style & shopping
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Keeping snug
Nordic inspired , British made
Throw on a throw
Pepparkakshus !
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style & shopping
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Festive shopping with a Scandinavian twist from Donna Laine
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You may have heard of ʻhygge ’ ( the Danish take on coziness ) but do you know about lagom ? Described as ʻnot too much , not too little ’, in practice it ’ s about finding balance and harmony in your everyday life . Pick up a book and find out the secrets behind this Swedish way of living .
01962 840379 www . waterstones . com / bookshops
Keeping snug
Socks get a bad press as a Christmas stocking filler but Nordic-knit woolly socks are so cozy , anyone would love to receive them . Thick enough to wear out walking in wellies but fancy enough to wear indoors instead of slippers . Look out for subtle natural shades on sale at The Consortium or a festive hit of colour from the Christmas Market .
01962 867734 www . theconsortiumonline . co . uk
Nordic inspired , British made
Lucy Quartermaine is a young British designer known for her silver jewellery with its fluid , organic shapes and bold , innovative style . Visit my shop to see a selection of her beautiful but affordable necklaces , earrings and pendants .
Throw on a throw
This pure new wool throw with its contemporary wave design is perfect for snuggling up on the sofa . Buy online or see a selection at Mottisfont ’ s well stocked shop , from £ 50 .
www . shop . nationaltrust . org . uk
Pepparkakshus !
A Swedish gingerbread house or pepparkakshus is more than a festive decoration – it ’ s a symbol of the holiday spirit . Every family has its own way of decorating their house with icicles , treats and snowy sprinkles . Search out a recipe and make your own or buy a kit from Waitrose for only £ 6 in store or online . Perfect as a table centrepeice or a Christmas holiday project for the kids .
In Norway , the people of Bergen have built a whole city of gingerbread houses each year in the run up to Christmas since 1991 .
www . waitrose . com
Donna Laine is the owner of Donna Laine Fine Jewellery , Parchment Street , which stocks both new and pre-loved jewellery and offers repairs , watch services and battery replacement and remodelling .
01962 860202 www . donnalaine . com
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