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 Second World War. (Photo: UN Photo/DN)… Read More ›
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 fans the opportunity to cheer him by… Read More ›
“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 in Høylandet in North Trøndelag County… Read More ›
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 building a tree house high… Read More ›
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 signed a long-term agreement with the world’s largest yarn manufacturer Coats…. Read More ›
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 to ask Hanne… Read More ›
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 tree, some to give away and…
(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 modern, bold document already winning praise… Read More ›
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 of the city’s identity, will be on display On… Read More ›
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 by fjords, vast forests, ravines and towering mountains you are… Read More ›
thornews.com 