soak up the reverberation. ☺️ Maybe some curtains or stuff like that. With or without the bookshelves.

[@Moonlava722]

Hello from Tallahassee Florida! It's 10:55 am and 68 °. I loved it when I was living in Alaska. We had dark days and days of light. You are right about the night being so much better. You guys are awesome beautiful barn doors ! Will you be making more waffles outside? That looked fun !

[@jillkuhlman1756]

I also watch from Tallahassee FL! Love this channel. Especially Grim!

[@RichieRouge206]

Honestly there is such a lovely, friendly vibe with everyone there. A true sense of community and friendship. The doors look perfect, I love driftwood. Would love you to do a video about owning car and driving in Svalbard! That would be fascinating

[@kris2222ify]

I really enjoy hearing about how you all view the polar night. Hearing “routine” mentioned so much resonates. That’s so important in anyone’s life and it’s easy to lose sight of that.

[@thelaundress11]

I love to watch your wintery videos. I really miss snow and your channel really gives me the cozy vibes here in Belgium. I can’t wait to visit Svalbard!

[@mariannejennisch9293]

Thanks for sharing that beautiful aurora again

[@sophiekoett1740]

You are my comfort channel! Love watching your videos when I want to be a cozy mood (which is often) 💕 Keep up the amazing work!

[@josieluna5737]

I found you during the Pandemic living at home all alone away from my family was devastating. I watched and found so many KZbin channels that helped me get through the hard time.. I so WoWED by you and your excellent channel. I would have never been so aware of this part of the globe is if wasn't for you.. Thank you for educating this old 65 year old Latina lady that was born and raised in California.. Don't get me wrong, I'm as young as we come!! I have a 46 year old daughter and 5 grand kids... Oldest is Keoni going on 29, next Andrew 18 in college playing Football, next two Grand Boys Michael 16 and Jay 15, my only grand daughter Raina, I call her my "Raindrop"... I admire your Fantastic story and sharing with all of us.. I've shared it with my family telling them how I'm so intrigued in you and that I love Grimm!!

[@Viking-rp7oc]

I love how christopher just agrees with everything haha smart man😂😂😂

[@Lindsay_Abbott]

I look forward to your videos every Sunday morning! I made my coffee, am enjoying the Christmas tree, and just sat down to watch this week’s video. ❄️🥰🎄

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Aww thank youuu! I'm getting my christmas tree today!! 😍

[@Lindsay_Abbott]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl Awww, how exciting!!! ❤🎄 I can’t wait to see this year’s Christmas tree! I wonder if Grim will pee on it again. 😂

[@karinamiller7626]

@@Lindsay_Abbott 😂😁 he have no other trees so mybe.

[@kimkennedy123]

I can't believe how cheap that lumber was! Good job. Beautiful home. Yes, the Arctic or Siberian dogs are incredible! There's a Russian documentary on the Siberian fur trappers who travel to their remote cabins for the winter to make their money. Their dogs follow them all the way home...over 100 miles...running right alongside the trapper's snowmobile. I cried when they reached home, and went right inside to a welcoming family, apparently no worse for the wear.

[@kornelijab5717]

Say Hello to Arvydas from Lithuania, so good to know that there is Lithuanian people :)

[@MsJohline]

Ett tips är att dra fram soffan lite från väggen och sätta ett hyllplan bakom hela soffan. På så vis kan du ställa kaffekoppen där och även nån lampa och böcker. Älskar dörrarna 😍

[@sharondoan1447]

Cecilia, you are the absolute best video. narrator on KZbin. You are so kind, so, fun, so generous with sharing. I would never have had the opportunity to truly know about life in the far, far North without your channel. Thank you.

[@jennyhazel329]

The beginning of your video with sky full of stars and the music...it just gave me such an ease and peace.

[@whereheathergrows]

Ceclia! I’ve had bronchitis this week so I’ve now binged maybe *all* your videos and, you’re known in our house as ‘my new friend Cecelia’! Thank you for sharing your life with us! And thank you for keeping me company as I heal, a coffee in hand. Sending love from Pennsylvania! ❤

[@chloemeow9456]

How Christoffer is just accepting his interior fate at all times. :'D Your new barn doors are really nice. We wanted to do the same thing in our home. You might need a door stopper though or some kind of a handle/"hook" to close them. It might add to the comfort of having those doors installed. I also have to say, seeing the little girl in your home and you guys interacting with her gave your whole cabin life world such a different feel.

[@amyz673]

The doors turned out just gorgeous!!! Love that they are made from local wood too. Cecilia….could you do some footage from the other room perspective? You know, with a fire going and the doors closed? Be interesting to see how they look from that angle. Oh and your carpenter is amazing…..can’t wait to see the bookshelves! You could do a nice blanket or quilt as a wall hanging too and that would help muffle the sound. ❤ Hi Christoffer…..HI Grim!

[@Kimonwatersedge]

You live in a cold place but it warms my heart. Beautiful absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing. 🇬🇧🤓🎄

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@CallieMasters5000]

The Welsh KZbinr Simon Wilson (pal of Bald & Bankrupt) did a video series this week where he went to 7 continents in 7 days: Paris - Johannesburg - Sydney - Tokyo - Toronto - Santiago, Chile, and then down to Punta Arenas to catch a boat to Antarctica. He literally bought all his winter gear one hour before getting on the boat, as he didn't have a clue about dressing for cold weather or polar life. It reminded me a lot of Svalbard life, at the other polar region.

[@martinam7806]

I was patiently waiting 🥰 since we are in the same time zone, it is a cozy Sunday afternoon time with you and Christopher and Grim for me 🥰🥰🥰 Edit: that door is so amazing I started to look for some accessories in IKEA to up-grade out bedroom 🤣 if my husband asks I will tell it’s because of you 😇😇😇 loooove your videos. Worth waiting for 😍

[@GingerKral]

I love that you're using drift wood for these projects. There's just that much more beauty to it I think . There are wood oils you can used to bring out the grain and add luster if you feel it looks dry.but as this wood lives with you it will develop a patina. If it were me I'd let that develope . It's usually a beautiful golden orange color. It's the features in our homes that aren't matchy matchy that give it character and interest. Live the book shelf and padded wall idea.

[@nearriversofficial]

I'm glad things are moving along smoothly for you, Cecilia! It is nice to be here as well with you on your channel. I feel like I know you before? I'm sure. That might help to get in touch more. Dogs are fascinating, the dogs there seem super cute I might check it out. See you next time.

[@musxcaddxct8741]

can you do a video about avalanches in that area, how they affect and what you need to do if anything to prepare for them?

[@donquixote1502]

The darkness can be a blessing. It offers possibilities! To address this dark topic correctly, it hurts many people.

[@girlonfireproductions]

The music and editing in the beginning of this video had me near tears it was so beautiful 😭 you do a wonderful job, Cecelia!

[@denisebledsoe8836]

Fantastic video.. the room looks great! It's amazing to me how effortlessly Cecilia goes from her native language to English..

[@sammyzimmermann]

G'day from Eastern South Coast of Australia. Warm 30°c here today. Love watching all your videos. Polar nights and northern lights are mesmerising to me. Winter is my favourite season.

[@pendragonianlaw]

In Dutch we use the term "carpenter's eye" to describe someone who is very good at estimating things like sizes, shapes and distances. Seeing Arvydas work, I totally understand why that's the term we use. Amazing!

[@katiestegman8083]

I have a secret as an older homeowner to a (relatively) newer homeowner: You're never done. 😆 I don't know what is wrong with us humans, but the minute we finish a project we just start looking around for other shit to mess with. It never ends. But it does make our homes look really nice! Love that barn door! And I loved Christoffer in the background holding Grim like a giant toddler! So funny!

[@carebare]

The northern lights are amazing ❤️

[@louisejohnson6057]

I love the look of naturally weathered, or silvered cedarwood. Cedar grows in abundance where I was born, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia in Canada. I love watching your polar night videos whilst it's snowing out and it's whiteout conditions at the moment!

[@Pelemorra]

I love seeing Christoffer hold Grim like a baby 🥰 It's so adorable lol