CIFF pop-up shop in Harvey Nichols showing ‘Best of Scandinavia’

The three leading trade shows CIFF, northmodern and Art Copenhagen have teamed up to to showcase the best of Scandinavia, with 'Project North Wind' in London. The unique pop-up shop in Harvey Nichols is set to offer a glimpse into the world of the typical Scandinavian man through fashion, design and art. Project North Wind, the collaboration between CIFF and Harvey Nichols was launched this...

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Win Luxurious Winter Wear from WoolLand Norway, value £100!

It's a foggy morning in London and whilst we enter the last month of Autumn we can happily announce that in collaboration with WoolLand Norway - we are giving away a £100 gift card to spend in store on gorgeously soft clothing in merino wool or outerwear - for the whole family! While the most popular garments are now back in stock there's some very interesting new pieces for AW16! New this...

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Halloween in Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen 2016 – Scarier than ever!

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is ready for Halloween; all dressed up in warm Autumn colours and elaborately decorated with 20.000 pumpkins as well as bales of straw, spiders, scarecrows and lots of magical creatures. The famous Danish theme park has once again prepared for the scariest Halloween experience so far... Throughout the Halloween season it will be events on. The Tivoli will greet its...

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MarMar Copenhagen AW16 – ‘A Touch of Grandeur’

The Autumn Winter 2016 collection from Danish children's fashion brand MarMar Copenhagen is a true treasure chest of magnificent pieces, almost like vintage but with a contemporary twist. In stores now... Have a look at the collection here! In the collection you will find hand drawn prints inspired by a Northern California country and nature scene. In classic MarMar style, this has been paired...

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UK’s best interior design shop, Moleta Munro in Edinburgh

The most comprehensive selection of Nordic design online and in store can be found in Edinburgh's New Town. Moleta Munro carries interior design from new and established designers and well-loved brands. With a mix of the best of British as well as leading designers from Scandinavia, MM is the number 1 design shop in the UK. Moleta Munro was founded back in 2007 by Justin and Juliet Baddon, who...

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CITY GOATS, a slow kidswear brand for healthy, beautiful living.

City Goats is a slow kidswear brand for healthy, beautiful living. Crafted with GOTS-certified natural plant dyes and organic cotton, City Goats kidswear has a real beauty that we believe lies in its simplicity and sustainability. There are a lot of similarities between North East Asian and Nordic design, as both styles are focused on keeping the look very clean and simple, and leaning towards...

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Children’s Eye Tests and Eye Health Care in the UK

It's important for your child to have regular eye examinations. Many are not aware of when to take your child to have their eyes tested or what an eye test really is. We had a chat with optometrist Panos Nicolaou from CrossEyes in Clerkenwell London to find out all you need to know about your child's eye test. We take our daughters regularly. It's part of our health routine; check up at dentist...

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Last minute DIY kids Halloween costume ideas to steal!

Fancy dress, face paint, carved pumpkins and lots of treats makes Halloween one of the best holidays to celebrate for children. This year Halloween will fall on Monday October 31 2016 and we thought we'd share some last minute DIY kids Halloween costume inspiration to get you started! So without further ado, let's head to the costume department! In the past we've had ghosts, zombies, witches,...

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Looking for a Hygge Book to learn How to Hygge?

If you are still unsure about the concept of Hygge and how to create a bit of Hygge for yourself and in your home, read on. We've searched high and low both in our local book stores as well as online, to present to you a selection of books who tell you 'How to Hygge'. There are numerous books with a distinctly Nordic flavour this autumn, as publishers jump on the Scandi-wagon and try to emulate...

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Grand Design Home in Hertfordshire by Danish architect Jørn Utzon

A Hertfordshire house designed by Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon has gone on sale for £3.5 million. The exposed pre-cast solid concrete beams run throughout the house which also features floor-to-ceiling windows. English Heritage’s description of the 4469 sq spacious house is “distinguished and beautifully-detailed”. Dane Jørn Oberg Utzon (1918 – 2008) was one of the most...

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