Friday, March 7, 2014

 

Lisa Larson

I love the designs by Lisa Larsson.  Her ceramic figures and tiles are so HOT that they sell for mega money at auction.  Here, thanks to OPTO designs is an affordable way to celebrate Lisa Larson.  Just arrived are great Cat trivets, Bird trays, and dishcloths

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

 

Stormy Weather

Shop was closed for a couple of days due to snow.  Main roads were okay after one day BUT could not get out of my street nor could I find someone to shovel drive at shop.  But we opened Saturday and were happy top help lots of people find Valentine gifts for their loved ones.  I, despite everything, still love snow and will leave you with more photos from my most recent Swedish trip!



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Monday, February 17, 2014

 

Presidents' Day

Celebrating the Presidents today at the shop with 17% off one (non sale) item of your choice.  Just thinking about my favorite president.  Probably Lincoln.  The presidents of my lifetime seem so flawed but I wonder if that is simply a reflection of the changes in society.  I wonder if Washington or Lincoln could be elected today?  Did they have too many skeletons in their closets?  Did they lack the wealth needed?  Lincoln probably did but Washington was quite wealthy.  How do we know that there isn't a Lincoln out there who can't get the backing needed to be heard, let alone make it to the top?    Just some thoughts this Presidents' Day.

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Friday, February 14, 2014

 

Remember your Swede-Heart today!

If you have yet to buy a Valentine's gift for your SwedeHeart it is not too late to stop in at Klaradal (assuming we are not snowed in)  Shown below are just a few of our heart items.  We've also lots of jewelry, scarves, chocolates and more!

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

 

Sweden's Highest Paid CEO's

The online Swedish news group, the local, has an interesting article on Sweden's highest paid CEO's. (The link is below) The salaries, though probably outrageous to Swedes, are relatively low compared to the salary packages of our CEO's and Bankers.  The salary of their highest CEO was 21 million Kroners which converts to a little more than 3 million dollars.  Do they have any idea of the outrageous salaries paid here?  The 3.1 million would be a low bonus for some of these folks. The head of Oracle made 96 million dollars!  It's absurd.  The old adage of the rich get rich and the poor get poorer seems all too true these day.  



http://www.thelocal.se/20131211/swedens-highest-paid-ceos-keep-getting-richer


Wednesday, February 12, 2014

 

Tackiest Swedish Souvenirs

There was an article in the local about the ten tackiest Swedish Souvenirs.  I'm pleased to say I do not carry MOST of them.  You can't have a  Swedish gift shop and NOT have an assortment of Dala Horses.  I also offer what was deemed the cheesiest gift:  A Moose shaped cheese slicer!  I guess there is nothing cheesier than cheese.  Good thing they haven't seen the Viking slicer I also offer...might expand the list to eleven items!http://www.thelocal.se/20140115/ten-cheesiest-swedish-souvenirs
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

 

Sweden's First Eurovision Contestant dies at age of 90

Long before we had Idol there was Eurovision.  Today the first Swedish entrant in the Eurovision contest died.  She was 90 years old and her name was Alice Babs.  The search is starting for Sweden's next entrant for Eurovision.  The purple horse we carry represents the Melodifestival which is the stepping stone to the Eurovision contest.   There is a wide assortment of singers participating but the young woman shown here, Elisa Lindstrom,  in blue dress,  seems closest in spirit to Ms. Babs.  If you want a better idea of the importance of music in Swedish life be sure to visit the Abba museum.  It has a great display that allows you to hear music from each decade.

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