Karl larsson

– One of Sweden’s most well loved artists through the ages Carl Larsson was born in Gamla stan, the old quarter of Stockholm, on 28 May 1853. His family was poor and Carl grew up in dismal circumstances. The only…

Explore Carl Larson's 75 photos on Flickr!

I discovered Karin + Carl Larsson through my very well travelled, and cultured mother. She and my stepdad went on a trip to Sweden this past summer and brought back loads of stunning photos and book on Karin Larsson's amazing life. I was immediately taken by her originality, ingenuity, and use of co

Both images are by the wonderful Swedish artist Carl Larsson from here. Today I have an email from a reader who is due to have her first baby in March next year. "Jill and Jack" have been earning good money and have a mortgage but now with the baby on the way, they're finding it difficult to reduce their spending and prepare for the big event. I thought our wonderful Down to Earth community here would be able to give "Jill and Jack" a good idea of what the first baby costs and how to reduce…

“You snooze you lose” so the saying goes, and while you wouldn’t want to miss out on any of the chic treats our soporific selection, in this case napping is the name of the game as you gather style, home and beauty buys to build a soothing sleep sanctuary.

Explore Carl Larson's 75 photos on Flickr!

The artist's six year old son, Esbjorn is gazing at the Christmas tree, while his father has his back turned and looking out the window. _____ “Nu är det jul igen” (Now it is Christmas time again) is an old Scandinavian Christmas song, often sung while dancing around the Christmas tree. Interior of Carl Larsson's home in Sweden at Christmas time. Right third of the triptych Oil on canvas in white painted simple wooden frame. Helsingborgs Museum: museum.helsingborg.se/web/object/153857