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Culture

The Icelandic National Day

Iceland flag flying on top of a rocky cliff.

On June 17 Iceland celebrates its independence, which began in 1944. Practically yesterday, in history-terms!

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged Iceland, traditions on June 16, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Advice

30 Useful Websites for Surviving and Thriving in Denmark

Bookmark these websites and make living life in Denmark just a little bit easier.

This entry was posted in Advice and tagged Denmark, links, Shop, websites on June 14, 2014 by Freya McOmish.

Culture

Everyone Can Relate:
The Copenhagen Photo Festival

The festival is on 5-15 June all over Copenhagen. Read on for this year’s recommendations and how the festival got its start.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged art, Denmark, event on June 11, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Culture

Party Time! Excellent!

We’re co-hosting a party alongside Drinks with Friends of Friends on June 17th. Come on by!

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged Denmark, event, party on June 9, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Advice

Minimal Living: Zen and the Art of Moving Countries

Could you possibly reduce your number of possessions to under 100? It’s extremely difficult! Find out more about moving countries and living with less in Scandinavia.

This entry was posted in Advice and tagged minimalism, Scandinavia, travel on June 8, 2014 by Freya McOmish.

Fashion

Artist Spotlight: Fashion Designer Vibe Johansson

Muted, geniusly draped basics for women that gently encourage creative expression.

This entry was posted in Fashion and tagged artist spotlight, Denmark on May 29, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Interiors

The White Room: Caitlin Wylde’s Studio

A California artist’s studio that reflects personality and creativity while retaining a slightly off-beat Scandinavian style.

This entry was posted in Interiors and tagged The White Room on May 26, 2014 by Freya McOmish.

Advice

Volunteer Yourself in Denmark

If you’ve got a little (or a lot) of free time and want to volunteer, here’s a good starter list of your options that cover Danish cities like Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense.

This entry was posted in Advice and tagged Denmark, volunteer on May 20, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Food & Drink

Sunshine, Scones & Silver

A small break on a sunny day to share tea with friends; a gentle way to welcome the changing season in Copenhagen.

This entry was posted in Food & Drink and tagged Denmark on May 19, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Food & Drink

Copenhagen Cakes: A Sweet Little Interview

Cecilia Falhstrom, author of the popular Danish blog Copenhagencakes, tells about her passion for baking and the perks of being a Copenhagener.

This entry was posted in Food & Drink and tagged Denmark on May 15, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Fashion

Artist Spotlight: Design Duo Moa Wikman & Aidin Sanati of Ubi Sunt

“We approach the silhouettes as sculptures that we scale down to wearable garments.”

This entry was posted in Fashion and tagged Sweden on May 12, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

Culture

The Hive: The European Blog Conference
Ticket Giveaway

Get lucky and win two tickets to The Hive, the European Blog Associaton conference in Copenhagen, May 17-19.

This entry was posted in Culture and tagged Denmark, Norway, Sweden on May 5, 2014 by Rebecca Thandi Norman.

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  • Three small dogs sit on pink circular seats in a modern living room with large windows, plants, and patterned lighting on the ceiling and walls.
  • Rows of cinnamon rolls with icing drizzled on top, arranged on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • A black tray with breakfast items including cake, fruit, boiled egg, juice, and coffee sits on a bed with a white duvet and pillows. A book lies beside the tray.
  • An old wooden boat rests on a grassy shore at sunset, with a small white house in the background and the sea on the right.
  • A woman with short light hair sits cross-legged in a modern, curved chair, wearing a sleeveless dress on a textured floor.
  • A swirl of vanilla soft serve in a metal dessert dish, garnished with green herbs, powder, and sauce, sits on a marble countertop.
  • A woman walks past a Swedish bakery with a dark facade, large windows, a wooden bench, and greenery cascading from planters above the entrance.
  • A formal oil portrait of Descartes with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black coat with a white collar, posed with one hand on his chest and the other resting on a surface.
  • Four boxes filled with neatly arranged sandwiches: three with lettuce, tomato, and meat, and one with egg salad sandwiches topped with halved boiled eggs.
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Dyngja Puffer Jacket

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Nagoya Clogs

Cozy, lined clogs that can be worn outdoors or as slippers.

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Belted Bucket Bag

This roomy, soft bucket bag will last through the seasons. The diagonal buckle detail and slightly asymmetrical, shell-like shape keep it interesting.

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