Scandinavan Goods, 2166 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota

Drop by Gulf Gate’s Scandinavian Gifts to discover a colorful smorgasbord of all things Nordic. Owner Pamela Stepsky artfully adorns her shop with candles, clogs and crystal, making aisle perusals feel like charming strolls through Stockholm streets. Iconic moose and brown bears notoriously “graze” you with their presence, wandering across fine linens and Christmas ornaments alike. You can’t help but love the corner of Anna’s Thins, Lars’ Own Ginger Snaps, and Grandpa Lundquist Glogg all gathered like a long lost family.

Filled with both frivolous and functional finds, Stepsky’s store embraces everything “Scandi.” Eco-friendly Swedish dishcloths are a top-seller as they clean green with their playful motifs. Don’t be fooled by the wild strawberries, these kitchen cuties are tougher than they look. Machine washable, fully compostable and able to absorb 15 times their weight, this clean-up crew is scrub-a-dubstepping their way to being the new Swedish House Mafia. 

Scandinavan Goods, 2166 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota

Scandinavian Goods