Tidbits

If you have ever wondered why so many Scandinavians seem to share so few surnames, the answer is that for most of their history they did not have surnames at all. A name was simply your father’s … read more

Easter is a holiday set during a wonderful time of year. With spring in the air and the promise of warm summer days ahead, celebrating this holiday of life is a true joy. In Scandinavian countries, Ea … 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

Spring is here! Aren’t you glad that you won’t have to look at any more snow for the foreseeable future? Well, that might be reaching a bit depending on the part of the country that you&rs … read more

Scandinavian kitchen textiles are woven to be used, not admired. That sounds obvious until you own some. A Swedish tea towel is heavy enough to dry a pan properly, an oven mitt is thick enough that yo … read more