Scandinavian tomte gnomes are the folk figures of Nordic winter, small bearded characters under a tall pointed hat, tied to the tomte of farm folklore and brought out for the holidays. At Eleish Van Breems Home we keep tomte gnomes each winter; folk horses sit under Dala horses.
Which tomte gnomes suit the holidays?
For the holidays, choose tomte gnomes by scale and setting: a row of small ones along a mantel, or a larger pair by the hearth, in muted wool and felt rather than bright plastic; keepsakes sit under Miffy collectables. Pick a few that group well together.
Where are Scandinavian gnomes shown at home?
Scandinavian gnomes are shown at home clustered on a mantel, a windowsill or a console through winter, a little group in soft neutrals reading as folk decoration, near doormats at the door. Keep them together in odd numbers so they feel like a family.
Do Scandinavian gnomes suit seasonal gifting?
Scandinavian gnomes suit seasonal gifting, a small folk figure that comes out each winter and is easy to add to year on year; period pieces sit under Swedish antiques (18th & 19th century). Choose a firm wool-and-felt one that packs away neatly in a box between the winter seasons.
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