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Slow Living & Wellness
@indrahennaut
When you travel, what are the little things you do to make the experience feel more serene, grounded, and personal?
When I travel, I like to create a sense of calm and familiarity by making time for long, homemade breakfasts or dinners that feel slow and intentional. I bring my favorite candles with me, even to use during showers, to help make any space feel like home. My matcha set always comes along too, so I can enjoy a comforting ritual wherever I am. I prefer staying in unique places that are true to their environment, places that allow me to relax and simply be.
Taking slow walks is an important way for me to connect with a new place. There’s something grounding about feeling the grass beneath my feet (if there’s any around) that helps me feel rooted. Although social media is part of my work, I try to stay present during my travels by creating content without posting or scrolling. This helps me avoid distractions and really enjoy the moment.
All these little rituals (the candles, the matcha, slow walks, connecting with nature, and quiet reflection) help me feel grounded, serene, and truly myself no matter where I am in the world.
What outfits would you wear in these places, from your morning café to the vintage market stroll, to your perfect Rouri evening?
For a morning café visit, I would wear the white Kate Skirt with the Aurélie Blouse. It feels soft, romantic, and airy, the kind of outfit that sets the tone for a slow and thoughtful start to the day.
In the evening, for a perfect Rouri moment, I would choose the Top Gale paired with the René Trousers. It’s an elegant and refined combination, just structured enough to feel dressed for a candlelit dinner or an old movie at the theatre, while still feeling like myself.
How do you stay inspired while staying true to your own essence and not getting lost in trends?
I try to focus on what consistently makes me feel like myself. If something trending happens to align with that, I might explore it, but I don’t let trends shape how I move or create. I stay inspired by doing more than I scroll. Scrapbooking, puzzling, writing thoughts down, walking without my phone, visiting museums, and listening to slow music all help me stay connected to what feels right.
Pinterest is a big part of that too, not because of trends but because it helps me build visual references for the mood I want to create. I always come back to certain textures, colors, and spaces that feel calm and familiar. That’s what keeps me grounded.
What does “slow living” mean to you, and how do you incorporate it into your daily routine?
To me, slow living is about savoring life instead of rushing through it. It means choosing homemade over instant, silence over noise, and presence over performance. At home, my partner and I make nearly everything from scratch—our bread, granola, and desserts—and we genuinely enjoy that process. We focus on cooking healthy meals and taking time to appreciate the act of preparing food.
My mornings start with a hot, long shower and a careful skincare routine that feels like a moment just for myself. I light a candle which makes it feel almost ceremonial. Afterwards, we sit down for a slow homemade breakfast together, always unrushed. If it is quiet outside, we play bird songs in the background or the sound of rain and thunder if the weather does not match our mood. It helps us feel immersed in a little cocoon of nature even when we are indoors. I have been waking up earlier lately but making sure my mornings feel calm and unhurried. Throughout the day, I try to control my screen time even though social media is my full-time job.
In the evenings, I like to drink sleepy tea before bed while keeping a hot water bottle on my feet to relax. Recently, I picked up a lovely habit from a friend where each night before bed I reflect on two things I enjoyed most that day. This simple practice makes me slow down and relive those moments longer, which fits perfectly with how I want to experience life. I’m also excited to start adding yoga to my travel routine soon.
I love the idea of fika and hygge which are gentle Swedish/Danish rituals that remind us to pause and enjoy the moment. I also frequent vintage markets as a slow and mindful way of exploring. To me, slow living is about choosing meaning and mood over efficiency. It is romanticizing the ordinary and returning to what feels real.
If someone were visiting your city and wanted to experience it the “Rouri way,” where would you send them first?
If someone were visiting my city (Stockholm, Sweden) and wanted to experience it the Rouri way, I would send them to Ett Hem. It’s more than just a hotel. The atmosphere is calm, thoughtful, and beautifully designed. If staying there isn’t an option, I would recommend booking a table at the restaurant. It offers the same feeling with its warm and elegant setting.
If you could describe yourself as a smell, a song, and a texture, what would they be and why?
If I could describe myself as a smell, it would be the scent of a freshly baked croissant or a gingerbread cookie straight out of the oven. Something warm, familiar, and a little sweet. The kind of smell that makes you pause and feel at home.
If I could describe myself as a song, it would be Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley. I have loved it for as long as I can remember, but the more I grow into who I am, the more I realize how deeply it reflects me. It is slow, timeless, and emotional in a quiet and grounded way.
This song feels like me because of all the qualities we share: calm, slow, loving, dreamy, warm, and nostalgic. To me, this song is not really about a person. It is about life and about continuously falling in love with the world and the little things we get to experience every day, over and over again.
When I listen to it, I get flashbacks of all the amazing moments I have had, mostly slow, day-to-day ones—having homemade candlelit dinners, doing puzzles or scrapbooks, taking quiet walks without my phone, or reading a new book. These are the moments where I feel most like myself. I feel like this song is the perfect background to all of it. It matches the warmth, calm, and nostalgia I carry with me in the way I live. If my life were a short movie, this would be the song playing throughout.
For texture, I would choose a wool knit blanket. It’s soft, comforting, and grounding. It feels like something that has always been there, worn in just enough to feel personal.
Could you tell us about the rouri-style cafés or coffee spots in your city that you love?
Absolutely. There are many Rouri-style cafés and coffee shops, but the first ones popping up in my mind are:
- Stora Bageriet for pastries and matcha in a space that feels like a little dream.
- Pascal Café as it is calm and contemporary, and their matcha is just as good as the mood.
- Balve as it is warm and minimal and feels like Copenhagen.
- Bistro Mirabelle which is a French charm bistro tucked away in Stockholm.
- Pom & Flora, A La Lo, Fabrique, Kaffekoppen, Café Tartan: each one has its own character, but they all invite you to slow down and stay a while.
What would a perfect Rouri day in your city look like from start to finish?
A perfect Rouri day in my city would start with breakfast at Stora Bageriet. I’d order a matcha and something warm from the oven, taking my time in the calm morning atmosphere. After that, I’d take a quiet walk through Gamla Stan, letting the old streets guide me toward either the Gustav III Antikmuseum or Waldemarsudde Museum, depending on the mood. Both are peaceful, thoughtful places to begin the day.
By midday, I’d be in Södermalm, browsing through its vintage boutiques at a slow pace. I’d make a stop at Konst-ig, one of my favorite bookstores, to flip through a magazine or pick out a new book. I always find something that sparks inspiration.
In the afternoon, I’d have lunch on the terrace at Restaurang Prinsen. It’s a classic spot that never feels rushed, and eating outside makes it feel even more special.
For the evening, I’d book a table at Matateljén. It’s a place that feels considered in every detail and serves food that’s creative without being overdone. To end the day, I’d head to Bio Rio to watch an old movie. Something black and white, maybe with subtitles. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and the world outside disappears.
