Back in 2020, model and founder of beloved jewellery label Lié Studio, Amalie Moosgaard, welcomed Vogue Scandinavia into her home. Ahead of the festive season, we look back to that day, to rediscover how she gets into the Christmas spirit, the minimalist way
It’s my second Christmas in my apartment here in Copenhagen. Last year, I had just moved in and didn’t really decorate my home, so it actually feels like my first Christmas here.
My apartment is tiny and only 42 square metres, but I absolutely love it. I live here alone, and for now, it’s a good size for just me. I bought it in 2019, and it’s my first apartment. One good thing about a small home is that it’s quick to decorate, and simple decorations can make the space pop. I don’t decorate a lot, but I try to make it a little more festive with greenery and candles being my go-to.
My dining table works as my home office as well so it's often a big mess but I moved my laptop out of the shot for you guys. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
Me in front of my huge bedroom mirror that I got custom made. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
I love the smell of pine; it reminds me so much of Christmas, so naturally I fill my home with the plant. I don’t have a lot of ornaments. The most important decoration for me is my Advent candle with a countdown to Christmas. My decorations mostly consist of pine and candlelight, which makes this time of year extra cosy, especially when it gets dark at 3 pm.
My balcony is also wrapped with fairy lights that I turn on when it gets dark out, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Stool is by Mathias Mentze and Alexander V. Ottenstein, Vase by Georg Jensen, jewllery by Lié Studio and heels by Manolo Blahnik just waiting the party season. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
This year, I'll be spending the holidays in the Alps with family. I’m so excited for a white Christmas and a full week of skiing. As I won't be here for the day, I haven't gone all out with a big Christmas tree; instead, I decorated my little tree that I have in my window all year round with a few paper ornaments in neutral tones. This is a nice idea for others who are also heading away during this time.
My 'Christmas tree' this year is decorated with a few paper ornaments. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
The stool is by Pierre Chapo and the vase is vintage. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
Along with the pine and candles, my other trick is to also display festive sweets, so my apartment smells nice, and there are always snacks, which is just how I like it. I also love to use my oil burner this time of year to enhance the room's cosiness.
In a small apartment like mine, there is not much room for furniture, but I have quite an obsession with stools because they are easy to fit in and work both as a side table (for more decorations) and an extra chair for when I have guests over.
I love my oil burner from Aesop and use it a lot during winter. The vase I bought from Paris a few years ago. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
The newest addition to my apartment is this chair and my curtains. It took me a year before I finally got around to get floor-length curtains hung up. Chair by Eames. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard
My gift wrapping is very simple — twine and brown paper — as I don’t give or receive many presents at all. In my family, we actually do secret Santa, so we each give and receive one present. I love it. You get one very thoughtful gift, and there is no overconsumption and stress about buying presents.
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Stool by E15, necklace by Lié Studio, bedding by ByNORD. Photo: Amalie Moosgaard