NORDIC g in Liv ISSUE NO.2
NOVEMBER 2014
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IN OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
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Hello again!
Welcome back to our second issue of the Nordic Living Magazine! After publishing our first issue this spring, I have to admit I was a bit nervous. Never having done a magazine before, I didn’t know what to expect. But we’ve been getting amazing feedback, and I am so happy about that! Thank you! This issue is a little bit darker, inspired by Nordic Noir, new trends and the darker season. But also a little bit more generous. As we are less than six weeks away from Christmas, we are of course bringing you lots and lots of ideas for Christmas gifts. The best thing about ordering your gifts online is that you get all of them sent home to you, without having to run all over town to find personal and unique gifts. And when ordering from Nordic Design Collective, you are also supporting our designers. It is like a double gift! All products in the magazine are clickable, to make it easy for you to order when you find something you like. Welcome, and thank you for reading our magazine!
Maria Richardsson Founder and CEO of Nordic Design Collective Ps. We still love to hear your what you think about our work! Tell us through social media or send us an e-mail. We want to hear it all - the good, the bad and the ugly.
Content Nordic Noir
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Meet the designer: Studio Ljung & Ljung Posters with a stroke of darkness
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Presenting: Nordic Design Collective Calendar 2015 Finding the perfect Christmas Gift
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For the kitchen Black & White classics Nature love A special gift for her Something for him For the kids
Meet the designer: Mooncake
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Welcome to our Popup Store!
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From a Canadian perspective
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On my Wish List
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A day in the life of: EmmaKisstina
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Nordic Living is a magazine created by Nordic Design Collective, all rights reserved. www.nordicdesigncollective.com | info@nordicdesigncollective.com
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Nordic With its dark settings, complex charachters and melancholic mood, the genre of Nordic Noir has brought Scandinavian crime to world wide fame. Inspired by the dark and rainy mood, just as any Swedish autumn day, we created the Nordic Design Collective interpretation of Nordic Noir. Text and photo: Maria Richardsson, styling: Maria Richardsson and Johanna TorbjĂśrnsdotter Nilsson
With success stories as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Wallander, The Bridge, Borgen and The Killing, TV and movie audiences all over the world are getting a new way of looking at the Scandinavian people. Not only are the original series huge successes, remakes are also produced with superstars like Kenneth Brannagh as detective Kurt Wallander or Daniel Craig as journalist Mikael Blomkvist. What is so fascinating about this genre? Living in Sweden, we are probably blind to what makes it so fascinating and exotic. Is it the dark settings and misty
weather? When living in the Nordics during the fall that is just normal. Or is it the quirky characters, often quiet, melancholic and distanced? Well, that personality is not to uncommon either. In interior design, we are also seeing a lot of dark colours at the moment. Walls are painted in different shades of greys and tableware are being launched in blacks. In our take on the Nordic Noir trend, we focused on darkness. Plastic rugs, cushion covers, posters and more - all with a stroke of darkness to them. Add a concrete setting, fallen leaves and a rainy day and we’re all set for the Nordic Noir mood.
Noir Top left: plastic rug Berg by Varg Designkollektiv, cushion cover Cracks by HOW ARE YOU, cushion cover Cube Black by Camilla Edfors, plastic rug Joker Yellow by Lina Johansson, plastic rug Stad by VARG Designkollektiv, plastic rug Tribus Grey by Lina Johansson. Posters: Cranium by Edit & bjรถrnen, Circus Lion by Majali Design & Illustration, Hanging out and Motvalls by Lina Johansson.
Top left: plastic rug Berg by VARG Designkollektiv, cushion cover Cracks by HOW ARE YOU, cushion cover Cube Black by Camilla Edfors. Above: plastic rug Stad by VARG Designkollektiv, plastic rug Tribus Grey by Lina Johansson. Left: plastic rug Stubbe by VARG Designkollektiv. Right: tray French Bulldog by Nadja Wedin Design, tray New York No.01 by Kerstin:Design, scented candles by Skandinavisk, vase Piller Yellow by Karin Elvy, cutting board Rutan by Wallmark formstudio.
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Lampshades POP from Studio Ljung & Ljung, raincoat Fiskarn from Bom채rke, leather bag Mushin Tote Bag from Moyi Moyi.
MORE NORDIC NOIR at Nordic Design Collective
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Meet the designer:
STUDIO LJUNG & LJUNG The beautiful smoked bamboo lamps “POP” by Studio Ljung & Ljung was first shown at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in early 2014. Now the lamps, handcrafted in Thailand in collaboration with a non-profit organization, are ready to meet the world. Tell us about your background! Studio Ljung & Ljung is a design studio consisting of Martin Hedenström Ljung and Greta Ljung. We started the studio in 2012 and made our first project the week before our wedding. Martin is an architect and designer and Greta is a graphic designer, and we work with everything from graphic design to architecture, interior design, furniture design and teaching. In the fall of 2012, we started our project with the bamboo lamps POP that we manufacture together with non-profit organization Sop Moei Arts in Northern Thailand. This is a project that has taken up much of our energy and time, but at the same time it has given us a lot. For us it is very important that, as far as possible take environmental and social aspects into account. By working together with Sop Moei Arts we can be sure that everything is made in a good way. The lamps are hand woven in a small village high in the mountains. We know
who is weaving our lamps, that he gets a fair wage and even where the bamboo has grown. Simply a project that feels good on the inside! Do you have a dreamproject? The lamps are probably our dream project. It is a project where most things have fallen in to place. It is social and environmental sustainable but also a product of a collaboration with other craftsmen. It’s also incredibly interesting to work with traditional techniques and such a fantastic material as bamboo. Our dream now is to continue to develop the project with more exciting products. That would be really fun!
STUDIO LJUNG
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STROKE OF DARKNESS Inspired by the Nordic Noir trend, with darker colours, Nordic crime series and books, we’ve put together a selection of posters with a sense of darkness to them. From top left: Here be monsters by Sofie Rolfsdotter, The Lighthouse Widow by Majali Design & Illustration, Wild thing by Sanna Wieslander, Quiet People by Sofie Rolfsdotter, But For Now We Are Young by Puldefranck, Arabian Nights by Artyfact Gallery, The Forest by Wallmark formstudio, Wonder by Artyfact Gallery, Yvonne by Eva Lestander, Winterforest by Camilla Edfors, Miniprint Bat by Tvinkla, Black Skull by A Grape Design, Bird Girl by Anna Siivonen, Be Wild by Matilda Svensson, Make My Day Punk by Puldefranck.
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LIMITED EDITION!
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Here at Nordic Design Collective, we are so proud to be working with all our talented designers. One of our strongest areas are illustrations and posters, so last year we launched a calendar with a few of our most popular designers. It was a success, so now it’s time for a new edition! In our Calendar for 2015 we give you a new picture each month. Most of them are created exclusively for this calendar and are not available as posters at the moment. We want to show you the variety of our designers, inspire and offer you a chance to change your wall art often.
The Nordic Design Collective Calendar 2015 is only available in a limited edition, so order your copy before it’s too late!
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NORDIC DESIGN COLLECTIVE
NDAR 2015
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Finding the perfect
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Christmas is all about giving. I love figuring out what my loved ones would be really happy to get, and then seeing their expression when they open the gift. Text and photo: Maria Richardsson, styling: Maria Richardsson and Johanna TorbjĂśrnsdotter Nilsson.
The great thing about Nordic Design Collective is that it is easy to find a great gift, even for those who already have everything they need, carefully created by designers with a passion for style and quality. When buying a gift from the designers at Nordic Design Collective you are also doing a good thing by supporting the new, independent and up-and-coming design entrepreneurs of the Nordic countries. In the following pages, we’ve put together gift ideas to help you find the perfect gift.
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Left: lamp shade POP by Studio Ljung & Ljung, candle holders by Eva Levin, throw Stripes & Dots by Simon Key Bertman, cushion cover Romb Dark grey by Studio Kajsa Rolfsson, cushion cover Nordic Black by Smadi Design, decorative pillow The Bear by Mooncake.
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For the kitchen Are you looking for a gift for the passionate home chef or the dinner party host? How about something to upgrade the kitchen style, like a new colourful tray or mugs to serve the after dinner coffee.
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Left: tray Flow by Sofie Johansson, tray Picnic by Evelina Waldemarsson, post stand Black Clover by Johanna.B, cutting board My by Formation Norrland, coffee cups Dropp by Filuriform.
Above: poster Silledill by Matilda Svensson, tea towels Pitepalt by Frau Furtenbach, poster Tea Pot by Texttavlor, trivet Marble by Karin Elvy, tray TP Blue by Toodeloo, cutting board Magnolia by Lisa Edoff Design, pot Small Wingtail yellow and mug Dot by Camilla Engdahl.
MORE GIFTS FOR THE KITCHEN at Nordic Design Collective
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Above: plastic rug Joker by Lina Johansson, cushion cover Nordic Black by Smadi Design, cushion cover Drips n Cracks by HOW ARE YOU, necklace Princess Amalia by Langaeble Stockholm, earrings Chevron Bubble by Liv Swedish Design, poster Queen Anne by Sofie Rolfsdotter, poster Stop Wishing by Formelle Design, poster Mr Pineman by Julia Groth.
Right: cushion cover Marble by HOW ARE YOU, cutting board Rutan by Wallmark formstudio, tray Stickat by Kerstin:Design, vase Piller by Karin Elvy, vases Consilium by Eva Levin, necklace Triple Catch by Havsglas Sverige, candle holders Candel 1.0 and Candel 2.0 by Maria Axelqvist.
MORE GIFTS IN BLACK&WHITE at Nordic Design Collective
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Black & White classics
Finding a gift to someones home can be difficult. You might not know their favourite colours or their style, but with black and white you’re always safe!
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Nature love
If there is something that is important for us in the Nordics, it is nature. We love being out in the woods and it shows among our products. Bring a bit of nature in to your life!
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Left: cushion cover Gradient & Squares Green by Simon Key Bertman, decorative pillow Squirrel by Mooncake, card Lurifax by Edit & björnen, necklace Horn by JohannaN, necklace Embraced Green by Havsglas Sverige.
Above: poster A Walk In The Woods by Lina Johansson, poster Be Wild by Matilda Svensson, poster Fairyland by Dan Isaac Wallin, bracelet Björk by JohannaN, poster Wood Is The New Black by Och Form, poster Lööv by jollygoodfellow, cushion cover Lady bug by Nadja Wedin Design, cushion cover Plywood by HOW ARE YOU.
MORE GIFTS WITH A TOUCH OF NATURE at Nordic Design Collective
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Meet the designer:
MOONCAKE
Meet one of our latest Finnish designers Mooncake! She creates amazing posters with animals and hand printed decorative cushions in different shapes. Tell us about your background! I was born in the heart of Bavaria, Germany, in the city of Munich, with Oktoberfest, lots of people, cool urban life, but also beautiful chestnut trees and the great Alps with warm summerlakes. Growing up, hiking was a big hit. But also cultural life such as music events and visits to museums were part of my childhood.
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My mother is from Finland so we spent several weeks there every summer. I’ve always loved being in grandpas little cottage by the lake, picking blueberries and looking for exciting tree shapes in the forest.
Where do you find your inspiration? I am inspired by many things that I see around me. It can be something as simple as a glass falling down and breaking into thousand pieces, or the breathtaking view from a high tower. What I do in my freetime reflects the ideas I have for my art. I`ve always loved travelling and different cultures. My family itself is a big mix of cultures and my husband (from south America and Sweden) completes the big mix of inspiration that comes out of languages, music, art and food.
The contrast of the messy, fast but awesome big-city-life and my love for nature in all its shapes made me who I am today. At the age of
My first collection is very graphic and forestanimal inspired. Let’s see where the journey goes next!
MOONCAKE
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Above: posters Coco Cocktail and Swan Lady by Sanna Wieslander, earrings Berså by Sägen, iPhone cover Circus Pink by Lisa Edoff Design, scarf Indian by Omkring Design, bracelet Ruosta by Sara Björne Clothing & Accessories, necklace Diamond by Och form, make up bags Blue Nailpolish and Pink Nailpolish by EmmaKisstina Illustration.
Right: earrings Deluxe by Langaeble Stockholm, necklace Belle by W+M, ring Rangnok by JohannaN, earrings Chevron Bubbles by Liv Swedish Design, poster Lost in the mist by Sofie Rolfsdotter, silk scarf Magnolia by Lisa Edoff Design, felt basket String by Skandinavious, Classic Wallet Cognac by Udonly, scented candle by Hing.
MORE GIFTS FOR HER at Nordic Design Collective
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A special gift for her
Lets indulge in femininity and glam! We have great gifts for all women, including jewellery, make up bags, scarfs and scented candles. Or why not a beautiful poster?
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Something for him
Celebrate the man in your life! With dark colours and raw materials, we add a touch of the Nordic spirit to his everyday life.
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Left: cufflinks Virrvarr by Sägen, poster Världsmästarcykeln by jollygoodfellow, card case Ikeja by Moyi Moyi, scented candle Hav by Skandinavisk, stamps by This is just to say.
Above: poster Ross the Sailor by Sanna Wieslander, poster Torsö III by Dan Isaac Wallin, raincoat Fisherman by Bomärke, poster Superhjälte by Texttavlor, poster Together by Camilla Edfors, scented candle by Hing, mug Dot by Camilla Engdahl, cushion cover Cow Hide by Julia Floberg, cufflinks Virrvarr white by Sägen, stamp He was a Sailor by This is just to say.
MORE GIFTS FOR HIM at Nordic Design Collective
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Above: poster Circus Lion by Majali Design & Illustration, decorative pillow Squirrel by Mooncake, poster Bike ride by Yrva, body Kotten by jollygoodfellow, colouring book Quirky Robots by A Grape Design, Animal masks by Ejvor.
Right: Kids calendar by M책nster Design, hat Hugo by Darling Oh My, poster Giraffes by My Little Treasure, postcard Spring Rain by Yrva, sweatshirt Hartvig by Darling Oh My, Glasses by Ejvor.
MORE GIFTS FOR THE KIDS at Nordic Design Collective
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For the kids
The Holidays are all about the kids, right? Colourful, quirky and adorable, we have great gifts for kids in all ages.
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In September, we opened our very first Popup Store in Stockholm! It has been so much fun, and we’re blown away about all the great feedback we’re getting from our visitors! If you’re in Stockholm, come by to visit us - we’re located in Nacka Forum and are open until late January.
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eat feeling It was such a gr ! en op is e or st Our s on the first day! to open the door
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Love being able to mix and match products from different designe rs. For our opening we did a blue and yello w theme.
POPUP STORE
Marble meets pastel pink.
We have a BIG window to do displays in!
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From a Canadi It is always fascinating to get new perspectives on familiar topics. This is why we invited Catherine Lazure-Guinard from the outstanding Canadian blog NordicDesign.ca to pick her favourites from our designers.
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I’m a big fan of art. I like to change up and rotate the artwork around my house every season; I like to browse through my collection of prints (I can’t have enough) and select the pieces that best represent the mood of the moment. I like dreamy images as well as graphic elements and quotes That’s why I selected the work of Puldefranck, Dan Isaac Wallin, Lucky Me Studios and How Are You.
People who know me well would be surprised that I picked the table tray by Nadja Wedin Design. I usually shy away from bold, colourful patterns, but I couldn’t get this one out of my head! It’s so whimsical, pretty and sweet, but also elegant. It would be a nice statement piece in my monochromatic living room.
Finally, a home is not complete without a quality scented candle - Skandinavisk’s products are fantastic.
Marble is very hot right now, and adding small decorative elements is the best way to incorporate the trend into your home without breaking the bank. For me, this pillow case by How Are You is a must, and would be a perfect accessory in my black & white bedroom. Classic designs like the white stoneware vase by Karin Elvy and the black bucket bag by Moyi Moyi never go out of style. Timeless and beautiful simplicity.
VISIT NORDIC DESIGN with Catherine Lazure-Guinard
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Wish list
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Time is flying by so quickly when you have small children and it is easy to think that you’re going to remember what they could do, say and did at different ages. But no, you don’t. The set of 12 notebooks from Jollygoodfellow is perfect - one for each month and easy to have close by to write down the new word they just learned for instance. Add a few printed Instagram pictures for visual goodies and save year by year in the beautiful boxes.
MARIA SOXBO
Blogger, Husligheter.se
As a stylist, I’m dependant on having a everyday bag that holds a lot of different things. This beautiful Tote Bag from Moyi Moyi would be perfect for me, and I really like the details that enables it to change in size depending on your needs. Another good reason is that it is produced by hand in Nigeria with consideration for the people who live there.
ELIN HERMANSSON
Stylist, Plaza Interiör Magazine
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Curious about what other design experts are wanting for Christmas? We asked a few of our friends to tell you what’s on their wish lists for this season!
The combination of a message with an attitude, graphical style and lightning is irresistable. For me who likes to challenge standards, this is just right and would be perfect to light up my dark hallway.
EM FEXEUS
Blogger, Emmas Designblogg
Sailor striped is said to be big next year, as well as sailor tattoos with old boats, mermaids and seas. This is a perfect print for a trendy city wall.
STEFAN NILSSON
Trendexpert, Designbloggarna.se
You could say I just fell for this pot when I found it. It was something about the nose. I like that it is indefinably, and that each and everyone get to decide what kind of animal it is. It could also be a modern classic, a Lisa Larsson of our time.
CAMILLA FĂœRST
Interior designer, Allt i Hemmet Magazine
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My cousins kid Mathilda is so wonderful, I could give her everything she’s looking at. But that’s not really possible. But of course she is getting a christmas gift, or two, or three... The lovely set of sweatshirt and hat from Darling oh my would fit her perfectly.
LINDA ÅHMAN Stylist
At Formex, I was standing close to Studio Ljung & Ljung, and I got to see their wonderful Bamboo Lamps up close. They would look really good in my home.
CAMILLA EDFORS Designer
Jussi from Jollygoodfellow would be great in my home. I really appreciate the playfulness in how three sticks and a cone has become a interpretation of Philippe Starcks cleancut lemon squeezer, and that you don’t know if it is a mockery or a tribute - or just playing without any criticism.
LINA JOHANSSON Designer
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I really like the hangers LEAF. Simple and practical as hangers, and a beautiful decoration for the wall when they are empty.
EVA LEVIN Designer
During the last couple of months we’ve added so many new talented designers in our shop, and I’m especially glad to have lot’s of new lamps. I really fell in love with Almo from Calabaz, now I just have to find a good spot for it in our house.
MARIA RICHARDSSON
Founder, Nordic Design Collective
FIND THE WISH LIST in our shop
We asked Kristina of EmmaKisstina Illustration to tag along for a day in her life, using Instagram. It was a day with all pastels, a lot of lipsticks and behind the scenes glimpses from her Stockholm studio. To get a better look at her work, visit her profile on Nordic Design Collective.
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10.15: Good morning! Today you can follow along my typical work day in my home studio in Stockholm!
10.39: While checking email and writing my daily to do list I love to put my face on. No working in her pajamas for this girl!
11.46: Packing up orders and writing pink thank you notes. Prints finding new homes all around the world.
14.15: Off to town to run some errands. Print shop, post office, groceries.
14.35: Adding signatures to my prints before they ship to their new homes.
16.00: Found out yesterday that I got a spot in Formex this January. Planning and producing new projects are in full swing!
16.48: I really need to learn to sit properly!
18.01: Sometimes I take a break from drawing lipsticks... But only for a short while.
19.42: I love how cozy and warm my little studio looks at night. Makes me almost want to stay here working until bedtime!
19.47: Time to retire to the living room to round off my day with a hot cup of tea, some blog reading and TV watching.
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