The Nordic New-Baby Gift Guide
What to give a newborn: a mulesing-free merino blanket, a GOTS organic-cotton bodysuit, and how OEKO-TEX and GOTS differ.
Journal
Journal by Snøluv
Guides on materials, care and choosing well: how linen ages, what g/m² means, which wool suits which job, and the Nordic and Baltic traditions behind the gifts.
House Slippers, Decoded: Lambswool Felt, Natural Felt and Recycled Felt
Which slippers are warmest, which are machine washable, and which have arch support: lambswool, natural and recycled felt compared.
Linen Bath and Sauna Towels: A Buyer's Guide
Are linen towels better than cotton? How waffle and fishbone differ, what size to pick, and how to wash them so they last.
Made to Last: A Short Guide to Nordic Linen, Wool Felt and Merino
Linen for the bath, wool felt for the feet, merino for the nursery: what each material does, and where to find it.
Does Alpaca Wool Itch? And How to Care for Alpaca
Does alpaca wool itch? Why it usually does not, who it suits, and how to care for alpaca scarves, hats and socks.
How to Wash Merino Wool the Right Way, Including Before First Wear
How to wash merino wool the right way, including before first wear: temperature, detergent and drying without shrinking.
How to Store Wool and Winter Clothes for the Off-Season
How to store wool and winter clothes for the off-season: cleaning, folding and keeping moths out.
Gift-Giving Etiquette in Estonia, Finland and Sweden
Gift-giving etiquette in Estonia, Finland and Sweden: what to give, when, and the customs worth knowing.
A Field Guide to Baltic and Nordic Craft Materials
A field guide to Baltic and Nordic craft materials: wool felt, linen, leather, alpaca and birch, and what each is for.
How to Choose a Toddler’s Winter Softshell by Temperature Rating
How to choose a toddler's winter softshell by temperature rating: waterproofing, breathability and fit explained.
Merino, Wool or Alpaca: Which Warm Fibre for Which Job
Merino, wool or alpaca? Which warm fibre suits which job: warmth, weight, itch and care compared.
Linen in Summer: Why It’s the Nordic Warm-Weather Fabric
Why linen is the Nordic warm-weather fabric: it moves air, dries fast and softens with every wash.
Name Days in Sweden, Finland and Estonia: The Gift Occasion Outsiders Miss
Name days in Sweden, Finland and Estonia: the gift occasion outsiders miss, and how to mark it.
Nordic and Baltic Sauna Culture: What to Bring and How to Do It
Nordic and Baltic sauna culture: what to bring, how to do it, and the textiles that make it better.
Midsummer in the Nordics and Baltics: Traditions and Gifts for Jaanipäev, Juhannus and Midsommar
Midsummer in the Nordics and Baltics: the traditions behind Jaanipäev, Juhannus and Midsommar, and gifts that suit them.
