Searching for an outfit that will take you from the office to the Christmas Party? Want to look smart yet professional during the day but avoid frumpy in the evening? Cool Danish designer wear is the solution.
Continue reading → Whiite will take you from the office to the Christmas party
They say “There’s An App For Everything”. And if that’s not the case, a new app will quickly appear. In this case, it’s an app for the Northern Lights. NorwayLights is the brand new mobile app that shows the way to the northern lights.
Continue reading → There’s an app for everything -even one for the Northern Lights
In Norway skiing is a way of living. Come November and most Norwegians will head off to the mountains as soon as it’s Friday. There are several large ski resorts, many which are located close to the capital Oslo. But there’s more to do than than skiing. Choose from dog sledging, snowmobile safari, ice fishing, horse back riding and sleigh rides. That is if you have time after being busy in the SPA or enjoying long lunches, sampling specialities from the Nordic cuisine in the restaurant or just lounged in front of a crackling fireplace with a good book.
If you’re planning on visiting and considering Skiing in Norway -then ask us! We’d me more than happy to share our knowledge and experience. The image above is from Desitination Beitostølen, a small and cozy resort on the edge of the Jotunheimen National Park and Mountain Area. With ski slopes, endless of cross country ski tracks and only a short car journey away from great shopping facilities in Lillehammer. There’s something for everyone.
It’s that time of the year again. And no, it’s not getting any easier. It honestly is a limit to how many Christmas jumpers one can have in the closet. I know, I know… To find a Christmas present to the guy who has everything can seem not only daunting but lil an impossible task. Well until you’ve seen the GoScandinavian helpful Gift guide that is.
Continue reading → The Christmas present to the guy who has everything
Talented shoe designer Julia Lundsten, known from her own brand FINSK, has recently launched a collaboration with leading wellington boot company from Finland, Nokian. Go Scandinavian’s editor Bianca Wessel met up with Julia Lundsten in Bloomsbury, London, for coffee and a chat about shoe design, rubber as a material and how she transformed Nokian hardwearing long-lasting wellingtons into original fashion staples. -read the full interview HERE!
Continue reading → Stylish rainboots and waterproof shoes by Julia Lundsten for Nokian
understated effortlessly chic double layered turtle neck in luxurious 100% wool by Norwegian designer With&Wessel
this soft cushion, Picasso inspired, in beautiful alpaca wool in gorgeous colours by LuckyBoySunday
a pair of leather ankle boots with a clean leather finish, curved heel and almond toe, the Pistol boots by Acne
a pair of comfy track bottoms in merino wool that are stylish enough to wear outside the house, by Dagmar
a Moroccan tray for our living room, antique or new, like this from Tine K. Home
and three magical nuts, please…
Remember SKANDINAVISK? We’ve talked about it previously. It’s our favourite brand for candles, as it’s scent-free (if you do prefer scented candles, that’s also part of the product range!), incredibly slow burning and therefor so looong lasting. And that glow! Forget any childhood memory of the “snølykt” (snow candle) you made… This glows beyond anything!
SKANDINAVISK Hygge Advent Calendar Candle is made of vegetable stearin, refined paraffin and organic beeswax. Pure, slow burning and highly decorative with a deep glow. A daily treat, throughout Advent.
And did you know, you can get some HYGGE in the UK too now? Moleta Munro, Republic of Fritz Hansen, Wild Swans, Totally Swedish and many more stock this home accessory brand. Find your nearest retailer at skandinavisk.com And don’ be fooled by the price. Considering the hours with deep glow -it’s rather affordable.
This post will be updated with a burning Advent Calendar Candle, on Sunday! ;)
Psst! Will I be seeing you at the Scandinavian Christmas Market in Notting Hill today?
Please join us at the Scandinavian Christmas Market, popping up at Lisa’s Portobello on Thursday 28th of November -yes! This week. All day from 10am to 8pm. The restaurant will be open until 00.30am. Free gingerbread men, gløgg and goodie bags for early birds. But swing by anytime during the day for some Scandinavian festivities!
A Taste of Sweden Served as Tapas at Lisa’s, menu includes
– Plate of North Atlantic Prawns With Shells On With a rosemary aioli
– Steamed Cod with Beetroot Served with fresh horseradish, dill & browned butter
-Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with a Drizzle of Truffle Oil (V)
– Topped with Swedish Västerbotten mature cheese. Optional addition: slices of pork belly
– Skagenröra Swedish seafood mix; prawns served with mayonnaise, dill, lemon and red onion on traditional spiced rye bread
– Braised Scallops on a Bed of Pumpkin Purée Served with a salad of apple and fennel with a splash lemon oil
– Beetroot Carpaccio with Vanilla-tossed Lingonberries (V) Topped with walnuts, cheese and fresh salad leaves
– Elderflower and Fennel Cured Salmon Served with a shellfish ceviche and citrus crème fraiche
– Silltallrik Small Salmon tart and Chef’s choice of two of Lisa’s pickled herrings with the traditional trimmings
– Pappardelle Pasta in a Creamy White Wine and Mushroom Sauce (V) With truffle oil and chanterelle mushrooms
Full menu -and cocktail list at lisasportobello.com See you there?
The agony of the rabbits plucked alive for your fluffy jumpers has been spread all over the news and online, with everyone condemning the animal cruelty taking place on rabbit farms in China. It’s also been revealed that all angora pieces from the new Acne collection is indeed from China. As a consequence, the Swedish designer brand are recalling all products, and will take all pieces containing angora off the market with immediate effect. Until Acne has a certainty their products are produced with consideration to animal welfare, the products will be kept off the market, says Jesper Kling from Acne.
Personally I haven’t been able to look at the videos giving us an insight into the Chinese angora rabbit industry. I simply don’t have the stomach for it, and can only imagine the horrific torture these animals must go through. By commending all factories that do not consider the animals welfare, this must stop!
Image of Angora Rabbit source
This new denim brands is tipped by the WGSN to be the new cult brand and definitely the one to watch. Inspired by fine art, architecture, fashion and nature, STROM by Erika Stromqvist has enjoyed an immediate success on the fashion scene.
Continue reading → STROM by Erika Stromqvist – New women’s denim brand