If there was ever a design collaboration that felt like a completely natural fit, it must be that of Danish wood manufacturer Dinesen and renowned British architect John Pawson. An absolute hero of mine, it is almost three decades ago that a university friend gave me a copy of John’s now legendary ‘Minimalism’ book, and ... Read More about John Pawson and Dinesen present the Pawson Furniture Collection The post John Pawson and Dinesen present the Pawson Furniture Collection first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

[ADVERTISEMENT – THIS POST IS A COLLABORATION WITH PRESTEL PUBLISHING] With the Easter holidays now upon us, what better way to celebrate than with a very special “My chat with”. Hailed as one of the pioneers of New Nordic cuisine, accomplished Danish chef and former culinary adviser to the NOMA team, Mikkel Karstad is renowned ... Read More about A Nordic Feast – My chat with Mikkel Karstad and Giveaway The post A Nordic Feast – My chat with Mikkel Karstad and Giveaway first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful blossom-coloured kitchen by Nordiska Kök. Created for a family who live just outside Oslo, this pretty, yet personal design lets pink and green take the lead. Home to health food entrepreneur, Elisabeth Holst Nyström and her husband Petter, a chef ... Read More about A colourful kitchen by Nordiska Kök The post A colourful kitchen by Nordiska Kök first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

It’s that time of year again when my thoughts turn to travel, and where my Nordic adventures will take me next. As you can imagine there are far too many ideas to share with you in just a single post, but at the moment my family and I would love to head back to Iceland. ... Read More about Let’s all head to Highland Base The post Let’s all head to Highland Base first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

Another week and another exciting launch. This time it was Audo Copenhagen who unveiled their new collection, and as a brand I love, and I know many of you do too, it immediately caught my eye. A celebration of lasting design and contemporary creations from some of my all-time favourite Nordic designers, every addition effortlessly ... Read More about Audo Copenhagen unveil their new collection The post Audo Copenhagen unveil their new collection first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

This week I headed to London for the launch of a pioneering new product that has circularity at its core, the Mat chair by Normann Copenhagen. Born from a desire to revolutionise both conventional furniture production and consumer thinking, the collection comprises of eight different product variations, as well as offering front or full upholstery ... Read More about Mat Collection by Normann Copenhagen – A chair with circularity at its core The post Mat Collection by Normann Copenhagen – A chair with circularity at its core first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

[ADVERTISEMENT – THIS POST IS PART OF A PAID PARTNERSHIP WITH ETHOS, BUT ALL WORDS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.] Haled as Copenhagen’s queen of colour, former musician, and founder of File Under Pop Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer is bringing the power of personality back to private homes, public spaces, and places of business. And, as ... Read More about File Under Pop – My chat with Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer The post File Under Pop – My chat with Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

This week all eyes have been on the Swedish capital for Stockholm Design Week 2024. Handily coinciding with Stockholm Furniture Fair, as well as a whole host of fringe events, this must-visit extravaganza has been the place to be for all those looking for Nordic design inspiration. Over the course of the five busy days, ... Read More about Nordic Inspiration – Stockholm Design Week 2024 The post Nordic Inspiration – Stockholm Design Week 2024 first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

As the calendar finally flips to February, my inbox instantly starts to ‘ping’ with a plethora of new season launches. And, after a tough start to the year, their arrival has been just the dopamine hit I needed. So, if you’re also a Scandiphile on the lookout for fresh design inspiration this spring then the ... Read More about &Tradition – Fresh designs for spring The post &Tradition – Fresh designs for spring first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more

[ADVERTISEMENT – This post is a paid partnership with Fresh Air Company ApS] It’s that time of year again when we are all being constantly bombarded with ways to improve our homes, our bodies and our minds. But what if I told you, that thanks to one award-winning piece of Danish design, your everyday health ... Read More about Birdie – My chat with Andreas Kofoed Sørensen and Hans Høite Augustenborg The post Birdie – My chat with Andreas Kofoed Sørensen and Hans Høite Augustenborg first appeared on Nordic Notes ..read more