![The art of the open-faced sandwich](http://www.bluehousegoods.com/cdn/shop/articles/bluehouseshoot_nov2019-103_{width}x.jpg?v=1576859918)
The art of the open-faced sandwich
Scandinavians love their open-faced sandwiches and smorgasbord - and it’s not all pickled herring and shrimp. Eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, and cucumber all have a place at the table. Here’s our guide to making your own version of the traditional spread, with one rule only - just one slice of bread per sandwich, please.
![The Shared Culture of Scandinavian Design](http://www.bluehousegoods.com/cdn/shop/articles/bluehouseshoot_nov2019-311_{width}x.jpg?v=1576861629)
The Shared Culture of Scandinavian Design
In our little part of the world, form doesn’t have a choice but to follow function. As such Scandinavians create goods that are natural and durable, functional, and simple at heart, using natural materials like wool, wood, glass, and ceramics.
![What is Hygge?](http://www.bluehousegoods.com/cdn/shop/articles/folded_blanket_{width}x.jpg?v=1578334247)
So here’s the thing about hygge - it doesn’t have a direct translation to English. It’s really a cultural idea that describes a feeling of comfort, coziness, and contentedness all in one. My idea of hygge is curling up on the couch with a nice warm blanket after a long day on skis, but yours can be different.