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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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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.
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Järvenranta; Finnish Lakeside Living
Discover the magic of järvenranta, the Finnish word for lakeside living. In Finland, with its 180,000 lakes, järvenranta is more than a shoreline—it’s a way of life. Picture cozy lake cabins, traditional Finnish saunas by the water, morning swims under the midnight sun, and peaceful evenings surrounded by pine forests.
Fiona McKinna
Aug 104 min read
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Velkommen august! Welcome August!
August to me is a time of long summer holidays with the autumn far off on the horizon, but here in Norway August is the month when...
Fiona McKinna
Aug 12 min read
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Two Duvets: The Scandinavian Sleep Secret
There's a secret to good sleep and it's a Scandinavian thing!! Want to know what it is?
Fiona McKinna
Jul 74 min read
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What Makes Nordic Noir the Go-To Genre for Cosy Nights In?
In recent years, the genre known as Nordic Noir has taken the world by storm. This stark and moody world of crime dramas has captivated...
Fiona McKinna
Jun 225 min read
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The Nordic Tradition of Midsummer Bonfires
All throughout Scandinavia at midsummer you see bonfires burning. It's a strange time of year to light a fire and it's been done for millennia, but why?
Fiona McKinna
Jun 162 min read
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How to Throw a Nordic Midsummer Party
Midsummer in the Nordics is a magical time of year with long days and an abundance of flowers. It's also a time for special celebrations
Fiona McKinna
Jun 134 min read
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Unlocking the Secrets to Embracing a Simple Nordic Lifestyle
In our fast-paced, modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the clutter and chaos of daily life. The Nordic countries have long...
Fiona McKinna
Jun 85 min read
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Jonsokblom: The Red Campion Flower and Its Enigmatic Traditions in Nordic Cultures
Jonsokblom or red campion is a common flower in Norway. It holds lots of significance in Nordic cultures and especially at Midsummer
Fiona McKinna
Jun 24 min read
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What is slow living
Slow living is nothing new, although many people are only just realising how wonderful it is. It's a chance to make the most of our lives, reduce stress and enjoy moments of hygge in a fast paced and material focussed world.
Fiona McKinna
May 113 min read
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Escape Info Overload: Your Stress-Free Guide
I had quite the day a few weeks ago. I was working quietly doing some accounting and writing articles and I thought it would a...
Fiona McKinna
May 55 min read
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Unlock the Secret Power of To-Do Lists
To do lists have power! They are great to keep us focussed and on track in a simple and gentle way
Fiona McKinna
May 54 min read
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How to make life easier with menu planning
Deciding what to cook each day can be a boring job, but with a little simple planning and these tips you can make it fun and easy.
Fiona McKinna
May 24 min read
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Anne Marie Ødegård, Artist and Designer
You might not be familiar with the name Anne Marie Ødegård (or maybe you are!) but if you are a fan of Norwegian Porsgrund porcelain I...
Fiona McKinna
Apr 272 min read
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Hygge: Daily Joy in Simple Pleasures
Hygge is the Danish concept of enjoying every day life. But how do we embrace that in our lives if we don't live in the Nordics? Let me show you how
Fiona McKinna
Apr 215 min read
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Ready or Not, Here Comes the Nordic Spring
March is the first spring month in the Nordics and one we eagerly anticipate. Long winter days begin to warm up and the snow melts
Fiona McKinna
Mar 35 min read
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How to celebrate your birthday Norwegian style
Norwegians certainly know how to celebrate. Birthdays are organised in a special way, but we can do the same wherever we are in the world.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 95 min read
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Romjul, a very Nordic Post-Christmas tradition
Romjul is the relaxing and slow time after Christmas, but before New Year. In the Nordics it's marked in a special way
Fiona McKinna
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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