Lagom by Niki Brantmark

Lagom by Niki Brantmark

In a fast-paced world, wouldn't it be wonderful if you could slow down and enjoy a life with less pressure, less stress, and more time for the things you love? 

Sweden is ranked in the top three of the world's happiest places to live, and lagom, which means "not too much and not too little--just right," is the Swedish philosophy for enjoying balance in every aspect of life--from work and leisure to family and food, and everything in between. Experienced bakers know by touch when the dough they are kneading is lagom--not too moist and not too dry. At the office, professionals who work hard--but not to the detriment of other parts of their lives--are following the lagom ideal. Lagom is moderation, balance, and equality.

By using the Swedish lifestyle as an example, Niki Brantmark offers insightful suggestions and bite-sized actions to help you make subtle changes to your life, so you too can make time for the things that matter most and find greater happiness.

Niki Brantmark is the creator of the daily interior design blog My Scandinavian House, which was inspired by her ten-year relocation to Sweden from London. Niki has a marketing and communication background, and her blog is incredibly successful, with over six million visitors and 500,000 page views per month from followers all over the world. Modern Pastoral is her debut book, and she was included in Ellie Tennant's Design Bloggers at Home (RPS).