2017 Gift Guide: For Lovers of Scandinavian Design

Every year I have this wonderful vision of merrily strolling the fairy light festooned shopping streets, picking up gifts for my nearest and dearest,  before stopping for a mug of steaming glögg (mulled wine). The reality? Somewhat different! There's just SO MUCH TO DO! Do you feel the same? If so, you'll be happy to hear Ana Degenaar (My Scandinavian Home's wonderful elf contributor) and I, have been working away on a gift guide for Scandinavian design lovers - covering all budgets (it's stated in dollars but the items are available almost anywhere in the world) and items we feel represent the Scandinavian aesthetics. We're super proud of our picks and hope you'll get some great ideas for even the most picky of friends and family!

Vitra - Eames House Bird
Leather MacBook Air/Macbook Pro 13" - Made from veg tan leather
Sandqvist - Backpack
Muuto - Framed Mirror
Triwa - Gold Nevil 2.0
Zoeppritz since 1828 - Must Have Blanket
Serena and Lily - Winter Beach Pillow Cover
Klong - Patina oil lamp
Kinto - Brewer Stand Set
JOHNSTONS - Plain cashmere scarf





La cerise sur le gâteau • Cushion
Ferm Living • Hexagonal Vase Green
Round Bottle Carafe
The Poster Club - Berit Mogensen Lopez
Concord Set - Aesop
Georg Jensen - Ilse Candle Holder • Georg Jensen
Bloomingville • Aluminum Tray
Native Union - iPhone Lightning Charging Dock+
Decosinto - Linen Towels
Tom Dixon - Stone Spice Grinder



HAY - Lup Wall Candle Holder - Half Round
Bloomingville - Stoneware Tray - Natural - 30cm
Bloomingville - Pom Pom Cotton Cushion - 45x45cm
SNÖ - Scented Candle
Bloomingville - Ella Mug - Green
Present Time - Nimble Slope Vase Hazel
My Scandinavian Home Book by Niki Brantmark
H&M - Waffled Bedspread
Muuto - Silent Vase
Coriander Seed Body Cleanser • Aesop  

Under $15:  If you know someone who's looking to add a little balance and calm to their life, my book - Lagom - The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life - Niki Brantmark (available in English UK, English US, French and Portuguese - note they have different jackets) could be a nice little pressie!  I wrote it with all my friends and family in mind and included all the small tips and tricks I've learned from Swedes and my life here that make daily life just a little easier. The LA Times included it in their list of 'Great Stocking Filler books' this week too - so perhaps Santa will be coming down the chimney with it?! Ho ho ho!

 

I hope our 2017 Christmas Gift Guide has helped, and more importantly, gives you a little more time to enjoy those all important cosy evenings with friends sipping glögg (or espresso martinis!) with friends and family - just as December is intended!

Happy shopping!

Lifestyle photography - © Niki Brantmark / My Scandinavian home 

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An Elegant Swedish Farmhouse Conversion

Tjena! How are you today? Is it just me or are things kind of crazy right now?! Only one day to go before the weekend - PHEW, make mine a double! It's all good though, as my favourite month of the year is on our doorstep - YAY! Is December yours too? The other bit of good news: I've found the most fabulous apartment to share with you today. Formerly a railway station and large farmhouse, the magnificent late 19th century building in the centre of Gothenburg has been transformed into nine apartments all of which are characterised by beautiful exposed brick walls and beams and arched windows. I particularly love this apartment which has been styled by Swedish interior designer Emma Fischer (and will no doubt be out on the market soon - eeee - watch this space!). Take a fikapaus, put your feet up and enjoy!



























Photography: Alen Cordic Styling: Emma Fischer - fund via Nordic Design with thanks. 

Isn't it such a fantastic space?! I love the architecture, and the combination of old and new.

Could you imagine living here?! I certainly could. It helps that I'm a huge fan of gothenburg - we've spent many summers sailing around the gothenburg archipelego and it's one of my favourite places on earth! 

In case it's not possible to move to Gothenburg, Sweden right now (despite my recommendation!!) - you can still get the look in your home! Here's a guide....

GET THE LOOK

1. FLOS Taccia Lamp
2. Atelier CPH Abstract Construction
3. H&M Washed Linen Bedspread
4. &Tradition Hoof Side Table
5. &Tradition Flowerpot Lamp
6. Pedrera Coffee Table
7. Paper Collective Essence of ballet 02
8. BS1 Floor Lamp with Round Base Matt black
9. Gubi Beetle Dining Chair
10. Menu Well Wtering Can

Oh, such beautiful things!!

Have a lovely day!

PS Super happy to see my Lagom book included in the Los Angeles Times stocking filler guide - I hope Father Christmas sees it! 

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