my scandinavian home: Glad Midsommar!
This Friday marks Midsummer’s Eve, the most significant day in the Swedish calendar. The celebrations begin with the crafting of floral headdresses, followed by dancing around the Maypole, and culminate…
British made sustainable bed linens
With the recent granting of the King’s new Royal Warrant to a select few companies, West Sussex based bed linen manufacturer Heirlooms were honoured to be one such recipient. The…
A Perfect Swedish Summer Cottage For Midsummer’s Eve!
It’s the start of a new week – but not just any week. Here in Sweden, we’re gearing up for arguably the biggest event of the year – Midsummer! On…
Day three from 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen
The Dezeen team is reporting live from 3 Days of Design, where highlights included a wool-covered desk, eelgrass insulation, a visit to Noma and a Hay-branded beer. 17:15 pm…
A Warm and Inviting Home in Södermalm, Stockholm
There’s plenty to love about the summer – but one of my favourite things is the light. You simply don’t get that wonderful golden light in Sweden any other time…
Helle Mardahl designs The Grand Suite installation
Designer Helle Mardahl has turned her Copenhagen showroom into a messy home for a “shopaholic”, displaying her glass designs on an unmade bed and in a lonely dining room during…
Emerging designers animate Royal Docks with Pews and Perches
Steel-banded timber crates and a wave-like rope seat are among the benches that have been installed throughout the Royal Docks for the London Festival of Architecture. The benches have been created…
This Magazine-Ready Cabin on a Swedish Island is on Airbnb!
Can you work from home? Or more importantly, need a holiday? If so, this lovely Swedish cottage on the island of Dalarö in the Stockholm archipelagos for you. At the…
Muuto launches design competition to celebrate “new perspectives”
Promotion: Copenhagen-based brand Muuto has announced the Muuto Design Contest, a free-to-enter competition seeking exceptional ideas for small furniture and accessories. The Muuto Design Contest is open to anyone with…
A Calm Swedish Home in the Heart of the City
Hej there! I hope you had a fantastic weekend! I’m at Bodø airport in North Norway waiting for my flight back to Malmö. I’ve had such an amazing time in…