The Story of Harriet’s Barn
Arrie
Uppleva & utforska
Engagera & etablera
In the middle of the pandemic, a yellow barn appeared on Blocket.
Malin remembers sending the listing to Sanne and Viktoria straight away, writing: “This is where we should start a flea market.”
A few days later, they went to see it together. It was November – cold and windy – but they fell in love instantly.
There it was, in the middle of little Arrie — the yellow barn, quietly waiting for them.
Idag drivs Harriets lada av Ingela, Viktoria, Sanne & Malin. Livet händer hela tiden så de hjälps åt.
They didn’t have a grand business plan. Instead, they each put in 500 kronor to cover the first month’s rent and began collecting the kinds of things others no longer wanted: furniture, lamps, porcelain, paintings, and small objects with a story. Things that deserved a second chance.
On opening day, the queue stretched far beyond the barn, and they were completely overwhelmed. At the same time, they told themselves it was probably just the excitement of something new.
But now, five years have passed.
Five years of searching, carrying, cleaning, laughing, styling — and meeting people who appreciate and love the same things they do.
Today, Harriet’s Barn is run by Ingela, Viktoria, Sanne, and Malin. Life keeps moving, and they step in for each other wherever needed.
The name Harriet means “ruler of the home,” and somehow, it felt just right. Because home is exactly what they love — not perfect homes, but lived-in ones, filled with objects that have already lived a life before moving on.
Their belief in reuse runs deep. They believe in taking care of what already exists.
Their belief in reuse runs deep. They believe in taking care of what already exists. That an old table, a worn chair, or a beautiful vase often carries more soul than anything mass-produced.
And they truly believe the future needs a little less throwaway culture — and a little more care. That’s why Harriet’s Barn exists.
That it ended up in Arrie was a coincidence — thanks to that listing one November day. All the more reason they feel grateful to be part of a living local community, alongside other small businesses.
With roots in the area — and now also living here — it means even more to have their work and everyday life close by.
The creative collective ends with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visits Harriet’s, who spreads the word, and who keeps coming back. It’s thanks to you that they get to keep doing what they love.
Follow them on Instagram — @harrietslada — where upcoming flea market dates are shared.