May 17 is Norway's national day. A day that typically provides a total state of emergency throughout Norway. Kids in Norway learn to pronounce May 17 almost before they can walk. Norway’s National Day is nothing short of a huge event, packed with traditions. If you have never visited Norway on May 17, you have an exotic and wild experience in store. If you are with Norwegians elsewhere in the world you may well also see them celebrating. On this day virtually all inhabitants of Norway are out in the streets. The day is also an opportunity to show off one's bunad, Norway’s traditional costume ..read more

The Swedish Midsummer celebration is in June, and it is the most festive and beautiful day. We've added this summery and Swedish salad set to the June Box. These beautifully crafted stainless steel salad utensils from Swedish Sagaform have long, solid oak handles - a timeless, high-quality design. Sagaform was founded more than 25 years ago, and their mission has always been to create well-designed products that are just as wonderful to give as they are to receive. Value US$45 To complete the Swedish Midsummer theme, you will receive the salad set and four stunning and useful Scandinavian des ..read more

In Sweden and Finland, "Walpurgis Night" is celebrated on the last day of April. The day also happens to be the Swedish king's birthday. As such, it's a flag day in Sweden, meaning you will see the Swedish flag swaying above all public buildings. (Check out the Swedish Royal Military Orchestra playing Abba's Dancing Queen on the King's 70th birthday five years ago below - my favourite Abba tune - I couldn't resist ) The Swedish Royal Military Orchestra played Abba's Dancing Queen on the King's 70th birthday But really, Walpurgis Night has nothing to do with the king's birthday. Walpurgis is an ..read more

Although contemporary Swedes are an urban people, most of whom live in cities or large towns, the vast majority still have one foot in the countryside. If they don’t have any family left in rural parts, they often still possess a holiday cottage there. An agrarian strain runs through Sweden’s self-image: Sweden used to be a nation of strong, sinewy peasants, raised on meat and turnips. Most people agree that festive occasions in Sweden should be celebrated in the countryside. Easter is no exception. Easter is the first extended weekend of the spring, and for many Swedish families this means th ..read more

Guest blog by Joshua Kent Bookman In two weeks, I will be flying from Boston to Stockholm for my quickest trip yet - 24 hours. My impulse was to write - to my boss, to my friends, perhaps to acquaintances - but then I realised that would be unfair. Unfair, or insane. I cannot expect to see everyone, nor can I expect to see everything. But what would give me a feeling of Scandinavia, if all I had was 24 hours? A part of me wants to experience everything at once. Lakes, restaurants, friends. Another part of me is grateful that it’s Scandinavia, in Spring time. My Scandinavian home has taught me ..read more

Right now in the southern parts of Scandinavia, spring flowers such as snowdrops and anemones are popping everywhere, and it's just so pretty. In the April box Norlii members received the Pinch from Moebe Design Studio. The Pinch is a small example of innovative Scandinavian design, combining aesthetics, natural materials, and clever constructions. One of the April extras we offer for Norlii Members is another design by Moebe, which is just as clever: The Frame consists of two pieces of acrylic glass, four lists of untreated oak, and a rubber band. The rubber band both holds the frame togethe ..read more

We have dedicated the new box to Spring or Vår, as it is called in Scandinavia. April is such a beautiful month filled with anticipation and new energy. So let's celebrate spring and fill your home with the season's herbs, plants, and flowers. Now let me show you what is in the box: Watering Can, Zone Denmark Water cans are essential when you keep green plants indoors. But it has always been a significant design challenge to make the water can as beautiful as it is functional. We have found a stunning watering can from Zone Denmark for you. Zone Denmark is rooted in an honest and minimalist e ..read more

SNEAK PEEK NO 1 We've put together an amazing box for you. Let's take a little peek into the Norlii April Box. The first item you will find is: A PLANT POT FROM BLOOMINGVILLE: The plant pot on a stand is made in black metal in a simple and functional design. The stand elevates the plant for a very cool look. Use it for your favorite herbs in the kitchen, or find an adorable blooming spring plant to lighten up the day. To complete the Spring theme, you will receive the plant pot on stand plus 5 additional unique Scandinavian items. April Box is truly amazing ..read more

Today , March 20th, it's international happiness day. It is also the tenth anniversary of the World Happiness Report, published this week. The report uses global survey data to report how people see their own happiness in 155 countries worldwide. The World Happiness Report 2022 reveals a bit of light in challenging times. The Nordic countries consistently rank as the happiest nations in the world: For the fifth year in a row, Finland occupies the top spot, whereas Denmark continues in second place. In fact: all of the five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark) have ..read more

Balance With the February box, we want to pay tribute to harmony, balance and lagom. While hygge is an important part of the Scandinavian life, I think that beginning of a new year calls for another Scandinavian concept: lagom. Lagom is the Swedish word for "not too much and not too little"; to find a good balance in your everyday life. Lagom is a central part of the Swedish national mentality, and maybe you would like to try it too. Circa Mobile The ingenuity of a mobile is an endless delight, a simple pleasure of watching the life of the decorative structure poised to turn freely in the air ..read more