It's the 1st Sunday in Advent; we've enjoyed visiting Christmas markets, seeing the Christmas lights being lid in our town centre as well as the first Advent Candle at home. 48 small presents have been wrapped up, and we are just about to launch the Little Scandinavian Advent Calendar with 24 amazing presents for you! A few images from our weekend! 1. Bakke Gård Christmas Market, Sigdal Norway....
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Scandinavian Christmas Cookies and ‘Pepperkakeverksted’
Norwegian 'Kransekake'. Image source: Matprat.no Scandinavian Christmas cookies are lovingly baked together with family and friends in the run up to Christmas. In Norway you'll be offered 'Sirupssnipper' and 'Serinakaker'. In Sweden there's sweet treats in the shape of 'Rönnskärsformar' og 'Sätoftakakor', where as Denmark proudly presents their 'Klejner' and 'Brunkager'. Recipes for...
Read moreDreaming of a A White and Nostalgic Christmas
Having spent the weekend in Winter Wonderland I couldn't help feeling a little nostalgic and inspired. The new Christmas Collection of gorgeous children's clothing by MeMini might just be what you were looking for, if you too are planning a Nordic Christmas. All the garments above, from Norwegian children's brand MeMini, are lovingly made in lamb wool and cotton mix. We love the sailor style...
Read moreHow to prepare for a Scandinavian Christmas in London?
Decorate your home with fresh pine tree branches, pretty red berry branches, twigs and pine cones this Christmas. Fill your house with Christmas scents from baking Ginger bread men and simmering 'glögg' Scandinavian mulledwine on the stove. Lid some candles and enjoy this dark but beautiful pre-christmas, in Scandinavian fashion, together with your family. The Scandinavian Christmas Markets and...
Read moreFestive Christmas fun and events from the Land of North
Lot's of festive fun ahead; Christmas pop-up events, there's Christmas drinks and dinners, we'll be doing a White Christmas shoot this weekend, the Little Scandinavian Advent Calendar is taking shape, we are working on lots of posts covering all you'll need to know to create your very own, White Christmas. As part of sourcing inspiration I'll be going to the mountain of North. Norefjell,...
Read moreChristmas Markets and Shopping Events in London
A proper Nordic Yulefest starts with visiting one or all the three Scandinavian Christmas Markets in London. Join in on the Nordic festive spirit; have some glögg and gingerbread men, shop Scandinavian Christmas decoration and food, meet up with fellow Scandinavians and start the count down to Christmas! These Christmas markets are the real deal; No Frozen characters or German speaking moose....
Read moreA Christmas Carol – Our favourite Christmas Adverts for 2014
We spent this chilly November morning indoors, looking through the new TV ads launched this week, for the coming holiday season. And in case you haven't seen them, we thought we might as well share our findings with you. From Norwegian 'julemarsipan' to international luxury brands, this is our favourite Christmas Adverts for 2014. Christmas adverts are entertaining and are designed to bring you...
Read moreScandinavian Advent Calendars and Inspiration for 24 Calendar Gifts
From hand and home made reindeer advent calendars to gorgeous and multifunctional gift calendars, like the popular pixy house Advent Calendar. Regardless of which one you choose, if you haven't already started gathering tons of tiny gifts, let alone create the calendar, then this might be a good time to start. Christmas is only 2 months away, so start with both Advent Calendar and the 24 gifts...
Read moreThe White Company presents a Scandi Chic Christmas for 2014
Winter greens, snow white, sparkly silver and that cozy dash of red. There was chunky knits, wrapped up presents, ginger bread men and mulled wine when The White Company hosted their press event at exclusive Rosewood House in London last night, and... It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas! The White Company PR team welcomed with bubbly and canapés, introducing proudly the new collections...
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Christmas Wreaths to make, Scandinavian style
Making your own Christmas wreath could be easier than you'd think it would be. Plan a design, a colour scheme and in general keep it simple. There are two main basic techniques; Using wiring materials to a metal form or applying them to a rounded straw or foam base. Or even more simple, like we do, decorate a fresh pine Christmas wreath, to last through the festivities. The magical Scandinavian...
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