As November settles in, the Nordic world slows to a gentle rhythm. The bright days of autumn fade, and the darkness invites us to pause before the holiday rush begins. This quiet month is a chance to rest, prepare our homes, and find beauty in simplicity. By slowing down and embracing the stillness, we arrive at December calm, grounded, and ready to welcome the light once more.

You don't need to live in Scandinavia to bring some beautiful Scandinavian touches to your home. With a few simple changes and Scandi-inspired touches your home can be welcoming and hygge.

Discover how sauna season in Norway marks autumn’s arrival—ritual, warmth, and the art of slowing down as the cold returns.

In Finland Kahvitauko is more than just stopping for a coffee. It's a part of Finnish culture that is an important break in the day and nurtures connection and togetherness.

Discover the Nordic art of slowing down: savoring simple pleasures, embracing slow days, and finding calm in nature. From lingering walks under open skies to quiet moments with coffee by the sea, doing less outdoors becomes a way to restore balance. This mindful Nordic lifestyle teaches us that less is more, and that joy often hides in stillness, fresh air, and everyday rituals.

Enjoying winter also means being healthy through it regardless of the weather. Let's look at how Nordic people embrace winter wellness

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

Easter is a time for slowing down a little in the Nordics and enjoying the arrival of spring with some more unusual traditions and habits

Fredagskos is the unique Nordic way of celebrating the end of the week. It's simple, intentional and cosy and it's an easy habit to embrace

Getting outside once a week is a wonderful Nordic habit to adopt and you will be in good company - most of Norway is "ut på tur" too

Being dressed right in the winter is essential for enjoying ourselves outside. Let me show you how we dress for winter outside in Norway

The Nordic diet is often hailed as being healthy and it's very easy to introduce some Nordic habits into your own diet with my tips.

Norwegian ski resorts are rather different to the famous resorts of the European Alps. What can you expect at a Norwegian ski resort?

There are habits that people in the Nordics use all the time to embrace a life of simple, happy intention that we can all do wherever we are

If you are like me, you love to take a peek into how other cultures celebrate. Let me invite you for a look into how we celebrate Christmas

Let's take a closer look at some Nordic yuletide celebrations that are not so well known that we can include in our lives

Christmas in the Nordics is a magical time of snow, beautiful lights and pretty decor. We can bring some of that into our own lives too

Inspiration comes in many forms so why not some inspiring and exciting TV shows from the Nordics. Here are my favourites

Nordic kindergartens are something very different to many other countries. Would you like to know what makes them so unique?

That's one of the craziest things I have ever written, but it's also very true. It motivated me to change my lifestyle for the better.