One of the things I enjoy most about Copenhagen's annual '3 Days of Design' is the chance to peek inside spaces that aren't normally accessible to the public. There are open showrooms, innovative installations and exhibitions in unusual places, but my favourites are always the real-life homes. And my first highlight from this year's festival is an example of just that . . .
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New design finds | March 2024
As always, the start of a new month means it's time for my regular round-up of design finds, and February's trade fairs and design weeks mean I have plenty of beautiful launches to share with you this time around. So, read on for details of versatile furniture and lighting, new twists on existing favourites, a Danish design classic that's about to be reintroduced, and two pieces created with . . .
Sjöparken – a tranquil Swedish retreat with minimalist design & natural influences
Happy New Year! I hope you're having a good January so far. It's a gloomy, rain-soaked day here in Bristol, so for my first post of 2024 I'm sharing a bit of escapism with a peek at Sjöparken - a beautiful new hotel concept with calming, minimalist design, set amid the undulating fields of Ästad Vineyard in Halland, western Sweden . . .
How to pack lightly & travel with carry-on luggage only
We all have our talents, and one of mine is packing lightly. I've got it down to a fine art, and people are always amazed when I head off for a fortnight or more with only a small wheelie case in tow. This weekend I'll be embarking on a 12-day road trip around northern Spain, and as usual I'll be travelling with cabin luggage only. It's years since I last checked anything into the hold . . .
A stay at Hotel Sct Thomas in Copenhagen
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay, but all words and opinions are my own] I spent last week in Denmark enjoying 3 Days of Design - Copenhagen's annual design festival, which sees hundreds of open showrooms, exhibitions, talks and workshops taking place around the city. It's one of my favourite events of the year, and I always come back brimming with ideas and inspiration. . . .
New launches & rediscovered classics from &Tradition
Several of my favourite design names have just released details of their spring-summer 2024 collections and one in particular immediately caught my eye: that of Danish brand &Tradition, which is known for its mix of timeless Scandinavian pieces and contemporary creations by a raft of international designers . . .