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 — temperature, detergent and drying without shrinking.

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 — what to give, when, and the customs worth knowing.

A field guide to Baltic and Nordic craft materials — wool felt, linen, leather, alpaca and birch, and what each is for.