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Best Scandinavian Design Brands: Normann Copenhagen

June 10, 2020

Founded in 1999 by Poul Madsen and Jan Andersen, Normann Copenhagen is a Danish design and lifestyle company with the mission to create original and innovative products in a simple and contemporary design that withstands the test of time. Normann Copenhagen wants to change the conventional mindset by challenging conventional thinking and make the ordinary extraordinary through great design. The brand

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20 Scandi Lights To Achieve A Hygge Atmosphere In The Home

May 12, 2020

For those not familiar, hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) refers to the Danish lifestyle concept roughly described as a feeling of comfort & contentment, which has long been an integral way of life for Scandinavians to get through their long dark winters. As we move into the winter months here in Australia, there are certain ways to

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10 Best Stylish Scandi Salt and Pepper Grinders of 2020

May 7, 2020

Modern and stylish salt and pepper mills are an underrated kitchenware item. Many of us use them with every meal, so it’s worth investing in good quality, stylish products that not only act as a dining table centrepiece, but will stand the test of time. The Scandi mix of design and practical aesthetics make for

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10 Best Modern Scandi Wall Clocks for 2020

May 3, 2020

With so many wall clock designs and styles, it can be difficult to decide on what’s best for you. We’ve therefore taken the time to review the 10 Best Modern Scandi Style Wall Clocks for 2020. There are a few points to consider when deciding on a piece, so we’ve tackled these below to help

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7 Scandi Candle Holders To Bring a Touch of Modern and Hygge to Your Home

April 27, 2020

There’s nothing more cosy and hyggeligt then candle light in your home, whether that’s in an informal or formal dinner party setting. Tea lights and candles are a standard form of creating a cosy atmosphere in Scandinavia, so we’ve searched the best available for you to makeover your house. Below, you’ll find 7 Scandi Candle

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What Is Scandi (Scandinavian) Homeware Style And Why Is It So Popular?

April 20, 2020

Scandinavia consists of 3 main northern European countries: Denmark, Sweden & Norway. Scandi or Nordic design however incorporates design from the following five Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The Scandi design movement started as far back as the 1930’s with designers such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner for their chairs and Alvar Aalto for his furniture

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Should I Buy An Aerator or Decanter? We Tackle The Question And Show You The Best Scandi Products Available On The Market.

April 8, 2020

Aerator or Decanter? For established wine lovers or for new explorers of wine, this is a common question that usually pops up. Do I need both an aerator and a decanter to get the most out of my wine? Well, the workings behind aerating and decanting wine are actually quite similar, however there are some

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5 Stylish Scandi Cocktail Shakers You Need In Your Life

April 6, 2020

They you can tell a lot about a man/woman by how well their bar is furnished at home. It sure does look impressive when you ask for a drink and you’re not limited to any based on the equipment needed to make them. At the heart of every bar is the cocktail shaker, which is

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