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Your tree deserves a little whimsy—meet our newest holiday ornaments, full of color, charm, and personality.

Your tree deserves a little whimsy—meet our newest holiday ornaments, full of color, charm, and personality.

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Collaborations

Quality products that showcase the Lars brand beautifully.

“Swedish Holiday” woven fabrics

Colorful phone cases that start conversations

Welcome!

Let’s create beauty together.

Welcome!

Let’s create beauty together.

The House That Lars Built began as a blog in 2008 for those seeking to infuse their lives with whimsy, color, and craftiness. The shop opened as a way to offer digital downloads to accompany those tutorials and has grown into a destination for seasonal decorations, unique gifts, prints, collaborations, and more!

The House That Lars Built began as a blog in 2008 for those seeking to infuse their lives with whimsy, color, and craftiness. The shop opened as a way to offer digital downloads to accompany those tutorials and has grown into a destination for seasonal decorations, unique gifts, prints, collaborations, and more!

From the Blog

Thanksgiving Traditions

Info or previeI’m in the phase of life where I’m seeking to establish traditions and memories that are meaningful especially since my kids are so young and life is racing by. 

Santa Lucia crown

We’ve got a strong adoration for all things Scandinavian, as you might have caught on. Somehow they manage to execute folk, modern, minimalist, and classic design elements all impeccably. Not to mention their wonderful pastries, 6-hour workdays, and ample vacation days. Sign me up! Another thing Scandinavia does right? Christmas. And these crowns are the perfect addition to Santa Lucia

Christmas nativity set

Nativity sets are one of those quintessential Christmas decor items I feel like I need, but always have a hard time finding one that I like!