One of the pleasures of meeting Sebastian Nurmi and his wife Ülle when we were in Finland was the quick tour of their home on Bovik Farm. It is an amazing combination of charm, style, warmth and REAL…
A sheepskin covered settee in the windowed entranceway to enjoy the view, or take off your muddy boots…
…the living room is serene and comfortable with an understated stylishness…
…we love the tailored board that becomes a surface on the ottoman…
…and cozy library corner which gives a clear view through the main windows to the lands beyond…
A screenprint by one of Finland’s most famous artist Miina Äkkijyrkkä, hangs in the stairwell. Her only subject and passion is the indigenous Kyytto cows, which Nurmi raises. (Check out her giant colorful cow sculptures made of car parts here.)
The Nurmi’s are serious cooks. The kitchen is fueled by two stoves: one new and a traditional wood-fired flat-top and hearth:
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= dream house!
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Dream house indeed! It looks like Carl Larsson’s house with a few modern appliances added in. If there is a heaven, my house there would look like that.
I want to see some winter photos, too, please.
Yeah, I know. The place is very compelling. I visited in August…sorry.