Instead of spending those strange days between Christmas and New Year sat on the sofa or shopping in the sales, this year my family and I will be heading back to Copenhagen. Even though regular visitors to this amazing city, we have still to experience it during the winter months; and what an exciting way … Read More about Royal Copenhagen Christmas Tables
Nordic Inspiration
Nordic Inspiration – Christmas Gifts (and discount) from Cloudberry Living
AD Since launching over a decade ago, Cloudberry Living has become the go-to online store for Scandinavian lifestyle lovers everywhere. Run by Alicia and Steve, Cloudberry Living offers beautiful, functional and sustainable products from the very best brands found across Denmark, Sweden and Finland.
Nordic Inspiration – My baby and toddler essentials
This week it appears that everyone in the UK has gone completely baby crazy. Aside from Royal pregnancy announcements and James Bond proudly wearing a papoose; it’s also been my son’s third birthday. Just like Meghan, I was 37 and classed as a ‘geriatric mother’ when Fox was born; and just like Daniel Craig, his … Read More about Nordic Inspiration – My baby and toddler essentials
‘Welcome Home’ at the Danish Architecture Center
An exciting new building dominates the Copenhagen waterfront and as part of my recent visit I couldn’t wait to take a look inside. Eleven years in the making, BLOX sits handsomely alongside its contemporary neighbours, The Royal Library, Royal Danish Playhouse and Copenhagen Opera House. At ground level it mirrors the unique colour of the … Read More about ‘Welcome Home’ at the Danish Architecture Center
The legend of Ultima Thule
They say legends are born, not made, and this is certainly true when it comes to Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. Across his career, this multi-talented and innovative artist had a portfolio spanning everything from glass, furniture and product design to sculpture, city planning, art, graphics and even banknotes for Finland’s treasury.
