2014
Christmas
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Magazine
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The Christmas of… Lotta Agaton Søren Rose Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen Jenni Juurinen
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Holiday décor inspiration
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Get the look White Gold Natural Reg & green
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June’s Christmas Edible gift ideas Garland Advent calendar Gift toppers Wreath
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Editor’s note! I can’t believe it’s already the holiday season… I feel 2014 flew by so quickly, but I won’t complain. This is my favorite time of the year! It is a season of joy, hope, love and celebrations; a time to share special moments with our loved ones, to eat, drink, relax and be merry. I am very happy to present you Nordic Design’s 2014 Christmas Magazine. In this fourth edition, you’ll find plenty of thoughtful gift ideas, inspiration for your décor, touching interviews, DIY projects… Lots of holiday goodness! Enjoy the magazine. Enjoy the holiday season. Enjoy yourselves. I wish you lots of love, joy, peace and precious moments. Cheers!
Catherine Lazure-Guinard Founder and Editor in Chief catherine@nordicdesign.ca
Contributor! June Olsen! http://nostalgiecat.blogspot.co.uk! Norwegian June Olsen is a mom and creative blogger passionate about interior design. From her home in the UK, she shares her favorite DIY projects on her lovely blog Nostalgiecat, and her Christmas-inspired craft ideas on p. 55.
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1. Animal hooks, Ferm Living! 2. Bananas Print, Mengsel ! 3. Animal mobile, OYOY ! 4. Bib, Cam Cam! 5. Cyril squirrel fox, Donna Wilson! 6. Madero shoes, Vans! 7. Whale body suite, Mengsel! 8. Alphabet Blocks, Kay Bojesen! 9. Coloring books, A Grape Design ! 10. Bear sweatshirt, Mini Rodini! 11. Pelican, Lucie Kaas! 12. Storage bag, Marimekko! 13. Baby Rocket Stool, Artek ! 14. Toddler mits, Barts Chakku! 15. Animal mask, EJVOR! 16 Piggy bank, Meyer-Lavigne! 17. Billy Bear cushion, Ferm Living! 18. Kids cutlery set, Design Letters! 19. Steps chair, Stokke! 20. Print, via Paper Plane! 21. Raincoat, Marimekko! 22. Wall hook, HK Living! !
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This super cute and fun shark-shaped sleeping bag is designed to keep your baby warm. Made of top quality cotton. Size: 98 x 73 cm. More colors available at Babybites.es
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1. Bathrobe, Karmameju! 2. Table lamp, Per Söderberg! 3. Leather gloves, Acne Studio ! 4. Paper bag, Uashmama! 5. Clutch, Tapet Cafe! 6. Scarf, by nord! 7. Little Hand cup, Marjorie Camiré! 8. Belt, Acne Studio! 9. Uchiwa lounge chair, HAY! 10. Cake stand, Iittala! 11. Scented candle, Byredo! 12. Cushion, Aiayu! 13. Earrings, Ole Lynggaard! 14. Vanity, Nomess Copenhagen! 15. Bed sheets, Aiayu! 16 Clock, Georg Jensen! 17. Around coffee table, Muuto! 18. Earrings, Susanne Friis Bjørner! 19. Vases, Lyngby Porcelain! 20. Day cream, Verso! 21. Lup candleholder, HAY! 22. ‘Move and Work’ book, Malene Birger! 23. Vitriini box, Iittala! 24. Eames table, Herman Miller! 25. Notebook, Sarah & Bendrix! ! !
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The Black Fluted Mega tea pot (100 cl.) with lid in handpainted porcelain from Royal Copenhagen is a sophisticated and contemporary addition to any table. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
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1. Walnut and leather mouse pad, Grovemade! 2. Toikka glass bird, Iittala! 3. Frame sideboard, By Lassen! 4. Marble candleholder, Ferm Living! 5. Thermal mug 26 cl, Royal Copenhagen! 6. Carving set, Rosendahl! 7. Bread box, VIPP! 8. Beer foamer, Menu! 9. Tray with leather handles, Trip Trap! 10. Small Talk print, One Must Dash! 11. Bottle opener, Standard! 12. A print, Playtype! 13. H3 earphones, Bang & Olufsen! 14. Selandia dish, Holmegaard! 15. Artwork, The Print Atelier! 16 Afteroom coat hanger, Menu! 17. Beenie, Acne Studio! 18. Brass bowl, Georg Jensen! 19. Leather bicycle grips, Copenhagen ! Lovehandles! 20. Caravel cutlery set, Georg Jensen! 21. Container, LindDNA! 22. JWDA Concrete lamp, Menu! 23. Hugin throw, by nord! 24. Roller pen, Georg Jensen! !
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Stylish and sturdy stool with curved leather seat and grey oak. Designed by Danish architect duo Space Copenhagen for Mater. Can be used in multiple settings and for everyday use.
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1. Dot necklace, Louise Kragh! 2. Hand cream, Byredo! 3. Zama shirt, By Malene Birger! 4. Copenhagen Guide, DAC! 5. Scented candle, Skandinavisk ! 6. Candleholder, Ferm Living! 7. Earrings, Bukkehave! 8. Wine stopper, Rosendahl! 9. Calendar, Snug! 10. Bucket bag, Moyi Moyi! 11. Rug, Saana ja Olli! 12. Towels set, VIPP! 13. Raft stool, &Tradition ! 14. Tea towels, Marimekko! 15. Watch, The Horse! 16 Tribeca lamp, Menu ! 17. Aria ring, Georg Jensen! 18. Tablecloth, Georg Jensen Damask! 19. For Rest print, One Must Dash! 20. Aalto vase, Iittala! 21. Beoplay A2, Bang & Olufsen! 22. Yeh wall table, Menu! 23. Printed feather pillow, by nord! 24. Norm bowl, Menu! !
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Created by the legendary Swedish designer Vivianna Torun B端low-H端be for Georg Jensen in 1969, the Vivianna Diamond Bangle 326 is now an elegant design icon. An effortless fusion of function and style.
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The Christmas of !
Lotta Agaton! Lotta is a fantastic interior stylist from Sweden. She can turn any interior into an interesting, beautiful and sophisticated space. She has “a minimalist style with a personal twist”, as she describes it. I am a big fan of her work, and she is often featured on Nordic Design. Q: How do you usually celebrate the holiday season? A: I always spend Christmas with my family, normally at my place.
Q: How do you like to decorate your home at Christmas? # A: I love to bring in lots of branches of pine and fir, and place them everywhere in different vases… And with a big Christmas tree.
Q: What does the perfect Christmas tree looks like? # A: Mine is full of small yarn Santas that my father has made for me. When I was a kid, we used to have about five of them that my grandmother made herself, and I loved them so much! I always said “when I grow up, I am going to have a Christmas tree full of these.” So for the first Christmas at my own apartment, my father made 50 Santas for me and they have been decorating my Christmas tree ever since. I also like to add candles and ornaments my kids made.
Q: What is your favorite Christmas memory and/or tradition? # A: I love Christmas mornings when we are all having breakfast on the sofa, under a blanket and in our pajamas, starting to open presents because we can’t wait!
Q: Which song(s) is guaranteed to be on the playlist during the Holidays? # A: The old classic American ones like Frank Sinatra.
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Photo credits: Petra Bindel
“ I like Christmas
trees that are not perfect, but decorated with love. I don’t like over decorated trees.
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‌and her wish list! Reverso Boots! Yvonne KonÊ
Necklace with her kids initials! J. Leveau
Wall hanging! Sally England Beauty products! Grown Alchemist
Pipistrello lamp Martinelli Luce
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The Christmas of !
Søren Rose! This talented Danish designer now lives in New York, and created his own firm, Søren Rose Studio. He recently launched this gorgeous Tribeca collection of light fixtures for Menu. Discover more of his beautiful work here. Q: How do you usually celebrate the holiday season? A: For the last couple of years I’ve been working on client projects, we often have deadlines just before Thanksgiving, Christmas, Labor Day or Memorial Day So we are normally so busy that we end up not going anywhere. Last Christmas we stayed in Tribeca with my wife and 3 kids and made incredible food, relaxed, played and read fairytales to the cozy sound of wood burning in our fireplace. Q: How do you like to decorate your home at Christmas? # A: We always have a pine tree - and actually came up with a fun sustainable tradition 4 years ago when we moved to New York, we have the same tree year after year! It’s actually becoming a well grown tree. The rest of the year it stays on our rooftop above the apartment. I also always triple the amount of candles in our apartment during Christmas – But I try to keep actual decorations at a minimum. We have a few things that we inherited from our respective families, but that’s about it. After all I am a minimalist. Q: What does the perfect Christmas tree looks like? # A: It’s alive and not completely covered in glitter & stuff. The things that go on our tree are things that we made in our families over time, and we always make something new each year, so it doesn’t look like the Rockefeller’s tree, but rather tells a story and reminds us of previous celebrations. Q: Which song(s) is guaranteed to be on the playlist during the Holidays? # A: We sing all the Danish classic Christmas songs. I’m not sure of the translation, but it’s something like: A child is born in Bethlehem, Happy Christmas, It’s Christmas again. 27 | Nordic Design Christmas 2014
Photo credits: Kristian Holm
Q: What is your favorite Christmas memory and/or tradition? # A: When I was 9 years old, Santa came as usual around 8pm with presents for everybody. At that time I obviously had figured out that it was my Dad who was dressed up, but at 10pm, when everybody was relaxing around the fireplace in my childhood home, there was a sudden knock on the door – And there was Santa Claus again! My parents were speechless, me and my brother and sister were so excited. We didn’t have any idea of who this could be. We only found out on New Years eve that is was one of my father’s good friends. I don’t think any of us will ever forget Erik’s prank!
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…and his wish list! Axe! Best Made
Royal Oak Diver watch! Audemars Piguet
Roof Tent! Poler
Survival Trailer Camper
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The Christmas of !
Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen! Co-founder of NORM Architects, Jonas creates awardwining interiors, architecture and products. He also takes fabulous pictures – Seems everything he touches turns to success! A look at his work will show you why he’s so sought-after. Q: How do you usually celebrate the holiday season? A: I have a big family and like most other people I spend Christmas enjoying their company in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. It’s all about “hygge” and having as much time as possible, doing absolutely nothing together. It’s wonderful, and one of my favorite seasons. Q: How do you like to decorate your home at Christmas? # A: I try not to do too much. Being very minimalist, I can’t stand too many decorative objects in the home. There is plenty of it everywhere you move and it takes focus away from the essence of being together with people.
Q: What does the perfect Christmas tree looks like? # A: To me it is a combination of the perfect composition in terms of shapes, color and harmony - spiced up with a few nostalgic objects from my wife’s grandmother. It´s important to me that every piece gets space and can stand out without drowning. I always go to cut down the tree with my son and it takes time to find the right one.
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Photo credits: Norm Architects
Q: Which song(s) is guaranteed to be on the playlist during the Holidays? # A: In 1995 the Danish theatrical group Dr. Dante made a Christmas Calendar show for adults on Danish Television called “Juletestamentet”. The intro song was performed by the Swedish/Danish Jazz singer Caroline Henderson and is really wonderful. Q: What is your favorite Christmas memory and/or tradition? # A: There are so many and I can’t really set them apart. But I know I need to be close to the city, so I can take a walk and see the lights from all the windows in the other houses and smell the making of Christmas dinners. That really puts me in mood. I have tried once to celebrate Christmas in the countryside and it was a total disaster. I missed other people.
It´s all about ‘hygge’… It’s wonderful, and one of my favorite seasons.
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‌and his wish list! Leonard chandelier! Søren Rose Studio for Menu
Artwork! Anne Nowak
Slippers! Alexander Wang
Table Caste design
Leather briefcase! Saint Laurent
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The Christmas of !
Jenni Juurinen! Jenni is a professional set designer, decorating editor and stylist based in Helsinki. She has creativity and vision, and is definitely talented and versatile. She currently works for Deko-magazine and other projects.
Q: How do you usually celebrate the holiday season? A: I celebrate Christmas at my own home in Helsinki with my family. We normally invite our parents, our siblings and their spouses and organize a big dinner. Normally we dine for two nights so that we can invite everyone. Eating, being together and having long conversations are the main things. And since we have children in the house, Santa Claus visits in person.
Q: How do you like to decorate your home at Christmas? # A: I like to keep things simple and I’m not a big Christmas decorator at home. I would be happy to have just some candles and a real spruce tree but my children of course wish to have some Christmas decorations in the house. We also put some lanterns outside.
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Photo credits: Mirva Kakko
Q: What is your favorite Christmas memory and/or tradition? # A: My favorite tradition is to just hang out with the dearest and the nearest. Christmas is a great time to sit down and relax, have good conversations and read good books. And since we normally have quite a bit of snow, it’s also a great time to go skiing or skating.
Q: What does the perfect Christmas tree looks like? # A: Mine would be a real spruce tree with just white ornaments. I don’t like glitter or gold. In reality I let my kids decorate the tree since it is so much fun for them. We have a box full of ornaments and they can hang them whichever way they want. I do not interfere. In Finland we bring the tree into the house three-four days before Christmas so that it lasts for the whole holiday season.
Q: Which song(s) is guaranteed to be on the playlist during the Holidays? # A: We don’t have any traditions for holiday songs, but each year we watch the Snowman animation on television with the kids.
…and her wish list! PJ70 wall lamp! Örsjö
Piilopaikka bowls! Iittala
Healing Hands scarf! Vik Prjonsdottir
Porcelain diamond necklace AndBros
Cross blanket! Pia Wallen
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Inspiration!
Photo credits: Petra Bindel for Elle Decoration
A stylish Holiday dĂŠcor!
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Photo credits: Pernille Kaalund for Femina
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Photo credits: Nina Holst from Stylizimo
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Photo credits: H&M Home
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Photo credits: House Doctor
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Photo credits: Line Klein for Broste Copenhagen
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Stylists: Pella Hedeby & Marie Ramse | Photo credits: Kristofer Johnsson
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Photo credits: Tia Borgsmidt for Bolig Magasinet
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Special DIY Feature!
June’s Christmas!
Norwegian June Olsen is a mom and creative blogger passionate about interior design. From her home in the UK, she shares her favorite DIY projects on her lovely blog Nostalgiecat. She enthusiastically agreed to collaborate to Nordic Design’s 2014 Christmas magazine, with this special DIY feature. Hi everyone, Having lived in the UK for over 15 years I feel a nostalgic longing towards all things Scandinavian, especially around Christmas time. Since having my little girl, Mia, it has become more important to me than ever to hold on to those Nordic Christmas traditions that I grew up with. We always start the celebrations of the holidays early December, lighting a candle on our Advent wreaths every Sunday leading up till Christmas. We also have an Advent calendar. The whole month is spent preparing the house, cleaning, decorating, preparing food and baking for the big celebrations on the 24th, when the whole family comes together for a feast and a party. I believe Scandinavians have a less commercial approach to Christmas than most European nationalities. We put a lot of emphasis on handmade decorations and gifts. People decorate their home with green firs and other evergreens, a tradition that stems back from pagan times. It is also usual to bake cookies we readily offer as gifts to our loved ones we visit over the holidays. There is something wholesome and genuine about the way Scandinavians approach the Christmas season, and it is becoming more and more important to me. I try to encapsulate this spirit by finding little projects me an Mia can do together throughout the run up to the 25th of December. Here's a few suggestions I selected for you, and that I personally look forward to do this year. I hope you enjoy them too. Have a great Christmas! June x 55 | Nordic Design Christmas 2014
Edible gift idea: Brownie mix This is a delicious homemade Christmas present that will definitely be appreciated! Who doesn’t love brownies? Find a pretty 1L jar, create layers with the dry ingredients, and make a creative label with the cooking instructions for the person who will receive the gift. Easy, pretty and fun to make!
Photo credits: Linda Lomelino
See the recipe by Linda Lomelino (and her gorgeous blog) here.
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Himmeli-inspired garland This is a great DIY from Pinja, a blogger based out of Helsinki, Finland. It was a special feature for ‘My Scandinavian Christmas’ series on The House That Lars Built in 2013. It is inspired by the traditional Finnish Himmeli, an ornament made of straw and hung from the ceiling at Christmas time.
Photo credits: Pinja Klo
Find out how you can create this lovely, natural and simple ornament here!
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Mini tree advent calendar
Photo credits: Jordan Ferney from Oh Happy Day
A fun holiday tradition to celebrate the count down to Christmas! This lovely project is fun to do with the kids, and they’ll love discovering the small presents hidden inside each box. Get directions and template on Oh Happy Day.
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Twig & pom berry gift toppers
Photo credits: Rue Rococo
This woodland-inspired gift topper idea with faux berries is by Tiffany from Rue Rococo. It’s simple and easy to do; all you’ll need is pretty wrapping paper, mini poms, twigs, twine and a hot glue gun. See the tutorial here.
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Rosemary wreath
Photo credits: Susan Brand from The Pretty Blog
Making a beautiful wreath is easier to make than you might think! I found this lovely project on The Pretty Blog – I love that it is made with rosemary! Not only does it look good, but the wreath will also release a great aroma. This easy tutorial is a must!
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Have a! merry Christmas ! and a happy ! New Year!!
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