Tour of my Danish-Swedish house + thoughts on owning things

Welcome inside my Danish-Swedish abode! It was almost a trip down memory lane to do this little tour, and at one point I kind of felt like a real estate agent (or what I imagine a real estate agent might feel). This is possibly the most personal video to date; it’s not every day that I invite someone into my home :-) It took much longer to edit than I had planned and, ahem, became a bit longer than planned, too. I hope you like it. Thanks for being here.
Music by Epidemic Sound:
Breakfast on the Balcony - Franz Gordon
Cain - Lo Mimieux
Meadows in Småland - Franz Gordon
Bo - Lo Mimieux
Live for the Moment - Gavin Luke
Moving Towards Fine - Amaranth Cove
Solace - Gavin Luke

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

You elevate the image of the older woman with grace and a mature beauty. We need more role models like you.

[@peculiaraura]

Such a lovely home you have! I'm from Saudi Arabia, but I absolutely love the serenity that Scandinavian interior design holds and the comfort it brings to the eyes. Your home is a perfect representation of that! It is so sweet that you have little bits and pieces that portray other cultures as well. Very beautiful :)

[@ludmilasak2958]

Thank you for letting me in to your house. I love it. Our house here in New Jersey was also burglarized (in 1981) and I lost the jewelry from my mother, mother-in-law and also grandmothers. My heart has not recuperated from that until now. I have not purchased any jewelry since that time.

[@danishmusings]

Oh so sorry to hear that 💕 However, I would say: Don’t let it stop you from opening your heart to new experiences - and life. All the best 💕

[@Mrs.S-uk]

Hi from England 🇬🇧 I was searching for Swedish country style for some home decorating inspiration and found this video. Your home is beautiful and I'm so glad I found your channel, it's so calming. Thankyou for the wonderful content x

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻😘❤️

[@suemount6042]

It’s strange how we don’t notice something we once cherished so much yet if it were to disappear or get lost or stolen It would be so upsetting and unsettling because of the sentiment and memory behind them. Your home is lovely so light and cosy and filled with lovely things

[@sslexus430]

I love your house. Especially the windows and the views of the garden from the windows 💖🏡 I am happy I found this house tour video, as I have been admiring your big windows (and windowsills) in your other videos. I really love how open it feels and how it lets the outdoors, be enjoyed inside.

[@dorotheafinan2419]

Lovely house. Glorious views from your windows. The white furniture looks perfect with the green backdrop. Thank you for opening it to us.

[@danishmusings]

Aw, thanks so much 💚

[@katherinerice7921]

What an absolutely gorgeous home! Thank you for allowing us to visit!

[@danishmusings]

Thanks very much, Katherine, and thanks for visiting it with me!

[@katherinerice7921]

@@danishmusings my pleasure!

[@nicolacockett7523]

I very much enjoyed your peaceful tour of your home. Very interested in the notion of getting rid of stuff in the second half of your life. I downsized from a threebed house with my partner, to a one bed flat on my own. I have gotten rid of alot of things, but not nearly enough. I am now 56 and need to re-evaluate what is important. Things are not important in reality. My dog is the most important thing in my life :)

[@joantionette734]

Thank You for sharing your home with us. I found it quite beautiful. We had a much larger home and sold it when our children grew up I miss that larger home sometimes not for the need of more rooms but the space it had even though it was not always used. The hunter gatherer stage is gone and now I find myself giving more and more to charitable centers but somethings those sentimental items I cannot let go of yet. I also knit and have also downsized the amount of yarn and projects I attempt because I was just buying yarn and downloading patterns and not knitting enough ! Thanks again.

[@danishmusings]

Sounds like you’re in the same phase as me, and I agree it isn’t always easy to let go 💞

[@karencooper1978]

So enjoyed having a personal tour of your lovely home in such a beautiful setting. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Thatsinteresting363]

Thank you so much for showing us your beautiful cottage home! Everything about it made me happy! I too am drawn to older items and things that aren’t necessarily practical ! ❤

[@janetdaniels8816]

I never look at KZbin videos first thing in the morning. I reserve that time for reading and writing. However, I couldn't resist the temptation of this video. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your lovely home and hearing your reflections on life, accumulation, and decluttering.

[@1wholovestrees]

The tour of your home is so refreshing and full of light. It was a wonderful journey to watch. Adding: I love your references to seaside hotels. I’ve been watching the series here in the US on PBS.

[@marcuscole4394]

I think you have made this house into a beautiful home. I like the light and airy feeling. And the cyrstals that are about your home are a wonderful touch. Thanks for sharing. Hello from Chicago, IL

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much, Marcus. I love that you noticed the crystals 😊 (Definitely want to visit Chicago some day).

[@tamarathurstan5547]

Love love love your vlogs! It is about retrospection in life as well as the beauty of Denmark❤️

[@danishmusings]

What a lovely - and may I say accurate - summary of what I try to do here on my channel 😍 Thank you, Tamara 🙏🏻💙

[@alysonrodrigues122]

I so appreciate your aesthetic. Thank you for sharing your living space with us. I too appreciate old furniture and I have momentos I would never get rid of or change in any way. Peace, simplicity, memories and history. Beautiful.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

You have such a lovely home, Helle. Such a coastal vibe (my favorite). Thank you for sharing it with us. 🌷

[@danishmusings]

I love that you consider it to have a coastal vibe - I love that, too 💙

[@nicolanoller9264]

I recently discovered your channel via your knitting videos and your calm manner encouraged me to view more of yours. Thank you for inviting us into your home. So much of what you say resonates: I’m 54 and definitely actively removing ‘stuff’ that is, or has indeed become, meaningless. What I retain has a strong memory of a connected experience or beloved person. I’ve also taken to occasionally photographing objects that I’m getting rid of which I worry I might regret. Once or twice I’ve come across the photos and thought ‘Ahh’ but also I felt fine with the objects’ absence and enjoyed the feeling that someone else is appreciating them more than me. Your home is beautiful though different from my own insofar as I need more colour in my life during gloomy Irish months! Thanks once again. I shall be watching more… 😊

[@danishmusings]

Oh, we’re nearly the same age then - which I might have guessed from your comment 🥰 Thanks so much for sharing - and fromlovely Ireland, too 💚

[@jeanvaughn6710]

Thank you for your kindness and sharing your home with us all. I love your home. When you mention about throwing that heavy cabinet out I almost fell off my chair. lol. That’s a beautiful piece. Again thank you.

[@AniaBumba]

I love the architecture of your house and the interiors are so cosy and inviting. Thanks for sharing it.

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻💙

[@myviewkristinamclaughlin5157]

What a lovely home! Thank you for letting us in 🙏

[@pennylane8318]

Beautiful, bright house. I love the way it’s decorated, very serene.

[@onlyoneamong300]

That was a very pleasant and calming tour! 😊 I was wowed and delighted by your dining room/sitting area against the backyard windows! Everything looked so perfect and straightforward! No knickknacks, no crazy designs, no clutter! I loved your living room as well, especially the oval table! By the way, I thought there was something different about you but I couldn't figure what it was until you mentioned your LASIK surgery! Actually, you look younger and much more relaxed! Now, I'm middle aged myself and I'm at that stage where I'm just keeping the basics and either giving stuff away or getting rid of it! Life gets easier with less stuff! So, I understand your point perfectly well! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

[@karensmith2204]

Really appreciate your home. So beautiful, thank you

[@patsygoodridge4927]

You are so nice and generous to host your home with us.Beautiful

[@cynthiabroadbent3836]

I love all the references to the things in your home which were your mom's. I'm so sorry you mom's jewelry was stolen. So sad... How wonderful that you visited and enjoyed the Serengeti! I've been to Tanzania many times and it's probably the most magical place on earth, IMO! I've LOVED watching your home tour and seeing your knitting progress. Thanks for sharing!

[@danishmusings]

Thanks so much - ah, would love to visit Tanzania again 🫶

[@patriciabuuck5277]

Thank you for showing your lovely home. I agree we accumulate so much over the years without even realizing it until it overwhelms. Now we go through and keep the things that are most meaningful.

[@maureenshaw737]

Such a lovely visit to your home. I'm sorry to hear of your break-in.

[@wandadelacruz2486]

What a beautiful cozy home. Not overly done which gives it the homey feel ❤

[@helengibson8196]

Such a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it with us 🌷

[@pavelsmom1089]

The burgundy chair next to the wall paper made my heart melt. ❤

[@crobinson1479]

Thank you for sharing your charming cottage life. I love the all white and neutral scheme. The colorful, interesting items you added really stand out against the all white color. Love your deck and garden. Bigger doesn't always mean better.

[@calgal5752]

Such a beautiful home! I love everything about it….thank you for sharing!

[@vaishalijoshi243]

White colour shows peace and calmness in the house . So beautiful.

[@danishmusings]

That sounds lovely - thank you for this insight! 🤍

[@susanroche1760]

Thank you for the welcome & the tour of your house home. I too love old furniture & live in a house that is 150 years old where my great grandparents lived & I love the feel of my ancestors. Have got a few nice ideas from you.

[@danishmusings]

❤️😍❤️

[@citygirlingraham]

I live in the USA, I just watched your video and am now subscribed. Your style is EXACTLY what I like, lots of white, painted furniture and antiques. So, I thought I would watch it. It is nice to see that the style I love is actually common in Europe as well. BTW, the wallpaper in your office is gorgeous, it is beautiful and speaks to me as a calming color and space. I am most likely close to your age as well, but my design choices have stayed pretty much the same since the 90's.

[@danishmusings]

Thanks for your lovely comment. Well, as long as your choices make you happy 😊 (my preferred music is still from the 80s and I’m fine with that ☺️)

[@kazwahmelbourne9271]

What a beautiful, stunning home!!! It's very generous of you to show us! I love the Belfast sink in the kitchen, I've never seen a double one like that. I'd also love to have a cup of tea and a good look at all your books :))

[@danishmusings]

😻😅

[@susandevine3907]

You have created a beautiful home. So many windows and light furniture! I completely agree about focusing on reducing things instead of continuing to acquire more. Space is the key to a peaceful home.

[@danishmusings]

Indeed, and thank you ❤️

[@beefitze7281]

An easy way to move big furniture is by tipping it to position old blankets or carpet underneath then sliding on floor or even stairs to change the location, this can be done on carpet, wood flooring is seamless and quickly done, you can even use folded cardboard boxes, they are heavy duty and available in most homes.

[@roxannetarjan1411]

I love your beautiful home! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️

[@Diane18]

What a beautiful home!!!!

[@72569gab]

Your home is beautiful, I especially love the half moon table you received from your mom.

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻💙

[@gabriellelee7119]

Hi Helle! You have such a beautiful home. Very cozy. I'm also learning to let things go. However, I cannot stop collecting handmade quilts. It's the first thing I keep searching for at antique shops. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I hope to visit Denmark one day. Greetings from Southern California! 😊

[@danishmusings]

Hi Gabrielle, thanks so much for your comment - extra special when it hails from Southern California, where I lived once. I love handmade quilts, too, especially some of those traditional American patterns, so I completely understand your ‘need’ to search for them. Hope you get to visit Denmark some day 🥰

[@marilynbarker8255]

Beautiful home and I love the music!

[@char3474]

Thank you for this little tour. I just stumbled upon your channel and was curious about your ideas on owning things, i too am at a similar stage here on the prairies in Canada. I remember when i was young and sentimental, tinkering with my mothers tea cups. As i admired them my mom said to me “please, take anything you want. “ I have become my mother, and caught myself saying those words to my son when he recently visited for a few days. There are some things, mostly small trinkets that will be hard to say goodbye to, but slowly i am making my rooms more empty. I like the lack of confusion and peacefulness in a spare room. Maybe because truly my best memories are in my head. As well something i noticed that you do and i find myself doing is reassigning old pieces of furniture we have used for decades, to different tasks. A coat of paint and some new knobs and a bit of shuffling…no need for matching bedroom suites or fancy one purpose pieces. I love your ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@danishmusings]

Beautifully expressed 🥰🌸❤️

[@natalialealbrotons1264]

Such a lovely & charming home! Thanks for sharing. I find out about you because of the knitting, but I love all the content. So jealous of your bookshelves ❤

[@danishmusings]

😍🌺🙏🏻

[@shariqzaman5735]

So relaxing to watch.... You house is beautiful

[@IdaMaySmith]

I just found your channel! I’m in love 🥰 Your home is absolutely dreamy…

[@danishmusings]

Ah, thank you so much 🌸 And welcome to the channel ☺️

[@Red-Robin4]

Thank you for the tour of your house it’s really beautiful.

[@ajanetreiber5773]

Your house is absolutely charming, thank you. I love the outside colour, contrasting with the white.

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I love seeing your home. I do agree with you, as I am definitely in the second part of life. Getting rid of “stuff” is my mission. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindas5964]

I know this video was done a while back but I just saw it and it warmed my heart so much! You are a gracious host and I enjoyed the tour very much. Like you I don’t care to keep anything of value although I have a few sentimental pieces of furniture. But those can’t easily be sold in a pawn shop so I guess they’re safe. :) Loved your bathroom tile and the lovely light throughout your home (so important for mental health!) After all the remodeling we’ve done, the only regret I had is not doing black & white bathroom tile.

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻🥰💙

[@nonisnest9718]

I just found your channel and subscribed of course. My paternal grandfather was Danish so I found your video so interesting.

[@vadec5909]

This popped up in my youtube to! No knitting but your home is totally lovely. Thank you so much for allowing me to come into your home. My home to has a front door, which mainly guests use and a back door. I love your kitty too. I have 3 dogs, keeping me busy.

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

Love seeing into others lives and love looking at decor

[@lisarekstad3433]

Beautiful home. Thank you for sharing.

[@amadeo9470]

Beautiful home. I like everything in your house, especially your kitchen and you are awesome person. Have a nice day

[@danishmusings]

That is very kind of you, thank you 😍

[@hillarygroundwell2807]

Beautiful house and garden.Thank you for sharing

[@mrasquaretech]

I’m loving your videos. I like the vibe.

[@danishmusings]

Thank you so much. I imagine it’s because you vibe at the same ‘frequency’ ☺️

[@mrasquaretech]

@@danishmusings lol.. yeah I know how it feels.. by the I’m really in love with your videos. The weather and the way you are showing the things around it’s just amazing. I wish I could follow you on Instagram or twitter to see regular updates.

[@danishmusings]

@@mrasquaretech I’m not very active on IG and I’m not on Twitter, so there aren’t more updates to be had at this stage, I’m afraid. But I appreciate the thought 😌

[@mrasquaretech]

@@danishmusings Got it. What’s your IG id? I would like to follow you anyways.

[@danishmusings]

@@mrasquaretech I’ll put it in the description box with the next video 🤓

[@lorraineforrest5266]

It’s nice you honour your mum especially with the candle sticks and the chair it’s nice to have feelings the little birds too I love royal Copenhagen China plates in blue and white bit expensive though love from Scotland x

[@danishmusings]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Lorraine, and for noticing these details and their connection 💙 All the best to you in Scotland

[@noriskern7385]

Thank you só much for sharing, It’s really lovely, like your knittings. Greats from Brazil.

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻❤️

[@rhondaphillips6376]

What a beautiful home., , You have such a warm and peacefulness to your voice, Loved that you shared this.,

[@danishmusings]

Sorry for the late reply (vacation), but thank you so much for a lovely comment!

[@philreynolds2465]

Hi. Just to sayy thank you. For sharing your home with us. I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of your mothers jewellery & hope one day they come back to you. Thank you again P

[@danishmusings]

Hi there, thanks so much. You know, I think there’s a lesson in learning to let go; I still think of my mother almost daily, so the memories will always be there ❤️

[@zomath9151]

Very cosy and simple, relax design house, thank You!

[@mazza_razzza]

What a charming house!. (So sorry about your Mum's jewellery). Best wishes from Australia x

[@flowerfairy1950]

Thank you. I have always liked the beautiful Scandinavian decor. Greetings from 🇦🇺

[@vickiemarker9052]

Such a lovely home! So sorry to hear about your mother’s jewelry. The same thing happened to me. But it was my grandmother’s jewelry. It can never be replaced - it hurts to this day. It was stolden about 15 years ago. It was valuable but it was the fact that is sentimental to me,

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

I love how warm and welcoming your home is and I love the white, with pops of color in the paintings. What a shame that Ikea stopped carrying the Ektorp sofa and Jennylund chairs. The new version is too large and doesn't seem as comfortable.

[@moniquem8093]

I love your cozy house thank you for showing it,

[@evelynmcninch7908]

Hello from San Diego! I've been watching your knitting videos so it is nice to see the rest of your lovely home. Your space feels so calming! I'm also super surprised to see your HS diploma as my teenager is going to a PUSD school and my neighbor's teen goes to your alma mater!

[@danishmusings]

Wow, what are the odds? 😍🤓 That is amazing! Much love to you in San Diego, and thanks for watching ❤️

[@knowledgewithoutlimits2082]

Very interesting and unique house .a feeling of living in a dream thanks for this beautiful video.Greeting from Cairo

[@danishmusings]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@whichypoohs]

Your home is amazing. The snow. Your knitting lucky lady I love it

[@ingemuns]

Tusind tak fordi du deler din glæde ved dit skønne hus, tak fordi du er så personlig og den måde, du laver videoerne på er noget, der giver mig energi og du er meget berigende at følge 🩷🌸☀️

[@danishmusings]

Årh, sikke en sød kommentar, tusind tak. Det varmer 🩷

[@ginacrusco234]

What a serene home, decorated with beloved objects inherited, curated, and selected during travels! I love every painting on the walls and I'm glad you mentioned the one painted on driftwood and the one painted by your daughter. What are the others?

[@danishmusings]

Thank you so much, hm, the ones I think you mean are by a now deceased Danish artist 🥰

[@sallywinkle2155]

Such a beautiful house.. thank you for the tour! …you are very lucky 💕 I live in the Cotswolds and that too is a beautiful part of the world. I feel lucky to live here. 🥰

[@danishmusings]

Oh my - the Cotswolds! I adore that part of the UK and have been there several times. All the best to you 💚🌷

[@sallywinkle2155]

@@danishmusings 🥰

[@Manpreet-Singh-yt]

Dear Helle Ma'm, You are such a Wonderful Soul🌺 It feels through your Eyes, your Voice, & How you narrate the Blog, It's just Speechless !! Really Enjoy your Blogs, Best Wishes & Love from Punjab (India) ❤❤

[@danishmusings]

That is such a kind and lovely comment, Manpreet. Thank you 🙏🏻 It means a lot to me 😌

[@Manpreet-Singh-yt]

🙏

[@paperandtwine]

Your home is beautiful, very serene

[@teresasmith2161]

So beautiful!

[@monicaganesh456]

Beautiful house! We are soon to move to a new house in Sweden and I have got a lot of inspiration from your house😊 I see you have a wonderful collection of books. Would you consider doing a bookshelf tour?🙂

[@nsharma5125]

You have a beautiful beautiful home ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Its literally my dream home❤❤❤❤ thank you for sharing this lovely video❤❤❤❤❤❤❤sending warmth and good wishes from India 😊❤

[@wilmaoud]

Very Beautiful and warm house. I like it.

[@keand781]

simpelthen et skønt og hyggeligt hjem!! mange tak for turen!

[@danishmusings]

Det var så lidt, Kevin 😊 My pleasure

[@lts_lou]

we use the backdoor too, I live in germany by the way^^ its kinda the same here:) And your house looks so cozy!!

[@danishmusings]

Ah, hello ‘neighbour’ and thank you 👋😍

[@nicoleatkinson9536]

Such a lovely house 💗

[@julieeast7832]

What a beautiful home you have! So much of what you say resonates with me - collecting in the first part of life, decluttering in the second - I’m hopeless at de-cluttering but I know I need to - I want to live my life uncluttered. Your burglary, it’s heartbreaking when you’re burgled, I lost all my jewellery when we were, a mix of gifts from my husband over the years, my mothering-in-laws few bits of jewellery that were passed to me on her passing, including a beautiful art deco jewellery box, and all the jewellery I had made while learning silver smithing. This was 5 years ago, I’m still angry and heart broken in equal measure. We didn’t go to town replacing the jewellery I’d lost, our insurance didn’t cover the sum total either, like you we felt there was no point having expensive items for someone else to take. We had an alarm system which of course they activated, but it didn’t deter them, we were even attached to the police but they couldn’t get there fast enough in the rush hour traffic. Thank you for sharing your home and thoughts.

[@danishmusings]

Sorry to hear that. All the best ❤️

[@edytheneumann4656]

All white can be so incredibly lovely - yours is! Thank you for the welcome into your home! Question: Did you knit the sweater you're wearing? Would you share the pattern?

[@danishmusings]

Thank you. Unfortunately I didn’t knit that one but have actually been on the look-out for something similar. Will keep you posted 🌸

[@Mimulus2717]

My home is filled with things I don't 100% love, but to change them increases our consumption and carbon footprint and I have learned to embrace them...I like them after all. Plus, I guess I am lazy about painting/reupholstery

[@lfuentes4098]

What a beautiful home you have.

[@Melinabellisima]

So clean

[@LydiaHJR]

So lovely!

[@danishmusings]

🥰

[@nzazzara3111]

Yes, I do agree on many of your Danish musings!!

[@danishmusings]

That’s great to hear, thanks ❤️

[@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook]

9:23- I love children's books- don't u dare throw them out. And that treasure wall black showcase is a great idea

[@sylvienguyen3361]

Lovely home, comfortable, yet with plenty of outdoor spaces.

[@leschatsmusicale]

Very beautiful home ❤

[@jarmilanovotna1814]

Moc hezké a inspirativní. Určitě se vám v krásném domě dobře bydlí 👍🌞

[@brendasnow8255]

I like your light, airy style.

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

I think you are like many of us “mature” people…even us in the US. We value things less and activities more. I didn’t understand that when I was younger and accumulating things. I like what the Danish lady’s husband said on Oprah…”Less space, less things, more life!” Just wish my wife felt the same way! LOL!!! Great video and very nice house!!! 😊

[@mariaalejandraaguirre1727]

Ayer he descubierto tu canal y no puedo dejar de mirar tus videos! Tu hogar es bello y calmo, y muy inspirador. Me disculpo por escribirte en español, pero no soy muy buena para hacerlo en inglés o francés, aunque los entiendo. Te mando un afectuoso saludo desde Argentina 😊

[@danishmusings]

No problem - I used the translate function. Very happy with your kind comment from Argentina - I want to visit your country some day 💖

[@maryblais7791]

Love your style and all the painted white pieces. Airy and fresh ! A had a roommate in my 20 s who was 100 percent swedish. Debs style is so similar ! This must be in your genes. Lol. I need to purge so many cherished items that have crowded me. You r correct ! The older I get ( less makes me feel less confused)

[@maryblais7791]

Ps. Don’t remove the wall paper !!! Brings joy!

[@danishmusings]

🙏🏻❤️🥰