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Beautiful designs by Oleana

admin — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:19:21 +0000

Top 5: Norwegian clothing brands

admin — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:09:32 +0000

Interested in Norwegian fashion? There is no shortage of local brands to check out. And although Norway is not exactly known as a cheap shopping destination, with the January sale on now, you might just bag a bargain. Here are some names well worth checking out:

- Moods of Norway: Funky, tongue-in-cheek designs including some real cool men’s suits and tops. www.moodsofnorway.com

- Oleana: Beautiful, quality ladies’ fashion in natural fibers and vibrant colours. www.oleana.no

- Arne Carlos: Swedish-Norwegian duo famous for reinventing the traditional Norwegian jumper. www.arne-carlos.com

- Probat: T-shirts with fun images and slogans, in Norwegian. www.probat.no (Norwegian only)

- Bergans of Norway: Top quality outdoor wear, usually quite expensive, but worth looking out for in the sale. www.bergans.no

And if you’re after Norwegian fashion for kids see also www.elusivemoose.eu/2010/05/22/

Christmas shopping in the Old Town

admin — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:10:31 +0000

Nissenatthuset, Gamlebyen

admin — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:04:03 +0000

A great place to stock up on Christmas decorations and stocking fillers, with a wide selection of baubles, table ornaments, glassware, candles, old-fashioned sweets and a lot more. Affordable prices and super friendly service make this a very pleasant shop to visit, whether you want to buy anything, or just browse. They also store some cool Ugly Children clothes (among them the popular lice and milk designs, see www.uglycc.com for more info) and gorgeous hand-made soft toys. Look out for the big Santa sitting outside on a bale of hay, just by the main square in Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad. Open daily now until 22 Dec, 10am-4pm (23 Dec until 3pm only). www.nissenatt.no (Norwegian only)

Colourful clothes and accessories

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:48:54 +0000

Design Forum, Fredrikstad

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:46:54 +0000

Looking for clothes a little bit out of the ordinary, preferably in bright colours, and made of quality, natural materials? Then head to the Design Forum, a chain of Norwegian shops with 22 outlets in Norway – including one in Fredrikstad. Here you will find original, fun clothes by Scandinavian designers such as Desigual (my favourite) and Blæst, as well as other popular European names, including Save the Queen, Aventures des Toiles and Lilith. Gorgeous shoes by Camper, El Naturalista and Think (among others) and a good selection of accessories ranging from jewellery to woolly hats. The Design Forum also sells its own range of clothes, produced in Denmark with environment-friendly materials. Only marginally pricier than some of your high street chains, but considering the quality on offer, well worth that little extra.

Bryggeriveien 1A. Tel: 69 31 55 55, www.designforum.no

Golden goodies for gourmets

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:33:33 +0000

Lille Special, Fredrikstad

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:18:43 +0000

This delicatessen in the Old Town, located in what used to be the local dairy, is so popular that they recently opened a second shop on Gågata, the main pedestrian street in Fredrikstad proper, on the other side of the river. The products on offer are the same in both shops, and range from unusual preserves such as the popular chilli jam to speciality pasta, teas and coffees, chocolates and honey, pesto, sauces and dressings, as well as seasonal offerings such as aquavit gelee or Christmas mustard, among many others. There is also an ad-hoc assortiment of kitchen utensils and tableware, and many pre-packed hampers to choose from, although you can also put your own together should you so wish. A cosy shop gourmet visitors to Fredrikstad may well want to check out.

Voldportgaten 73, Gamlebyen; and Nygaardsgata 36-38, Fredrikstad. Tel: 48 00 25 04, http://lillespecial.com (Norwegian only).

Østfold in Pictures: Moss city centre

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:03:57 +0000

Gallery Kraft and Metallum, Moss

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:36 +0000

Two galleries under one roof, in a building opposite the Amfi shopping centre and right next to the Moss Avis building. Established 26 years, Gallery Kraft and Metallum represents dozens of artists from all over Norway, and is a real Ali Baba’s cave, with some beautifully crafted gifts. Glass, ceramics, pottery and jewellery are all well represented. There is also a good selection of hand-made cards. All in all a great place for anyone looking for an original gift, or something a little bit different for the house. Andrew Weinstock, the owner and a goldsmith by trade, is a friendly chap not adverse to a chat, and will be happy to advise you if you need any help.

Theodor Petersonsgate 6. Tel: 69 25 77 45.