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Simply Scandi Bring the Scandi look and lifestyle home with our new quarterly print magazine, launching early 2021
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This has always been one of my favourite summer spaces. It's from our second ever issue, Vol 2 Summer, and it's the Dani...
30/06/2024

This has always been one of my favourite summer spaces. It's from our second ever issue, Vol 2 Summer, and it's the Danish allotment home of Tine.

Ask most Danes to describe a typical allotment or garden house (and there are over 60,000 such spaces in Denmark) and chances are you’d hear ‘small’, ‘idyllic’, ‘made of wood’, with a ‘veranda, a white picket fence and peonies aroumd the door’. “Our house looked like that once,” says Tine, talking of the modern, black timber-clad allotment home, bought in 2013, that she shares with her husband Theis. “But we got so fed up of the constant repairs that we decided to knock it down and build something new… and somewhere that just worked."

It's a great story, and Tine's style is just lovely – so calm and relaxed.

Still on the subject of allotment homes, we've the opposite in our Simply Scandi Retreats (out now), belonging to Sara. It's full of colour and pattern – why not order a copy to see more? Head to simplyscandi.com.

Photography & styling: Tia Borgsmidt/House of Pictures.

Bold colour and retro and designer classics makes Josefin’s Danish summerhouse a bright retreat that’s very different fr...
26/06/2024

Bold colour and retro and designer classics makes Josefin’s Danish summerhouse a bright retreat that’s very different from her city apartment. “From the beginning, I wanted to create something that was completely different to our appartment in Copenhagen," says Josefin about the summerhouse she shares with partner Mads Drik Pousem and their daughter. “Luckily, we both agreed on making it a colourful space.”⁠

See more of Josefin's colourful space over on the blog, or in Vol 2 Simply Scandi (limited back issues available on the website).⁠

Photography: Lasse Wind/Cloud + Caption/House of Pictures.⁠


When we started planning our bookazine, Simply Scandi Retreats, we wanted to find a way to showcase some of the amazing ...
25/06/2024

When we started planning our bookazine, Simply Scandi Retreats, we wanted to find a way to showcase some of the amazing retreats available here in the UK and across Scandinavia, that are available to 'borrow' (or book) for your own Scandi-style holiday. And what a tough job had in selecting just eight… ⁠

Get your hands on a copy to see our edit, which include The Net Store on the coast in the Scottish Highlands and in the Mid Wales countryside.⁠

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24/06/2024

Are you on our newsletter list? It's where we share all of our Simply Scandi news first, including launches of special issues, like our Simply Scandi Retreats bookazine, which is out now!⁠

Inside this rather delightful publication – which I’ve simply loved working on – you’ll find places by the sea, retreats in the forest, and more urban escapes. Of course, while we might live different lifestyles to our Scandinavian neighbours, the idea of a retreat to ‘borrow’ is something we are all familiar with, so we’ve also included places to stay across the UK and Scandinavia – all chosen for their location as well as their Scandi style credentials, because we always want to be inspired!⁠

Head over to simplyscandi.com, sign up for our newsletter and as a thank-you, you'll get a one-use 10% off Simply Scandi magazines, including our bookazine and back issues (new sign-ups only).⁠


Cathrine's Swedish home really comes into its own during the summer months – infact the family of five don't feel the ne...
23/06/2024

Cathrine's Swedish home really comes into its own during the summer months – infact the family of five don't feel the need to escape, even during the holidays. “It would feel strange to leave the house and garden in the summer, almost foolish,” says Cathrine. “Just living here makes me happy.” ⁠

See more of Cathrine's summery space over on the blog, or in Vol 6 Simply Scandi (limited back issues available on the website).⁠

Photography: Helene Toresdotter/House of Pictures.⁠

Summer… possibly our favourite season in Simply Scandi land, when we get to see inside gorgeous summerhouses, full of cl...
22/06/2024

Summer… possibly our favourite season in Simply Scandi land, when we get to see inside gorgeous summerhouses, full of clever ideas⁠

Take Emilia's Danish summerhouse, with its light and airy rooms, pretty garden and conservatory that's enjoyed during the spring and winter months, for example. It had just the right indoor/outdoor feel for our cover image of our current Vol 14 Summer issue, especially as we were in the midst of a very wet spring. As we wondered if we'd ever be able to go to the shops sans umbrellas, this dining room shot, with its sunny outlook hit all the right feels. Of course, there's always more to show… head to the blog to see more…⁠

Photography: Tia Borgsmidt/House of Pictures.⁠


Hands up if, like me, you can’t wait to dip your toes into the water this summer, whether that’s at the beach, dangling ...
21/06/2024

Hands up if, like me, you can’t wait to dip your toes into the water this summer, whether that’s at the beach, dangling your legs over a jetty or sitting by the pool. With Scandinavian summers closely connected to the sea, our current Vol 14 Summer Simply Scandi looks at new and old ways you can experience this love of the water for yourself. From inspiration for your next decorating scheme to a delicious lake-side picnic, and travel writer Laura Hall’s revelations about fjords, seas and waterways – including why seaweed is a must-try Scandinavian delicacy – we’ve plenty to make this summer go with a Scandi splash. ⁠

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Summer days… and the living is easy, with relaxed ideas for inside and out in our Vol 14 Summer Simply Scandi. ⁠⁠Out now...
21/06/2024

Summer days… and the living is easy, with relaxed ideas for inside and out in our Vol 14 Summer Simply Scandi. ⁠

Out now, available to buy online direct to your door (and as part of a subscription) or in larger Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, WHSmith, Sainsbury's and usual overseas stockists.⁠

Enjoy the warmth of summer (we can live in hope!) with a day of adventure by the lake, as seen in our Vol 14 Summer issu...
15/06/2024

Enjoy the warmth of summer (we can live in hope!) with a day of adventure by the lake, as seen in our Vol 14 Summer issue. Take a packed lunch, artists’ paints and paper, cushions and blankets, and a fishing net or two, all transported to the water’s edge by a wooden trolley that doubles as a fun ride. Being surrounded by nature will have a wonderful de-stressing effect and before you realise, you’ll start to relax and unwind, finding simple pleasures in the smallest of things, just like being a child again…
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Find our delicious picnic recipes in our Vol 14 Summer issue, out now on the high street or by online at simplyscandi.com
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Photography: Reetta Pasanen/House of Pictures.
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More from our Simply Scandi Retreats cover home… by reconfiguring the space and adding a new extension, the owners of th...
14/06/2024

More from our Simply Scandi Retreats cover home… by reconfiguring the space and adding a new extension, the owners of this Finnish summerhouse created a space that will work for future generations. See more pics not in print over on the blog (wish we had space to include them all!), and if you’re out and about this weekend, look out for Simply Scandi Retreats, our first bookazine, in larger M&S and usual overseas stockists. You can also buy online, direct to your door.
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Photography: Krista Keltanen/Living Inside.
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Whether it’s a mid-morning coffee with friends, a relaxed dinner or a lunch in the shade, try our easy Scandi-inspired t...
10/06/2024

Whether it’s a mid-morning coffee with friends, a relaxed dinner or a lunch in the shade, try our easy Scandi-inspired table setting ideas from Vol 14 Summer Simply Scandi, out now… which one would you try? It is the summer tablescape season afterall…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photography: .dk .

On the Simply Scandi calendar, I've always loved October as we have two issues – Simply Scandi Winter and Simply Scandi ...
09/06/2024

On the Simply Scandi calendar, I've always loved October as we have two issues – Simply Scandi Winter and Simply Scandi Christmas Special on sale at the same time… but perhaps I've a new favourite time of year, with Vol 14 Simply Scandi Summer and our new Simply Scandi Retreats out together. What more do you need for a lazy afternoon in the sunshine? Stock up on your summer reading at simplyscandi.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photography ; with Abi from

Finding that one shot that you know is THE ONE for the cover and the reasons why can be hard to put into words. Often it...
08/06/2024

Finding that one shot that you know is THE ONE for the cover and the reasons why can be hard to put into words. Often it's just a gut feeling, one that comes with editing many many magazines over the years. And for the cover of Simply Scandi Retreats, we wanted a home that had it all – a view, a sense of summer living, and a big dose of Scandi inspiration. When we tried this shot dropped into the cover template, complete with our new Simply Scandi Retreats logo, we knew we had found the one. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​But it's not just about that single shot. There has to be a great story behind the image. And Milla and Toni's tale of buying the Finnish summerhouse that had been in their family for years, intrigued us. It's a great story of perseverance (right down to the children waiting for the deck to be built before they could get the hot tub promised by Santa!).

Read more over on simplyscandi.com, and in Simply Scandi Retreats, out now (order online or find in larger Marks & Spencer).

Photography: Krista Keltanen/Living Inside

See your garden as your own special escape at home. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In our new special, Simply Scandi Retreats, we exp...
06/06/2024

See your garden as your own special escape at home. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In our new special, Simply Scandi Retreats, we explore two Scandinavian gardens and an allotment garden home, each very different in style, but all with the same sense of calm. Plus we've ideas for styling your own Scandi garden retreat.

Pick up a copy in Marks & Spencer, or order to your door over on simplyscandi.com. Overseas copies are on their way to usual stockists.

Photography: ; Peter Mason on Unsplash; .

What a busy week at Simply Scandi HQ! Hope you’ve found five minutes to enjoy our new Simply Scandi Retreats? We’ve love...
05/06/2024

What a busy week at Simply Scandi HQ! Hope you’ve found five minutes to enjoy our new Simply Scandi Retreats? We’ve loved seeing your pics - thanks to everyone who’s bought a copy so far. ​​​​​​​​
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Not got yours yet? Link to buy in bio/simplyscandi.com​​​​​​​​
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Find peace in nature, then bring it home. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In our new special, Simply Scandi Retreats, we explore four ...
03/06/2024

Find peace in nature, then bring it home. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In our new special, Simply Scandi Retreats, we explore four amazing summer retreats with a close connection to nature. Each very different in style, but all with the same sense of stillness and sense of awe at its surroundings. Plus we've ideas for styling your own Scandi nature retreat.

Pick up a copy in Marks & Spencer, or order to your door over on simplyscandi.com. Overseas copies are on their way to usual stockists.

Photography: ; ; .

Imagine escaping here every summer… just one of the 11 inspiring Scandi retreats in our new bookazine, out now! ​​​​​​​​...
02/06/2024

Imagine escaping here every summer… just one of the 11 inspiring Scandi retreats in our new bookazine, out now! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This home on the Stockholm archipelago almost melts into its surroundings, offering amazing views and a calm, neutral interior.

Link to buy Simply Scandi Retreats in bio/stories, or pick up a copy in most Marks & Spencer stores, as well as usual overseas stockists.

Photography: Karin Björkquist/Living Inside.

That first gimpse of water makes us feel calm. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In our new special, Simply Scandi Retreats, we explore four home...
28/05/2024

That first gimpse of water makes us feel calm.
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In our new special, Simply Scandi Retreats, we explore four homes all by the water, including a classic Danish summerhouse and a stunning newbuild in Sweden. Plus we’ve ideas for styling your own escape inspired by the water.
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Pick up a copy in Marks & Spencer, or order to your door over on simplyscandi.com. Overseas copies are on their way to usual stockists.
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Coffee-break time with our brand-new Simply Scandi Retreats, a beautiful bookazine (book-meets-magazine), that's out now...
27/05/2024

Coffee-break time with our brand-new Simply Scandi Retreats, a beautiful bookazine (book-meets-magazine), that's out now. Find a copy in M&S or head to our website to order a copy to your door. Why not add Vol 14 Summer to your basket at the same time for the perfect Scandi Summer? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A Scandi retreat by the water, in the countryside or an urban escape… which would you pick (or all three…)? Don’t miss o...
26/05/2024

A Scandi retreat by the water, in the countryside or an urban escape… which would you pick (or all three…)? Don’t miss our new Simply Scandi Retreats special which has 11 of the most lovely summer cottages and cabins, huts and hideaways, where the style – and living – is easy.
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Find a copy in or order one to your door (we ship worldwide), via link in bio/stories.
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Photography: Living Inside; House of Pictures.
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We’ve been busy at Simply Scandi HQ – not has our first bookazine (that’s a hybrid of a book and a magazine) Simply Scan...
25/05/2024

We’ve been busy at Simply Scandi HQ – not has our first bookazine (that’s a hybrid of a book and a magazine) Simply Scandi Retreats, just launched, but we’ve built a whole new website over on Shopify, where you can susbcribe, buy past and present issues, as well as enjoy our lovely Scandi content. And all under one Simply Scandi roof.
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Meanwhile, back with Simply Scandi Retreats… inside this beautiful special – which I’ve simply loved working on – you’ll find Scandi places by the sea, retreats in the forest, and those more urban escapes.
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Of course, while we might live different lifestyles to our Scandinavian neighbours, the idea of a retreat to ‘borrow’ is something we are all familiar with, so we’ve also included places to stay across the UK and Scandinavia – all chosen for their location as well as their Scandi style credentials, because we always want to be inspired!
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It’s 212 pages, printed on beautiful paper, with a matt cover – we know you’ll be keeping this in your Simply Scandi collection for years to come.
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Why not escape with us this summer?
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You’ll find Simply Scandi Retreats exclusively in on the high street, or you can order a copy direct to your door via link in bio/stories.
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I love writing our Scandi Palette each issue.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This issue, I was inspired by the beaches of Scandinavia.  My tric...
11/05/2024

I love writing our Scandi Palette each issue.
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This issue, I was inspired by the beaches of Scandinavia. My trick? Find that one image that you love and use as a starting point for your own home.
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See more in our latest issue, Vol 14 Summer, on sale online (link in bio/stories) or at larger WHSmith, WHSmith Travel, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, as well as a growing number of indie Scandi-loving stores (get in touch if you’d like to be one). ​​​​​​​​​
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We love seeing your snaps of Simply Scandi. here's  enjoying our new Vol 14 Summer with a spot of lunch. Have you picked...
06/05/2024

We love seeing your snaps of Simply Scandi. here's enjoying our new Vol 14 Summer with a spot of lunch. Have you picked up yours yet? ​​​​​​​​
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Why not order to your door (link in bio) or pick up when doing the shopping?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Come on in… let’s share the love for our beautiful cover image. It’s the light and airy dining space of Emilia’s Danish ...
27/04/2024

Come on in… let’s share the love for our beautiful cover image. It’s the light and airy dining space of Emilia’s Danish summerhouse.
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Wait until you see the rest of her lovely home in our new Vol 14 Summer issue. Order a copy today or pick one up in the shops.
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📷 Tia Borgsmidt/House of Pictures
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Join us for a flick through our new Vol 14 Summer issue, which hits the shelves today…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“Escape with us ...
25/04/2024

Join us for a flick through our new Vol 14 Summer issue, which hits the shelves today…​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“Escape with us this summer,” says Editor Jen, “with our new Simply Scandi Vol 14 issue. We’ve plenty of ideas – from travel to food, decorating to fun days – we know you’ll love.”

Find Vol 14 Summer on the shelves of larger , , , 's as well as online (simplyscandi.com). Overseas copies are on their way…

Note to self: Must carry new Vol 14 Summer issue around at all times, who knows when you need a Scandi moment… ​​​​​​​​​...
22/04/2024

Note to self: Must carry new Vol 14 Summer issue around at all times, who knows when you need a Scandi moment… ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Not got yours ordered? Head to link/bio and one could be landing on your doormat very soon!

4 Summer cover images… how have we done so many already? I love looking back at the shots chosen since we launched in 20...
20/04/2024

4 Summer cover images… how have we done so many already? I love looking back at the shots chosen since we launched in 2021. Our first simmer cover, Vol 2, was that of Jeltje – don't you just love the way the white flows from inside out? For Summer 2022, we fell for the natural look of Danielle's outdoor room for our Vol 6 cover, while Vol 10 saw us head to Sussi's Danish home, with it's relaxed look that still felt elegant. For our latest cover, Vol 14 Summer, the light flooding into the dining room of Emilia's summerhouse really caught our eye – it's such a light, calming space – who wouldn't want to spend the summer here?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You can order a copy of our NEW Vol 14 Summer issue direct to your door via link in bio/stories. We've also limited back issues of Vol 2, 6 and 10 available while stocks last. Why not build up a Simply Scandi Summer set?

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Save the date! Our new Vol 14 Summer issue launches Thursday 25 April in the shops. You can order a copy today, which wi...
19/04/2024

Save the date! Our new Vol 14 Summer issue launches Thursday 25 April in the shops. You can order a copy today, which will be sent out first class on Monday (link in bio/stories).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Hands up, if like me, you can't wait to dip your toes into the water this summer, whether that's dangling your legs over a jetty or sitting by the pool. With Scandiavian summers closely connected to the sea, this issue we look at new and old ways you can experience this love of the water for yourself. From decorating schemes to a delicious lake-side picnic, and travel writer 's revelations about fjords, seas and waterways – we've plenty to make this summer go with a Scandi splash.

Thanks to the Simply Scandi team - , , , who are the best!

Need to add Vol 14 Summer to your collection? Order online today or pick up a copy in store from Thursday, with copies on their way to usual overseas stockists.

Hello sunshine! Our lovely delivery lady has just dropped off two big boxes of summer – our new Vol 14 Summer issue. It ...
18/04/2024

Hello sunshine! Our lovely delivery lady has just dropped off two big boxes of summer – our new Vol 14 Summer issue. It always surprises me when I type the number we are up to - 14!! We've loved helping you creating your dream Scandi home through print! Thanks for your support.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In our Summer issue, we step inside (and out) at Emilia's beautiful Danish cottage, which is full of light. Just you wait until you see the other angle of this room which made our cover! More on that early next week. But for now, enjoy the sunshine of this space.

Want to see more? You can order your copy of Vol 14 Summer right now, with copies dispatched as of Monday. Prefer to buy in the shops? You'll find us on sale from Thursday 25 April (UK), with overseas copies on their way.

A reminder if your subscriotion started with vol 10 Summer last year, you'll need to renew to make sure you get this issue.

📷 Tia Borgsmidt/House of Pictures.

Hello Sunday.., what a busy week here at Simply Scandi HQ. Time to slow things down a little… loving the gentle colour p...
07/04/2024

Hello Sunday.., what a busy week here at Simply Scandi HQ. Time to slow things down a little… loving the gentle colour pops of Christina’s Danish home. We often think of Scandi as ‘white’ but this shows colour can work brilliantly in a Scandi home too. As seen in our Vol 9 Spring issue (limited copies left as back issues).
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