Professor Gundersen’s Ten Favorite Mousetraps
Gunnar H. Gundersen has around 300 different mousetraps in his collection. This is ten of his favorites. (Photo: Benjamin A. Ward, HiOA) Professor Gunnar H. Gundersen at the Oslo and Akershus...
View ArticleShy Hikers Got Architect Designed Privy
Lomsdal-Visten National Park: “Excuse me – but where is the nearest toilet?” (Photo: visithelgeland.com) Picture this: You have been walking for three days without seeing a single person. Surrounded...
View ArticlePorsgrunn City Finally Gets a Porcelain Museum
Porsgrund Porcelain: The Bogstad Coffee set. (Photo: Lauritz.com) After a long struggle, the white gold of Porsgrunn is honored with a museum. Thousands of porcelain items, which is an important part...
View ArticleThe Guardian: Norway’s New Passport – Already a Design Classic?
(Article by Will Coldwell was originally posted in The Guardian on Monday 17 November 2014) A competition to redesign the Norwegian passport has been won by an Oslo design company that has created a...
View ArticleChristmas Paper Hearts / Julekurver
Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:Ever since my grandmother taught me how to plate Christmas paper heart over forty five years ago I’ve made a new batch every year. Some to hang on the Christmas...
View ArticleNorwegian Design Classics: Mole – Little Norway Children’s Wear
The kids love the comfort and their parents love the classic style. In just a few years, Mole – Little Norway has become a must-have for stylish children all over the world. Before 2011, people used...
View ArticleNorwegian Knitting Becomes Million Dollar Success
Arne Nerjordet (left) and Carlos Zachrison was recently in Washington DC to sign their knitting books. (Photo: Cark Alfred Dahl / Aftenposten) The Norwegian fashion designers Arne & Carlos just...
View ArticleNow You Can Realize Your Childhood Tree House Dream
Are you still dreaming of building a tree house? Now you can live out your childhood dream trough a modular cabin kit. (Photo: Playwood Architects) Many men never let go of their childhood dream of...
View Article“Hammer bridge is falling down, falling down…” Or?
“First you must have the images, then come the words.” ― Robert James Waller, The Bridges of Madison County (Photo: Anja Heie/ Wikimedia Commons) The over 100 years old covered Hammer wooden bridge...
View ArticleWorld Champion Honored with “The Magnus Sweater”
Worthy of a King: Magnusgenseren – The Magnus Sweater (Photo: Moods of Norway) When Magnus Carlsen was defending the world title in chess in November 2014, Norwegian newspaper VG wanted to give his...
View ArticleNorway’s Permanent Place in the Security Council
The colorful mural by Norwegian artist Per Krogh features prominently in the UN Security Council chamber. It depicts a phoenix rising from its ashes, as a symbol of the world being rebuilt after the...
View ArticleNorwegian Jeweler Jørgen Sando Gives Presentation
Original article posted on Vesterheim – The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center: Vesterheim welcomes Jørgen Sando from Telemark, Norway, who will give a presentation on Sunday,...
View ArticlePeter Dundas Appointed Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli
Recognized designer: Peter Dundas. (Photo: Andrea Massari / The Fashion Law) Norwegian-born Peter Dundas is a hot name in fashion these days. Recently, he debuted as creative director of Roberto...
View ArticlePsaligraphy: Renown Artist Made Unique Altarpiece
Challenging work: This altarpiece is cut by hand by artist Karen Bit Vejle. (Photo: Lars Erik Skjærseth / NRK) She has had exhibitions all over the world, worked for Hilton Hotels and designed jewelry...
View ArticleNamed the World’s Best Public Toilet
All public toilet enthusiasts should pay a visit to Stegastein in Aurland, Western Norway. (Photo: Roger Ellingsen / Norwegian Public Roads Administration) You should set aside enough time if you visit...
View ArticleHave Your Gingerbread House Exhibited in the National Museum
How should a superhero live? In a tower, in a cave or in the basement? That is this year’s theme at the Gingerbread House Competition arranged by the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design’s....
View ArticleBjørn is “King of Tie Land”
The King of Tie Land: Bjørn Hagerup Røken and many of his artistic neckties. (Photo: Mathias Oppedal/NRK) After the local newspaper Jærbladet wrote about the project it has reached new heights, and...
View ArticleNorwegian Student Project May Set World Record
170 mph: The high-tech sledge made by Norwegian students Nima Shahinian and Anders Aannestad. (Photo: Espen Jensvold / Aftenposten) Nima Shahinian and Anders Aannestad had a childhood dream of making...
View ArticleNew Viking Ship Museum in Oslo: This is the Jury’s Favorite
«Naust» by AART Architects is the jury favorite. (Photo: AART Architects) The Viking Ship Museum, located directly outside of Oslo city at Bygdøy, will undergo a long-needed expansion and...
View ArticleElise Is The World’s Youngest Fashion Editor
Editor Elise By Olsen is referred to as a rising star, and her magazine was recently named the top five best magazines in the world by the site Highsnobiety. (Photo: Birgit Solhaug / NRK) Elise By...
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