Lake Living Summer Style

For many of us, nothing says summer like spending some time at the lake.  I've compiled some inspiration for lake living from across the web, a few of which are even vacation rentals!  I've also put together a collection of lake house-esque accessories via etsy in keeping with the casual, summer theme.  

via

via

via

via

via

via

via

Jump on the lake living bandwagon with these great etsy finds...

Happy Summer!

Celebrate...

 Swedish Midsommar 

Sources:

1, 2, 3

4, 5, 6

7, 8, 9

Check out these local event listings for Swedish Midsummer celebrations stateside, from California to Connecticut.

Defining Scandinavian Style

via

Lots of white.  Lots of bright.  Scandinavian style is a mixture of the the right amount of light and color.  It is the convergence of functionality and shape.  It often intermixes old and new with a little bit of irony.

via

Scandinavian design is often equated with being modern and stark, but such an assertion is often just a stereotype.  The key to true Scandinavian design is making a room just as functional as it is inviting.

And both are quite frequently the goal.

Not taking decor too seriously.  Adding in surprising pieces.  Putting together a room that that can be really lived in, not just looked at.

via

Mixing textures.  Using tones of one unifying color.  Layering without being too rigid about what results.

via

Spending time on the details!

via

Not overlooking the basics. 

via

Wood is in important element, often painted.  Nature is brought indoors.  

via

via

Calm and casual are key.

via

via

Don't these rooms look like they are meant to be LIVED in!?

And that, is overall, the goal.