Now that Halloween has been and gone, Christmas will be at our doorstep before we can say ‘julhandla’. Although Christmas is a wonderful time of year, it can be a difficult task to buy gifts …
Here’s a perfect example of a contemporary replica of living in the Swedish 1700’s. The colour palette is light and pastel, using mainly white as the basis for all walls as well as beiges and …
‘It’s that time of year when gray skies are getting us down but if anyone knows how to deal with a long, dark winter it has to be the Scandinavians. Here’s a collection of photos …
‘If you didn’t already know, we here at Your Coffee Break love to decorate and organize our home, office and life. When it comes to the New Year, many ladies find themselves consumed with renewing …
In Sweden, Christmas is a family affair. We get together on the 24th just before 3pm for a rather strange tradition: children and adults all gather around the TV to watch the yearly ‘Donald Duck …
Have you ever wondered how to get that beautiful Scandinavian feel in your home during Christmas? Well it’s not that hard; the answer is ‘traditional’ and ‘white’. For us Scandis, Christmas is the most celebrated …
Now…I know we have spoken a lot about decluttering in our previous posts, however clutter is not all bad! Just like everything else, it needs to be managed! If you feel you have a lot …
As mentioned in our previous post on Scandinavian style, here we are again with lots of beautiful large white spaces with only a few spots of colours here and there. Scandinavian design is often referred …
Choosing your garden furniture can be a tricky affair. In Sweden we tend to go for wood or a combination of wood and steel. White painted wooden table and chairs are generally the most popular …
Originating from Sweden, the Gustavian style has become one adopted throughout Europe with its palette of light greys and whites. It was originally brought to Sweden by King Gustav III who, during his reign, adopted …
