Vacation Daydreaming: Lappland, Sweden

This looks like a beautiful place to squeeze the one you love. View more stunning shots at Ororda Vatten.

Day Dreaming of Smögen

I'm enamored with this home in the coastal town of Smögen. It's breezy, light and well outfitted in charming accents. I'd love to sit at the outside table with a handful of good friends, a bottle of prosecco and a platter of gravlax.

While the island community is noted as a summer town, I can envision a brisk walk to the local cafe in the colder months...

Stockholm Attic Studio

The cocktail of my affection for House Hunters coupled with time spent taking in Stieg Larsson books attracted me to this attic studio located in Stockholm. I love the contrast of dark and light features with pops of color.

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East Mountain by Johan Berglund

Johan Berglund of London's 42 Architects has designed a restaurant that could be embedded in the side of a hill in Östersund, Sweden. The proposal includes wind-driven lights, a walkway and resting areas with views out to the surrounding landscape.

A note from the architect:

A new proposal for Östberget, a small mountain in the centre of the city of Östersund in northern Sweden, was recently presented by 42 architects. The project is commissioned by Färgfabriken Art Space, an art institution and gallery in Stockholm. The ideas that form the proposal are based on a discussion between 42 architects and Färgfabriken, which was initiated as Johan Berglund, founder of 42 architects, met Joachim Granit, artistic director of Färgfabriken.

The project is mainly aimed at the inhabitants of Östersund, which separates this proposal from previous development plans for the mountain, which have been aimed at tourists and therefore lost support from the local population. Here, Östberget is allowed to symbolise a modern and progressive city, which still exists in close relations to the surrounding landscape. The mountain represents a young and dynamic Östersund, but also an inclusive and sensitive place in which all can enjoy the spectacular views and scenery. The hyper-modern in symbiosis with a strong local heritage and culture.

Housing project in Helsingborg by Wilhelmson Arkitekter

Stockholm architects Wilhelmson Arkitekter have designed two six story, 14-unit apartmens with windows that look like gilded picture frames. The homes overlook the sea in Helsingborg, Sweden.

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