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A season for light

As daylight shortens in the Nordic winter, lighting becomes more than practical—it’s a way to create mood. “This time of year is so dark. You wake up in the dark, and it’s dark again in the afternoon. Lighting candles feels almost essential, it adds warmth and atmosphere to the home,” Selma says.

One of the first things to appear each year in her home is a traditional Danish advent candleholder passed down from her grandmother. Four candles, lit one by one each Sunday leading to Christmas, bring a sense of rhythm to the season. To balance tradition, Selma also likes to turn to more contemporary pieces like the Pair Candleholder.

Selma Lamai “I like mixing different heights and colors. Its flexibility makes it easy to change the table setting daily so it feels fresh every time.”

Holiday-themed interior featuring the Midst Table in grey marble, styled with the Pair Candleholder in green, Raise Glass, Rime Pendant Lamp, and the Fiber Stool upholstered in Acca 381. A warm and refined setting with seasonal details.

Gathering around the table through evolving rituals

In Selma’s home, the dining table evolves with the season. “My kids love adding something new to the table after school during this time of the year. It becomes a decoration that changes each day,” she says. Sometimes it’s a reused ribbon from a past gift, other times a handmade detail like a folded napkin or a clay ornament, each addition layering warmth and personality into the space.

There’s no pressure to match—ceramics, glass, and silverware are mixed freely, creating a layered, lived-in look. “Not everything needs to match perfectly. A few surprises make it feel more personal.” Cooking is also part of the rhythm. “I’m more of a savory cook. Christmas dishes feel approachable with lots of spices and warmth.” A traditional Danish duck with cabbage and sauce often anchors the holiday meal, but there’s always room for something new.

Selma Lamai “We’ve also had Peking duck or Vietnamese spring rolls. It’s nice to evolve traditions so they don’t become rigid or stressful.”

Shared moments and handmade touches

The holiday season takes shape slowly in Selma’s home. Her children help decorate, wrap gifts, and reuse ribbons and paper. “It becomes something we do together, adding a little bit each day,” she says.

Even small details carry meaning. “When I was a child, we’d tie little ornaments or ribbons to glasses so everyone knew which was theirs.”

Playful traditions matter too. Her family often builds a miniature “Nisselandscape”—a winter scene of cotton snow and mirrored lakes—keeping things imaginative and light.

Selma Lamai “It’s not about perfection. The more you live with these small rituals, the more meaningful they become. That’s what creates belonging.”

Gifts with presence and purpose

Selma prefers thoughtful, tactile pieces when it comes to gifts. “I try to think about them throughout the year instead of rushing in December. Finding something meaningful in the moment always feels more genuine.” She’s drawn to sculptural, functional design.

Selma Lamai “The Ridge Vase in frosted blue glass has this icy winter quality. It looks beautiful empty or with branches or flowers.”

Another favorite is the Pair Candleholder. “You can start with one or two and build a collection. It’s sculptural, transformable, and easy to personalize.” Color plays its part, too. “Lately I’ve been drawn to the Light Green color. It’s classic for Christmas, but in a lighter tone, it feels modern. It pairs beautifully with beeswax candles. I also love combining dark brown with bright blue—it’s unexpected and festive.”

For the table, the Mere Bowl is a go-to. “It’s great for serving or arranging fruits and citrus. Food can be as decorative as it is delicious, a bowl of citrus or an apple sculpture becomes a festive centerpiece, stimulating the senses with scent and color.”