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Summer Outdoor Living

Summer outdoor living invites a more relaxed way of spending time, where everyday routines shift outdoors. From slow mornings with coffee to long evenings spent dining and gathering, this collection brings together considered pieces designed to support life in the open air.

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HAY Barro Salad Bowl Small in Pistachio Glazed Terracotta - Lifestory

New HAY Spring 2026 collection is here

HAY x Emma Kohlmann - La Pittura collection laid on a white table clothed table

HAY x Emma Kohlmann - La Pittura Limited and exclusive painted tableware

Abel Nurture Fragrance 50ml | Natural Fragrance - Lifestory

ABEL FRAGRANCES : FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE!!

We are offering buy one, get one free for a limited time on all Abel Fragrances!  Treat yourself to any full-size Abel natural fragrance and receive a complimentary mini worth £35. Perfect for travel or your bag, so you can enjoy your favourite scent wherever life takes you.

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HAY x Emma Kohlmann - La Pittura Limited and exclusive painted tableware

Step into the expressive world of artist Emma Kohlmann with HAY’s limited La Pittura Collection, now available at Lifestory

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Susan Doherty, founder of Lifestory, standing in the shop

Lifestory - A Scandinavian design-led store

Hello and welcome to Lifestory!

I'm Susan and together with my team we bring together a truly original collection of Scandinavian design-led goods alongside locally-made products in our physical store and on our website.

Lifestory is an independent business, founded in 2014, and we love working with local makers, ceramicists, artists and jewellers alongside Scandinavian design brands like Ferm Living and HAY. New stock arrives almost every week and have some exciting deliveries coming soon, check out our New In collection to see them first. 

At our bricks-and-mortar Edinburgh store we are open 7 days, and it is from here that we pack & ship all of your online orders with great care and attention.

Delivery is free on orders over £59

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Susan Doherty: Owner, Lifestory

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"This independent store is a temple to Scandinavian (and especially Danish) aesthetics"

"Lifestory, Edinburgh is a lifestyle and coffee shop with a strong Scandinavian influence...where goods from local artisans and makers sit comfortably alongside popular Scandinavian brands."

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"Light, bright and full of charm, this Scandinavian-inspired homeware shop is a cool slice of calm in Edinburgh’s New Town."

"Owner Susan Doherty has made Lifestory a constantly evolving destination for lovers of Scandinavian design and lifestyle."

"If I was to ever open a shop, I’d like it to be just like Lifestory; a home and lifestyle shop, and one of my favourite discoveries during our trip to the city."