Heather Milner: The modern Scandinavian gift guide
After an extended break from Instagram this year, we’re so glad to see Heather Milner back with a bang.
She is helping us spread a little joy this season by rounding up her favourite gifting picks for design lovers.
With a love for Scandinavian design, a penchant for pink and a passion for eclectic bohemian accessories – Heather has a serious eye for style. From Fritz Hansen to Ferm Living and Skagerak, Heather’s top gifting picks showcase some of the best of modern Scandinavian design.
With an option to suit every budget, these gifts are sure to delight the design lover in your life.
Ferm Living glassware
There is nothing like beautiful glassware at Christmas and it’s a great gift idea for design lovers, cocktail shakers and those tricky family-fringe members. The Ferm Living Ripple range catches the light so beautifully and feels so delicate and wonderful to hold that it really feels special.
Fritz Hansen Ikebana Vase
This has been on my own Christmas wish list for a very long time, so it had to find a spot in my edit. Although my Ikebana skills need a fair amount of practice, you can’t go wrong with this beautiful vase which displays individual stems in all their glory. A serious piece of design iconography, this is sure to delight the design lover in your life.
HAY W&S Boulder Bookend
For book worms and shelfie-perfectionists alike, the HAY W&S Boulder Bookend is exactly the sort of thing I would want for Christmas. Reassuringly heavy, wonderfully organic shape and actually pretty practical, it’s set to take pride of place in any home.
Skagerak Serving Plate
I have a slight addiction to serving platters (I know right?!), so I couldn’t resist adding this beautiful design from Skagerak. The choice of classic terracotta, with a modern, unexpected design makes this a real crowd-pleaser, and perfect for anyone who enjoys entertaining and creating the perfect Christmas spread. All it needs is a big slap of brie and a bunch of red grapes and you’re in Christmas heaven. Pass the port!
Ferm Living Cushion
Ferm Living always nails the cushion game, offering designs and colours which can suit and enhance so many different schemes. The pink, ochre, blue, gold and cream in this design mean that most people will be able to find the perfect spot for it at home. And honestly, can you ever have too many cushions!?
Muuto Tray
Another versatile piece is this platform tray from Muuto. From house keys and trinkets in the hallway to creating a perfect centrepiece on a dining table, it’s a functional and beautiful piece of Scandinavian minimalist design.
Audo Copenhagen JWDA Lamp
For those who love to curl up on the sofa in front of a great film, this is the ultimate gift. The perfect glow is paired with the option to dim the light levels up or down which means that the JWDA has ‘cosy nights in’ written all over it. After the festivities, it’s the perfect way to brighten up January and beyond for someone special this Christmas.
You can see more of Heather’s beautiful London home over on her Instagram account @insideherhome.
Looking for even more gifting inspiration? Discover timeless design gifts for every personality at Nest here.
