Small elaborate changes that make the ordinary seem extraordinary!!
We have chosen to live in close vicinity to the center of Copenhagen, and we have a smaller apartment with a garden, but the girls have to share a bedroom. It has been fine (and it is still fine) but I can feel that they are beginning to crave more of a personal space. So until we move somewhere bigger, I am looking for smart ways of updating their space,… Keep Reading
So whilst Denmark is experiencing the worst floods in the country for more than 100 years, a lovely summery email ticked into my mailbox. The new Ikea Summer catalogue, filled with stunning images of warmth, the sunshine, beach life, barbeques and much more. Something of a contrast I might add, but a lovely much-needed tonic in the bleak month of January. Is it only me that think that January is… Keep Reading
I have rounded up the best, the coolest, the presttiest, the shin- est, the hottest, the cutest christmas decorations and ornaments ON THE MARKET – you are gonna love them all!!! I love this time of year when it is time to get out my Christmas boxes. – they are always filled with Christmas joy, and soo many memories that I have built my life around. I remember the feeling… Keep Reading
Being an advocate of creating and “Chasing hygge” everywhere, I absolutely adored coming across the hyggelige and cozy greenhouse belonging to my lovely girlfriend Mille. Her greeenhouse is her sanctuary, a place she relaxes all year round. She has decked it out for winter, and now it looks utterly amazing, and very hyggeligt for Christmas. We have included a few tips on how you can – with little effort make… Keep Reading
I was very lucky to attend a stunning event in The Hercules Pavillion right in the middle of one of my favourite parks in Copenhagen ‘Kongens have’. It was a ‘Julestjerne event’ hosted by Stars for Europe, Floradania Marketing & Eckmann Studio. The Hercules Pavillion has recently undergone a tranformation in the hands of food createur Merete Becker and eventmanager Dorrit Elmequist. The Pavillion was built by Christian IV –… Keep Reading
WHEN CHRISTMAS IS AROUND THE CORNER IT IS THE TIME TO GET THE GIFTS BOUGHT BEFORE THEY SELL OUT. I HAVE SCOURED THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THESE GORGEOUS GIFTS – THESE GIFTS WOULD MAKE MOST PEOPLE EXCEEDINGLY HAPPY! 1.Tactile throw // Strikaholic 2.Hurricane // RO Collection 3. Bowl kråkebolle // Ment 4.Salt grater // Rivsalt 5.Edge vase // Skagerak 6.Lino print // Monika Petersen 7.Mini candle giftset // Skandinavisk… Keep Reading
Brr it is getting chilly out there. Chilly enough that it makes me want to curl up on the safa, with a hot drink and a good book. Winter is the time for hygge. Hygge alone, with the family, or good old hygge in front if the telly. I have rounded up some very hyggelige items, that I would just love cozying up with. Enjoy and have a great start… Keep Reading
I am probably one of the only people in Denmark who rarely wears knitted jumpers. I have many knitted scarves. I even have a stunning knitted jacket and a poncho, but no jumpers!. However, I am a huge fan of using knit in the interiors, and I have recently discovered the beautiful work of Dorte Niedziella, the designer behind Strikaholic. Already in early childhood, Dorte Niedziella took a strong interest in… Keep Reading
Candles are an integral part of hygge, and the Danes love to burn candles all year round. Some people say that the concept of hygge started somewhere, with a source of light in the middle, and people huddling together, to keep warm. Togetherness is very much the heart of hygge. It’s common to create a certain atmosphere in your home, and at dusk lighting some candles, and sitting down together,… Keep Reading
Today I am immensely proud to present my Simply Hygge Magazine with all of you. It is everything I usually share right here on the blog, just in one beautiful magazine. I have worked hard to get it just right, and it looks exactly like I wanted it to look. I hope you love it as much as I do. Please find my magazine here – you’re gonna LOVE it…. Keep Reading
Sometimes, the most simple things are exactly what you need to create some hygge and ambience at home. I am always on the lookout for stunning branches, or flowers I can put in a vase and create a stunning vignette at home. It doesn’t have to cost the world. Sometimes you can find these in nature, and other time you can find them cheaply at your local florist. Some of… Keep Reading
When I first came across Kristina Dam was at an event hosted by ‘By Lassen’. Kristina held a workshop there, and we had to interpret her stunning poster she had made of old drawings from the By Lassen archives. Much have happened since, and Kristina Dam studio has gone from strength to strength. Her innovative way of rethinking the basics is so current and I adore the design favourites she… Keep Reading
