Work is generally seen as a necessary means for survival and as such, the emotion connected to it is one of endurance, duty and so on, leaving us in a merry-go-round of no delight. Maybe that is the reason why our workplaces often are haphazardly...

From the colour of the wall to the quality of light, the choice of flooring and not to mention the furniture, fixtures and fittings, all reflecting company values and the ability to inspire, to focus and productivity. All making sense, yet the value...

Through times of uncertainty more attention given to self-care is paramount. We are the ones in charge of our lives. The list of leaving old habits behind is often long and cumbersome, so let’s look at changes that would be easy to pursue. Pleasant...

Great performance is linked to innovation, employed by the brave and daring, those wanting to break boundaries in search for new grazing ground. To be a pioneer is only for those willing to risk all and possibly fail all, whilst pushing forward into...

Alvar Aalto, the recently graduated architect, had returned home from travels through Southern Europe, mainly Italy and France, studying classic architecture. On his way back home, finding the latest of innovative thinking on how to shape a new...

"The quality of life is more important than life itself", Alexis Carrel, surgeon, and Nobel prize winner in medicine 1912. The quality of life has a different connotation for each person. For me it's amongst other to feel well supported, enabling to...

Dear reader, I am going to write an e-book. Yes, I know, it’s odd, why would one write an e-book and not a proper book, I always wondered, maybe I am lazy. Good thing is, an e-book is easily available through our mobile devices so I will be closer...

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson Let’s begin anew. What do we need to feel supported instead of constantly ‘running’ internally. Our environment...

Eloise is a very special little girl who lives with her nanny in the Plaza hotel in New York City. She definitely is a real person, someone who loves learning about people who aren’t boring. You’ll be glad to get to know her as she is much wiser...

Noun, plural qual·i·ties - an essential or distinctive characteristic, property or attribute as belonging to or distinguishing a thing - character with respect to fineness or grade of excellence. The above are descriptions defining how we evaluate...

Autumn is here and with it the need to adapt to shorter days, bringing challenging mornings and early nightfall. With the memory of summer, it's good to know, we can create warming environments in our homes. The sun is our main source of light,...

Colour and light are inevitably jointed. Light bounces off colour ever changing its shades and sentiment. Before redecorating, determine what mood the house is portraying and what expression you want to either change or continue with. Choosing the...

Reasons why original art in the home supports wellbeing. Art is a key ingredient in a home for many reasons and yet it is often placed on the back-burner of decision making, left last to finish a room. One quote that stands out about the importance...

Most of us don’t like silence, because it forces us to look at ourselves. what might we find? Silence makes us uncomfortable, maybe because our world is so loud, thats all we know. Maybe we equate silence with insignificance as we yearn to be heard...

Ecology is ever more at the forefront of ‘to do’ lists, concerning all areas of life. Not surprisingly, it was the theme when talking to manufacturers during the Stockholm Design Fair this year. An ecological approach is nothing new for the Nordic...

Space has a relationship with itself first, secondly a dialogue with the people occupying it. If we listen to the needs of space, it will come to its full potential, offering strength and support to its owner. When ignored and abused, people will...

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skilful execution. It represents the wise choice. ” W.A.Foster The importance of quality, be it products or services, cannot be over-e...

It i said: “design is about good looks but it also has to function”. This comment often made prompted me to write a little twiddle about the topic of design. I was brought up with the pragmatic idea that good function goes before all design and...

This is for all people who are not aware of the fabulous Tomte and his legend……. Tomte (Swedish) or Tonttu (Finnish, also called Nisse in Norway) are solitary, mischievous domestic spirits, responsible for the protection and welfare of homes, and...

The world consists of a vast variety of people with different perceptions about taste, style, believes and values. An army of style gurus set the music and many are intimidating in a variety of ways, leave them to themselves. What often is presented...

It's a beautiful summer, let’s soak in the energy, gathering strength, finding new beginnings, planning how to move forward, creating new momentum in life. The world is waking up to the importance of health and wellbeing in a much larger scale than...

How come, the simple task of tidying holds magical power? Marie Kondo and many with her, have made tidying their success, helping to open our eyes that every change, however small, helps to make way for new ideas and momentums to land in our life....

The furniture retailer Olson & Baker asked me to elaborate on the value of what we buy and why and how all aspects in life are intertwined, reflecting our personality and mindset. https://olsonbaker.com/lets-celebrate/ Hope you enjoy!

Armi Ratia (1912-1979) was born in Karelia, Eastern Finland - now part of Russia. She studied in Helsinki and graduated as a textile designer in 1935. During her studies, the country was on its knees by war and hardship, with sombre grey as the tune...