Hattbaren
March 24, 2008
A hat is the perfect piece of accessory to adorn, protect, cover up, decorate, and disguise you little noggin. Not only are they ornamental accessories but hats can also be functional and useful. Although we live in a time when not everyone wears a hat or some sort of headdress, they still retain a popularity among hat wearers of all ages. When you find yourself in a hat emergency while in the City of Stockholm in Sweden, then head on to the Hattbaren in G
H&M Stockholm
March 18, 2008
H&M is without a doubt one of the largest retail clothing exporters in all of Sweden. Hennes and Mauritz AB or more popularly known as H&M is a Swedish brand of clothing recognized worldwide for their affordable and high-quality products. Founded in V
Stockholm Souvenirs
March 14, 2008
A visit to the City of Stockholm in Sweden, especially if it is your first time to come to this wonderful capital city, demand that you bring home a couple of souvenirs to share with friends and family as well as to remember your trip by. And you need not worry about what to buy, where to buy and how much to spend for Stockholm souvenirs because souvenir shopping in Stockholm is both easy and enjoyable to do.
When talking of souvenirs from Stockholm, many people would immediately think of Swedish glass and crystal. Hand blown vases, plates, figurines, urns, wine glasses, bowls and other glass products from Sweden are considered very valuable items because of their beauty, level of craftsmanship and quality. These glass and crystal items can be colorless and see-through or feature different opaque colors of reds, greens, purples, yellows, blues and a million others. However, Swedish glass and crystal souvenirs may be a little pricey so if your budget does not allow for large, expensive luxury pieces, why not go home with a few small glass and crystal items instead.
Swedish craft work products are also very popular with tourists because of their uniqueness and beauty. You can find anything from hand sewn quilts, knitted wool sweaters, hand carved boats, Christmas ornaments, and wooden Dalecarlian horses.
Books and antiques are also popular souvenirs that vacationers, visitors and tourists bring home with them after a trip to Stockholm City. There are plenty of book fairs and book stores in Stockholm, as well as loads of antique shops, bazaars and fairs held all over the city. Gamla Stan or Old Town is probably the best place to go hunting for books and antiques, some of which can cost a whooping deal of money while others can be found being offered at bargain prices.
Since there are plenty of souvenirs to choose from which are offered at a wide range of prices for all budgets, you are sure to find a Stockholm souvenir or two to take home with you!
Efva Attling, Stockholm
March 10, 2008
If you want to sparkle as brightly as the Stockholm Palace or the glittering waters of the Lake Malaren, then you should definitely stop by the Efva Attling Studio in Stockholm City, Sweden. Efva Attling is a model turned entrepreneur and jewelry designer who has a jewelry store in Stockholm named after herself. Do not think however, that hers is a small, limited enterprise because the company has grown into several physical stores and even an online one. Efva Attling also has more than 150 retail stores, not just in Sweden, but all over the world.
The Efva Attling Studio can be found in where else but fashionable Birger Jarlsgatan, known as the favorite haunt of the hip and posh in Stockholm, Sweden. Side by side with other designer labels such as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, the Efva Attling Store in Sweden attracts both men and women who have a taste for beautiful, fine crafted jewelry pieces.
Being a model, Efva’s sense of high fashion and luxury easily translates into her jewelry designs. And her store quickly became known as trendy accessories because Efva Attling and her slew of model friends could easily start jewelry trends since they themselves are also fashion icons. Some of the most popular customers of the Efva Attling Jewelry includes Hollywood A-listers such as Britney Spears and Madonna.
Sweden Bookshop
March 4, 2008
Known as a city of such rich history and culture, it is not surprising to find out that the City of Stockholm strives to record, preserve and promote their culture and history through several means. The dozens upon dozens of museums in the city certainly help promote and preserve Stockholm history and culture of this fine Scandinavian city. Not only that but the museums also help share historical facts and cultural traditions with people from all over the world who visit them. Another means of preserving, documenting and sharing the historical and cultural treasures and knowledge of Stockholm is through books about the city.
A bookshop called Sweden Bookshop which is found in Gamla Stan Old Town, Stockholm City is a haven for book lovers as well as lovers of Swedish history and culture. This Stockholm bookstore is known as a proprietor of Swedish books. You can find several books at the Sweden Bookshop, Stockholm that pertain to Swedish cuisine, lifestyle, religion, history, economics and several other interesting topics.
The Sweden Bookshop offers a wide variety of books about Sweden. You can find coffee table books that have glossy pictures of Sweden’s many attractions, helpful travel guides for tourists, fiction and non-fiction works by Swedish literary geniuses and several others.
And don’t think that just because it is called Sweden Bookshop it means that all the books that they sell are written in Swedish. You can also find books about Sweden written in English, French, German and many other languages at the Sweden Bookshop in the Gamla Stan district of Stockholm City, Sweden.
Antique Shopping in Stockholm
February 21, 2008
It comes as no surprise to many people when they find out that the City of Stockholm in Sweden is a wonderful place to go shopping for antique items. This is probably because Stockholm appears to be an living, breathing antique city as well. Regardless of the modern lifestyle, new buildings, high-tech automobiles and other features that make Stockholm an exemplary modern 21st century city, underneath all this newness and youthfulness, the relics of this Swedish capital city’s rich cultural and deeply rooted history is still just beneath the surface.
Old age is something that is celebrated in Stockholm, not something one puts aside and forgets. Its old palaces and plazas continue to stand proudly and the city’s antique treasures are greatly valued. Antique fairs are popularly held all over Stockholm and millions of tourists and antique collectors come to Stockholm every year specifically to visit these antique fairs to do some shopping.
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Swedish Glass
February 20, 2008
When visiting the capital city of Stockholm in Sweden for business or pleasure, shopping is a recreational activity that you cannot miss out because the city offers a great deal of bargains and unique items for any budget and any taste. One such popular item which tourists and visitors cannot leave Stockholm without is Swedish glass.
What makes Swedish glass such an in demand product is the fact that it has both practical and extravagant features. Swedish glass is practical in the sense that it makes a great material for wine glasses, plates, chandeliers, clocks and other useful items while the delicate beauty that Swedish glass exudes makes it an interesting and valuable luxury item.
When talking about glass work, one cannot but help mentioning the interesting and unique science and art of Swedish glass making. Swedish glass items are renowned all over the world because of their fine quality, ingenious designs and vibrant colors. Because of its popularity, Swedish glass items make great souvenirs and gifts which tourists should not miss out when visiting Sweden.
Because of the popularity of Swedish glass, many tourists make it a point to buy some Swedish glass products when visiting the City of Stockholm. And there are several stores and galleries in Stockholm that sell premium quality Swedish glass. Although prices may be high, there are also some Stockholm Swedish glass stores that allow haggling and give discounts from time to time.
Orrefors Kosta Boda is a leading Swedish company that designs and sells Swedish glass, and their store and products can easily be found in Stockholm. The company brand of Orrefors is renowned for its clear Swedish glass work while the brand Kosta Boda is known to produce Swedish colored glass of excellent hues and quality.
Another Swedish glass shop and gallery in Stockholm, Sweden carries the name Bl
Shopping
February 18, 2008
Shopping can be a delightfully luxurious pastime or a necessary and practical chore, depending on how you look at it. Whatever kind of shopping you need or want to do however, you are sure to enjoy shopping in the beautiful and lively City of Stockholm in Sweden.
Did you know that two world famous mega chain stores whose branches can be found in almost every continent n the planet originated from Stockholm? IKEA is a haven for home owners and space decorators because of their long and varied line of furnitures and home accessories. H&M or Hennes & Mauritz on the other hand is a Swedish garment store which offers clothing for women, men and children. Both these two popular mega chain stores can be traced back to Stockholm in Sweden.
If you are looking for large department stores and shopping malls while in Stockholm, try visiting the Ahlens City, Sturegallerian, SalenHuset, and the Faltoversten. Stockholm shopping malls are home to several restaurants, entertainment facilities, shops and stores all under one roof.
The pleasures of Stockholm shopping however, lies not in the large, crowded mega stores and malls but in the more intimate and specialized boutiques and shops found all over the city. Like many European cities, the Swedish national capital city of Stockholm has several very romantic and charming tree-lined streets where many specialty stores and boutiques can be found. Some of the many famous shopping strips in Stockholm include the streets called Hamngatan, Biblioteksgatan, Kungsgatan, Hotorget and Gamla Stan.
Stockholm is also a very chic and fashion forward city. Thus, you can find many great clothing and fashion shopping places in this beautiful European city. The Gamla Stan is a great example of those Stockholm shopping areas that have an old-world charm about them. You can find many souvenirs and great vintage items in the stores and boutiques of Gamla Stan. Ostermalm on the other hand, is the mecca of the wealthy and voguish. You can find boutique here features big names such as Armani, Gucci and Prada.
For a shopping experience like no other, come and explore Stockholm City now!
