If you're looking for sources, I've tried to collect as many as I can here: www.benitalarsson.com/sources

Your gentle style of whipping a home into shape is what originally attracted me to your blog all those many, many years ago. This project takes me back to the old days and I'm loving it.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I’m so happy you’re enjoying this!

Wow, Benita!! 👏😃 You are soooooo incredible talented! And how brave of you to embrace the challenge to buy such an old house and to do all the renovations! I really bow to you! RESPECT 👍😊👍

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

There’s three of us, all equally invested and we’re having such a great time!

I can't wait to watch the Swedish rural holiday life!!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Yay! Hope you’ll enjoy!

It's very exciting to see your launch into the summer house projects! With so much to do, every step will be a satisfying move forward. As a Canadian woman well-versed in everything woodstove, you did an AMAZING job on bringing yours back to life! That's a lot of elbow grease!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

There's so much satisfying work at the house, polishing the wood stove was one!

I bet I'm not the only American watching who finds every detail of this project exotic and intriguing. A little fan on the stove! Door handles similar to our 1920s bath basin handles, etc. Thanks!

@muzzable

28 күн бұрын

You are so correct! This American living in Virginia is really enjoying every step of the way!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

So happy you’re enjoying it!

@Kim-J312

10 күн бұрын

Yep ,Hi 🇺🇸 watching from Chicago ❤👋. My grandparents had a big wood burning stove in their basement. It was used in their kitchen for cooking . I'm glad they saved it 🙏 😊

I love how you take things calmly and one step at a time. You have got so much done. It’s going to be amazing. I’m so happy for you and look forward to all your videos on this big adventure you’re on. ❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! I do try to stay calm but in reality there’s so much I want to do each time so I don’t take many breaks 😅

@tammystuard4835

28 күн бұрын

@@BenitaLarsson you’ve got this!!! 💪🏼

We have renovated old houses for over 50 years… this ‘last’ one is an 1860 two story. I love watching you return to the original with a modern touch …. that is what we have done…But we don’t want to do any more🙂. Another round of minimizing is on as we move furniture into newly restored living room. Thank you for your videos. My mother’s parents were from Finland. 🙂

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Wow, that’s amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You've got a lot done already Benita. Looking forward to your restoration videos. Nice to see your summer home come back to life.

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Looking back, we already did quite a few things😊

Benita you are inspirational! Things that some folk might baulk at you seem eager to embrace and to transform. I salute you!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Aww, thank you, that’s so sweet!

When I used to read your blog, I remember you shared a link about a Finnish woman who was building/renovating a summer home. It was black outside and timber inside but very modern. I also remember you said that one day you would have a summer home. Now look here, you finally do! I hope your summer home will become everything you, Wille and Victoria wish it to be. 💐

@BenitaLarsson

40 секунд бұрын

Wow, I’d totally forgotten about that!

Have you ever done a video where you talk about other KZread channels that you enjoy? I love the style of your videos and would like to find more. Most KZread videos are way too loud and hectic.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I haven’t but thanks for the suggestion!

Hello Benita - wow absolutely amazing how much you have accomplished- I’m enjoying this project so much !!! You are so talented!!! Wonderful idea to keep a log of the history of the home as you restore it. Have a great day ❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

We did get a fair bit done already which feels so nice!😊

What a great project. I love that you are salvaging what you can and exposing some of the more interesting parts of the home. My late husband and I restored an 1830's stone home. The outside walls are 18 inches of solid rock. You are all going to have such a great time breathing new life into your summer home. Thanks for sharing!!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

That sounds like an amazing building!

Wow Benita! It's such a beautiful house!!. My word! you don't need your workout app with all that work you're doing!😂 I'm always grateful when I turn a tap on and water comes out, so I can imagine your excitement to have your well and tap taken care of. I hope it's in a year and not three that you get water inside 🤞🏽. What a great job you're doing and it's great that your son and Victoria are on the same page. I bet you're looking forward to warmer weather to come and to be able to spend more time there. Looking forward to seeing more improvements. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you for sharing. Take care xxx

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! This week we actually have a bit of a heat wave so I’m excited for some warmth outside next time I go!

You're amazing to tackle such a huge renovation. It's a lot of work and obviously you are enjoying it. You've already accomplished so much and the house is really starting to look liveable and attractive. Should be a fun summer!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

So excited for this summer for sure and future summers too!

@user-wc3sv9vu7k

28 күн бұрын

I loved seeing you polish the stove,,it looks so good. All three of you got a lot done thus far. Really looking forward to seeing this house in Summer ..maybe Holidays too. ❤

I can’t believe how talented you are. The kitchen is already looking so much better. I’m enjoying watching your summer house come together. Thanks for the update!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thank you, that’s so sweet of you to say!

Your summer home is amazing. It’s amazing what you find in old homes. I lived in a house built in 1780 in the mountains of Massachusetts. We had some of the plaster walls redone. When the plaster was removed, we found very old glass medicine bottles, corn cobs, newspapers dated to the early 1800’s. I saved some of those items. Old homes are treasures. You have done amazing work already. I look forward to future updates.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Oh wow, what great finds!

I’m so excited for you, Benita, I love having a project to work on. I’m quite envious! 😂

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

I'm having such a great time!

Hard to believe that I have been watching your channel for nearly 5 years.

@BenitaLarsson

26 күн бұрын

Oh wow, thanks for following along!

wow that’s very impressive! The amount of knowledge you have to know what to remove and what to save. The stove before and after is immaculate 😊 I bet it’s very hard to hold yourself and to be patient because I imagine you would want to restore and fix everything right away. My favorite room color is blue hallway - so peaceful :)

@BenitaLarsson

25 күн бұрын

I do want to dive in everywhere 😅

Fascinating to see what lies beneath. Looking forward to the summer house summer videos.

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

So excited to share more as it unfolds!

You have achieved so much already. Can't wait to see the next episode. Thank you for sharing.

@BenitaLarsson

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

It‘s coming along so beautifully, I just love your style and your channel brings me so much joy & inspiration. Lots of love from Switzerland 🇨🇭

What a wonderful video you have been very busy since last October, Benita you and your family's summer home is so beautiful, peaceful, and a labor of love. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle and experiences with us. I have learned so much from you about personal organization and prioritizing what makes me happy and serves me best! Thank You and I now follow you and the summer home on Instagram.

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for following along both here and there!

I eagerly await your videos every other Tues. You are an amazing woman with so many talents. I was amazed by the amount of work that you did on those 2 visits. Its going to be beautiful when you, your son and his girlfriend complete the job. Im very happy for you all.

@BenitaLarsson

22 күн бұрын

So happy you’re enjoying the series about our summer house!

It’s coming along slowly but surely! Thanks for keeping us in the loop. 🏡 ❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Your enthusiasm for this project radiates right through my computer and makes me smile. Were you able to obtain any information regarding the original owner's/builders? Looking forward to watching this project take shape. 😄

@BenitaLarsson

14 күн бұрын

We have some clues and also collect stories from our neighbors. Will make more research!

Oboy!!!! You rock so big time. It's so inspiring to see you tackling and handling all this and more. I am amazed and admire you so. Thank you for sharing. I love it all.

I admire your energy and willingness to jump in and do it!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

I’ll try anything once when it comes to DIY!😅

So much fun to watch this house come to life. A fantasy trip I’ve always wanted to do is to spend a week in a Swedish summer house. Now I’m more excited about the idea than ever.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it!

The top of the wood stove is just wonderful now. The outside work was done so well also. Congrats on the water!

@BenitaLarsson

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great work Benita. I'm really surprised the sellers sold the property is such a condition. I hope this was highly considered in the final price. You've done so much hard work! You go girl !!! Thanks for sharing 🥰🌷💐🌷🌞🌛💗✝

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

We were aware of the issues and budgeted for the restorations.

Benita! You are a powerhouse of skill and taste. Really enjoyed this video, I love your Swedish summerhouse culture and architecture. Thank you so much for making this ❤

@BenitaLarsson

22 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

What an interesting vlog. I absolutely understand the need to explore, sort and organize the carport. Creating window casings is a great skill. I remember from woodworking class (in the 70s!) how easy it is to plane things thinner or thicker at the end of your stroke. Oof. It's harder than it looks. PS I love to see that you take safety seriously with the respirator!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

So happy you enjoyed it! Planing is so much fun but running over knots is tricky😅

Love watching you restore this beautiful home.

@BenitaLarsson

10 күн бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that!

Wow, each step along the way makes such a big difference -- I would want to stay and keep working! It looks really amazing. What a feeling of accomplishment each time you come -- so rewarding to see the beauty of the place come to life!

@BenitaLarsson

22 күн бұрын

Oh, I never want to leave when I’m there!

This is amazing to watch. You are so talented and I love how you are "respecting" the bones of the house. THanks for sharing this!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!😊

Beautiful home in peace and quiet. What a blessing! 😊❤

Benita, this is so exciting and you are doing excellent work! It really shows! I wish you and yours wonderful memories in your summer house! 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

So interesting! What a great project to work on with your son and his partner. You have an admirable "can do" approach. I respect that!

@BenitaLarsson

22 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

So exciting. The entrance is going to be gorgeous. The upstairs room is pretty. And cozy.

@BenitaLarsson

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Eeeeeee! It is looking so good already! I just love seeing your progress. It is a beautiful place and you will bring it back to life and make it fantastic!! 🎉👍 👏🏻 ❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

We’re having so much fun in the process!

Love the white table!

Scraping the paint off the glass looks so satisfying!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

It was on the smooth side, the textured side, not so much😅

That was awesome 👌... greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

It's exciting to see the transformation of your summer home, and all of your "behind-the-scenes" work. You, Wille and Viktoria are honoring the workmanship and style of the original structures and restoring them beautifully!

@BenitaLarsson

25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, Marsha!

Wow…this is a big project and hard work. I’m amazed by the manual skills that you have and that you are developing. I will be following your summer house story for sure. Wishing you a sweet season! ☀️

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Such a big project but such a fun one!

What satisfying fun this video update was...so looking forward to this entire restoration journey. I love your sensibilities and aesthetics, and know this summer home will turn into a jewel with all your hard work! ❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

I am so impressed. What a talented, hard-working woman you are! Thank you for inviting your viewers on this amazing journey although I'm happy not to be physically involved! Very interesting to learn about Swedish summer homes coexisting with the environment (before it was cool to do so). You seem to be reusing and repurposing so many materials.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

We’ll try and resuse as much as we can!

I can`t wait for more updates on the summer house! It`s like a swedish fairy tale! 🤩 Greetings from Bulgaria!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Aww, that's such a nice way to put it!

@desspencheva

27 күн бұрын

@@BenitaLarsson I am a big fan of "Emil i Lönneberga" and this house looks a lot like how I imagined his house 🤗

Kudos to you. Methodical work progressing well and learning new trades as well.

So much work, you have done. Looking forward to seeing more restoration videos of yours.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Excited to share more down the line!

Your DIY skills are incredible. Are all Swedish ladies this good at jobs that in many other countries would be considered the men's domain? You are so creative and passionate about this project. I can't wait to see the finished product, I think it's going to look amazing. I love your style in your apartment so I think the interiors of the house are going to look beautiful once you add your personal touch to them. I can see the living room or is it the kitchen, the one with the white lounge and the new dining table already has the Benita imprint on them. Love your videos and your lifestyle. Thank you for taking us along on your life's journey. It's a good life. ❤🌹🥀🌻🌼🌱🐝🐞🌳🦝🙂

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you! Actually Wille and Victoria are in charge of decor. We have similar tastes but what you see upstairs isn’t necessarily staying. The sofa and some other pieces were left by the previous owner😅

@teresa5007

27 күн бұрын

@@BenitaLarsson 👍🙂

I’d just have to live there year round. I love the rural life.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

When I’m there I am tempted! But I also love the city. Very thankful to have a bit of both!

Loved the video and your enthusiasm for renovating. You are an inspiration having a go at all things DIY, thank you for sharing 💗

@BenitaLarsson

26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Oh my goodness, April was a great month for getting things done. The summer home is looking great. Excited to see the rest of the restoration!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Very cold during April but hard work kept me warm!

What you say is very interesting. I’m watching you from Ukraine, where we also bought a house in an ancient village 4 года назад, but there is a war next to us and this changes everything

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

I’m so sorry for what you’re having to go through!♥️

@marina_kryachko

28 күн бұрын

@@BenitaLarsson thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you Sweden for your support

@hjortronhjortron1084

28 күн бұрын

Hi Marina! I don't want to give you false hope but... well known, polish clairvoyant said that russia will be big loser of the great war which is coming. He was talking about war many years ago. People were rolling their eyes hearing him. Now they don't laugh... It's just his prediction but I hope he is right and russia won't be danger for the neigbors anymore. Hope you are well.

I’m really looking forward to further updates on the progress and watching your process.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Excited to share more as things unfold!

So happy to see your summer house 🏠! A lot of work but I bet it’s therapeutic 😊

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Yes, it’s so therapeutic!

So exciting! Its going to be beautiful. ❤❤

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

It is! And we think it will!😅

Hi from Australia. 😊 Benita, you are such a hard worker. Very inspiring. Love the Summer House. Thanks for sharing. 🐨

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

Loved this!!!!!!❤ You are doing incredible work 😊😊😊

Waouw! So impressed!

Good Morning! I love your summer house! Feeling a bit jealous! I have an old house that I live in full time, and noticed that your kitchen drawers are all wooden like mine. If they don't glide well, use some white candle wax from an inexpensive tea-candle or other small one, and rub it on the runners of the drawers and the inside glides/runners too. It works great! May need to be done once or twice per year, but so simple and inexpensive. It protects the wood from wearing down too. You are doing a great job!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I’ve used that trick in the past! Thanks for reminding me!

I follow you for years for the minimalism and Scandinavian life style (very appealing from a Spanish perspective). Now the summerhouse's project is like a prize! Looking forward for new updates. You are a complete source of inspiration. Thanks

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for following along!

You three are quite the team. How much fun and how satisfying to see the progress. We all take having water on tap so much for granted. You don't realize how spoiled we are until you have to do what you have done at the summer house.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Wille, Victoria and I do make a great team and I love doing this together with them😊

With a few visits, you have already accomplished so much, and are breathing renewed life into this beautiful old home. You must feel such a wonderful sense of satisfaction with each visit. As an armchair renovator 🤣 I certainly did! Wishing you a wonderful week Benita 🌼

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I do feel that! A long way to go but so fun!

Estou adorando os vídeos da reforma vc é muito trabalhadora, não quero peder nenhum vídeo parabéns pra vcs , abraços do BRASIL .

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoy them!

What a job!! Where did you learn all of these skills??!! Wish I had a “Jacob” for a teacher!! Brava!!🎉

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

I started out with a book pre internet 😅 Then I learned by doing💪🏻

@annecarter5181

28 күн бұрын

@@BenitaLarsson For me , it’s about lack of courage & fear of making expensive mistakes. I’m great with painting but I have a bathroom just waiting for me to tackle it!! You gave me courage by ripping down the old wallpaper!! Tak!

Thank you that was wonderful 👍

First time to see your summer house will have to watch the other episodes

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Yes please do, I hope to share progress here in new episodes now and then!

Gracias por volver a ponerlo en español

Hello,benita.thank you so much,for showing this very very interesting Update,to your summerhouse.greetings,Heike ❤

@BenitaLarsson

14 күн бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

Wow, just wow! 🥰

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!

I just love watching your videos.

@BenitaLarsson

26 күн бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that!

Absolutely delightful!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Yay! So fun to watch this journey.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

I’m so happy you’re enjoying it!

Loved it! So excited to follow along!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Yay, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

Very cool!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

You are amazing! Truly.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!

Good job! 👏👏👏

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love seeing this project come together. So smart to make an archive to honor the history!

@BenitaLarsson

25 күн бұрын

It’s already so fun to flip through those wallpaper scraps!

Have been waiting for this thank you xxx

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for being excited about it!

Favorite channel, love your content 😀

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Aww, that makes me so happy! Thank you!

I commend you on all the effort and hard work. You are an amazingly hard worker.

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

It’s so much fun!

Great progress

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wonderful job, Benita!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

So nice this video!!😍

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

So glad you like it!

You're making great progress!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

We’re so happy with how far we’ve come already!

love your work on summer house!

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

So glad you’re enjoying the series!

Good work! It's coming along nicely.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Job well done, Benita! ⭐️

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Looking so good.

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

You are so inspiring, on so many levels. Thank you 🙏

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Aww, that’s so sweet, thank you!

Amazing.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

It looks incredible Benita, I'm so excited to see more!

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thank you, excited to share more down the line!

Great job, Benita 👏🏽 Thanks for sharing the progress.

@BenitaLarsson

27 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for for following along!

Inspirational! Beautiful work

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Benita, you are AMAZING, period !!! I have no words. Thank you

@BenitaLarsson

28 күн бұрын

Aww, thank you so much! 😊