For the second part of my round-up from 3 Days of Design (you can see the first here), I'm focusing on three collaborations which draw on influences from Scandinavia and Japan. The two cultures' shared emphasis on simplicity, nature and traditional crafts mean it's a natural pairing, and the last few years have seen all sorts of projects involving designers and inspiration from both. All of the . . .
Highlights from 3 Days of Design 2019 | Part 1
As I mentioned earlier this week, I recently headed over to Copenhagen for 3 Days of Design - the Danish capital's annual design festival, which encompasses contributions from more than 150 Scandinavian brands, artisans and artists. I'd wanted to go for years but had always been nervous about the cost (press-trip invitations are rare, and hotels during this kind of event aren't exactly cheap). . . .
Home tour | A sophisticated blend of old and new in Sweden
Happy Monday everyone! And apologies for the lack of posts over the last week or so - I've been in Copenhagen for its annual 3 Days of Design festival, before travelling straight on to Sweden for a press trip. More on all that to follow soon, but in the meantime I have another inspiring home to share with you. Located in Gothenburg, this wonderful apartment caught my eye because of the way it . . .
Profile | Relaunched Norwegian design classics from Eikund
When you think of mid-century Scandinavian design, you probably picture iconic creations by the likes of Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto and Carl Hansen. But how many of the pieces that spring to mind are Norwegian? I'm guessing very few, and possibly none at all. Although Norway has a rich design heritage, many of its contributions have faded from public consciousness, and there's no denying that . . .
A guest bedroom wall-art update with NØRDIK
[Advertisement - this is a paid collaboration with NØRDIK, but all words and opinions are my own] I'm very aware that I have quite a few readers in North America who love Nordic design as much as I do, but who often struggle to find brands that will deliver across the Atlantic. So, today I want to introduce you to US-based Scandinavian lifestyle store NØRDIK (don't worry, European readers, . . .
A city break in Almería
Although Chris and I spent most of our recent trip to Andalucía visiting friends in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, we also took the opportunity to enjoy a three-night break in Almería - a treat to ourselves in the run-up to our second wedding anniversary. I'll be honest: Almería isn't somewhere we would have thought of visiting had we not been in the area anyway. In fact, it seems largely . . .
Focus on: the ‘Kubus’ candleholder
[Advertisement - this post features gifted items, but all words and opinions are my own] The subject of the latest instalment in my 'focus on' series is a particularly special one for me, as it's the first design classic I ever treated myself to after Chris and I bought our first home: the 'Kubus' candleholder, created by Danish architect Mogens Lassen back in 1962. Born in 1901, Mogens . . .
Postcards from Cabo de Gata, Spain
Chris and I have just got back from a holiday in southern Spain - a relaxing, sun-baked week that was very much needed before two busy months ahead. We spent some of our time in the city of Almería (more on that to follow next week), but the main focus of the trip was a visit to our friends Ben and Neil, who have moved to the stunning Cabo de Gata Natural Park to open a B&B. I've visited . . .
Home tour | A pale-grey apartment in Gothenburg
Today's home tour is a Gothenburg apartment that exemplifies the kind of effortless Scandinavian style that I'm always drawn towards. What's more, few of the furnishings or finishes used are particularly expensive, showing that you really don't need to have a huge budget to create elegant, timeless interiors. The apartment is actually fairly small (just 67sqm), but it doesn't look it thanks to . . .
New finds | May 2019
It's time for another round-up of new finds, and the recent Salone del Mobile trade fair in Milan means I have a bumper selection for you this month. I wasn't able to go myself, but I kept a keen eye on what was happening and I've picked out some of my favourite launches below. There's also some interesting news from elsewhere, so just read on for details... . . .
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