Santa Lucia in Norwegian and Sankta Lucia in Swedish, Saint Lucy's Day is a Nordic celebration of light on one of the darkest nights during the year. The Lucia concert is one of the most popular Church services among Scandinavians in London and it has become an important part of their Christmas traditions - and so tickets sell out fast! Saint Lucy's Day is celebrated on December 13th in...
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Scandinavians are born festive, so London's Scandinavian Christmas markets are sure to provide the most Christmassy of family friendly outings this November. The markets is an annual event that Scandinavians in London flock to. Products on sale range from classic Nordic design pieces to more affordable toys, Christmas cards and of course food, Christmas cookies and sweets. And now you can join...
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Are there any updates on the UK to Scandinavia ferries situation? The quick answer is no. I've just returned from a 2,224 km drive from Norway and feeling not only tired but perhaps more upset than ever that there are no ferry crossing between the UK and Scandinavia. One of the most popular posts on this blog is how you'll get 'from the UK to Norway by car and ferry'. And sadly, it's not a happy...
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Uncover the secrets on how you can turn your home into a Scandinavian sanctuary with these 10 ways to Scandify your home, some rather significant and others quick and easy. Scandinavian design is a design movement characterized by simplicity, minimalism and functionality that emerged in the 1950s in the five Nordic countries of Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark. The ideas presented...
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Designjunction, where designers meet, showcases immersive installations, exciting product launches and creative workshops, industry insiders and design addicts alike. Here are the highlights! The show took place during the annual London Design Festival, this year from 21st to the 24th of September 2017 featuring more than 200 leading global design brands set on the historical grounds of Granary...
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Wool Week is an annual event set to educate, inspire and promote the benefits and the versatility of wool in fashion, furnishing and everyday life, in the UK. The tradition of using wool to produce clothing dates back several thousand years in Scandinavia. Not only were wool well suited for the harsh climate, it also has a unbelievable long lifespan. A few years back a wool tunic was found in a...
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Once the autumn chill sets in, kids will need an extra layer for everything from the school run to getting out and about at weekends. So what better time to invest in a new, season-appropriate coat? Our round-up includes coats suitable for a light chill or rainy weather in the city to highly technical coats suitable for the ski holiday - or even a mountain expedition! MarMar Copenhagen Oryy...
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It's all about street wear these days. I recently enjoyed seeing the graffiti artist, Basquiat's work in London. The hip hop music is back, playing on the turntables in popular vinyl stores. The launch of a limited street style kids design collaboration collection couldn't have been better timed. The cultural movement known as hip-hop emerged in the late 1970s in the predominantly African...
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Did you know, it's Cinnamon Bun Day today! And here are the best places in London to is upon us and this is our favourite bakeries and cafes that sell proper Scandinavian cinnamon buns - in London. In Sweden, the country of its presumed origin, the cinnamon roll takes the name of kanelbulle (literally: "cinnamon bun"), and more recently the celebration of the sweet Scandinavian treat, popular...
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How to get everything you want from the desirable H&M designer collections, step by step. Not only is this a chance to buy luxurious designer goods for a fraction of the price... With a clever marketing campaign and plenty of celebrity endorsement ahead of launch, the competition to secure a few garments from H&M designer collabs are always fierce. Above photo shows the campaign photo for Jimmy...
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