Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
As I write this, I’m sitting in Copenhagen’s cat cafe, with a real life cat on my right and some rather intricate coffee cat art on my left. So it’s safe to say I’m having a good time!
Having now lived in Copenhagen for three full months (where did the time go?) I’ve well and truly converted to the Danish way of life. Undertaking my final semester of university here, I’ve definitely been busy! There’s been studying (or lack thereof), working for Interiors Addict (how nice is Jen for letting me work from half way across the world?!) and of course, exploring my new hometown (well until December at least). During this time, I’ve learnt a lot, about myself and this beautiful country. So I thought it’d only be fair for me to share a little of that with you!
First, there’s the bike riding, which at rush hour becomes like a formula one race! Stick to the far right or risk being flattened. Bikes are truly the kings of the Copenhagen streets and if you want to get anywhere in a timely, cost-efficient manner, they’re the go-to form of transport.
Second, there’s the whole brunch thing. Sure we do brunch in Australia, but not to this extent. Think yoghurt, muesli, cold cuts, eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, cheese, bread and a smoothie all in the one glorious platter! And you’re not even judged for eating this ridiculous amount of food; if anything it’s the norm.
Third, the untranslatable word: hygge. So this word can’t really be converted to English, but for the Danes it’s everything. In essence it means creating a cosy, warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with the people you love. Cafes can be hygge, friends can be hygge, picnics can be hygge. Drinking mulled wine with blankets and oversized scarves? That can definitely be hygge! Basically, it just explains why the Danes are considered the happiest people in the world!
Fourth, the most beautiful homewares I ever did see. You can’t comprehend the amount of times I go into homewares stores and curse the fact that I only have one suitcase with me. So many gorgeous things but no way to take them home. Woe is me! My favourite place has to be the premier centre, Illums Bolighus, a must-visit for anyone who loves Danish and Scandinavian design. Selling everything from potato peelers to statement furniture, you’ll want one of every single thing.
My local homewares store!
Fifth and finally, the fact that Copenhagen’s in Europe. As much as I adore Australia, we are just so far away from everything! Since being in Copenhagen, I’ve been able to travel with such ease, be it a two-hour trip to Edinburgh, a three-hour trip to Reykjavik or this weekend’s one-hour trip to Berlin. Being so close to so many different countries, with so many different cultures and people, has made for some of the most amazing trips. I feel so unbelievably fortunate to be having this experience and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Feeding Scottish Highland Cows (hairy coos!) in ScotlandIn front of a geyser in Iceland
Follow Olivia’s journey on Instagram: @oliviashead.
All photography is Olivia’s own (apart from those where she’s in the photo, obviously…).
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s divine products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left):
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Editor’s foreword: I am super proud of our editorial assistant Olivia for being awarded a scholarship to study overseas this year. Luckily, she will still be working for us part-time, with the bonus of all that Danish design inspiration! Travel safe, Olivia! Jen
So, ten days from tomorrow I’ll be off, flying 23 hours to the other side of the world where I’ll be for the next four and half months. I’m trying to stay calm, cool and collected but it’s not going so well!
I’m off to Copenhagen, Denmark, for my last semester of university, where I’ll be undertaking a mix of journalism subjects and a subject on Danish architecture and design… I couldn’t resist! I’ll also still be writing for Interiors Addict, switching places with Jen as the Europe-based writer when she returns to Australia next month. Haven’t we become the little global operation?! As well-known pioneers in design, I hope to introduce you to some great Scandi finds and if my suitcase allows it, hopefully bring some beautiful goodies home with me.
Originally from England, I’m looking forward to returning to Europe and being only a couple of hours’ flight away from places like London, Paris and Rome. Ah, someone has to do it! I’m also looking forward to living in another country and really immersing myself in the culture. I visited Copenhagen for four days last year and absolutely loved it, so I have high hopes for the next few months, though I have to admit I’m getting very sad by the idea of leaving all my loved ones behind, especially my kitties!
If you want to follow me on my impending adventure, find my Instagram here. Also if you have any tips for things to do in Copenhagen please let me know (special thanks to Nat from Apartment Diet who has already sent me some great recommendations)!
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s gorgeous products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)
Get your styling hands at the ready, readers! We’ve teamed up with Freedom Moore Park on a whole lot of exciting events tomorrow and Friday.
On Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June, all MyFreedom members will get an extra 10% off the Absolutely Everything’s On Sale Sale (if you’re not a member yet, sign up here or in store for year round rewards. Joining fee applies.).
On both days, and open to everyone, whether they’re MyFreedom members or not, take part and style a vignette for your chance to win one of three Freedom giftcards ($300, $200 and $100)! I’ll be picking the winners (although I won’t be there in person as I’m on my travels!) with the most creative and stylish entries. To enter, make your way to the Vignette Styling Station at Freedom Moore Park, style your own vignette, take a photo to post on Instagram. Don’t forget to tag @freedom_australia and @interiorsaddict and hashtag #myfreedomstyle and #7vignettes. Enter any time tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday in store.
That’s not all…
Tomorrow evening (Thursday) 19 June (free and open to everyone):
From 6pm: Enjoy a glass of bubbles and other refreshments while you browse the savings.
From 6.30pm: Join one of the Freedom ID interiors experts for a masterclass on styling a vignette to make any corner of your home a work of art. A great place to start if you’re entering our Vignette Styling Competition! Or as practice for next month’s 7 Vignettes! You can also meet Interiors Addict editorial assistant Olivia Shead.
Where: Freedom Moore Park, Supa Centa Moore Park, Corner of Todman Avenue and South Dowling Street.
Have fun, lovelies! Wish I could come (but I’ll be in Chicago…) Jen x
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds from Instagram. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with @oliviashead.
Here are this week’s stunning products (clockwise from top left)
Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: 
