PUT IT OUT IN STYLE

The last couple of years fire extinguishers have been made to fit the Scandinavian white homes, and I for one applaud the effort. The likelihood that this one will be stuffed in a closet is smaller than that for its bright red siblings. 

A great hostessgift on New Year's Eve, or to new homeowners or your childrens' families. If they already own one, place the old one in the garage. Available at Ica Maxi Hem & Fritid (199 SEK).  

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SWEET HOME OF MINE

This small square sign from Exmez reads Home Sweet Home. My sentiments exactly, except we're smack in the middle of moving. Home sweet home... Did you hear that, sweet home of mine? It doesn't read "Boxes Sweet Boxes." Now, go unpack yourselves, please.
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WEDDING GIFT: THROW AWAY

Our last wedding gift suggestion for easy mailing. A bright woollen throw that fits both a modern and a classic home, and just about any sofa, bed or car. Polka ullpläd, from Klippans Yllefabriker.
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WEDDING GIFT: HOOKED ON A FEELING

Need a small gift that fits the smallest of envelopes? Hon & Han means She & He in Swedish and measures 10 cm (just under 4 inches). Hooks available at Inreda.com.
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WEDDING GIFT: IGNITE THE SPARK

Nostalgia and utility rolled into one. Hommage by Kristina Stark features the iconic profile of a small child that have graced Swedish Solstickan matchboxes for decades.
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WEDDING GIFT: LIGHTEN UP

Versatile candelabre Nordic Light from Design House Stockholm, strikes the right balance between rustic and modern, and has become a modern classic in Sweden. It folds together for easy shipping and storage.
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WEDDING GIFT: HIS & HERS

In Finnish kitchens, the moomin illustrated mugs from Arabia are a must. Whether a gift that starts the collection, or serves as quirky breakfast set, it will be a fun reminder of the North all the same. 

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WEDDING GIFT: SOAK IT UP

High quality kitchen towels is something newly weds seldom wish for, but end up using almost every day (I know this from experience, thank you again Sissel). These in cotton/bamboo/viscose are bacteria resistent and have high absorbency, from tradition steeped Ekelunds linneväveri.
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BRIDAL REGISTRY BY MAIL

Those of us who are expats, or have family scattered around the globe, know that all planning begins a few months prior to the actual events. Christmas gifts need to be shopped in October to be mailed in November,  gifts and cards a couple of weeks ahead of the actual day etc. With this in mind, wedding season is soon upon us!

For a few days we'll feature wedding gifts from Scandinavia that:
1. fit nicely in envelopes or small packages
2.won't break in the mail
3. won't break the bank - including postage.
4. will delight the receiver (i.e. no flag coasters or trolls )

THE RED BED

Last night we had a beautiful snowfall. As temperatures dropped to well below freezing, the bright white bedlinen in our tiny bedroom seemed like hostile territory, cold and uninviting. Tonight we are heading towards the linen closet to dig out the red set of bedlinen.
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