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Scandinavian Treats from our Kitchen to Yours


Posted December 17th, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

Scandinavian Holiday treats are a must in our kitchen, so we thought we’d share some of the most traditional  recipes we know during this wonderful time of year. Try one or try them all to get an idea of what our friends and family are baking this holiday season.

Lussekatter (Saffron Buns) – Fragrant Lussekatter – a sure sign that Christmas is on the way in Sweden:

1 1/4 cups milk, 2 tsp. saffron, 3 Tbs baker’s yeast, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 stick of butter, 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 egg and 1/2 tsp salt, raisins for decoration.

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Crumble the yeast in a big bowl. Melt the butter and add the milk and make sure the mixture is about 100 degrees F. Pour …



Holiday Gifts For The Guys


Posted December 16th, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

In our last post, we highlighted a number of  products for the ladies but this time, it’s the guy’s turn…

Christmas Gifts for Him from Huset

To see the entire collection, Click Here.

Happy Holidays,
Holly



Holiday Gift Ideas For Her


Posted December 13th, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us once again!

While we enjoy the holidays and spending time with our loved ones, it can be challenging to find just the right gift for that someone special.

So, we’ve put together a really great collection of gift ideas especially “for her” in hopes it will spark some ideas.

Huset Gifts For Her

To see all items shown in the collection above, Click Here.

Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Holly



A Scandinavian Christmas


Posted December 6th, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

Get ready for Christmas the Scandinavian way!

Whether you like traditional red, green and white, or something modern and trendy, implementing a little bit of Scandinavia into your holiday adornments can be as simple as single candlestick. Check out the images below for some inspiration.



Perfect Holiday Gifts


Posted December 4th, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

Whether it’s your office party, secret Santa or a gift for the hostess, it’s always nice to have a fun gift to give. Here is just a sample of some perfect little gems for the holiday season. Above: Lisa Bengtsson Baronessa TraysRice dk Nestled Mixing Bowls in a Set of 4Almedahls Coffee & Cake Tea Towel Sagaform Project Utensil Jar with Removable Spoon Rest, Hipp! Designs Matryoshka Mouspad, isak Family Tray, Rice dk Thermo Carafe

Ferm Living Stem VasesSagaform Retro Tea PotSagaform Retro Storage Jar LargeSagaform Wine Carafe with Oak StopperDesign House Stockholm Magnetic Whale TongGiarimi Rum Cordial Glasses

Rice dk Funky Containers with Lids and Handles Set of 5Rice dk Melamine Cake


Why Not Tea Towels for Everyone!


Posted December 3rd, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »



Day Birget et Mikkelsen – SS/2011 Sneak Peek Video


Posted December 3rd, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

DAY Birger et Mikkelsen just released a new video, entitled “Creating Daily Couture” which gives a sneak peek into their upcoming Summer/Spring 2011 collection.

The video details the direction of the new line and features some beautiful imagery from their photo shoot…

Enjoy!

To see the full line of DAY Birger et Mikkelsen available at
Huset, Click Here!



For Holiday Treats


Posted December 3rd, 2010 by holly@huset No Comments »

The Cammeo Storage jars designed by Louis Campbell for Kähler. In the Cammeo collection, Kähler has created a unique solution for everyday storage. Cammeo is a series of sharply designed and dishwasher safe containers with numerous uses. Each jar comes with six different colored rubber bands, that help to hold the lid on the jar. The colored bands make a strong contrast to the white porcelain. A modern pot for everyday storage, created for flexibility in both color and use.

Bone china, available in three sizes.

Small: 4.5″ high / 3.75″ diameter
Medium: 4″ high / 4.3″ diameter
Large: 3.5″ high / 6″ diameter