The Nordic Shop Blog

The Jul will soon be upon us.  All last minute cleaning and work around the house and farm needed to be finished up by the Eve of the 24th.  From that evening on for the next 5 days only nec … read more

The Third Week of the Jul Tide was focused on getting the house ready for the Jul Celebration and culminated on the Winter Solstice.  Back in Viking Times the Winter Solstice was the beginning of … read more

The Second Week of Jul preparation was more centered around getting the Home ready for the upcoming Jul. This was always the "Week of Straw Magic" among other important things.  Early Scandinavia … read more

We have been in business for over 40yrs and over that time we have learned a lot about our Scandinavian Heritage, both from our parents and our friends.  Many of our Friends are the very craftsme … read more

The Snowball Votive began the Votive category at Kosta Boda back in the early 70's and has sold more votives than all the other styles at Kosta Boda and Orrefors added together.  It take … read more