Living a Nordic Life

Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.

From my home in southern Norway I'd love to share my Nordic lifestyle, cooking and surroundings with you, and show you how I have discovered that you don't need to live in Norway to enjoy and embrace a Nordic lifestyle and way of living.

The Secret of Lagom: The art of Embracing Just the Right Amount

Lagom, how to have not too little, but not too much. The Swedes seem to do it effortlessly, and so can you wherver you are in the world

Fiona McKinna

Dec 2, 20243 min read

Velkommen desember, Welcome December!

Welcome to the cosiest of cosy months in the Nordics. December is all about Christmas, snow and cosiness.

Fiona McKinna

Dec 1, 20242 min read

Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware

Linen table ware is a beautiful simple luxury that we can enjoy everyday and can elevate our daily dining to something special

Fiona McKinna

Nov 29, 20244 min read

Uncover the Enigmatic Origins of Norwegian Rosemaling: A Colorful Journey Through History

The beautiful art of rosemaling is so typically Norwegian. This unique style of painting on wood has a rich and exciting history

Fiona McKinna

Nov 24, 20244 min read

10 Unusual Facts About Stockholm You Never Knew!

Stockholm, Sweden's shimmering capital, is more than just beautiful views and rich history. It hides fascinating facts that many tourists...

Fiona McKinna

Nov 18, 20244 min read

How to Have Some Winter Nordic Hygge

As winter approaches it's time to think about embracing hygge and making our lives more cosy.

Fiona McKinna

Nov 4, 20244 min read

How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life

In this pressured and busy world, simple living is becoming ever more appealing. How do we start to live a simpler life? Let me show you

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20246 min read

Velkommen november! Welcome November!

Welcome November, the first winter month in the northern hemisphere. Here's a round up of the simple pleasures we enjoy in Norway this month

Fiona McKinna

Nov 1, 20243 min read

Norwegian Melkerampe; a Nostalgic Piece of Social History

Melkerampe are inconspicuous little buildings that often grace farms entrances, but they hold a great deal of importance in farming history

Fiona McKinna

Oct 27, 20243 min read

The Cosy Beauty of Swedish Fika

We have all heard of fika, but what exactly is it, and how can we bring this beloved Swedish tradition into our own lives

Fiona McKinna

Oct 21, 20243 min read

How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy

The Nordics is place filled with gentle and powerful energy and positivity. We can bring that into our lives wherever we are in the world

Fiona McKinna

Oct 13, 20243 min read

Lutefisk, love it or hate it

Lutefisk is a typically Nordic food, but can be a great divider. In Norway you either love it or hate it. But what is it??

Fiona McKinna

Oct 4, 20243 min read

Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!

Welcome to the heart of autumn in the Nordics!

Fiona McKinna

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616

This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple

Fiona McKinna

Sep 25, 20242 min read

Do you ever feel like you're being watched?

Have you heard of social cooling? It's all about that horrible feeling that you are being watched when you are on social media or online....

Fiona McKinna

Sep 22, 20244 min read

Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free

The simplest pleasures are often the best and autumn is a time to make the most of some activities that are simple or free (or both!)

Fiona McKinna

Sep 20, 20244 min read

Why do Norwegians celebrate food with special days?

In Norway it seems like each food has its own day of celebration from apples to fårikål. It's a simple way to enjoy seasonal produce.

Fiona McKinna

Sep 16, 20243 min read

Is Procrastination Actually a Good Thing or Just a Time Waster?

Is procrastination one of life's terrible enemies, or can it actually be beneficial to our health?

Fiona McKinna

Sep 8, 20243 min read

10 Revolutionary Norwegian Inventions That Changed the World

Norway has more to offer the world than vikings, lutefisk and brown cheese. Here are some of the most amazing Norwegian inventions

Fiona McKinna

Sep 2, 20243 min read

Velkommen september, Welcome September

Velkommen høst, welcome autumn! September is really the first official autumn month in the Nordics. For a few weeks, the weather has...

Fiona McKinna

Sep 1, 20243 min read

Living a Nordic Life

The Secret of Lagom: The art of Embracing Just the Right Amount

Velkommen desember, Welcome December!

Elevate Your Dining with Linen Tableware

Uncover the Enigmatic Origins of Norwegian Rosemaling: A Colorful Journey Through History

10 Unusual Facts About Stockholm You Never Knew!

How to Have Some Winter Nordic Hygge

How to Start Embracing a Simpler Life

Velkommen november! Welcome November!

Norwegian Melkerampe; a Nostalgic Piece of Social History

The Cosy Beauty of Swedish Fika

How to Infuse Your Life with Unbeatable Nordic Energy

Lutefisk, love it or hate it

Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!

Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616

Do you ever feel like you're being watched?

Fun Autumn Activities that are Simple or Free

Why do Norwegians celebrate food with special days?

Is Procrastination Actually a Good Thing or Just a Time Waster?

10 Revolutionary Norwegian Inventions That Changed the World

Velkommen september, Welcome September

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