This has by far been my favorite discovery of Oslo. Tucked away at the basement on Karl Johann, this little boutique is easy to miss. A few steps down into Søstrene Grene transports you to a world away from the hustle and bustle of Karl Johann. And oh the goodies it has! Introduced in Denmark by sisters Anna and Clara Grene, the store now has over 26 franchises all over Scandanavia.
Søstrene Grene is the kind of store which you can enter without any preconcieved list of products to buy. The ...

Sweden is fast emerging as the producer of uber-cool goods and Design Torget is a fine example. This Swedish chain has discovered the ideal ingredients to make it's merchandise a success- flawless craftsmanship, style, innovation and function. Design Torget sells everyday-use items that are twisted and turned by adding an ingenious thought to them. Eye-cards that are the size of a credit card to help you read a newspaper on the subway or menu at the restaurant, plastic hangers for placing dis...

An unusual and eclectic store with a collection of miscellaneous items. Located at the 2nd floor of Oslo City, the store makes you feel like you've stepped into the 80's generation. Loud colors, 80's music and a feel-good aura, Mique is a one stop destination for the modern contemporary generation of today. Some of the merchandise that caught my attention were unusual clocks and photoframes, rhinestone studded aprons and brooms, stiletto shaped cake serves, gun shaped omelette makers, first a...