Autumn is a season defined by the changing colours, misty mornings and rainy days. But what it really signifies is time to turn our attention indoors. We asked our five favourite industry experts, each with their individual, personal style, to collate some of their most simple and effective tips, based on the latest trends. It looks like transitioning your home into Autumn might just...
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Christmas is suddenly all around us, from foods, gift and decorations in stores to Christmas lights bringing some magic to the streets. With the 1st of December fast approaching I thought I would share some of the beautiful new Advent Calendars, that I have discovered this season. A year ago I blogged about the 12 best last minute advent calendars to buy, some which are still available online. We...
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In collaboration with Annaliv we are giving away the cosiest Winter warmer, just in time for the colder months. Annaliv is a Cotswold based design studio and online shop, offering Nordic inspired baby and children's clothing. Run by lovely Anna, who has both Swedish and Danish roots and who spent all the holidays throughout her childhood in Scandinavia. To Anna, sustainability is important. And...
Read moreIf 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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Autumn style for women; best busy of the season when it comes to soft knitwear and cozy oversized jumpers to snuggle up in. All you need to add is a fireplace, hot chocolate in a mug and loved ones to surround yourself with to create the perfect Autumn bliss. Or as we say in Scandinavia; Hygge. This post was per request; someone who I'm connected with on Twitter asked for advice. So here goes,...
Read moreThe definition of Hygge? In Danish, hygge (pronounced “HUE-gah”) is simply the Danish ritual of enjoying life's simple pleasures. Here are 5 easy steps on how you can create Hygge in your home. So why is Hygge such a Scandi concept? We believe it has a lot to do with rough climate and the Scandinavians ability to make the most out of small moments. As Winter approaches Scandinavians are all...
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The official Cinnamon Bun Day is fast approaching and we thought we'd share where you can get hold of your sticky and oh'so delicious treats in London! We will be celebrating the cinnamon roll on Tuesday 4th of October, so make sure you check out our top ten list of delicious cinnamon buns in London. The celebration is originating from Sweden and is on the native tongue called 'kanelbullens...
Read moreDid you know that Scandinavians hibernate at winter? Not literary of course - but they do spend the most money on renovating their homes compared to other countries and they light the most candles, making their homes a cozy den. With storms sweeping through UK -we might want to consider hibernating too! This is our essential list of what you'll need to hibernate in comfort (and style!); Gran...
Read moreWhat started up with sharing HYGGE through a series of deep glowning, slow burning candles has evolved into a full series of beautiful scented candled and diffusers. And this November SKANDINAVISK will be presenting a piece of HYGGE in London! If you already know and love the candles and diffusers from SKANDINAVISK - you would be happy to know that there are three SKANDINAVISK events this...
Read moreHow a candle company share the true meaning of 'hygge' with a sense of Scandinavia. The Scandinavian countries are consistently ranked as having the happiest people, with the best quality of life, the most liveable cities, the hippest design and the most stunning unspoilt nature. And this was all a secret... Sort of. Then Skandinavisk comes along, a Danish candle and home fragrance company, with...
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