Made with love ... in Slovenia

There are many talented artists, family enterprises, craftsmen in Slovenija. As an artist, I support investing in people, family companies, local economy.

If you are looking for a handmande gift or made / designed in Slovenija, there are plenty pretty and sweet things, perfect for gifts.

Pretty, sweet, made in Slovenia

If you are looking for gifts, for someone who appreciate and love good smell in his home, Perger house is a perfect place to find something. I assure you, those scented energy candless smell so nice! They are crafted from natural bee's wax, contain also a unique perfume and they are one of a kind! They have a store in Slovenj Gradec, the peace messenger city, but their products are also avalable to order online or you can find them on Christmas market in Ljubljana in December.

I bet you have someone in your family who's a coffee drinker 😉. Polonapolona 's cups are perfect gift for them! You can find something even for rockers! 😉 Check her page and see for yourself!

You can order them online (check her website!) or you can find them in many stores in Slovenia. One of them is Ika where they will also wrap your gifts perfectly! 😍 

Beautifully wrapped gifts from Ika

Beautifully wrapped gifts from Ika - Handmade in Slovenia ;)

Are you a chocolate lover? 😊 I adore Lucifer chocolate! The company is based in town Velenje, where they have chocolate factory and a small coffee shop where you can buy their chocolate. Yum! Check out their web page and do try the sweetness of Slovenija! 

Maybe you are looking for a cosy slippers? This year I got these beautiful red Santa slippers 😊, made by Urh, perfect for festive December time.

Or maybe handmade slippers by UrsaNina! You can order online, they sell worldwide! 

If that someone you're looking a gift for likes unique, handmade porcelain, maybe you can find something at Catbriyur. Tea cups, coffee cups, plates, bells, jewelry,... Their store is in Ljubljana near the Town Hall on the left side, or you can visit them in Kotlje or order online as well.

Pretty, sweet, made in Slovenia

Catbriyur handmade porcelain

 I will add more ideas soon, so check for update! 🎄🎅🎈🎉 You'll get plenty of ideas for next Christmas or maybe birthday gifts.

Magical December in Ljubljana / Things to do in Ljubljana in December

The most wonderful time of the year is finally here! 😍🎄 Magical December lights glow in the snow and Christmas markets are now open. Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia has turned into a fairytale city.

Slovenska hiša / Slovenian house offers 100% Slovenian origin dishes and drinks

Ljubljanica in Prešernov trg / Ljubljanica and Prešeren square

Tromostovje in Prešernov trg / Three bridges and Prešeren square

In December there are lots of Christmas markets, where you can buy beautiful handmade 🎁gifts. One of the largest is on both sides of the river Ljubljanica. On Breg and Pogačar square. Those little, decorated green houses offer you really nice handmade gifts such as caps, gloves, glass jewelery, wooden ornaments, sweets and even Slovene culinary delights. Buy something nice for the ones you love or treat yourself in Perger house, The art of pyrex glass, Handmade puppets by Aleksandra Bregar, House of wood, Honey House, UrsaNina, and many many more! And if you get thirsty or hungry, there's plenty of stands with mulled wine, warm mead and tasty food. If you want to taste everything slovene, make sure you visit Slovenska hiša (Slovenian house)! ;)

Perger 1757 

Izlakar - Germ; The art of pyrex glass

Pyrex glass snowflakes earrings by Izlakar - Germ

Aleksandra Bregar handmade puppets

House of Wood

Honey House

UrsaNina

Natural size straw Christmas crib

You have much to see in Ljubljana and this year, park Zvezda (Star) has been changed into one of the largest ice skating parks in Europe. »Ice Fantasy« has opened on November 25th and will remain open until January 7th.

Ice Fantasy Ljubljana

If you are a fashion diva 👗, maybe you will find something for yourself in Cliché, which is a clothing store and everything is designed in Slovenia. Cliché store is also open in New York.

Cliché store

There is also another store by the river Ljubljanica fashionistas might be interested in, the Zoofa store, which is Cooperative of Slovene designers.

Zoofa

Do you have any wishes? I do! ;) Tell them to The goodfairy at City square (in front of the Town Hall)! 

The goodfairy

Or maybe you want to meet Grandpa Frost? Check the schedule, when he arrives from North!