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It’s that time of year again, friends – one of the highlights of my winter in the world of interiors: my annual trip to Formland a truly inspiring interior, lifestyle, and design trade show in the Nordics. Located in Herning, Denmark, this Danish trade show is my go-to destination for discovering the latest trends and developments in the industry. It’s where I get an exclusive sneak preview of upcoming collections, catch up with old friends and make new connections in the Scandinavian design scene, and attend some very exciting events, including talks by leading experts.

I also love taking in all the colours, patterns, and even the outfits worn by the Danes – our stylish neighbours certainly know a thing or two about fashion!

Are you part of the interiors world? If so, Formland is taking place from 2–4 February, and tickets are free for international visitors (just saying!). Here’s a glimpse of the highlights awaiting you:

The Exhibitors
From New Nordic design brands to small independent ceramic studios and children's toys, there's something fascinating and new around every corner - part of the reason I am excited to walk around the halls and visit the 262 plus exhibitors lined up for this year's show. 

Hay - F5242

Odd boy ceramics - F5426

Maileg - D3008

Greenhouse Installations
Since this show focuses on spring and summer, it would be remiss not to highlight the rising star of the garden – the greenhouse! This year, there will be not one but three stunning greenhouse installations to explore (located in halls J2, J3, and K). Designed by the GASA Group, each installation will showcase a unique theme, including green rebuilding, air-purifying plants, and creating your own private paradise. I can’t wait to see them all – especially if that adorable pooch makes an appearance too!

Trend Zone
Always a highlight, this year's Trend Zone (Hall D) is centred around the concept 'Living Collage' curated by Studie Flyhelsted. The trend installation celebrate creativity and vibrancy and invites us into a world where the home becomes a creative canvas and every object tells a unique story. 

Trend talks
Copenhagen based interior and food stylist and trend specialist Annette Eckmann, founder of Eckmann Studio will be holding daily trend talks (Hall E). I am already a big fan of Annette's instagram feed where she shares her little black book of the hottest, and often little known places to eat, drink and visit in Copenhagen - often starting her captions with 'I'm a lucky potato, this week I got to visit....' She's fab, so I'm looking forward to hearing what the trend hunter has to say about this season's trends.  

Other highlights include the Circular Concept Area with the theme 'Take-make-waste' which is about the transition into a circular economy, the Creators community and lots of small fun maker events, where you get to try your hand at something crafty to take home with you. Exciting! 

A little reminder that all tickets for international visitors are free - yay! If you're unable to make it and would love to see what's happening at the fair, I'll be visiting on February 2nd and will share my experience and everything I discover in my instagram stories. I hope you'd like to follow along! 

Back tomorrow with my usual home tours, see you then!

Happy Tuesday friends,

Niki

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Lina's Soulful Swedish Home Designed for Slow Living

Hejsan hoppsan! The sun is shining here in Malmö, and I’m letting myself get carried away by posting this summery picture of Lina Paciello in front of her charming Swedish home. Sadly, it’s more of a hat-and-gloves kind of day, but hey, a girl can dream, right?

And dream you will, I hope, as you take in Lina’s delightful home. Lina embraces ‘soulful, sustainable slow living’ and is the founder of Gröna Gredelina, a shop offering organic, botanical basics for the body and home—all handmade in Stockholm. She’s also the force behind Ûne, an antique shop specialising in European antiques and vintage items brimming with old-world charm.

Lina’s passion is beautifully reflected in her white clapboard house, which is filled with unique treasures, each with its own story to tell. A devoted book lover, Lina has even created a library—handmade from IKEA units—that’s perfect for enjoying her collection of tomes. There are plenty of cosy spots to curl up with a book: by the tiled masonry oven, next to the kitchen window, in the bath, or in bed! Don’t miss the wonderful ‘stair basket’ either—I’d never seen one before, and it’s exactly what I’ve been missing!

This such a clever way to obscure the view from passersby. The curtain is light enough to allow the light in, and the mid-way shelf is ideal for plants, helping to add greenery in winter time.

There's something about arranging the furniture around a fireplace rather than a TV, don't you think? It lends itself to a cosy read under a blanket.

It's easy to neglect corners. Here, Lina has created a nice display with a small antique table and mirror. 

This book shelf looks so smart it's hard to imagine that it's been made from Billy book shelf units from IKEA. Lina has shared more pictures / info about her creation in this instagram post. 

And this, my friends is the stair basket I was telling you about! I once read a great meme that read: 'no one is more hopeful than a Mother who leaves stuff on the stairs for everyone to take up'. Me in a nutshell!

I have never seen one of these baskets before, have you? But I feel I need one in my life to transport all the little items upstairs! There happen to be a quite a few lovely ones on Etsy - just saying! 

Such a beautiful home - full of soul and lovely ideas for slow living. 

Did you enjoy the tour too? Anything that stood out to you? 

You can see more corners over at @linapaciello. 

Would you like to take a tour of other soulful Scandinavian homes today? Why not pour yourself a cup of coffee and get comfy to explore these beauties: 

A small and relaxed boho Swedish home

A wonderful Copenhagen home full of soul

A vintage inspired Swedish home in the countryside

Have a great start to the week!

Niki

Photography by @linapaciello, shared with kind permission.

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