Norwegian Chip Carving
We have a beautiful chip carved plate at Lena and Ole's Gifts by an outstanding carver, Howard Sherpe, from Westby, Wisconsin. Howard has been reviewed in Chip Chats by Wayne Barton. Wayne described Howard as a highly skilled carver with a "lively flair" showing his strong Viking heritage as he "boldly adapts designs" such as rosemaling patterns, designs related to stave churches, Celtic knot, as well as carving ale bowls, plates, tine boxes, and more. Again, you can call Lena and Ole's Gifts (715-698-4111) to place an order or check out his website in this blog. - Since these items are one of a kind, availability is always limited to what we have in stock.
8:40 am | Lena and Ole are having their Uffda Days August 7, 8, & 9
Come one … come all. It's Uffda Days in Woodville. We (Lena and Ole) are having our annual sidewalk sales starting Thursday, August 7 starting at 12:00 noon and continuing to 7 p.m., then again on Friday, August 8 from 10 - 7 and Saturday, August 9 from 9 to 4. There will be free food samples and great sales — I am really cleaning house. Everything on the street will be 30% off on Thursday (lots of choice), 40% off on Friday (not as much choice but still a great deal), and 50 % off on Saturday (fantastic deals). Plus Howard Sherpe, writer of the Across the Fence will be there to talk about his newest book Across the Fence and Down the Road. Come and share stories with him also. He will read and share stories with you at 10 and 2:00 p.m. and sign books and have conversations the rest of the day. Come early to get a good seat in the Troll Haus Lodge.
The Woodville Cafe and our newest restaurant The Cubby Hole as well as the Wildwood Restaurant and Bar will also be participating with specials. There will be 15% off at C & M Liquators, Red Hot meat specials at Olson's Meats, Video rental specials at Stop a Sec, free pizza slice at our newest gas station & convenience store — the BP at exit 24 on I-94 and specials at Citizen's State Bank. So come, shop, and eat — great time to get a group together for some fun, food, and great buys — Christmas shopping early.
Thursday, there will be the annual pie & ice cream social from 2 - 4 at the Park View home with musical entertainment at 3:00 with Warren Petryk and book sales at the Woodville library on Main street right next to Lena and Ole's Gifts.
8:49 pm | 10 Top Reasons to stay at the Troll Haus Lodge in Woodville, Wisconsin
#10. You have a quiet apartment — no neighbors, kids in the hall, partying– to keep you awake.
#9. You are only two blocks from the beautiful Wildwood trail for biking or hiking.
#8. You are next door to the library — you could check out books and stay for a week.
#7. You always have coffee, tea, and a complimentary box of cookies given to you to enjoy.
#6. You are only a few steps away from shopping at Lena and Ole's Gifts.
#5. You have a separate bedroom so a T-V watcher can be in the other room with the cable T-V while you get some extra shut eye.
#4. You can use the Uffda playing cards or the Farcal game with friends and relatives at the kitchen table (made by the Amish).
#3. You get a homecooked breakfast or lunch just two doors away at the Woodville Cafe (plus they have great pies and desserts). You receive complimentary coupons to eat there and you don't have to get up at a certain time to catch breakfast!
#2. You have room to entertain friends or relatives in the living room of the lodge.
#1. You should have good luck for life if you go around the Troll Haus Lodge and rub the noses of the numerous trolls found in the Troll Haus. Call 715-698-4111 to reserve today!
8:00 am | Norwegian Jewelry by Hillestad
These two beautiful sterling silver necklaces are examples of the fine Norwegian jewelry created by the Hillestad jewelers. These striking designs are available on a leather choker and are available in sterling or in bronze. The designer is Sverre Hovren Johnsen from Oslo, Norway. The midnight sun design (on the left) is in sterling and available for $36.00 including shipping and the starburst necklace is also sterling and available for $39.00 which includes the shipping. They are also available on sterling silver chains. Just call Lena at Lena and Ole's Gifts in Woodville, WI at 715-698-4111 to order. The jewelry will be sent to you in a gift box. There are also matching rings, earrings, and pendants available in these designs.
8:08 pm | Traditional Scandinavian Ball Candles
The traditional Scandinavian ball candles are made in Denmark. They come in many colors. Danish candle holders are hand-forged. We carry a large inventory of candles and holders. If you are needing a gift for any occasion, candles and the never-ending variety of holders are an excellent choice.
8:17 am | Anniversary Limited Edition of Birgitte Frigast Dolls Available at Lena and Ole’s Gifts
Birgitte Frigast has created this beautiful limited edition of the Danish Wedding Pixies Sofus & Karla to commemorate her 20th anniversary. The dolls are spectacular and includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Birgitte Frigast, a special porcelain heart and a book (in English, Danish & German) in a collector's box. This edition is 1007 out of 2000 created in 2007 and is $299.00 plus postage. We only have one so call 715-698-4111 today to order. Prices on Birgitte Frigast Dolls are going up 30% so this is a once in a lifetime to get this special set.
9:35 pm | Check out the Sigvat Design Jewelry at Lena and Ole’s Gift’s in Woodville, WI
Velkommen til SigvatDesigns! 
The jewelry artist's are Kim and Kris Lerohl. sisters and third generation Norwegian Americans. Their family roots are in Valdres, a region in Norway of diverse landscape that stretches from the deep, green forests of Vassfaret to the barren, exposed mountain plateaus of the Valdresflya to Filefjell. THe Lerohl roots, in fact, history and legend, can be traced back to the 1300’s and to Ridder Sigvat of Leirhol – Knight to the King of Norway and his representative in Valdres and Hallingdal from approximately 1295-1319. It is here, where variations of style, expression, and color flourish; and, where folklore and legends enter into history, that the impulse for SigvatDesigns began.
Modeled after images found throughout Scandinavia dating from the Viking era to the present, the sisters have hand designed gifts for everyday use. Each image is artistically crafted and unique in its artistic expression.
Above is the Northern knot necklace (on the left) available in either pewter or in Sterling on a 18" American pewter chain or on an 17" black Greek cord. The ear rings on the left in the same design are hypoallergennic and feature a unique lever back. These are two of our customer's favorite pieces of Sigvat jewelry found at Lena and Ole's Gifts at great prices.
You can view more of their jewelry on their website at www.sigvat.com. We carry many of their ear ring and necklace designs as well as the unique wine charms.
6:13 pm | Scandinavian Almond Cake in the German Rehruckenform pan!
One of the most popular items in the "kitchen room" of Lena and Ole's Gifts is the Scandinavian almond cake pan. Actually the pan is made in Germany and come in two different styles — the one is a loaf shape in a wavy long aluminum type pan that is seen in the lower half of the diaplay picture. The other is a pan of the same shape (pictured above), also from Germany, and made with a special nonstick coating that makes it very easy to remove the cake after baking. Both are called rehruckenforms. This cake is very popular with my customers because it is easy to make, freezes well, and is very pretty when done. There are two different recipes posted in our recipe section that work well in this unique pan. When served on one of the beautiful loaf pans from Italy, perhaps with fresh strawberries and whipped cream at this time of the year, your guests will be impressed and will love the prominent almond flavor of this outstanding moist cake.
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