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Collage of Scandinavian home objects: stacked ceramic vases, porcelain cups in muted colours, and a folded wool blanket in soft neutral tones

Notes on Calm, Everyday Living

Subtle objects, quiet rituals, and Scandinavian design made to be lived with

 
 

Notes on Calm, Everyday Living

Welcome - this is a place for slowing down and noticing the small things. Here you’ll find thoughts on Scandinavian design, everyday rituals, and the objects that quietly support them: a favourite cup, a well-loved blanket, a vase with a few simple stems. Settle in and read at your own pace.

 
 
Simple Winter Living: How to Create a Calm Scandinavian Home After the Holidays
Simple Winter Living: How to Create a Calm Scandinavian Home After the Holidays

A slower season invites a quieter home. After the fullness of December, Scandinavian winter is about clearing space, adding softness, and letting your home breathe again.

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Pia AsanoJanuary 2, 2026
Ester & Erik: Danish Candle Craft and the Magic of the Calendar Candle
Ester & Erik: Danish Candle Craft and the Magic of the Calendar Candle

A Danish tradition of light and craft — candles made with care to bring calm and meaning to the days of December.

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Pia AsanoNovember 2, 2025
What Scandinavian Design Really Means
What Scandinavian Design Really Means

You’ve probably heard the words Scandinavian design used to describe clean lines, muted tones, and a kind of minimalist calm. And while that’s all true, it’s only part of the story.

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Pia AsanoJuly 27, 2025
Meet Ditte Fischer - Timeless Nordic Ceramics, Handmade in Copenhagen
Meet Ditte Fischer - Timeless Nordic Ceramics, Handmade in Copenhagen

Step inside the Copenhagen studio of Ditte Fischer and explore how she brings Nordic minimalism to life through handcrafted porcelain rooted in purpose and precision.

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Pia AsanoFebruary 19, 2022Ditte Fischer Copenhagen, K-COLLECTION
Inside Lars Rank’s Copenhagen Studio: Handmade Danish Christmas Ornaments
Inside Lars Rank’s Copenhagen Studio: Handmade Danish Christmas Ornaments

Danish ceramicist Lars Rank shares how he blends tradition with modern design to create handcrafted ornaments that bring warmth and personality to the holidays.

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Pia AsanoDecember 10, 2021christmas, Lars Rank
Inside the Making: Handmade Ceramics with Ditte Fischer
Inside the Making: Handmade Ceramics with Ditte Fischer

Follow Ditte Fischer behind the scenes as she crafts the Anniversary Cup - revealing the detail, intention, and artistry behind every piece.

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Pia AsanoNovember 7, 2021Ditte Fischer Copenhagen, video, Ceramics, Handmade, Made in Copenhagen
Candles & Traditions: How Danes Bring Hygge Into December
Candles & Traditions: How Danes Bring Hygge Into December

In Denmark, Christmas is all about light and warmth. Discover two beloved candle traditions—kalenderlys and adventskrans—and how they bring hygge to the season.

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Pia AsanoNovember 7, 2021christmas, candles, advent
The Art of Danish Tablesetting: Calm, Simple, and Beautifully Unfussy
The Art of Danish Tablesetting: Calm, Simple, and Beautifully Unfussy

From rustic elegance to modern minimalism, explore five beautifully styled tables that capture the essence of Danish hospitality and design.

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Table-settingPia AsanoAugust 9, 2020
Light, Atmosphere, and Danish Design: A Conversation with Malene Lytken
Light, Atmosphere, and Danish Design: A Conversation with Malene Lytken

Author Malene Lytken takes us through a century of Danish lighting—from Poul Henningsen to today’s innovators—and shares the stories behind iconic designs.

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Pia AsanoMay 16, 2020lighting, hygge
4 Timeless Danish Wood Floors That Bring Light Into Your Home
4 Timeless Danish Wood Floors That Bring Light Into Your Home

Explore four classic Danish flooring styles that bring light, warmth, and natural elegance to any interior—perfect for creating your own Scandinavian-inspired home.

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Pia AsanoNovember 10, 2018wood, floor, floors, oak, maple, pine
Inspired by Nature’s Quiet Beauty: Nordic Living with Pernille Grønkjær Taatø
Inspired by Nature’s Quiet Beauty: Nordic Living with Pernille Grønkjær Taatø

Danish designer Pernille Grønkjær Taatø shares her take on Nordic interiors, inspired by the quiet beauty of the sea, natural light, and slow living.

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Pia AsanoOctober 1, 2017
 
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