Nordliebe The Magic of Scandinavian Design

In front of the picturesque Nordliebe on Goltzstrasse in Schöneberg a sign reads: "Step inside, it’s nice here!". A little later I realise that this is not only referring to the Scandinavian design, which owner Helene Stolzenberg has curated for Nordliebe.

Plenty of daylight. Plants, planters and watering cans at the entrance. On simple shelves, primarily Danish and Swedish living accessories are stored, like baskets, scented candles and tableware or even stationary and posters. As gifts or for the home. And in between all this: fresh flowers and flea market finds.

It was just when her daughter was born that the single mother set out to launch her business Nordliebe, initially as a web version. That was six years ago and Helene Stolzenberg can already look back on a true success story. That’s why, a year ago, her shop also being a reality.

If you shop at Nordliebe, there’s plenty of positive energy that comes along with it. It’s no wonder then, that the shop attracts so many friendly people. People that don’t just come for the timeless design, which includes small-scale manufacturers next to well-known brands like Bloomingville and House Doctor.

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For example, like the "favourite finds", that Helene curated during her summer vacation in Sweden, or the trays that she discovered in Lapland just last year while cross-country skiing. What’s most important to her, is that it’s durable, and can always be reused, time and time again.

And Scandinavian design has a rep for just this. It’s timeless, and thanks to its purist and naturalistic playfulness, it’s also never boring. A new favourite place!

Constanze Hallensleben

Founder Creme Guides