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C OUNTRY CA L L I NGSeeking a tree change 10 years ago, Mari, an interior decorator and stylist (pictured above right with children Juno, now
four, and Dante, six) and her husband, Christian, moved from an apartment in Stockholm, Sweden, to a two-storey house – built in 1884 – in the tiny
village of Dalaro. Long and lazy weekend breakfasts are enjoyed at the outdoor table the couple built themselves (opposite), which is surrounded by
wicker outdoor chairs – for similar, try Coco Republic ‘Isla’ chairs. On a wall in the conservatory (top left), Mari displays pictures she has collected
over the years from antique stores and flea markets. In the kitchen dining nook (above left), an industrial-style lamp from HK Living adds drama
to an antique timber table paired with chairs from Thonet. With its doll’s house atmosphere, the little timber house in the garden (above right) is
perfect for playtime. It was in poor condition when the couple moved in, so they took it down and built it again with the same dimensions, adding
a tiny front porch and doors that were sourced from a vintage shop. “The garden house is so versatile,” says Mari. “Its main purpose is as my studio
and for dinners. The kids also have their birthday parties here and we use it as a guesthouse during summer.” >