I love how Cecilia never complains, even when she's lost her breath after carrying heavy things. Just exhale and said how beautiful the day was ❤....very positive in every situation.
@@susannea4196as an American, I have noticed (not all), but how most Americans are very rude and complain 24/7. It’s truly embarrassing. I feel like ever since Covid, people have changed a lot.
You don't have to thank us for watching you, it's the most fun we could have ... we should be thanking you !!! You are so full of life and humour and honesty that's it's refreshing .. So keep on being yourself and know that we enjoy your escapades a lot !! Till next time !!!
Come on everybody let’s get this wonderful person over the line for 300,000 subscribers before 2022 closes off . Cecilia and her delightful boys work really hard to produce such brilliant content so it’s the least we can do .
I'm a maintenance tehnician in a Ikea factory, and I can truly say that it.s the most chipest furniture. They are very focus on low price....for products. I.m from Romania and one of their big factory is here, and we are deliver all around the world from here. And about the place you live, I like it I love it, it.s like you are living in a holiday, vacation house non stop :))))
I’m binging your videos. They are so much fun and I love your adventures! Your home looks like what I imagine Scandinavian homes to look like. Very well done and put together, effortlessly. I can dream to achieve that someday. ❤
I’m in a financial position now where I can decorate instead of just making do. I am 25% Swedish and still very thrifty, but I still get great ideas 💡 from watching Cecilia. I love her little fairy lights she has around her ceiling and I would love to think of a way to make something like that work in my apartment here in my own version of polar night in Minnesota.
Binge watching your videos, and I must say you've really taken command of the whole decorating scene/vibe you now have in your home. The colors are complimentary and are beautifully fluid from room to room. The textures are light and inviting, the lightning isn't harsh or offensive. The place looks modern and uncluttered. Loved how you took us with you month after month on a small mismatched cabin to its glorious uncocooning to a fabulous, warm, inviting home. We'll done to you cecilia and Christopher. Enjoy what you've created these polar nights. ❤ your channel
I have went down a Cecilia rabbit hole. In the last week I have almost finished all her videos! Her attitude towards life and Christoffers is really phenomenal. I’m trying to channel them and lean towards being more grounded and just enjoying life
I live in the Caribbean and many people use shipping companies to get things from ikea, Amazon etc. It also takes about 2 -4 weeks for something to arrive by ship. We have the same excitement when something arrives
Me too!!!! I also live in the Caribbean and relate to so much of her daily struggles like shipping and not always having fresh produce and stuff like that.
For the tv room I was going to suggest in the area above the couch to get some grow lights and keep them during the polar night with a plant or two on a shelf. I think it might help you guys as well to have some greenery and having grow lights for your plants is a great way to keep them happy when there is no sun.
I love the new things for the cabin. You are a beast carrying the heavy furniture. Christoffer cracks me up with his carrying the heavy things comment. 😂. Can’t wait for more cozy polar night videos.
Thanks for sharing all the hard and great times on the island. It reminds me of living in Okinawa and Hawaii. Everything has to be by sea or plain. It's difficult I agree totally. I do love Cecilas positive attitude about everything!!!!!! SERIOUSLY
Grim is so cute with his sensitive soul. Mom, the carpet has to be just right, ok? Thanks, Mom! Loving this time of transition to Polar nights and your home so pretty and cozy, love your candle arrangements, Beautiful colors of the sunset and landscape. Have a lovely week Cecelia, Christoffer and Grim.💖
Cecillia i love how comfortable, but also very stylish you have made the cabin. I look forward to seeing more. Grim loves the new carpet, his tail started wagging as soon as he saw it. That dog has great taste also. Best wishes x
Cecilia, you sure love your Grim. Not many people would risk going bankrupt in order to get the perfect "dog approved" rug. And now Grim has made it extra perfect by the addition of his slobber. The rug in the TV room is gorgeous. Plus, with the pattern, it will hide a multitude of dirt, spills, dirty paw prints, etc. Nice ending to the video - the footage of the sunset was stunning.
I swear... there is not a dog more loved then Grim 🐕🦺💕. Lol so sweet and he loves the new carpet. He's got GOOD taste lol I love it too. Both rooms look cozy and beautiful 😍. Great job Cecilia!! ❤💕
I also store my seasonal carpets & runners underneath my current ones. It's a great space saving option! I adore how you're constantly thinking of Grim & his likes & desires. He really has the most perfect home with you guys! After watching this video, I'm never taking my delivery options for granted again! Stay blessed. 💕🌈 💕
I love your renovations ! And I love your pup , your infectious personality , and I especially like Christoffer’s cooking segments , he really is a very good chef and it adds dimension to your videos ! But the biggest star is the place you live and the people , this place brings out the best in people ❤
Thank God you exist. I'm watching your videos as I recover from a long sickness and honestly I feel so much better just watching you guys. Keep up the good work. X
Quick tip… I keep the name, code, receipt of the item(s) I like and store in a binder so that in the future I have the info at my fingertips if I need to buy a new one of the same item. This also goes for house paint colors, kitchen cabinet manufacturers, etc.
I totally understand why they don’t want to drive on the ground. Where you are at is one in a life time to live at. I personally would love to live in a place like that but do to my spouse being disabled the doc clinic stuff. Would make it a little crazy. Love the view you are at. Keep making videos of your beautiful place. At least we can enjoy it from here. Am very happy for you both.
It's actually perfect that the carpet so closely matches the tones of everything else in the room. You can add any pops of accent color with other accessories that are easy to change from season to season. But the carpet which is more expensive can remain and ground the room. Just lovely. I adore your cabin and could totally live in it!
I don’t know if you keep looking at this site? But if you do and you get your items from IKEA look at their Billy bookcases. I’m a book lover and reader with over 2000 books. Yea, I will admit it! When I was looking for book storage, someone suggested Billy bookcases. They are great! ❤I’ve had mine for nearly 12 years. They’re white with doors and added shelving. To this day, I still love them. Take a look, the cost is worth the price.
So cool that you found the perfect fit carpet for your TV room right at the supermarket! And I love that it's a complex design that blends beautifully with the simple lines and colors in the rest of the room. And the living room carpet sounds divine, super soft and with an extra carpet under it. No wonder Grim loves it! Oooh, the snow! I've been putting up your daily daylength next to mine to see how it's changing. Today, Sept. 25th, we have the exact same daylength, although you have 3 hours more twilight than I do at 41 degrees north. But your light level is changing 13 minutes per day faster than mine. I saw that you were getting snow now, and tried to imagine how it looks. But seeing it here is much more beautiful than I imagined, especially the light shining through and on it. 💗 And the scene at 26:38 - breathtaking, especially with the geese flying through.
Don't know if this would work well but you could put some up some shelves for books close to the ceiling (so the shelf is in line with the top of the door frame) this way you have a pretty decent amount of shelving and it frees up that wall for prints/art/whatever else. AND you could add the lighting under the shelves to brighten it up if you wanted. I feel like it could be a cosy and practical option ✨
Oh how wonderful to be a part of your and Christopher and Grim’s lives on aSunday and soak up your amazing filming and editing- I so look forward to these ! And your house looks beautiful and so cozy- great choices. Now I am off to Positano Dairies for a completely opposite view of the world and then my Sunday travels are done for the week! So grateful for you❤️❤️❤️
Add color to the room by pillow covers. Also some nick nacks. This is easy and relatively inexpensive. Go vibrant. A little goes a wonderful long way! Maybe some day add curtains of color.
The carpets! The CARPETS! Fantastic choices! And the bathroom looks like a magazine cover! What a home you two have made for yourselves-thank you for sharing it!
Really happy seeing you happy Cecilia, fun when things come together and it’s beautiful the way you both have decorated.. we all love the sharing you give us throughout the world on your journey.🎉❤
One does not always realise the logistical nightmare that online shopping can present to you on Svalbard. Even getting it from the trailer to the cabin is a mission. Great work. I love the result and look forward to sharing it in the polar nights. I am glad to see that it has the approval of Grim!
As usual the views are breathtaking. It was interesting to learn about the shipping process there in Svalbard. It is similar to the topical islands shipping process as well. Anyways, I like the carpet in living room. Looks comfortable. Smart idea about the television stand. Space Is a key component to small living spaces. Patience is the key when living the island life.
Well done, Cecilia, Michaela, Christoffer, Ikea Handyman and Grimm! Someone on Svalbard was very lucky to be able to buy your unwanted things. Looking forward to further developments on the interior design front. I'll be moving back to Texas soon, and making similar decisions. I'll definitely be consulting bffs on the interior decisions, and crafting my own candles, pillows and fine art, as you have your own photos, as well as doing my own re-upholstery. Just saw a headboard and bench set that grabbed my attention like no other. The journey has begun. lol
Such a beautiful transformation for your cabin. It definitely has become your cozy, peaceful home. I love how Grim enjoys the new carpet too. Such a character. ❤️❤️
That new sofa looks so comfy!! Can't get over the cost of shipping but I can imagine how exciting it must be when the stuff finally gets there 🤣 love this cosy vlog!! Big love from Ireland xx
Seeing the snow falling made my HEART SO HAPPY! I love winter, it's coming!! I'm so glad Grim made a connection with your new carpets, hahaha he's so funny! How do you like the sofa you have in the living room, I think you got that last year? Is it holding up well?
SAME! Love the early snow!! Grim thankfully loves the last carpet!! haha The IKEA one in the livingroom is Söderhamn and we love it! It looks the exact same and is suuuper easy to change cover on! Grim ruined the first one so fast, so we bought a new cover a few months ago :)
I just found this channel…watching calming things makes my ❤happy! And the cabin/view/peacefulness is just absolutely beautiful and Grim is a beautiful doggie! Even my cat was looking at him enjoying the carpet! Anyway, I’m late to the comments, but I had too.
In the tv room you could do the floating bookshelves on the wall where the books are! More book storage but nothing too heavy or cluttering for that smaller wall. Everything looks great!!!
You could build library shelving on the tv wall with the tv sitting in a recess. If the shelving was white it wouldn’t look like it was closing up the doorway too much. 😊
So so cozy! I love the lights…Your view is absolutely magnificent! It’s so funny what creatures of habit we are…two sofas the same color😊 Your house looks like a retreat to me. I’d never want to leave. I watch your videos for the beautiful scenery but also for your enthusiasm Cecelia. If I’m feeling down watching your scenery videography ,listening to your happy interactions with Grim and Christoffer and the world around can lift my mood. The only thing that I might really dislike is how looong it takes and how much it costs to get things shipped to Svalbard!!😮
Very nice!! It's same situation here, expensive and weight, size restrictions by float plane etc ,we used an Alaskan mill and built almost all our furniture by hand with leftover logs from our house or cabin whatever a log home is called . Its nothing fancy just rustic log furniture that was cheap and we didn't really have the extra cash also.🤠
I love your Arctic Island and I love your videos but I don’t think I could live there! I can “live” there through Christopher, Grim, Fenris, and your videos which I do love! Thank you for giving us a birds eye view each week!! I would rather have the fall and polar nights too!! Y’all did a beautiful job on your addition and renovations!! You are an inspiration to me, and again, thanks for sharing your life with us!!
The cabin is looking so cozy and inviting, it’s definitely come a long way. The logistical problems and cost of shipping clearly force every decision to be that much more intentional too. I’m actually surprised there is not more custom created options available, Svalbard could use some wood workers and carpenters! I watch a lot of “tiny houses” videos and seen a lot of recommendations to utilize things meant to go in boats as options for well designed things meant to go in confined spaces. Also just had to say I loved the color on the new fluffy rug, what a cozy comfort to stand on something so plush during the long polar night. Clearly it’s your lovely dog’s bed, his place to be. Very important for any dog ♥️
Yes Cecilia, I am much further South than you, 55.75°N, it has gone from sun down at ~11 pm in May to sun down at 7:30 pm in the last of September. Winter is coming. Best wishes to all, from Canada.
FUN! Thanks for taking along with the house updates! The new shag rug is perfect! I love a neutral base so I can change out pops of bright color around the rooms as the seasons and my moods change. The new tv room is definitely comfy cozy. Finding that rug at the grocery store was a wonderful bonus! 🎉
I love the new rug. It is a great color match and when you have a couple big pieces that are monochrome, it really shows of the textures, giving another layer and depth to your room, especially since the rug has such a wonderful texture to begin with. It pops here. Frustrating to order and not know what you're getting. I chuckled at Grimm's tie up. He could just walk out of that at will, he stays on it to please you, lol. Your home is beautiful, you've put a lot of thought and hard work to create what you wanted and it shows.
I've learned that the furnishings will last longer if your dog doesn't like them so much, so maybe Grim doesn't have to love everything and wear it out. 😁
Exactly. My grandma lived in her home for like 70 years. She hated everything including her life. So when she died all her things looked completely new. It was a win for everyone. Except it wasn’t.
If it makes you feel better. We live in Ireland and there is an IKEA 1 hour drive from us. Yet if you order online it takes 2-3 weeks to ship, closer to the 3 week mark
Aren’t they beautiful! Plus she has those long skinny fingers too! Yes, there is a small salon that a lady runs out of her home. Cecilia shows it in one of her videos.
Love the renovation. I have a library space so I purchased 2 Billy bookcases and shortened the depth and they look great. It is a simple bookcase but that's what it needs to be. Looking forward to the next installment. stay safe J.
I'm so glad that Grim the Sniffspector approves of both of the new carpets. They are beautiful and really do fit you space great. I have 2 Sniffspectors (Great Pyrenees), but they don't like carpet. They like the cold tile floor year round.
I absolutely love everything you guys have done to fix up the cabin. It looks so cozy and comfortable. I would add some greenery to tv room too. Plants add so much to a room. It would be perfect then. I like the idea of a book wall or something because you read a lot..as do I..( I love my books ) as usual a great video. The place looks great! I'm jealous..I want a place like yours too. Maybe one day. Give Grim a big hug and a kiss and you and Christopher hug each other from me. LOVE YOU GUYS
Yes, as you head quickly to polar nights we in the south are heading for a much longed for summer which I am not sure if it is going to be as nice as your summer was as we are into our third La Nina in a row so grey days & lots of rain & floods again in parts of our State of NSW. We start our daylight saving on Saturday night the 1st October so yippee, darker mornings so I can sleep longer & lighter evenings so those who work can spend the evening in the garden. I noted that you had two M4 earthquakes yesterday, Sunday our time so I hope that Grim didn't get too upset with them.
I have a suggestion, why you covered the new carpet with your couch? Bring your couch back close to the wall more and leave more area of your carpet showing. This way your area dining room more covered with new carpet.
I had the very same rug and believe me after a few months it became clumpy and matted together, i just hope you can find a way to stop that from happening.
Hi ,love your channel.As a designer I would suggest you just put up a blackout curtain on a heavy weight rail.Not only would it save you money,it would feel cosier and keep the heat in on the cold nights.x
Pu kin you are doing so well! I would have pulled my hair out, but , truly, just objects of our lives - and the fact that Grim and Christopher love it is a job well done! ❤
In your TV Room some shelving on walls will lower the noise or echo and it will seem more cosy. A little more color on the TV side will balance the room. Love your channel❣️🥰
I just came across your channel 2 days ago and I'm hooked! You guys are adorable, Grim is awesome, the scenery/photography/cinematography is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing! 😃
Your puppy dog loves his new carpet. What if you had a year round tree 🌲 in your home with pretty lights on it. You can enjoy the tree everyday since you can’t grow any trees on your property. 🌲🌳🐶💖❤️
Cecilia, I'm not sure you should store that other carpet underneath the new one. The backing on the top one can wear down the bottom one as you walk and such. Especially if it's a heavy canvas type backing. It might not matter as much if the bottom one has a low pile (less fluff). Just a heads up. ☺️ The new areas look amazing!
I thought the white carpet would look great in the far left corner of the living room underneath that chair (if viewed from the kitchen) maybe with a bit of layering of the carpets, but I don't know if that would give you similar issues with the fluff :)
Everything looks so cozy and nice! Watching from North Dakota, USA. We also have super cold, long winters and I’m trying to make my house as cozy as yours! Also, I feel the whole thing of having to replace your rugs every year. I have a dog and two cats and they RUIN ours!
I love how Cecilia never complains, even when she's lost her breath after carrying heavy things. Just exhale and said how beautiful the day was ❤....very positive in every situation.
She is really good at Life, isn't she? 😀
She's Swedish so yes of course that's what she does 😊 I'm Swedish and everyone I know does that, it's normal life here.
@@susannea4196as an American, I have noticed (not all), but how most Americans are very rude and complain 24/7. It’s truly embarrassing. I feel like ever since Covid, people have changed a lot.
You don't have to thank us for watching you, it's the most fun we could have ... we should be thanking you !!! You are so full of life and humour and honesty that's it's refreshing .. So keep on being yourself and know that we enjoy your escapades a lot !! Till next time !!!
Come on everybody let’s get this wonderful person over the line for 300,000 subscribers before 2022 closes off . Cecilia and her delightful boys work really hard to produce such brilliant content so it’s the least we can do .
😍😍😍😍🧡🧡🧡🧡
She did it!!!
@@bayshtyshorty She is now over that 500k! YAY!!! Now can we get 700k?!?!?!?! Let's go!!!!
I just discovered her channel when I saw her Dodo video about Grim, now I am hooked.
I'm a maintenance tehnician in a Ikea factory, and I can truly say that it.s the most chipest furniture. They are very focus on low price....for products. I.m from Romania and one of their big factory is here, and we are deliver all around the world from here. And about the place you live, I like it I love it, it.s like you are living in a holiday, vacation house non stop :))))
I’m binging your videos. They are so much fun and I love your adventures! Your home looks like what I imagine Scandinavian homes to look like. Very well done and put together, effortlessly. I can dream to achieve that someday. ❤
I’m in a financial position now where I can decorate instead of just making do. I am 25% Swedish and still very thrifty, but I still get great ideas 💡 from watching Cecilia. I love her little fairy lights she has around her ceiling and I would love to think of a way to make something like that work in my apartment here in my own version of polar night in Minnesota.
Binge watching your videos, and I must say you've really taken command of the whole decorating scene/vibe you now have in your home. The colors are complimentary and are beautifully fluid from room to room. The textures are light and inviting, the lightning isn't harsh or offensive. The place looks modern and uncluttered. Loved how you took us with you month after month on a small mismatched cabin to its glorious uncocooning to a fabulous, warm, inviting home. We'll done to you cecilia and Christopher. Enjoy what you've created these polar nights. ❤ your channel
Aww thank youuu 🙏🙏🙏
I have went down a Cecilia rabbit hole. In the last week I have almost finished all her videos! Her attitude towards life and Christoffers is really phenomenal. I’m trying to channel them and lean towards being more grounded and just enjoying life
I live in the Caribbean and many people use shipping companies to get things from ikea, Amazon etc. It also takes about 2 -4 weeks for something to arrive by ship. We have the same excitement when something arrives
Me too!!!! I also live in the Caribbean and relate to so much of her daily struggles like shipping and not always having fresh produce and stuff like that.
For the tv room I was going to suggest in the area above the couch to get some grow lights and keep them during the polar night with a plant or two on a shelf. I think it might help you guys as well to have some greenery and having grow lights for your plants is a great way to keep them happy when there is no sun.
I love this idea! I have so many plants in my boho apartment & I can't imagine living without them!! They really do breathe life into a space! 🌿🌱☘️
Excellent idea..I have tons of plants in my home..brings nature in.
Good idea for grow lights and plants.
even artificial plastic plants would bring some life ins this house. it looks sterile in parts. there is no green.
I love the new things for the cabin. You are a beast carrying the heavy furniture. Christoffer cracks me up with his carrying the heavy things comment. 😂. Can’t wait for more cozy polar night videos.
hahah so typical Christoffer haha! I always do the heavy lifting 💪🏻
Right?! About Christopher carrying "the heavy things"! Cracked me up as well. 😄
Ikea items, even furniture, are light. The only thing I didn’t like about my couch was it being so low, my 6’4” husband was very uncomfortable!
Seeing Grim so happy with the new carpet fills my heart with joy. It’s the little things 😊
Thanks for sharing all the hard and great times on the island. It reminds me of living in Okinawa and Hawaii. Everything has to be by sea or plain. It's difficult I agree totally. I do love Cecilas positive attitude about everything!!!!!! SERIOUSLY
Grim is so cute with his sensitive soul. Mom, the carpet has to be just right, ok? Thanks, Mom! Loving this time of transition to Polar nights and your home so pretty and cozy, love your candle arrangements, Beautiful colors of the sunset and landscape. Have a lovely week Cecelia, Christoffer and Grim.💖
Grim is Goldilocks! It all must be just right!❤️😂
Cecillia i love how comfortable, but also very stylish you have made the cabin. I look forward to seeing more. Grim loves the new carpet, his tail started wagging as soon as he saw it. That dog has great taste also. Best wishes x
Cecilia, you sure love your Grim. Not many people would risk going bankrupt in order to get the perfect "dog approved" rug. And now Grim has made it extra perfect by the addition of his slobber. The rug in the TV room is gorgeous. Plus, with the pattern, it will hide a multitude of dirt, spills, dirty paw prints, etc. Nice ending to the video - the footage of the sunset was stunning.
26:11 the evenings are so beautiful wow, loving the autumn vibes already ! 🍂🍁🧡
Me tooo! I am SO happy to have the cosy times back!
The new carpet is beautiful! It adds the perfect bit of texture to the room - nice choice. Two thumbs up! 😃
I think so too! I am so happy with how it turned out!
Everything looks great! Would love to know where you got the carpet from. My daughter would love one like that in her room.
@@CeciliaBlomdahl Where did you get that big, fluffy carpet from?
Did she ever say where she got the fluffy carpet from? I'm looking for one myself.
I swear... there is not a dog more loved then Grim 🐕🦺💕. Lol so sweet and he loves the new carpet. He's got GOOD taste lol I love it too. Both rooms look cozy and beautiful 😍. Great job Cecilia!! ❤💕
I also store my seasonal carpets & runners underneath my current ones. It's a great space saving option! I adore how you're constantly thinking of Grim & his likes & desires. He really has the most perfect home with you guys! After watching this video, I'm never taking my delivery options for granted again! Stay blessed. 💕🌈 💕
I love your renovations ! And I love your pup , your infectious personality , and I especially like Christoffer’s cooking segments , he really is a very good chef and it adds dimension to your videos ! But the biggest star is the place you live and the people , this place brings out the best in people ❤
Thank God you exist. I'm watching your videos as I recover from a long sickness and honestly I feel so much better just watching you guys. Keep up the good work. X
Your cabin is a work of art! I love your design. It’s so nice seeing you make a home
Quick tip… I keep the name, code, receipt of the item(s) I like and store in a binder so that in the future I have the info at my fingertips if I need to buy a new one of the same item. This also goes for house paint colors, kitchen cabinet manufacturers, etc.
So happy to see a new video. I’ve been sick with COVID for the past week and needed cheering up. Love me some Cecilia, Christopher and Grim.
The new carpet is so fluffy and soft just like Grim s fur texture.grim looking happy on the carpet
“I’ll take these heavy things.” Buahahaha! 🤣 I Love Christopher’s personality. He’s so chill.
I totally understand why they don’t want to drive on the ground. Where you are at is one in a life time to live at. I personally would love to live in a place like that but do to my spouse being disabled the doc clinic stuff. Would make it a little crazy. Love the view you are at. Keep making videos of your beautiful place. At least we can enjoy it from here. Am very happy for you both.
The supermarket rug is absolutely gorgeous! This room looks amazing! I love your channel Cecilia❤
It's actually perfect that the carpet so closely matches the tones of everything else in the room. You can add any pops of accent color with other accessories that are easy to change from season to season. But the carpet which is more expensive can remain and ground the room. Just lovely. I adore your cabin and could totally live in it!
Ok, you did not promise too much, when talking about that coziness... That is top notch cozy🧸
Haha right?! 😍🙌
It looks so enchanting in the finale with all the lights and candles lit. You've done well and Grim looks very HAPPY! Yay!
You have come a long way Cecilia, i was your subscriber when you had less than 5000 follower, now look at you, almost 300k!!
Omg thank youuu! And thank you SO much for being here 🙏🧡🧡
Not far off a million end of 24
Grim, he is everything! Very cozy, well done.
You have made your home cozy & beautiful. Grim is happy!
Thank you so much!
I don’t know if you keep looking at this site? But if you do and you get your items from IKEA look at their Billy bookcases. I’m a book lover and reader with over 2000 books. Yea, I will admit it! When I was looking for book storage, someone suggested Billy bookcases. They are great! ❤I’ve had mine for nearly 12 years. They’re white with doors and added shelving. To this day, I still love them. Take a look, the cost is worth the price.
I am so addicted to your videos!! Sending love to you guys from Portugal!!
You're the best! 🙏🏻
So cool that you found the perfect fit carpet for your TV room right at the supermarket! And I love that it's a complex design that blends beautifully with the simple lines and colors in the rest of the room. And the living room carpet sounds divine, super soft and with an extra carpet under it. No wonder Grim loves it!
Oooh, the snow! I've been putting up your daily daylength next to mine to see how it's changing. Today, Sept. 25th, we have the exact same daylength, although you have 3 hours more twilight than I do at 41 degrees north. But your light level is changing 13 minutes per day faster than mine. I saw that you were getting snow now, and tried to imagine how it looks. But seeing it here is much more beautiful than I imagined, especially the light shining through and on it. 💗 And the scene at 26:38 - breathtaking, especially with the geese flying through.
Love how warm and cozy you are decorating your cabin perfect. Your puppy is so adorable what
an angel dog! ❤❤🦴🦴🐶🐶
Don't know if this would work well but you could put some up some shelves for books close to the ceiling (so the shelf is in line with the top of the door frame) this way you have a pretty decent amount of shelving and it frees up that wall for prints/art/whatever else. AND you could add the lighting under the shelves to brighten it up if you wanted. I feel like it could be a cosy and practical option ✨
Finally! A longer video! Missed these :) love you guys
More to come! 😍
Oh how wonderful to be a part of your and Christopher and Grim’s lives on aSunday and soak up your amazing filming and editing- I so look forward to these ! And your house looks beautiful and so cozy- great choices. Now I am off to Positano Dairies for a completely opposite view of the world and then my Sunday travels are done for the week! So grateful for you❤️❤️❤️
The carpet is soft and fluffy, The living room is warm and inviting
Yay, the cabin is going to look so nice and cozy!
Add color to the room by pillow covers. Also some nick nacks. This is easy and relatively inexpensive. Go vibrant. A little goes a wonderful long way! Maybe some day add curtains of color.
The carpets! The CARPETS! Fantastic choices! And the bathroom looks like a magazine cover! What a home you two have made for yourselves-thank you for sharing it!
Wonderful😘…and yess,so glad Grim is back in the video…happy to see the whole family today🥰
Timestamp 27:27, this is first time I see this kind of reaction from a dog, a mixture of calm, happy. It makes you feel peace to see it.
Really happy seeing you happy Cecilia, fun when things come together and it’s beautiful the way you both have decorated.. we all love the sharing you give us throughout the world on your journey.🎉❤
One does not always realise the logistical nightmare that online shopping can present to you on Svalbard. Even getting it from the trailer to the cabin is a mission. Great work. I love the result and look forward to sharing it in the polar nights. I am glad to see that it has the approval of Grim!
As usual the views are breathtaking. It was interesting to learn about the shipping process there in Svalbard. It is similar to the topical islands shipping process as well. Anyways, I like the carpet in living room. Looks comfortable. Smart idea about the television stand. Space Is a key component to small living spaces. Patience is the key when living the island life.
Well done, Cecilia, Michaela, Christoffer, Ikea Handyman and Grimm! Someone on Svalbard was very lucky to be able to buy your unwanted things. Looking forward to further developments on the interior design front. I'll be moving back to Texas soon, and making similar decisions. I'll definitely be consulting bffs on the interior decisions, and crafting my own candles, pillows and fine art, as you have your own photos, as well as doing my own re-upholstery. Just saw a headboard and bench set that grabbed my attention like no other. The journey has begun. lol
Such a beautiful transformation for your cabin. It definitely has become your cozy, peaceful home. I love how Grim enjoys the new carpet too. Such a character. ❤️❤️
That new sofa looks so comfy!! Can't get over the cost of shipping but I can imagine how exciting it must be when the stuff finally gets there 🤣 love this cosy vlog!! Big love from Ireland xx
I love how the new rug in your TV room warms up the space. Great choice! Grim is adorable. Glad he likes his new rugs!
Seeing the snow falling made my HEART SO HAPPY! I love winter, it's coming!!
I'm so glad Grim made a connection with your new carpets, hahaha he's so funny!
How do you like the sofa you have in the living room, I think you got that last year? Is it holding up well?
SAME! Love the early snow!! Grim thankfully loves the last carpet!! haha The IKEA one in the livingroom is Söderhamn and we love it! It looks the exact same and is suuuper easy to change cover on! Grim ruined the first one so fast, so we bought a new cover a few months ago :)
Svalbard is a beauty! Watching your videos is one of my favorite things, especially in fall/winter 😍😍
Thank you so so much! 🙏🏻😊
I just found this channel…watching calming things makes my ❤happy! And the cabin/view/peacefulness is just absolutely beautiful and Grim is a beautiful doggie! Even my cat was looking at him enjoying the carpet! Anyway, I’m late to the comments, but I had too.
In the tv room you could do the floating bookshelves on the wall where the books are! More book storage but nothing too heavy or cluttering for that smaller wall.
Everything looks great!!!
You could build library shelving on the tv wall with the tv sitting in a recess. If the shelving was white it wouldn’t look like it was closing up the doorway too much. 😊
So so cozy! I love the lights…Your view is absolutely magnificent! It’s so funny what creatures of habit we are…two sofas the same color😊 Your house looks like a retreat to me. I’d never want to leave.
I watch your videos for the beautiful scenery but also for your enthusiasm Cecelia.
If I’m feeling down watching your scenery videography ,listening to your happy interactions with Grim and Christoffer and the world around can lift my mood.
The only thing that I might really dislike is how looong it takes and how much it costs to get things shipped to Svalbard!!😮
I love the TV room sofa. The way you were standing in the video shows the continuity of both sofas. It is absolutely perfect.
Very nice!! It's same situation here, expensive and weight, size restrictions by float plane etc ,we used an Alaskan mill and built almost all our furniture by hand with leftover logs from our house or cabin whatever a log home is called . Its nothing fancy just rustic log furniture that was cheap and we didn't really have the extra cash also.🤠
Honrstly paying 1.6k for an ikea sofa is crazy to me.
@@beans_thecat Oh ya me too ! 🤯
I love your Arctic Island and I love your videos but I don’t think I could live there! I can “live” there through Christopher, Grim, Fenris, and your videos which I do love! Thank you for giving us a birds eye view each week!! I would rather have the fall and polar nights too!!
Y’all did a beautiful job on your addition and renovations!! You are an inspiration to me, and again, thanks for sharing your life with us!!
Love the redecorating! And those cozy night scenes make me just want to curl up with a good book! Love your videos ❤️
The cabin is looking so cozy and inviting, it’s definitely come a long way. The logistical problems and cost of shipping clearly force every decision to be that much more intentional too.
I’m actually surprised there is not more custom created options available, Svalbard could use some wood workers and carpenters! I watch a lot of “tiny houses” videos and seen a lot of recommendations to utilize things meant to go in boats as options for well designed things meant to go in confined spaces.
Also just had to say I loved the color on the new fluffy rug, what a cozy comfort to stand on something so plush during the long polar night. Clearly it’s your lovely dog’s bed, his place to be. Very important for any dog ♥️
That carpet in the tv room is PERFECT! The room looks so cozy. The shaggy living room carpet is perfect too! Great job!
Love the carpet in both rooms. The colors are perfect. Well done and I also loved Grim's reaction to them.
Love, love, love the TV Room! So cozy. And Christofer did an amazing job with the carpet! 😊
Yes Cecilia, I am much further South than you, 55.75°N, it has gone from sun down at ~11 pm in May to sun down at 7:30 pm in the last of September. Winter is coming.
Best wishes to all, from Canada.
FUN! Thanks for taking along with the house updates! The new shag rug is perfect! I love a neutral base so I can change out pops of bright color around the rooms as the seasons and my moods change. The new tv room is definitely comfy cozy. Finding that rug at the grocery store was a wonderful bonus! 🎉
Thanks Cecilia and Chris for a peek into life in Svalbard. The Dreamy nature scenery and whale songs got me totally hooked. Grimm is too cute.
Your place looks great I like the idea of leaving your car up.the hill seems no big deal.So beautiful where you live..
So happy Grim loves the carpet.
I love the new rug. It is a great color match and when you have a couple big pieces that are monochrome, it really shows of the textures, giving another layer and depth to your room, especially since the rug has such a wonderful texture to begin with. It pops here. Frustrating to order and not know what you're getting. I chuckled at Grimm's tie up. He could just walk out of that at will, he stays on it to please you, lol. Your home is beautiful, you've put a lot of thought and hard work to create what you wanted and it shows.
We have three larger dogs..highly recommend ruggable. Also lightweight so you can probably have them shipped easily.
So in love with Grim! Such a nice boy 🥹💗 Love the video, as always!
I've learned that the furnishings will last longer if your dog doesn't like them so much, so maybe Grim doesn't have to love everything and wear it out. 😁
So you don’t care for the comfort of your animals , got it
Exactly. My grandma lived in her home for like 70 years. She hated everything including her life. So when she died all her things looked completely new. It was a win for everyone. Except it wasn’t.
Your smile and positive attitude will brighten anyone's day. Your channel is so uplifting. Thank you! 😍
My snoozing Weimaraner pup Willow Bee opened her eyes when she heard Grimm on his new carpet. Just love Grimm.
If it makes you feel better. We live in Ireland and there is an IKEA 1 hour drive from us. Yet if you order online it takes 2-3 weeks to ship, closer to the 3 week mark
Cecilia you always have the best nails. Is there a nail salon on Svalbard? Dumb question but I wonder about the little things
Aren’t they beautiful! Plus she has those long skinny fingers too! Yes, there is a small salon that a lady runs out of her home. Cecilia shows it in one of her videos.
Love the renovation. I have a library space so I purchased 2 Billy bookcases and shortened the depth and they look great. It is a simple bookcase but that's what it needs to be. Looking forward to the next installment. stay safe J.
I'm so glad that Grim the Sniffspector approves of both of the new carpets. They are beautiful and really do fit you space great. I have 2 Sniffspectors (Great Pyrenees), but they don't like carpet. They like the cold tile floor year round.
I absolutely love everything you guys have done to fix up the cabin. It looks so cozy and comfortable. I would add some greenery to tv room too. Plants add so much to a room. It would be perfect then. I like the idea of a book wall or something because you read a lot..as do I..( I love my books ) as usual a great video. The place looks great! I'm jealous..I want a place like yours too. Maybe one day. Give Grim a big hug and a kiss and you and Christopher hug each other from me. LOVE YOU GUYS
Love the new TV room and carpets! You and Christoffer are such gentle souls. I just love your videos!
It's funny how Christoffer looks exactly like all the guys from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota... and Canadian guys too. Small world!
Love the TV nook, will be cosy . Love adding lights and books. The new carpets are so nice.
Yes, as you head quickly to polar nights we in the south are heading for a much longed for summer which I am not sure if it is going to be as nice as your summer was as we are into our third La Nina in a row so grey days & lots of rain & floods again in parts of our State of NSW. We start our daylight saving on Saturday night the 1st October so yippee, darker mornings so I can sleep longer & lighter evenings so those who work can spend the evening in the garden. I noted that you had two M4 earthquakes yesterday, Sunday our time so I hope that Grim didn't get too upset with them.
I just LOVE Grimm!! He is the most gorgeous sweetest boy ever! 💖
Please tell me where you got the living room rug! It's really lovely
Maybe think about wolfard oil candles.
Maybe a hydroponic growing system, so you can have veggies and herbs.
I have a suggestion, why you covered the new carpet with your couch? Bring your couch back close to the wall more and leave more area of your carpet showing. This way your area dining room more covered with new carpet.
The carpet looks great in the TV nook. Gives a really earthy, cozy vibe to the room. Good find Christoffer. Take Care. Much love from Cali!!
I had the very same rug and believe me after a few months it became clumpy and matted together, i just hope you can find a way to stop that from happening.
Hi ,love your channel.As a designer I would suggest you just put up a blackout curtain on a heavy weight rail.Not only would it save you money,it would feel cosier and keep the heat in on the cold nights.x
Pu kin you are doing so well! I would have pulled my hair out, but , truly, just objects of our lives - and the fact that Grim and Christopher love it is a job well done! ❤
In your TV Room some shelving on walls will lower the noise or echo and it will seem more cosy. A little more color on the TV side will balance the room. Love your channel❣️🥰
I just came across your channel 2 days ago and I'm hooked! You guys are adorable, Grim is awesome, the scenery/photography/cinematography is gorgeous!
Thank you so much for sharing! 😃
Your puppy dog loves his new carpet. What if you had a year round tree 🌲 in your home with pretty lights on it. You can enjoy the tree everyday since you can’t grow any trees on your property. 🌲🌳🐶💖❤️
Cecilia, I'm not sure you should store that other carpet underneath the new one. The backing on the top one can wear down the bottom one as you walk and such. Especially if it's a heavy canvas type backing. It might not matter as much if the bottom one has a low pile (less fluff). Just a heads up. ☺️ The new areas look amazing!
ahhh thank you!! will check that asap and make a new plan! didnt think of it at all!
I thought the white carpet would look great in the far left corner of the living room underneath that chair (if viewed from the kitchen) maybe with a bit of layering of the carpets, but I don't know if that would give you similar issues with the fluff :)
I agree! I learned that the hard way ( read:super expensive!)
Or flip it over so rugs are laying back to back.
Essentially you're using one carpet as a pad for the other. This is a good use for ugly carpets that make good padding.
Everything looks so cozy and nice! Watching from North Dakota, USA. We also have super cold, long winters and I’m trying to make my house as cozy as yours! Also, I feel the whole thing of having to replace your rugs every year. I have a dog and two cats and they RUIN ours!