Tidbits

It can be difficult to find the perfect gift for someone. You want one that will show your loved ones how much you appreciate them all year long. When your mother takes the extra time to care for you … read more

Gift giving in Scandinavia runs on restraint. The instinct in much of the world is that a bigger, more expensive gift shows more affection — in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland it more often … read more

Almost every Scandinavian tradition is, underneath, a response to light. At these latitudes the year swings hard between a summer where the sun barely sets and a winter where it barely rises, and the … read more

It helps to separate two things that often get mixed together. Norse mythology is the gods — Odin, Thor, the nine realms, Ragnarok. Scandinavian folklore is what stayed behind after the gods wen … read more

In Why You Need A Swedish Dishcloth and Cleaning With a Swedish Dishcloth, we touched on these fantastic Scandinavian products that every household needs to make cleaning fun. Some of the top selling … read more

Beads, earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces are all pieces of jewelry that anyone can wear. Even if you don’t think of yourself as the most stylish person, our Scandinavian jewelry will chan … read more