The lovely simplicity of Nordic Christmas Decor
I've noticed a move in recent years from the shiny plastic, glittery Christmas decorations to the more natural, simple, Nordic style. ...
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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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Fiona McKinna
Dec 23 min read
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
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Fiona McKinna
Dec 12 min read
Velkommen desember, Welcome December!
Welcome to the cosiest of cosy months in the Nordics. December is all about Christmas, snow and cosiness.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 272 min read
Silppu, a very traditional comfort food from Finnskogen
Silppu or silpo is a traditional dish from Finnskogen in Norway. Bacon, potatoes, onion and milk are cooked together for best comfort food.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 244 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
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 184 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...
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 132 min read
Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts), an Historic Treat
Swedish fika is not complete without these historic treats, mazariner, individual tarts filled with almond paste and topped with icing
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 103 min read
Who was Nikolai Astrup? Uncovering the Mystery of the Underrated Norwegian Artist
Nikolai Astrup is not the first artist you think of as a famous Norwegian artist, but his art was significant and important.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 44 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.
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Fiona McKinna
Nov 13 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
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 302 min read
5 Recipes for Flavoured Butter to Elevate Every Meal
Flavoured butters are a wonderful, easy way to elevate a simple meal into something special. We can make them ahead and freeze them too.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 273 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
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 213 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
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 162 min read
4-Korn Brød (Norwegian 4 Grain Seed Bread)
No Nordic table is complete with a hearty and wholesome loaf of bread. Perfect for Nordic open faced sandwiches!
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 133 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
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 73 min read
Why you should have friends of all ages
Friendships between different age group and different generations can bring special gifts to our lives that last with us forever.
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Fiona McKinna
Oct 13 min read
Velkommen oktober, Welcome October!
Welcome to the heart of autumn in the Nordics!
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 252 min read
Eblemosz, a Danish recipe from 1616
This delicious and historic recipe is a wonderful celebration of autumn's favourite fruit, the apple
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 224 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....
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Fiona McKinna
Sep 163 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.
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