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God Jul
MERRY CHRISTMAS
G I F T S . O F . S C A N D I N A V I A
Snowfall
SNOWFLAKE “CHIME”
ROTARY CANDLEHOLDER
The heat from a tealight gently
spins the flakes on our Swedish
One hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle candleholder. 2006. $15.50 6.5”
in Finland, the winter nights stretch to nearly
24 hours; but, the holiday spirit is alive!
CHROME SNOWFLAKE KEYRING
Inside the homes and workshops, holiday Celebrate the winter weather with this sturdy
traditions return -- as they have for generations. KOSTA BODA chromed keyring. 2011. $9.75 2.5”
SNOWBALL VOTIVE
LASER-CUT SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT
Our collection draws its inspiration from this rich This favorite holder sparkles
Lacy, but strong, birchwood is laser-cut.
with warmth & winter light.
heritage of the countries of Scandinavia. 2010. $35.00. 3”
This ornament makes a great package tie-on, too.
2010 2012. $6.00 3”
SNOWBALL SALE PRICE $20.00 FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER KJELL MIDTHUN NISSE
Kick sleds are a popular mode of winter transport
and sport in Scandinavia. This Nisse is giving his
forest friend a winter ride. Celebrated Norwegian
artist Kjell Midthun created our ceramic coffee set
with a coordinating poly-resin figurine.
2013. Figurine $15.00 4.2”
2014. Side Plate $25.00 6.5”
2015. Mug $21.00 8 oz.
FINNISH PAPER NAPKINS
We have two wintery scenes to choose from in
these triple-ply napkins. Packages of 20
2016 C. Beverage Size (not shown) $5.00/Pkg. 5”
2016 L. Luncheon Size $6.00/Pkg. 6.5”
2017. Luncheon Size $6.00/Pkg. 6.5”
2006 2011 2012
2016 C or L 2017
SWEDISH TOMTAR 2014
Our family of knit-capped and bearded
figures from Sweden are decked out
in ribbon braid -- either as belts or as
scarves. 2001 to 2005
Their “cousins” include a new sledding
pair and a floppy-legged couple.
2007 to 2009
2007
$30.00
5” 2013 2015
GLIMMIS REFLECTORS
These personal reflectors from Sweden
are worn by nearly everyone in Scandina-
via. They dramatically improve visibility
of pedestrians in low light conditions with
their 3M reflector technology. Attach them
to jacket zippers, backpacks, leashes.....
2018 & 2019. $6.00 each 2”
2001 2004
$15.00 2005
$16.50
5.7” 2002 10” $11.50
$19.00 8”
6.8” 2003 2019
2 $10.50 2018 3
3.5” 2008. $10.00 4” 2009. $10.00 4” 3.2”
LONG-LEGGED NISSE FIGURES
Guaranteed to bring a smile, our felt-bodied
figures stand above the crowd.
2020. $41.00 each 14”
Tomte
Nisser (in Norway & Denmark), Tomtar (in
TOMTE & NISSE ORNAMENTS
Our selection includes knit-costumed pairs with Sweden) or Tonttu (in Finnish) are the elves
hand-painted details from Sweden
2021. $7.50 2.7” of folklore that Scandinavians have loved for
(2021, 2022, 2025 & 2026) and
laser-cut wood from Denmark (2023 & 2024). generations. Your elf will bring your family
EKELUND KITCHEN TOWEL good fortune in the coming year if you
Julgåva (Christmas Gifts) is the pattern name
for this kitchen towel from the Swedish master
remember him with a Christmas Eve treat!
weavers of Ekelund. This Tomte comes bearing
gifts, and this towel makes a great hostess gift.
2027. $17.50 14 X 20” CERAMIC TOMTAR
Sweden’s famous JIE ceramicists created
NISSE ROTARY CANDLE HOLDER these glossy hand-glazed figurines.
The nisse figures will gently spin from the 2033 2032. $13.50 6.5”
heat of a tealight. 2028. $15.50 6.5”
1007 2033. $18.00 5”
2020 2022. $7.50 2.7” 2032
2035 2036
$16.50 $19.75
6” 6”
2034
$16.50
6”
2023. $8.00 2.7”
2037
$19.75
7”
2027
2029 2028
2024. $8.00 2.7”
FINNISH TONTTU FIGURES FINNISH TONTTU ACCESSORIES
Our newest hand-made figure from The hand-painted fork, spoon and spreader
Finland has a jaunty striped scarf. from Finland will add a unique accent to your
2029. $26.00 4” holiday smörgåsbord. 2034, 2035 & 2036
And our tall-capped pair at the right For the book lover on your Christmas gift list,
is among our most popular. If you lift we found this Tonttu bookmark. 2037
the brim of their caps, you’ll find their
eyes peaking back at you. FELT-COSTUMED TOMTAR
2030. $22.00 5.5” 2031 Our popular trio of figures from Sweden has
2031. $14.00 3.5” 2030 2025. $6.00 2.6” fleecy wool beards. 2038 to 2040
2038
4 2039
$17.50 9.8”
5
$13.00 6.5” 2040
2026. $6.00 2.6” $11.00 4”
TOMTAR VOTIVE TOMTE CANDLES
A parade of tomtar marches around this Each of these candles is hand-made in
etched-glass votive holder. Flickering Finland. The snowy texture on the base is
candlelight silhouettes the figures and the perfect contrast to the festive red of the
snowflakes printed in silver. “caps” on the candles.
2041. $20.00/Pair 3.4” (candles included) 2049. Tapers $10.00/pair 10”
TOMTE CANDLE HOLDER 2050. Tall Cone $16.00 6”
Our painted wooden holders from Sweden 2051. Short Cone $10.00 4”
are made for standard taper candles. NORDIC ACCENT MUGS
2042. Taper Candle Holder $16.00 ea. 6” Ceramic 12 ounce mugs with tomte motifs
(candles not included--see page 35) will hold your morning beverages.
SCARVED TOMTAR 2052 or 2053. $10.00 each
Festive striped scarves of woven Swedish NORDIC ACCENT GLASSWARE
ribbon are the accent for our trio of tomtar 2049 The Tomte in the Forest motif on our
from Sweden. The tall fellow has a hollow double-old fashioned glasses will add a
at the base so you can also use him as a touch of cheer to your holiday parties.
2051
tree-topper. 2043 to 2045 2054. $37.00 for a set of 4. 10 oz.
2041 2042 2050
2043 2045
$13.50 2044 $13.00
3.5” $10.00 5”
3” 2052 2053 2054
DANISH MAGNETIC SWEDISH TOMTE
DISHCLOTH RAIL DISH CLOTHS
Reenberg’s Cloth Rail answers a These popular cloths made of
simple problem. Since stainless steel all-natural cellulose and cotton
will not attract a magnet, the solution is are amazing in the kitchen!
to place a matching magnet on the 2055 They are very absorbant,
underside of the sink to mate to the wipe down surfaces like chamois,
rail. The rail is easy to install and and can be machine-washed.
remove--no tools needed. Cloths tuck And they are biodegradable.
discretely in the sink -- just where they Our very Scandinavian motifs will
are needed, but off the faucet or 2047. $8.00 2.7” make even your kitchen sink look
2046
counter! 2046. $26.00 as if it is decorated for the holidays.
2055. Tomte Family $7.00 6.7 X 8”
TOMTE & NISSE ORNAMENTS 2056. Tomte/Forest $7.00 6.7 X 8”
New this year, a fleece-bearded 2057. Tomte-Capped Tomte $7.00 6 X 9.4”
Swedish tomte with knit cap (2047)
and a hand-made glass nisse from a 2057
Flexible enough to bend around the corner of a sink. 2056
small studio in Denmark (2048).
6 7
2048. $9.00 2”
Hearts & Pines
EKELUND TILDA TABLECLOTH
The weaving tradition at Ekelund goes The woven heart is a distinctively
back 16 generations. Their Tilda table-
cloth woven in cotton will warm the hearts Danish Christmas decoration.
of those who celebrate the holidays, Paper hearts were traditionally
2064. Juletid Tablecloth $52.00 34 X 34”
made at home by the entire family.
SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS
Pine boughs (gran) and the Functional and attractive in your kitchen,
this woven heart motif will add decoration
Christmas tree are part of to your kitchen. 2065. $7.00 6.7 X 8”
every home’s holiday CERAMIC HEART MUG
celebration in Scandinavia. Enjoy your morning tea or coffee in
this 12 ounce ceramic mug.
EKELUND JULETID 2058 2066. Heart Mug $10.00
TABLECLOTH
Veronica Seipel’s holiday motif
combines pine boughs and apples
in this festive 100% cotton tablecloth
woven by Ekelund.
2058. Juletid Tablecloth $50.00
30 X 30”
2065
SWEDISH DISHCLOTH
Our popular Swedish dishcloths are 1063
durable and launderable. They are all-
natural cellulose and cotton, so you can
even compost them. This motif of hearts
and pine boughs is new for 2012.
2066
2059. $7.00 6.7 X 8”
2059 2064
2060 2061 2069 R 2069 W 2067. $9.00 2” 2068. $8.00 2.7”
FINNISH STRAW ORNAMENTS DANISH WOVEN HEART ORNAMENTS
This miniature jule neg & this red- Our glass ornament (2067) is created
capped nisse girl are perfect for deco- by a small glass studio in Denmark.
rating your tree or your table. The red ornament to its right (2068)
2060. Mini Jule Neg $3.75 8” is made of laser-cut birchwood.
2061. Straw Nisse Girl $10.00 6.5”
CERAMIC HEART ORNAMENTS
3D ADVENT CALENDAR Made by the same artisans who make our
Children will delight at anticipating the hanging baskets, these mini versions will
holidays as they open the doors add a Danish accent to your Christmas tree.
scattered around this stand-up They are available in either red glaze or
tree calendar. bisque (unglazed) white.
2063. $9.95 15” 2069 W or 2069 R.
$3.00 each 2.2”
CERAMIC HANGING HEARTS
Our ceramic hanging hearts look great
holding boughs of pine or fir.
2070. Hanging Heart, 7.8” $20.00
2070
2071. Hanging Heart, 6” $12.50
8 2071
9
2063
EKELUND HEARTS RUNNER DANSK SMYKKEKUNST JEWELRY
Sari Ahakainen’s cotton runner This popular line of jewelry from Denmark is prized
was woven in Sweden by the for its fashion flair. Our necklace in mesh rope with
master weavers of Ekelund. beads has magnetic clasps. 2083 & 2084
2072. Hearts Runner $42.50
FINNISH STAINLESS JEWELRY
14 X 47”
This collection includes a polished-finish heart (2085)
RED HEART BOWL and a brushed-finish contemporary necklace and
An eye-catching porcelain matching earrings (2086 & 2087).
serving bowl for salad (or mashed
2074. $25.00 2.7” STERLING CROSSES NECKLACE
potatoes!) from Sagaform. White
Norwegian sterling is always a treasured gift, and this
glaze on the outside & red on
necklace is one of our favorites. 2088
the inside will brighten up your
smörgåsbord table. It even comes FROM THE HEART OF SCANDINAVIA CD
2089
with a heart motif wooden spoon! Minnesotan Jack Pearson created this solo guitar
2073. Serving Bowl Set $47.00 collection of familiar folk tune and hymn melodies
10”w 4.5”d from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. 2089. $17.95
HEART ORNAMENTS SISSEL DE BESTE CD
We have heart ornaments made of: This album of 40 songs on 2 CDs showcases the
ruby red glass from Orrefors dulcet voice of one of Norway’s most popular vocalists.
(2074); white bisque porcelain 2090. $26.95
from Denmark (2075); curls of 2072 2075. $12.00 3.8” 2090
pine glued together from Finland
(2076); birchwood decorated in
ORREFORS VALENTINO VOTIVE
a folk motif (2077); and wooden
A token of love in crystal clear glass from Sweden.
hearts from Sweden in red with
2080. $35.00 4.1”
braid ribbon (2078) or natural
2084
birchwood (2079).
$39.00
8.2”
2083
$44.00
2076. $10.00 4.5” 17.2”
2086
$39.50
2085 2087 2091
2073
$35.00 $35.00 1.7”
2080 Necklace Shown about 1/2 actual size
2077. $5.50 2.3” Shown actual size
HEART TRIVET SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS Our new Folk Hearts BURLWOOD
This natural birchwood trivet comes design was inspired by the folk painting traditions of KEYRING
from Sweden. 2081. $9.50 5.5” Scandinavia. 2082 R or B. $7.00 6.7 X 8” Hand-made in Arctic Finland
from exotic birch burlwood
with a leather cord, this
keyring is a great gift for
someone you love.
2091. $19.00 2”
LIDDED JUNIPER
2078. $3.50 2”
JEWELRY BOX
Aromatic juniper is popular in
Scandinavia for its tight grain
and fragrance. Our jewelry
box has an engraved heart
motif on the lid.
1068 2082 R 2092. $49.75 3”
2081 2088
10 2082 B $88.00 11
18” Chain Shown actual size
2079. $2.75 2” 2092
Holiday Lights
NORWEGIAN STERLING JEWELRY
This necklace and earrings collection from
Hillestad of Norway is named Midnight Sun,
but it also reminds us of the Northern Lights.
2102 & 2103
TINDRA LUMINARIES
Welcome your guests to your parties with our
collection of fire-retardant paper luminar-
In Sweden you can find ies from Tindra of Sweden. Just open, add
some sand or rice and a tealight . What a
towns where almost all the 2102
festive accent! They’re also biodegradable.
$64.00
windows in every home are 18” Chain The large size comes in two greetings:
aglow with these reminders 2104. Valkommen (This comes packaged with
an extra “E” so you can choose the optional
of the light of Christmas. Norwegian or Danish spelling: “Velkommen” )
$20.00/Pkg 10”
CANDELABRA 2105. God Jul - Large $15.00/Pkg. 10”
REPLACEMENT BULBS
2098. Bulbs for 5-Light And the small size comes in two choices:
Candelabra $3.75/Pkg. of 3 2106. God Jul - Small $12.00/Pkg. 5”
2103
2099. Bulbs for 7-Light $52.00 2107. Hearts - Small $12.00/Pkg. of 6 5”
Candelabra $3.75/Pkg. of 3 (tealights not included -- see page 35)
Shown actual size
ADAM CANDELABRA
Hand-painted decoration
adds an extra accent to
this model.
2095 W. $46.00 13.5” 2096 W. $34.00 11” 2097 W. $42.00 13.5” 2104
Indoor or Outdoor Luminaries
2095 R. $46.00 13.5” 2096 R. $34.00 11” 2097 R. $42.00 13.5”
2094. $34.00 11” 2106 2107 2105
2095 N. $46.00 13.5” 2096 N. $34.00 11” 2097 N. $42.00 13.5”
ROTARY CANDLE HOLDER WOODEN WELCOME LIGHTS
The heat from a tealight gently Traditionally hung in a window to
spins these Swedish candlehold- welcome visitors during the dark
ers with Angels (2100) or Mistletoe Scandinavian winters, these lights
(2101) themes. emit a soft glow of warm light through
$15.50 each 6.5” the lattice-like sides of Swedish pine.
Each light is handcrafted by artists with
special care taken in the selection of
wood grain, symmetry, & color, and
2100 2101
comes with a 15’ cord with hanging
hardware. 2108. $50.00 13.25” 2109. $6.50 3” 2110. $4.50 3”
CHROME ORNAMENTS
The polished finish of these
12 nativity and mistletoe ornaments will reflect 13
2108 the lights on your tree. 2109 & 2110
Holiday Almond Cake
EBELSKIVERS GINGERBREAD HOUSE
By Kevin Crafts COOKIE CUTTER
More than 40 mouth-watering recipes These are the newest cookie
for the typical, sphere-shaped Danish cutters from Sweden. Just roll
pancakes--ranging from traditional to out your dough and press the
Baking
ALMOND CAKE PAN
whimsical. Try the crunch cinnamon, cutter twice to make all the parts Our teflon-coated and dishwasher-
spiced apples, sticky toffee, or the smoked you need to create a gingerbread safe cake pan makes this favorite
salmon and dill! Step-by-step photographs house or stand-up Christmas of Swedish cakes. It comes with
and recipes for sauces, toppings and trees! These cutters come with a recipe card tied on with
glazes are included. 112 pages. recipe cards tied to the cutters Swedish folk ribbon.
Paperback. 2112. $14.95 7.2 X 8.2” with Swedish ribbon. A great gift 2120. $13.00 12”
for the baker on your list.
SWEDISH CAKE CUTTER/SERVER 2118
2118 or 2119. $13.00 each GINGERBREAD ROTARY
Made of super sturdy ABS plastic, it comes CANDLEHOLDER
7.7 X 11”
with a recipe for a delicious Swedish The heat from a tealight gently
SWEDISH COOKIE CUTTER SET pepparkakor cake tied on with Swedish spins the gingerbread men and
A trio of steel cutters to create your own folk ribbon. 2113. $8.00 8” women on our Swedish
pepparkakor comes with a recipe card candleholder.
tied on with folk ribbon. 2111. $6.50/Set 2121. $15.50 6.5”
4” average
2119
2112
2113
2111
2120
2115
2111
2114
SANDBAKKEL TINS SCANDILICIOUS
Non-stick finish tins with blue anodized By Signe Johansen
undersides make those delicious, almondy Discover the secrets of Scandinavian
cookies we love. A set of 9 assorted cooking--from healthy breakfasts to tasty
shapes comes tied with Swedish ribbon dinners and yummy desserts--with this book
and a recipe. 2114. $8.50/Set 2”avg. by a young cook trained by the best chefs
and steeped in the traditions of Scandinavia. 2122
JUMBO SANDBAKKEL TINS
Hardcover. 2122. $27.95 7.8 X 10”
Make dessert bowl-sized sandbakkels and
fill them with ice cream, whipped cream, FLICKA, RICKA, DICKA BAKE A CAKE
NORWEGIAN CAKES AND COOKIES fruit.....What a novel dessert! Non-stick By Maj Lindman
By Sverre Saetre finish. 2115. $4.00 each 4.7” Swedish author-artist Maj Lindman’s series
Norway’s most acclaimed pastry chef’s of children’s books are classics. This title
desserts are anchored in Norwegian PINE CONE TINS
tells the stories of the girls’ adventures
tradition, but his creative twists make each Our non-stick tins come with a recipe for
baking a surprise cake for their mother’s
treat original! Recipes for cakes, tarts, gingerbread tied on with Swedish ribbon.
birthday. “Remember -- your cake should
cookies, puddings... 160 pages Hardcover. (Sprinkle powdered sugar on the cookies,
bake for just half an hour” their aunt Betty
2117. $19.95 7.8 X 9.5” and they look like snowy pine cones).
tells them as they go out to play. Will they
2116. $8.50/Set of 9 3.6”
remember the cake before it burns?
14 Softcover 2123. $6.99 7.7 X 9.5” 15
2116 2121 2123
TAKK FOR MATEN TILES
Award-winning artist Suzanne Toftey’s tiles with
rosemaled border capture scenes with two Nordic treats:
2124. Rosettes $15.00 2125. Egg Coffee $15.00 6”
Fazer
Finnish Chocolates Freia
2137
SWEDISH PANCAKE TURNER Geisha Individually-wrapped chocolates with
Chocolate from Norway
This flexible and sturdy ABS plastic will make you a pro turning out those soft hazelnut fillings. They make perfect gifts Milk Chocolate Bars
wafer-thin, delicious Swedish delicacies. It comes with a recipe card tied for your hostesses, teachers or loved-ones. Creamy milk chocolate.
on with Swedish folk ribbon. Dishwasher-safe. 2126. $8.00 13.5” 2134. Dark Chocolate $6.95/Pkg 5.3 oz. 2137. $2.50 1 oz.
2135. Milk Chocolate $6.95/Pkg 5.3 oz. 2138 2139. $7.75 3.5 oz.
SWEDISH PANCAKE MIX
If you don’t want to start from scratch, here’s a quick and easy Dumle Soft caramel chews Firkløver Bars
solution for making your Swedish Pancakes. 2127. $5.50 14.1 oz. in milk chocolate Creamy milk chocolate &
2124 2136. $7.00/Pkg 7.7oz. bits of hazelnuts.
ADJUSTABLE SWEDISH 2138. $2.50 1 oz.
CHEESE SLICER 2139
2140. $7.75 3.5 oz.
Made of super strong, dishwasher-safe ABS
Marabou
plastic, this new cheese slicer is adjustable
for thick or thin slices. 2128. $11.00 8”
FRUIT PRESERVES
Delicious Hafi preserves from Sweden Chocolate from Sweden
are enjoyed by everyone.
2129. Lingonberries $7.95 14.1 oz. 2140 Milk Chocolate Bar
2130. Queen’s Blend (of mixed Sets the standard for Swedish
berries) $6.95 14.1 oz. milk chocolate.
2141. $5.00 3.5 oz
2125
2134 2135 Milk Chocolate Bar
2127 With Daim Pieces
2126
2141 From Sweden 2142. $7.50 5.6 oz.
Daim Milk chocolate coats buttery
toffee. 2143. $1.95 1 oz.
Marabou Double Nougat Milk
chocolate with creamy nougat filling.
2144. $2.35 1.8 oz.
Cloetta
2128
2142
Chocolate from Sweden
Cloetta Kex Bars
2143 Milk chocolate-covered wafers.
The most popular candy bar in
Sweden! 2145. $2.25 1.9 oz.
2129
2130
2148 2136
2144
Fazer
Nordic Sweets
Chocolate fom Finland
KITCHEN OF LIGHT Nordic Gourmet Chocolate
By Andreas Viestad Premium chocolate covers
Norway’s premier food 2145 Finnish summer berry mousse.
columnist introduces us to his Bagged Swedish treats 2146. Milk Chocolate w/Lingonberry
Norway, offering recipes that $7.95/Pkg 4.4 oz.
These make great stocking stuffers.
emphasize fresh and natural 2147. Dark Chocolate w/Raspberry
8 oz. Bags (Shown to the right)
ingredients whose flavors need $7.95/Pkg 4.4 oz.
Finnska
little embellishment. As much a Mintees are mint-flavored dark chocolate
travel book as a cookbook, with in a crunchy shell. 2132. $5.50/Pkg.
stunning photos throughout. Forest Berries -- give Swedish gummis
303 pages. Paperback a taste of summer. 2133. $5.50/Pkg.
2131. $24.95 8.5 X 10”
Finnish licorice
Finns are fanatics for licorice,
and this soft, organic licorice is
one reason why.
2148. Licorice Bits. $5.50/Pkg 3.2oz.
2147
2133
16 2131
2133
17
2132 2132 2146
Glögg
RED CAP AQUAVIT GLASSES
Skål!
SAGAFORM GLÖGG SET
New this year is this ceramic ... the classic Scandinavian Just tip the “cap” upside down and insert
collection with a Nordic needlework it into the indentation in the base that
motif for serving one of our favorite winter beverage with flavors acts as a holder. How clever!
2159. Aquavit Cups $27.00/Pair
beverages of the holiday season. of cinnamon, cloves, Cheers to the holidays and the parties
2149. Candleholder/Bowl (Use it for
SAGAFORM CARAFE
candies or nuts, or use it with a candle) cardamom and citrus. that are so much a part of them. Katarina Hjalmarsson’s new carafe for
$14.00 4.7ӯ
Sagaform has a festive red stopper atop.
2150. Glögg Pot with Warmer Base
Use it for your choice of table beverage.
(use a tealight to keep your pot warm)
2154 2160. Carafe $32.00 30 oz.
$42.00/Set 5.5” See more of this new pattern from Sagaform
2151. Glögg Cups $6.00 each
on our back cover.
HEART MOTIF STAINLESS
NORWEGIAN PEWTER
Sagaform’s stainless steel ladle and ORNAMENT
spoon with heart motif are the perfect Richly detailed on both sides, our
accessories for hoiliday parties ornament celebrates the beverages
2152. Ladle $16.00 8”
of the holidays. 2161
2153. Demitasse Spoons
$12.00/Set of 4 EKELUND GLADJE LINENS
Ekelund of Sweden’s new holiday
SWEDISH GLÖGG MIX
motif Gladje (Joy) is jacquard
Heat and serve as is, or 2153
woven in cotton. It’s great
“fortify” it with wine or spirits; for the table or the kitchen
it will warm you on a cold winter 2161. $15.50 2.5”
2162. Cloth $50.00 30 X 30”
evening. From Sweden. 2163. Towel $17.50 14 X 20”
2154. $11.50 26.4oz.
EKELUND GRAND TOWEL
GRANDPA LUNDQUIST’S 2160
2150 2159 A tomte strolls the streets of Stockholm’s
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS SODA 2151
2149 Gamle Stan. 2164. Towel $17.50 14 X 20”
Called “Julmust” in Sweden, this 2152
chilled holiday beverage combines
the flavors of glögg with
refreshing carbonation.
2155. $9.50 for a 4-Pack 12oz./bottle
FINNISH PAPER NAPKINS
Our chorus of Tonttu are all
in good voice singing
the cheers of the
season. Available in
beverage or luncheon
sizes. Package of 20.
2156 C. Beverage Size
(Not Shown) $5.00 5”
2156 L. Luncheon Size
$6.00 6.5”
2156
SWEDISH PEP-
PARKAKOR
The quintessen-
tial Swedish
cookies, our 2155 2162 2163 2164
gingery pep-
parkakor will
CERAMIC JUL BOWL Sagaform’s novel holiday bowl is glazed
melt in your
mouth. They white on the outside and festive red on the inside. 2165. $27.00 10”
come in a tin with a 2157
view of Stockholm.
2157. $14.50 15.9 oz.
CERAMIC GLÖGG CUPS
Add some raisins or almonds to
each cup along with your glögg.
2158. $34.00 for a set of 4
(spoons separate--see above)
2158
18 19Nature
BALTIC AMBER
It took millions of years for tree resin to petrify into these
natural gems. These leaf motif sterling settings showcase
these precious pieces of nature. 2172 to 2174
2172
$35.50 LASER-CUT ORNAMENTS
19.5” Chain These new kaleidoscopic laser-cut birch ornaments are
Scandinavians have always thrived in the inspired by the forest animals of Scandinavia.
2175 & 2176
wonderful natural beauty in which they live .
POT GUARDS
Whether of the forests, fjords, mountains or sea- 2174 Here are great stocking stuffers for the cook in your
shores, themes of nature are part of every home . $69.00 house. If you don’t vent a lid of a boiling pot it sputters and
Bracelet boils over. Just put one of these birchwood pot guards on
REINDEER ANTLER BAR ACCESSORIES the rim of your pot, to prop the lid, and the problem’s solved.
The Sami in the far north of Finland collect shed antlers to Besides, it is a charming, decorative accent.
create these openers & bottle toppers. Every one is unique. 2177. Moose Pot Guard $7.00 2”
Each comes with a story card attached with folk ribbon. 2178. Owl Pot Guard $7.00 2”
2166. Opener $26.00 2167. Bottle Topper $24.00 each
BIRCH BURLWOOD KEYRINGS
JUNIPER ACCESSORIES 2173 Made from exotic burlwood, each ring is cut and sanded by
Juniper is popular in Scandinavia for its very tight grain and $29.00 hand to a silky-smooth finish by skilled craftsmen in arctic
wonderful aroma. We chose accents for your home. Finland. Each piece is a unique piece of wood art.
2166
2168. Salad Servers $31.00/Set 11.3” 2179. Owl $19.00 2180. Arctic Fox $19.00
2169. Round Trivet $19.75 6ӯ Shown actual size
2175. $6.00 3” 2176. $6.00 3”
2179
2167
PORCELAIN ORNAMENT
The polar bears of Svalbard
2168 inspired our ornament from
2177 2178 2180 Denmark. 2181. $12.00 3”
2169
BRANCH JEWELRY BOX We love the meticulous BURLWOOD SPREADERS
detailing to create this velvet-lined piece of nature. When Carved by hand in far northern
the lid is on, you barely see the cuts made to create it. Finland from rare birch burlwood,
2171. $26.00 6” each spreader is unique.
Perfect for hors d’oeuvres
HEIDI LANGE spreads.
FRAMED 2182. Heart $24.00 6”
PRINT 2183. Salmon $24.00 6”
Heidi silk-screens
on hand tie- SWEDISH
died batik fabric DISHCLOTH
for her unique If you give a hoot about
graphic prints. a clean kitchen, you’ll
2182
Her inspiration love our Swedish dish-
from Swedish cloths. Made of 70%
nature produced cellulose and 30%
this scene of a moose herd. 2170 cotton, they are 2184 G
2170. $57.00 13 X 9” washing machine sturdy,
but also biodegradable.
2184 G or O.
20 2183
$7.00 ea. 6.7 X 8” 21
2184 OSamiInspirations
CARL LARSSON HOME
Here’s a great gift for a new home owner.
In the design and decoration of their
countryside home, Carl and Karin Larsson
created a style which influences Swedish
design to this day. Hardcover CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
2185. $19.95 8.2 X 11” Our selection includes wooden clogs from Sweden
(2196), a glass stocking from Denmark (2197), puffy felt
(2198) and wooden stugas (2199) and felt decorations
CARL 2196. $8.00 1.8”
in Sami style from Finland (2201 & 2202).
LARSSON
JIGSAW SAUNA ESSENTIALS
PUZZLE Nothing is more Finnish than the sauna. Our
2187
One of Carl 2188 wooden bucket and ladle and birch fragranced
Laila
Larssons’ Finn soap are all Finnish. 2203 to 2205. And to
charming scenes soothe dry chapped skin, you’ll love our lemon/
of home life in a 300 glycerine hand cream from Finland. 2206
GNOMIES Hand-made with felt clothing and
piece jigsaw puzzle. REINDEER SWEDISH DISHCLOTH
2186. $14.95
wonderful details, our couple is inspired by Sami
clothing. 2187 & 2188. $16.00 each 6.7” These reindeer are decked for the holidays.
Not intended for children under age 3 2207. $7.00
2185 2197. $9.00 2” 2201. $13.75 4.5” 2202. $13.75 4.5”
2203 2204 2205 2206
Bucket Ladle Soap Hand Cream
$50.00 $24.00 $11.50 $12.00
8” 8”
(2 liters)
2198 R. $8.50 4”
2208
2186 2189 2209
2198 G. $8.50 4”
EKELUND MELINA FLOOR RUNNER SAUNA MUG AND TILE
Woven with the same care for quality and design Flaunt your Finnishness!
as their linens for kitchen and table, their new floor 2208. Tile $10.50 6” 2209. Mug $8.50 10 oz.
runner features a skid-resistant underside. 2191
$28.50 HEIDI LANGE FRAMED PRINT
2189. Melina Runner $150.00 28 X 78”
3.5” The light brown hand tie-dyed fabric is the perfect background
WOODEN TOYS AND RATTLES for Heidi Lange’s silk-screend art depicting a lone Sami herding
This colorful collection of wooden toys have organic his reindeer. 2213. $57.00 13 X 9”
colors and easy to hold shapes. 2190 to 2194
THE CHILDREN OF HAT COTTAGE
Elsa Beskow’s stories have delighted children for 2190 2192
generations. This book is a charming story about Set of 1 of each color
$28.50 $15.50
getting help from unexpected places -- with Elsa’s 4.2” 2.5”
wonderful illustrations. Hardcover
2195. $17.95 10.5 X 8.7”
2194 ANNI LIPSONEN CERAMICS This reindeer-themed motif
22 2195 2193 $17.00 is a cheerful holiday table accent. 2210. Side Plate $19.00 23
$17.00 3” 2211. Trivet $11.00 6” 2212. Mug $12.00 12 oz.
3” 2199. $10.00/Pr 4”Swedish glass art
Colors
from Orrefors &
Kosta Boda
HAPPY GOING
Kosta Boda’s whimsical
bowls bring a splash of
for every season
fun color to your home.
2221 P or L. $50.00 each
6.1”
BRICK
Ekelund has been weaving in Sweden since 2221 L 2222 B
The thick wall of this
1692: producing in the family mill with natural 2222 G
2214 2221 P holder swirls with color.
materials selected and harvested with environ-
Use it as a votive or a
mentally sustaining standards recognized by the
small bowl.
Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
2222 B or G. $40.00 each
We present this collection of the seasons. 2224
3.3”
It’s almost like bringing the garden indoors!
EKO
RÖNN
Karim Rashid was inspired
We love the beautiful fall colors of the mountain
by sound waves to create
ash. 2214. Dishtowel $17.75 14 X 20”
this new collection for Or-
MUSTIGA refors. It includes votives
The pattern name says it all: Rich. and a bowl/platter.
2215. Dish Towel $17.75 14 X 20” 2223 R or G. $35.00 ea. 4”
2216. Table Runner $40.00 14 X 47” 2224. $125.00 9.9”
MAJ 2223 G
celebrates the colors and blossoms of May. 2217
2215 2223 R
2217. Table Runner $38.00 14 X 47”
MINE Kosta Boda’s popular pattern sends swirls of color through the hand-made glass. Each piece is unique! You’ll love
the mix and match color combinations for holiday or everyday use of this dishwasher-safe glass . 2225 to 2228
2227 G
2227 Y
2227 W 2225 G
2225 B All colors $50.00
$50.00 2226 2228
2216 of tumblers 9.8”
9.8” $30.00 $25.00
$25.00 each
2218 5.3” 2.3”
2227 B 4.1”
SOMMARTID PIX THERMAL CUP
shows the fields of flowers of Summer. Sagaform’s take-away
2218. Dish towel $26.00 19 X 26” thermal mug with silicone
2219. Table Runner $48.00 14 X 53” lid will keep your morning
BLÅ KROKUS tea or coffee warm while
We always consider the Crocus the true harbinger you are on the go.
of spring. 2220. Dish Towel $17.50 14 X 20” 2229. $16.00 8 oz.
SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS
More of our best-selling
cleaning cloths.
2220 2230 G or O. $7.00 each
24 25
2219 2229 2230 G 2230 ONordic
MORA CANDLEHOLDERS
Our collection of wooden candleholders (with their
Swedish folk ribbon accents) brings a touch of
Scandinavian needle art to your table.
2231 R or W and 2232 B or W. $11.50 each 2.5”
Heritage
Hold standard taper sizes. Candles not included. See page 35.
SWEDISH HANDKNITS
By Sue Flanders & Janine Kosel
The American Swedish Institute was the first to host the
successful Bohus knitting exhibit in America, so it’s fitting
that their world-class textile collection provides the inspiration
for the designs in this book. The book incudes patterns for
sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, headbands and bags.. 2242
2241 $32.00 NORWEGIAN PEWTER JEWELRY
144 pages. Hardcover. 2233. $30.00 10.25” $29.50 Jewelry in precious metals has been part of
SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS Norwegian culture going back to the Viking Age.
Swedish folk weaving inspired these dishcloths. Machine The Hillestad family continues this tradition in Dølemo,
washable and biodegradable. 2234 B or R. $7.00 each Norway. This collection in pewter is drawn from the
bunad jewelry of Aust Agder. 2241 to 2244
SONJA GREEN ROSEMALING CERAMICS
Sonja Anderson’s new pattern is inspired by the rich
tradition of Telemark rosemaling. We’ve selected
a Tea for One service set, mug, side plate, and an
almond cake platter.
2245. Almond Cake Platter $33.00 6 X 16”
2246. Footed Mug $10.50 10 oz.
2247. Side Plate $19.00 7.5”
2243
2248. Tea for One Set $36.00
$44.00
ROSEMALING CANISTER & MUG
2232 W
Our rosemal motif lidded metal canister will keep
2231 R coffee or treats sealed and fresh. The matching
2232 B ceramic mug will hold your favorite beverage.
2231 W 2244
2249. Canister $14.50 7.8” (4.4”Ø)
$31.00
Shown slightly smaller than actual size 2250. Mug $16.00 8 oz.
2233
2235 F
2235 S
2245
2246
2234 B
2248
2235 D
2249
2234 R 2235 N 2247 2250
SCANDINAVIAN LOVE MUGS
Share your pride in heritage with mugs for Denmark, Finland,
Norway and Sweden. 2235 D, F, N or S. $8.00 ea. 12 oz.
PEWTER HERITAGE ORNAMENTS FROM NORWAY
Inspired by the long traditions of the woodcarving, the folk
buildings, or the knitting of Norway, each ornament is richly
detailed on both front and back.
2236 & 2237 This page 2238, 2239 & 2240 Facing page
26 27
2236. $15.50 2” 2237. $15.50 2” 2238. $15.50 2” 2239. $15.50 2” 2240. $15.50 2”EKELUND RATTVIK THROW DALA HORSE BOWL
Cozy up with this cotton throw from Sweden. We love this porcelain serving bowl with its Dala
Surround yourself or accent your room with horse profile and decoration. Designed by Ylva Olsson
the motif of colorful Dala horses. for Sagaform, it’s a great bowl for nuts or candy.
2251. Rattvik Throw $80.00 47 X 55” 2259. $28.00. 8.5”w 2”d
At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a CHOCOLATE DALA HORSES
matching dish towel in 100% woven cotton. come individually-wrapped in this giftable, boxed
2256. Rattvik Towel $17.50 14 X 20”
assortment. The fillings for the chocolate include
DALA HORSE THERMAL MUG polka-mint truffle, punsch-truffle, caramel-truffle &
Double-walled porcelain keeps your beverage hazelnut-truffle 2260. $13.50/Box (5.6oz)
warm and your hand cool in this Take-Away SWEDISH DALA FIGURES
Mug from Sagaform. The silicone lid prevents 2252
Knit-clad flicka and pojke sit atop glossy red
spills when you are on the go. $12.00
3.2” Dala horses, and Per is cradling a Dala horse
2255. Take-away Dala Horse Mug $16.00 8 oz.
in these wooden figures from Sweden.
EKELUND SKANSEN LINENS 2261. Girl on Dala $12.50 3.5”
DALA HORSE
Stockholm’s Skansen (the oldest open air mu- 2262. Boy on Dala $12.50 3.5” 2260
ORNAMENTS
seum in the world) is the inspiration for the two 2263. Per Holding Dala $19.75 5”
White porcelain from
Swedish cotton dish towels (below right) reflect- DALA MOTIF MUG
Denmark (2252) & wood,
ing the cultural heritage of Sweden. Sip your morning coffee from our ceramic mug.
knit fabric & felt, from
2257. Ellen Towel $19.00 14 X 20” 2251
Sweden (2253 & 2254). 2259 2264. Dala Mug $11.00 12 oz.
Dala Horses
2258. Matilda Towel $19.00 14 X 20”
2253. $7.00 3”
2255 2261 2262
2254. $7.00 3” 2263 2260
GLIMMIS
REFLECTORS
Give a Swedish Glimmi
reflector to help keep
someone special safe.
Attach the Glimmi to a jacket
zipper, purse, leash, or back-
pack to make a pedestrian
more visible to traffic.
2265. $6.00 2”
2264
2265
2256 2257 2258
28 29Uff Da!
UFF DA MUG
Trolls!
Do mornings come too early for you? NYFORM TROLLS
Cure the morning doldrums with a hot cup of For that troll on your gift list: these
coffee in our ceramic mug. All we can say about shaggy-haired latex trolls from Nyform
the shape is “Uff Da!” of Norway are definitely the homely sort.
2266. $11.00 11 oz. We have versions for pet lovers:
2266 2273. Troll with cats $91.00
SWEDISH DISH CLOTH
2274. Troll with dog $51.00
It’s perfect for cleaning up the latest “oops” in the And for families with new arrivals:
kitchen. 2267 B or G . $7.00 each 2275. Cry Baby $40.00
UFF DA ORNAMENT 2267 B 2276. Sleeping Baby $34.00
Cast in pewter in Norway. 2268. $15.50 2” EKELUND MURRE TOWEL
WUFF DA! DOG BOWLS More gifts for pet lovers. A woven
Maybe you want your pet to cotton towel with cats from Sweden
2273 2276
aspire to a Norwegian pedi- 2277. $17.50 14 X 20”
gree. Our ceramic 2275 CERAMIC CHILD’S TROLL MUG
dog bowls are available A gift for that young Norske.
in two sizes for appetites 2278. $11.00 6 oz.
large or small.
2269. $19.00 5.2ӯ HAPPY
2267 G 2274
2270. $26.00 7ӯ TROLLS
The stooped
shoulders,
messy hair and
tails of these
2268
Swedish
wooden trolls 2279 G
will bring a smile
to your face.
OLE & LENA’S They must be
SCANDINAVIAN Happy Trolls.
FORTUNE COOKIES They are avail-
These unique fortune cookies able in three
contain favorite Ole and Lena sizes (2280 to 2279 C
jokes (all in good taste)! Each 2282) and two
box has approximately one dozen colors -- forest
individually-wrapped cookies. green or stony grey. We even have trolls
2278
2271. $5.50/box for your Christmas Tree! See our orna-
ments at right. (2279 C or G. $9.25 ea.)
2269 2270
2277
2282 C
IN COD WE TRUST $12.50 2.5”
By Eric Dregni
Eric tells the hair-raising, hilarious,
and sometimes poignant stories of
his family’s year-long Norwegian
experiment. This is a vivid portrayal
of modern Norway through the eyes
of a fourth-generation Norwegian- r
2271
American. Paperback. ve you
le, “Ha said
2272. $16.95 5.3 X 8.2” c to r a sked O “ N o ,”
e do ed?”
The ey r been check een blue.”
ve b
eyes e y’ve always
e
Ole, “th
2281 C
2280 G 2281 G $12.00 2.3”
2282 G $9.50 2” $12.00 2.3”
30 $12.50 2.5” 2280 C 31
$9.50 2”Collectibles Viking Age
2013 CALENDARS
Marvel at the gorgeous photography of Per Eide and Chad
Ehlers. Enjoy beautiful images of Norway or Sweden combined
with authentic rosemaling or Dala painting. 9.3 X 13”
2283. Splendor of Norway Calendar $12.95
2284. Splendor of Sweden Calendar $12.95 The world’s first Christmas plate
Or enjoy beautiful images of Norway or Sweden combined with
authentic rosemaling or Dala painting and verses. 9 X 13”
came from Bing & Grøndahl in
SWEDISH GLASS VIKINGS
2285. Norway Visions and Verses Calendar $13.50 1895. We continue this more than For your Viking’s desk or shelf, we have
2286. Sweden Visions and Verses Calendar $13.50
a century-old tradition with this Viking themed figures from Lindshammar.
2292. Glass Viking Ship $20.00 3.5”
year’s plates. 2293 2293. Glass Viking $25.00 4.4”
2292 EKELUND ÖSTERLED TOWEL
ROYAL COPENHAGEN
2012 CHRISTMAS PLATE Drawn from sami runic motifs, this
Sven Vestergaard’s motif shows a sailboat design reminds us of Viking-age runic art.
gliding past Denmark’s largest wind farm, Horns 2294. $17.75 14 X 20”
Rev, out in the North Sea. 2288. $105.00 7ӯ VIKING ORNAMENT
BING & GRØNDAHL Our wooden viking comes
2012 CHRISTMAS PLATE from Sweden.
Visit from Santa Claus is this year’s title from 2295. $6.50 2.5”
2284 2295
the world’s original Christmas plate producer. VIKING RUNIC
2289. $105.00 7ӯ THEME SCARF
This luscious, soft
merino wool scarf from
2283 Norway has hand-
knotted fringe ends.
2296. $60.00
LEIF ERICSSON
2286 2294 FRAMED ART
Silk-screened on hand-
tie-died batikk fabric by
Sweden’s acclaimed
2285 artist Heidi Lange,
this print evokes the
Viking Age art.
2288 2297. $57.00
10 X 13”
NORWEGIAN
PEWTER
ORNAMENTS
Viking-themed hand-
cast ornaments.
2297
2298 & 2299
2287
THE ADVENTURES OF
THOR THE THUNDER GOD
By Lise Lunge-Larsen
ORREFORS CORONA BOWL He is the biggest and mightiest of
Classic Orrefors glass design at an extraordinary price! the gods. If he tightens his belt, he doubles
2287. $150.00 4.5” 2289 his strength. If he swings his hammer,
2296 lightning flashes. Illustrated with high
CORONA SPECIAL PRICE $65.00 FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER drama by Jim Madsen and written with
humor and skill, these ancient stories are
ORREFORS 2012 ANNUAL COLLECTOR ORNAMENT made accessible and fun.
This is Erika Lagerbielke’s newest ornament in clearest Swedish crystal. Ages 9-12 80 pages. Hardcover.
2290. $50.00 3.4” 2300. $19.95 9 X 11.7”
NORWEGIAN 2012 PEWTER ORNAMENT
The annual collectible ornament from Norway. 2291. $15.50 2”
32 2300
33
2290 2291 2298. $15.50 2.5” 2299. $15.50 2.5” 1272. $6.00 2.5”Candlelight
ORREFORS BRILLIANCE VOTIVE SWEDISH BALL CANDLEHOLDERS LILJEHOLMENS KANALJUS
The newest votive produced by Sweden’s Wooden ball candleholders in glossy This taper candle has small holes running
renowned glass producer. The curves red have been a Swedish tradition for through the core to create a dripless candle;
and facets reflect a wonderful pattern of generations. These new holders are it is one of our most popular candles. 8” Liljeholmens has been making fine
candlelight. 2301. $35.00 4” made in a jumbo size to hold pillar 2314. $2.75/stem. Or buy a value pack car- candles for more than 150 years.
candles. The red version comes with ton of 30. $79.00/Carton of 30 They use stearin (which has a vegeta-
an accent of Swedish woven ribbon, ble base and produces an extremely
LILJEHOLMENS CHIME CANDLES
while the white version is in an clean and slow-burning candle.)
Perhaps it’s the long winter nights that unadorned Gustavian style.
These are 100% stearin from Sweden.
Many insist these are the best quality
2315 R or W. 1/2”Ø X 4” $8.50/Pkg. of 15
have made candlelight such an integral 2313 R or 2313 W. $30.00 each 5” candles in the world!
(Candles not included--see 2319 below) LILJEHOLMENS
part of home life in Scandinavia. LILJEHOLMENS 6 HOUR
KRONLJUS TAPERS DANISH TEALIGHTS
Classic 8” dinner tapers of 100% stearin
Candlelight creates an “occasion” out TEALIGHTS
from Denmark come in white or red:
From Sweden. 100% stearin tealights
of an ordinary day. with a 6 hour burn time - 50% longer
2316 R. $2.75/Stem. Or buy a value pack
carton of 30. $75.00/Carton of 30
than a typical tealight! Cleaner and
2316 W. $2.25/Stem. Or buy a value pack
longer burning, this is the perfect
carton of 50. $92.50/Carton of 50
tealight for your candleholders.
2317. $13.50/Pkg. of 30.
2314 Detail
BRILLIANCE SALE PRICE $20.00 THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
DanishIron
Inspired by a long tradition of metal-working 2315 R 2315 W
dating to the Viking times, craftspeople
forged these candleholders by hand. Simply
change the candle color to match your decor
or the mood of the season. 280
2302 to 2306
NOTE: Prices for Iron holders include glass 2303. $45.00 15.5”
cups, but candles are sold separately.
2313 R 2313 W
2316 R 2316 W 8” Tapers
2302. $34.00 8” 2304. $31.00 6” 2305. $28.00 7” 2306. $62.50 11”
LILJEHOLMENS
DANISH BALL CANDLES 50% LONGER
KUPELJUS PILLAR CANDLES
Our popular 2.5” diameter BURN TIME
THAN NORMAL Pillar candles 4.3” tall with a 1.5” diameter
ball candles are the come in white or red. 100% stearin.
TEALIGHTS
candles of choice for 2318 W or R. $13.00/Pkg. of 2
our Danish Iron. We
have a palette of colors LILJEHOLMENS
for all year round. GILLELJUS PILLAR CANDLES
2307 to 2312. Pillar candles 5” tall with a 2” diameter
$10.50/Pkg.of 4 come in white or red. 100%
34 stearin. Burn up to 17 hours! 35
2319. $13.00
2307 White 2308 Champagne 2309 Cinnamon Red 2310 Hunter 2311 Cobalt 2312 Med.Blue 2317 2318 R 2318 W 2319HEART TOMTAR
This new figurine makes a heart-
felt gift - you can even personalize
him (or her) with a marker!
2325 R or W. $11.50 each 4.4”
God Jul
Merry Christmas! We hope you‘ll enjoy looking
inside for new accents for your holiday home.
SAGAFORM HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES
Katarina Hjalmarsson’s new pattern has great gift
choices! See her carafe in this pattern on page 19.
2320. Etched glass hurricane with a wooden base.
2321. A larger version of the hurricane
2322. Lidded jar for jams or herring
2323. Side Plate for hors d’oeuvres
2324. Metal Serving Tray
2320
$16.00 2322
5.1” $26.00
4”
Design & Photography © 2012 Mark Bretheim No portion of this catalog is to be reproduced either in print or digital format without express permission from the copyright holders
2321
$20.00
6.6” 2323
$32.00/Set of 4
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