Looking forward to Cosying Up Here!
Thursday 29 October 2020
Turn Your Outdoor Space Into a Cosy Haven This Autumn / Winter
Wednesday 28 October 2020
Baby, it's cold outside. At least in Sweden! Usually, this would be a cue to move indoors, but there's nothing normal about 2020, right? This autumn it's all about catching up with close friends and family al fresco. Which means it's time to up the backyard / balcony ante! The good news is, the Scandinavians have been pros at this for years. Visit a café or restaurant in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, and you'll find every chair in the outdoor area has been prepped with a fleece blanket. And they don't stop there. Sheepskins, outdoors rugs, string lights, lanterns, candles and fire pits are all pre-requisites to a cosy evening al fresco - no matter the weather! I started to up my backyard game a few weeks back, but I've realised there's a whole lot more I can do. Are you also looking to turn your outdoor space into a cosy haven? Here's a little inspiration to get you started.
Early Autumn nights call for candles, lanterns, a beautiful set of string lights and maybe even the warmth of an open flame. All this, not only to illuminate your outdoor space but also to create a relaxing ambience and the kind of comfort we crave right now!
Lastly, round up some extra chunky blankets and put them within easy reach for you and your guests to grab. You can never have too many!
Just add woolly jumpers, a hat and a steaming mug of glögg and you're all good to go!
What are your plans for staying connected this Autumn (or Spring if you're in the southern hemisphere)?
A Cosy Little Oasis To Call Your Own
Tuesday 27 October 2020
A Norwegian Home With A Cosy Autumn Vibe
Monday 26 October 2020
Peek Inside Swedish Homes In My Home Viewing Exhibition
Friday 23 October 2020
My Scandinavian Home Partnership*: One of the things I love the most about Swedish architecture and design is that it's made for the many - and designed to be used, day in day out, time and time again. When I first moved to this Scandinavian country many moons ago, I was mesmerised by people's homes - and as you very well know, I still am! Swedes take so much pride in creating a practical home that's also a feast for the eyes. In essence, every house and apartment in Sweden is like visiting a wonderful exhibition!
Photo: Mattias Vogel / Skeppsholmen Sotheby's |
Oh, and there's more.
Photo: Tim Bohman / Fastighetsbyrån |
Add a touch of Swedish Design to your home:
This year it's all about video conference calls, and I'm sure I'm not the only one fussing over the background before each call (and selecting a great top to match my pyjama bottoms!).
How about creating a Swedish design backdrop for your calls? Pick from one of three beautiful Swedish rooms and instantly transform your home into a light and airy living space, a villa overlooking the archipelago or a cosy log cabin - no tidying required!
Background photo: Tina Stafrén / imagebank.sweden.se |
Background photo: Patrik Svedberg/ imagebank.sweden.se |
Photo: Patrik Svedberg / imagebank.sweden.se |
Here's how to create a virtual Swedish design background on Zoom:
1. Select your favourite room from this image bank and save it to your desktop
2. Open your meeting in Zoom and click on the arrow beside the video icon. Select 'choose virtual background' from the drop-down menu.
3. Click the plus icon and choose 'add image' from the drop-down menu
4. Select the image you would like to use for your backdrop.
And that's it!
I look forward to seeing you over at The Home Viewing Exhibitions at the Swedish Design Museum!
Niki
*It was an honour to be curate this exhibition and promote it as part of a paid partnership with Visit Sweden.