{"id":18253,"date":"2016-07-21T21:26:01","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T21:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/?p=18253"},"modified":"2022-01-10T21:41:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T21:41:24","slug":"nordique-a-brand-new-scandinavian-inspired-lifestyle-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/nordique-a-brand-new-scandinavian-inspired-lifestyle-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordique &#8211; A brand new Scandinavian-inspired lifestyle website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-vvaost-1ef75b24e188e61c8fd4eee28b810051\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-vvaost-1ef75b24e188e61c8fd4eee28b810051 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-vvaost-1ef75b24e188e61c8fd4eee28b810051 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  deactivate_avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique.jpe\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique.jpe 603w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-219x300.jpe 219w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-514x705.jpe 514w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-450x617.jpe 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-495x400.jpe' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='Interview_Nordique'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img class=\"wp-image-18255 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-18255\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-180x180.jpe\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\"  title='Interview_Nordique' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-180x180.jpe 180w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-80x80.jpe 80w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-36x36.jpe 36w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-120x120.jpe 120w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique-450x450.jpe 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Nordique is a brand new Scandinavian-inspired lifestyle website, featuring exciting articles and blog posts on Nordic culture, food, design and people. <\/p>\n<p>We are the co-founders: <strong>Stephanie Silva<\/strong> and <strong>Elin Svensson<\/strong>, each from Sweden.<br \/>\nWe met in London over five years ago through a Swedish flat share which we found online. Our mutual love of Nordic life, coupled with our recognition that people outside of Scandinavia have a real fascination of the region, inspired us to create an accessible, inspirational viewpoint of our homelands!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique3.png\" alt=\"Interview_Nordique3\" width=\"1001\" height=\"336\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique3.png 1001w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique3-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique3-768x258.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique3-705x237.png 705w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique3-450x151.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Steph focuses on the creative and media-related aspects of the business, raising our platform\u2019s profile and seeking out great new features. Elin is from a business development background, and works closely with the independent, hand-picked suppliers of products that are featured on Nordique\u2019s shop. As well as being business partners, we are also best friends \u2013 Steph will be a bridesmaid at Elin\u2019s upcoming wedding on the beautiful Swedish west coast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_nordique2.png\" alt=\"Interview_nordique2\" width=\"1005\" height=\"331\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_nordique2.png 1005w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_nordique2-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_nordique2-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_nordique2-705x232.png 705w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_nordique2-450x148.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you end up in London of all places?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>London is very close to \u201chome\u201d for us. There are more opportunities workwise, the language makes it easy for us as most Swedish people speak English, and both of us prefer to live in a bigger city then where we are from. London is a home to people from all over the world \u2013 it\u2019s such a wonderful melting pot of cultures. We\u2019ve both worked elsewhere, including in the Middle East, but have always been drawn back to London\u2019s vibrancy. It\u2019s also a really good place to do business, with lots of young, like-minded and enthusiastic people also choosing this city as a home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the best and worst about London for you\u2026what is a typical day and weekend??<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where to start\u2026 endless social activities, from wonderful restaurants, bars, theatres, gigs \u2013 the list goes on. We love the mix of the energy and entrepreneurial spirit that this city generates, but mixed with the beautiful green spaces that are spread across the city. It\u2019s also a place where everyone can feel welcome \u2013 most people that you meet day to day are not actually from London, so the city needs to be good at opening its arms to people from all walks of life. It is difficult to get bored in a city like this!<\/p>\n<p>The worst thing about London is probably the commuting during rush hour\u2026.if you\u2019re not in the mood the stress of commuting can be pretty difficult at times. It\u2019s also certainly an expensive place to live!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1.png\" alt=\"Interview_Nordique1\" width=\"1886\" height=\"676\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1.png 1886w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1-768x275.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1-1030x369.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1-1500x538.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1-705x253.png 705w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordique1-450x161.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1886px) 100vw, 1886px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you find the lifestyle in London compared to your hometowns in Sweden (housing, food, health care, education, nature, weather..)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have a Swedish word \u2013 \u2018lagom\u2019 \u2013 which doesn\u2019t really translate properly into English, but basically means \u2018not too little, not too much\u2019. This translates into what is viewed by Swedes as an ideal way to live your life \u2013 an expression of things being just right.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t really apply to London, where there are certainly more extremes \u2013 more highs and lows, more excitement and buzz. There is a level of energy here, and willingness of people to challenge themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Sweden is a difficult place to better in terms of housing, healthcare and education. In housing terms, rents and prices are significantly lower, particularly than London, and the quality of housing is very high.\u00a0 Healthcare is great in the UK too \u2013 the NHS is similar to the system we have in Sweden, so in that sense it is great that the two countries prioritise these issues!<\/p>\n<p>We do sometime miss the beautiful Swedish nature \u2013 we love how we have all 4 seasons properly, with real distinctions between them. In winter we have snow, in summer we can go swimming in the sea and in some parts of the country the sun never sets! In autumn and spring the colours can be wonderful. We try to reflect the changing seasons with our features on Nordique, to try to bring these wonderful scenes to a broader audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowing more about life and having lived with your decisions for a while (like work) \u2013 would you still choose to be there and why? Why not..<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There will always be \u201cwhat ifs\u201d regardless of how the decisions you\u2019ve made turned out. The two of us always wanted to have our own business, and we are very lucky to finally have launched Nordique and we are very lucky to have each other, we are such close friends and we work extremely well together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should everyone know and understand about your country and its culture? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sweden is a wonderfully diverse place \u2013 in terms of landscapes, cultures, people and weather! We\u2019ve already mentioned the importance of \u2018lagom\u2019, and how central this is to Swedish culture. As a nation we are very close to nature, perhaps rooted in the pagan traditions of the Vikings and old Norse people. The traditional \u2018Midsummer Festival\u2019 is a public holiday in Sweden, and is celebrated by everyone nearly as much as Christmas (except no presents!). It\u2019s a chance for Swedes to gather together with family and friends, sing traditional songs, dance around the maypole and celebrate the importance of the short, but truly beautiful summer in Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s maybe also reflected in the ease which Swedes have with being naked! It\u2019s very much a stereotype, but Swedes do love skinny-dipping in lakes in the summer haha!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What cafes or restaurants do you recommend to tourists to go to in London and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We love Nordic Bakery in Soho for a tasty \u2018kanelbullar\u2019 (cinnamon bun) as a reminder of home!<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, the Balham Bowls Club in Balham, South West London is a great place to hang out on a weekend \u2013 a cool bar converted from an old lawn bowls club, with lots of kitsch features!<\/p>\n<p>Brixton is a really buzzing place at the moment, with new cafes, restaurants and bars opening at a crazy pace. We love going to the street food stalls at Brixton Pop (an outdoor markets constructed of former containers) where you can try tasty delights from countries around the world.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone looking to travel to the Nordic countries and wanting recommendations of cafes and restaurants, or what to see\/do then visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenordique.com\">www.thenordique.com<\/a> as we have a website full of tips and ideas!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you absolutely miss from your country\/elsewhere heritage (food, culture, movies etc) \u2026or elsewhere?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swedish summers! Our sea, lakes, strawberries, blueberries, \u201cfika\u201d culture, picnics in the parks&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to connect with you:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thenordique\">www.facebook.com\/thenordique<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenordique.com\">www.thenordique.com<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: thenordique<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordiquelogo.png\" alt=\"Interview_Nordiquelogo\" width=\"389\" height=\"173\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordiquelogo.png 389w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/07\/Interview_Nordiquelogo-300x133.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nordique is a brand new Scandinavian-inspired lifestyle website, featuring exciting articles and blog posts on Nordic culture, food, design and people. 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