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Pia Johannesen

Nordic Christmas Crochet

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Nordic Christmas Crochet

Trendspotting: Moody Winter Woodlands

One of 2024’s leading aesthetic trends for the holiday season takes inspiration from snowy woodlands and dark winter nights. This moodier approach to holiday colors and motifs has a sophisticated, dreamy feel–worth making a TikTok about set to a classic crooner Christmas carol, but with a matching level of coziness that invites the holiday spirit

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All Things Scandinavian & Nordic

Winter is the perfect season for a little injection of Northern culture. From hearty food to knitted clothes, Nordic and Scandinavian life emphasizes all things cozy and comfortable. The Danish concept of “hygge” showcases this best. Hygge is all about balance, contentment, and taking things slow. Rather the daily rush of work, chores, getting dinner

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