Swedish Doors

My grandmother and her parents immigrated to the US from Sweden....just ask anyone how well we "burn" instead of "tan".

I may not be thrilled with my complection, but I do love learning about the Swedish culture and heritage. Everyone knows that I have worn clogs since the 70's, love wool nordic sweaters and enjoy Grandma's Swedish Meatballs! However, as I've gotten older I have taken a liking to collecting antique pieces that are Swedish as well. I have a dala horse, a tine' and a svelt pick. One thing I would love to have is an old trunk or armoire. I love the old crackeled paint and a technique they use called rosemaling (flowers and swirls). These old pieces can be purchased for 6-15 thousand dollars!! It obviously doesn't seem like one of these pieces will ever be in my possession......SOOOOO, about two years ago, I started studying the rosemaling and painting techniques. Perhaps I could create my own antique rendition!

My old laundry room bi-fold doors have many cracks in them and we have glued them back together several times. Several months ago, a large piece splintered and broke off from the door. Hmmmm, finally some "character" to those old doors. Since John has plans of remodeling that area NEXT year, and the doors most like would go to a landfill, I decided to see if I couldn't breathe some Swedish life into the things.

For the last three days I have worked away, transforming my old laundry doors into Nordic pieces of art. I am very happy with the result, even though I may get to enjoy them for a year or so more. Who know, I may even cut them down into wall art or a headboard!!!

So what do you think? Swedish success or UMPHFTA!!!