"Life Story, an independent store, is a temple to Scandinavian (and especially Danish) aesthetics. You might be able to tell just from the interiors, which are light and bright thanks to high ceilings and gorgeous windows; it's the perfect backdrop to the beautiful, minimalist products from up north and closer to home. Although there are plenty of Scandi design favorites here—like HAY and ferm Living, for example—owner Susan Doherty also champions British (and beyond) designers who share the clean-lined Nordic aesthetic. Look for locally made jewelry by Squid Ink, East London jewelry designer Wolf & Moon, and Ingrid Petrie's whimsical prints for kids." - Krystin Arneson
