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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.
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Living a Nordic Life's Top 5 Posts of 2022
2022 has shown me just how important Nordic living and simple living is to my readers and so I want to share my most read posts of the year.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Learning to Love Winter (or at least not to hate it!)
Why I needed to learn to love winter even though at times I just wanted to hibernate.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 29, 20223 min read
10 Myths About Nordic Living
Nordic living and hygge are often confused, and there are many things said about Nordic living. I'm here to dispel those myths
Fiona McKinna
Dec 26, 20224 min read
The Julebukk (The Christmas Goat)
The julebukk or Christmas goat is a strange creature you will see around in Scandinavia in December....
Fiona McKinna
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Norwegian Hot Chocolate Recipe from 1875
Let me introduce you to the most delicious, decadent cup of Norwegian hot chocolate you are ever going to find
Fiona McKinna
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Our Scandinavian Chicken Coop Reveal
Our bespoke Norwegian chicken coop reveal from start to finish. From our initial concept, design and build to the finished coop.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Norwegian Knitting Culture: Alive and Thriving
Knitting and the Nordics are two things that go together. Did you know there is a rich history of knitting culture here?
Fiona McKinna
Sep 16, 20226 min read
The Art of Hygge Lighting
Hygge starts at home. Making a cosy home can bring so much peace in our lives and lighting plays a huge part in that. Read more...
Fiona McKinna
Sep 6, 20223 min read
Love Autumn Like You're Nordic
Autumn is beauty itself, but I haven't always felt like that. It was not an instant love affair, I had to learn it. Do you feel the same?
Fiona McKinna
Aug 30, 20224 min read
Shopping in a Norwegian Supermarket
Supermarkets in other countries are always exciting. Would you like to join me on a virtual shopping trip to a Norwegian supermarket?
Fiona McKinna
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know
10 things the travel guides don't tell you about Norway and Norwegian culture.
Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20223 min read
7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home
Bring a little piece of Scandinavia to your everyday.
Fiona McKinna
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Spruce Tips, Nature's Cold Remedy
Spruce tips are a wonderful seasonal treat and I have a great way to preserve them to enjoy and make the most of in the winter months
Fiona McKinna
May 31, 20224 min read
Den Utedo
Den utedo is a mysterious word for those of us new in Norway, but it's a well loved and essential building that is easily recognisable
Fiona McKinna
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Janteloven, The Unwritten Scandinavian Law
Janteloven (Jante's Law) is an unwritten set of "rules" that have been influencing and guiding some Nordic values for decades
Fiona McKinna
Feb 1, 20225 min read
A Deep Appreciation of Craftsmanship
In Scandinavia there's a deep appreciation of quality workmanship, but it's not the only place. We can help keep these precious skills alive
Fiona McKinna
Dec 20, 20213 min read
Sopptur and a Nordic Inspired Mushroom Recipe
Sopptur is a word you might hear in Norway in the autumn. It's the word for a mushroom hunt and I have a wonderful recipe to share with you
Fiona McKinna
Oct 26, 20215 min read
10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home
Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor
Fiona McKinna
Oct 12, 20214 min read
10 Reasons to Enjoy Friluftsliv
Getting outside can sometimes feel like a real chore, but I am here to offer a little gentle encouragement to you to enjoy the fresh air
Fiona McKinna
Sep 17, 20214 min read
Accidentally Organic
Our road to being organic has been one we have stumbled upon rather than deliberately taken, but even small steps makes a difference
Fiona McKinna
Aug 31, 20214 min read
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