Life is now!

If you don’t know already, there are plenty of beautiful designers in Denmark.

Danish design

Its full of classic type furniture, items for your kitchen and plenty more. What I’ve come across so far are brands such as Bolia, Ilva, Eva Solo, Gubi, iittalia, Rosendahl- to just give you a flavour. It is great quality I have to say. Sometimes a bit expensive as well. Especially if you’re from the US or the U.K. There are a lot of nuances and differences in cost of living and how each society works. But that’s for a different post! I’ve had the privilege of having lived in several countries to date- and I can safely say each and everyone has good things- and bad things. It all comes down to preference and what you are used to- and what is acceptable to you. Ok now I’ve deviated from my furniture and Danish design post!

Here in Denmark are some amazing designs. Personally I do like the Scandinavian way of decorating. If anyone has had the chance to read the book “Lagom” by Nina Brantmark she describes it quite well by saying that ” a Scandinavian home is the very essence of lagom. It’s neither too sparse nor too fussy, neither overly minimalist nor overdone.” The home for Scandinavians is important. Of course for a lot of people! I like to mix as well which might be the result of having lived elsewhere for almost 15+ years. I do like the sparser look though and white coloured walls and wooden floors.

One of my favourite furniture shops here is:

Bolia

They have some excellent discounts as well, some weeks up to 50% on certain sofas! This suits me perfectly as we need to get some additional seats/ modules. My personal favourite is the Mr Big sofa. They are so comfortable and customisable. You can select colour, type of fabric and colour of the legs. I also like that they are module sofas so you can rearrange them easier and get more and additional parts if you need/ want to. This is a shop and a sofa I really recommend!

It’s Friday already. The weeks are going so fast. I love Fridays, like a lot of us do. I actually like the other days too, but Fridays just are special I think. I know that once this work day nears the end, I have a weekend ahead with family and friends!

This week has been a challenge but also with some great achievements and inspiring news and feedback. Since I started making a bit of an effort of seeing the brighter side of life, things just seem to fall in place a little bit better and more. I truly believe that mediation, yoga and gratitude lists help! And to see the light in people and to not expect the worst. It’s also important to celebrate the small achievements in life that you accomplish. Be proud! I stumbled upon this quote, and it rings very true to me:

There will be good times, there will be bad times and we simply just have to learn how to deal with that.

So today is Friday and I’m looking forward to an amazing weekend!!! I hope you do too. Enjoy it… I recommend!!!

I’m now 3+ months into my blogging journey and I have to say that I love it. I notice that I get likes and great comments that sometimes are like dialogues. That is one of my goals with this blog! Thank you to all of you who take the time to read, like and comment. The other day I got the congratulation of having 100 subscribers on my blog. Hurray! My goal here is to have 5,000. But by then I hope I’m doing this full time as managing comments and discussions will take time. Something I’m looking forward to though! I’m also closer to 1,000 followers on twitter. That is an interesting tool though as I seem to be stuck at that number. Maybe I should read more about how to strategically use that? Then yesterday I noticed that I now have 5,200 unique viewers on Pinterest. It sounds high? I don’t know to be honest with you. What I do know is that I need to start linking my blog posts here more often as this is one way how I can increase my followers on my blog.

I’m also reading every day these “how to” on blogging.

Cate Rosales: Cate Rosales has great advice when it comes to blogging and a fantastic support group on Facebook. I recommend her- check it out. She is also offering some great courses:

Blogging course

Blog Strategy Session

Take a look! Perhaps you’ll like her too?

Melyssa Griffin is another person I strongly recommend. She runs amazing courses which I’m very tempted to sign up to! Take a look? Maybe you’ll like her too?

I know I have work ahead of me to make my blog more professional and am getting some much needed tools for that. I’ve also been thinking about going self- hosted and might very well do that in the next month. I think I will do another wish list but for my blog!

What tools and people do you think are invaluable in your blogging world?

And keep up the good work with regards to challenging yourself! I can honestly say I’ve had a tough week with work and juggling family life. Doing yoga, meditation and also gratitude list helps! And to keep my focus and goal setting straight. We all have our struggles that we have to overcome in one way or other. I find that this blog also helps! I’m doing something I truly enjoy! So something for me to be grateful of! And tomorrow already is Friday?! The weeks (life) go fast. Enjoy every minute of everyday and have an amazing (rest of the) day!

This bridge was built back in 1995- or that is when it started. It was completed in 1999. It cost EUR 2.6 billion and opened on July 1st in 2000. Every day about 19,000 cars- or road vehicles- cross this bridge. It connects Copenhagen to Malmo. It was first discussed way back in 1936 but the idea was put on hold during the 2nd WW. At first it couldn’t be agreed where the actual connection should be made. The narrowest point is actually between Helsingor- Helsingborg. The work was also completed ahead of the original plan despite a few set backs. One of them the discovery of 16!!! unexploded world war bombs.

It’s an incredible work of art and engineering. Quite incredible what humans can construct? Now I’m even starting to think about the pyramids and all the amazing work behind those?! But that’s for a different post. If you are ever in the neighbourhood I really recommend a crossing over. By car or train. And as I’m sure some of you know, The Bridge is one of the famous Scandi noir stories I’ve mentioned previously. I really recommend that as well. Just make sure to create some “Hygge” around you first!

The Bridge

The warmer weather still lingers on, which is incredible. I still lit a candle this morning. All for the “Hygge” sensation. More items on my wish list for this autumn. I like be the Boozt App here in Scandinavia. Yes, I’d like more brands to be available here, but that might come true!

Boozt

Here is a mix of items I’d love to see in my wardrobe!

A cozy coat from 2NDDAY.

Followed by a comfortable dress from Noa Noa.

Then a scarf that is certainly needed here as it can be rather windy, from Whyred.

Boots from Pavement but not too high, so it’s actually still comfortable to walk in. I wish I could still walk in higher stiletto type shoes, but unfortunately my feet will just not allow that. Maybe it’s the running I’m doing?

Then an illuminator from Shiseido. Most likely needed in a few weeks time, when the sun isn’t appearing as often and something to freshen up will help!

I really recommend creating wish lists that you strive to get. For me, it makes me think- do I really need these items? Of course sometimes it is not about needing either. Having done a big clear out at home recently, following my challenge, it makes it a lot more clear though! I recommend! Boozt, creating wish lists and to do a big clear out in your home. Who says that January is the start to a new year and a new you? I find that autumn also is great time for a perfect new start!

I can also recommend the App Calm… I did a session this morning and now feel ready to attack the day! And it did not start out as I wanted to. But do you know what?! I will make the most and the best of it and finish it off later tonight with a big freshly brewed cup of tea and light another candle, when the sun set arrives. Enjoy every minute of every day! And remember- you are in charge!