The view from our Helsinki apartment was as white as the interior decor. With brooding snow filled clouds, ice covered parkland and the white Carrara marble of Finlandia Hall dominating the skyline opposite. ...
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Discovering Helsinki through its design
Handily coinciding with my birthday, our recent trip to Helsinki turned out to be everything I’d hoped for and more.
We may have only been in this beautifully compact city for a long weekend, but in terms of inspiration, relaxation and overall enjoyment I can totally see why Finland topped the 2019 ...
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Nordic Inspiration – Sculptural Accessories
After visiting the Top Drawer trade show in January, and following IMM Cologne, Maison & Objet and the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair, it’s safe to say I’ve been totally inspired by this season’s new launches.
Rather than feeling under pressure to completely redecorate my whole house, I ...
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The new Kids Collection from Ferm Living
Sharing your home with a child can, at times, be a challenge. But thanks to one of my favourite Danish homeware brands, Ferm Living, I don’t need to give up or give in when it comes to creating a considered, as well as fun-filled, family home. ...
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Bringing the Scent of Copenhagen home
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I don’t think it would come as much of a surprise if I told you that I’m a little obsessed with scented candles. No matter what the time of year, they are an essential part of my every day. ...
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Bringing joy with VIVA Scandinavia
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If you’re a regular reader of Nordic Notes you’ll know by now that I’m a huge believer in the Danish philosophy of bringing joy to the everyday.
During my recent chat with Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, he told me that a staggering 86% of Danes associate hot ...
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