Scandi Styling / Blogger Tips / Josefine Haaning
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Scandi style is all about attitude, and jewellery has the power to transform any outfit. One statement piece, delicate layering, or everything at once – the styling possibilities are endless. Josefine Haaning, Danish Scandi Cool Style blogger, shows us her way. Follow her tips here.

What is your favourite thing about jewellery?

How it completes an outfit   (-Josefine)

How do you wear your jewellery?

Just the right amount of too much

Do you have any tips for styling jewellery?

Make it personal

What is Scandi Cool style to you?

Simple, yet all in the details

How would you describe Felice Dahl the brand?

Simplicity at its finest

 

Thanks to Josefine for the images! You can follow her on her blog and on instagram.

Scandi Travelogue / Stockholm Spots

I love Stockholm. The time between Lucia and Christmas is a magical time to visit, with snow, candles by the windows, glögg, and cozy interiors.

My latest trip to Stockholm was about seeing family and friends, and I also managed to make it to a few addresses along the way. Here are some of my Stockholm favourites:

BRILLO BOX / This bakery in the heart of Stockholm, Brillo Box, is headed up by the 2014 'World Champion in Baking' Håkan Johansson, and supplies to many local restaurants. This place is an absolute must for sampling Swedish baked goods - think kanelbullar (cinnamon buns), kardemummabullar (cardamum buns) and lussekatter (saffron buns). Go for a traditional Swedish 'fika'.

USINE / Based in the trendy Södermalm area, Usine offers French and Swedish cuisine. With monochrome interiors and a big bar space, this spot is frequented by local bloggers. Start with a drink at the bar if you have time, then try the meat platter or fresh fish.

LISA ELMQVIST SALUHALLEN / With miles of coastline, Sweden is a perfect place to eat fish. This restaurant, Lisa Elmqvist, nestled into the buzzing Saluhallen market, specializes in fish. Try the white fish with small shrimps, or any fillet with butter sauce!

RICHE / An establishment in Stockholm's chic Östermalm district, Riche is a trendy spot to sample meatballs and mashed potatoes, or to go for a glass of wine. They also have burgers.

STRANDVÄGEN 1 / The chicest scandi-cool restaurant in Stockholm at the moment, Strandvägen 1 is modern Swedish luxury. Everything I've tasted there, from burrata starter to roast chicken, to beef cheek with red wine sauce, I've liked so far!

MR FRENCH / Sip a cocktail after dinner at the Mr French lounge. Right on the quay, this open-air place is magical on summer nights, and wood fire-fueled in winter.

Have you been to any of these spots yet?

Scandi Travelogue / Copenhagen Eateries

During my latest Copenhagen visit, I had the chance to sample a range of local cafés and restaurants. Here are a few worth reporting:

42 RAW / While shopping, I had a late lunch at 42 Raw, a vegan hotspot. Though I’m not vegan, I absolutely appreciate a good avocado on rye. They also had a range of breakfast bowls, with acai, matcha or chia.

 

ATELIER SEPTEMBER / A must in Copenhagen, Atelier September is a trendy spot where freelancers gather for meetings or to work on their laptops. Great place for a light lunch, or to regroup from shopping.

 

MEYERS BAGERI / As I love to bake my own Swedish buns, I was eager to sample Denmark’s finest. Apparently the place to go, I tasted a couple of baked goods at Meyers Bageri. The cinnamon bun was delicious, though not nearly as fluffy as I usually enjoy. The texture of the Christmas bun was fabulous (croissant-like, with less butter), though the subtle taste (ginger, raisin and cardamom) wasn’t my favourite. From what I gather, the Danish buns are much less bready, and more croissanty than their Swedish counterparts.

 

HOLM / Stopped at HOLM café to refuel from shopping. I went to the one in Illums department store, though there are at least two other branches within walking distance. I had a cinnamon bun there (surprise!) – this one was a cross between a French Pain aux Raisins and an American Cinnabon. Very different than the Swedish version, but really tasty too!

 

COFFEE COLLECTIVE / Coffee Collective is ‘the’ coffee place to go to in Copenhagen. It was my second time there, and I have to say, it really reminds me of that earthy Australian coffee. Top quality, but I prefer a lighter taste. I did love their Torvehallerne market location, however. It is very airy and clean, not crowded, with a selection of appetising food.

 

HOST / I went back to HOST nouveau-Nordic restaurant again this trip. I love the experience, with super Scandi interiors and local tastes, though it’s not something I’d do regularly. They have a set menu including many ingredients I wouldn’t normally choose nor try, though everything comes together so beautifully and the tastes complement each other so well - sometimes in a way that you can’t even distinguish the separate ingredients. My favourites this time were the pork pancakes and the duck filet.

Where should I visit on my next trip?