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Solvang is a shopper’s dream come true. Besides its many European-style shops, sixty-five-dealer Antique Center, and numerous art galleries, Solvang is now home to approximatly two dozen outlet or factory stores – all within easy strolling distance from the center of the village.

The Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang, (805) 688-6010 • FAX (805) 688-9930. For over twenty-five years, visitors to Solvang have enjoyed The Book Loft. A favorite with locals, The Book Loft is Solvang’s only full service bookstore with a wide selection of new and used books, local interest, children’s, Scandinavian, fiction and non-fiction titles. Their experienced, friendly staff are ready to assist you with special orders and out-of-print book searches. Visit the adjoining Kaffe Hus for a complimentary (with coupon) cup of coffee or tea. Phone orders welcome.

California Business Services 540 Alisal Road, Suite 9 Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 686-4730 (800) 549-4141 Merchant Bank Card Providers

Graphic Systems, 1693 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA (805) 686-0705 FAX (805)686-3042 For copying, printing, typesetting, faxing, stationery, supplies, wrapping and shipping, Graphic Systems is the place. If you will be visiting Solvang, call ahead to have copies or printed materials ready at your arrival. They also have faxing and self-serve copying services, overnight blueprinting and engineering copying, as well as 2-day business card printing. Their Wrap Center can handle all your purchases including cards, gift wrapping, packing and UPS shipping. Use the coupon for a 10% discount.



Eye of the day 2010 Mission Drive, Solvang, California 93463 (805) 686-8383
Garden and Patio decorating items

The Home Connection, 425 Alisal Road, Solvang, California 93463
(805) 686-4553 (800) 517-8600
Distinctive home furnishings, gifts and collectibles

Solvang Toyland, 1664 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, California
(805) 688-7577
The young-in-years and young-at-heart will enjoy this whimsical shop of childhood fantasy in the heart of Solvang. Toyland offers an enticing selection from cuddly plush teddy bears, children’s books, and imaginative puzzles . Of special note are collectibles of Applause Star Wars, Sesame Street, and Looney Tunes characters, Corgi and other die-cast vehicles, museum quality Safari animals, and Madame Alexander Dolls. Phone or mail orders welcome. Mention the Tour of Solvang for a 10% discount

. Iron Art Gift Shop and Gerda’s Yardage 1676 Copenhagen Drive Solvang, California 93463
(805) 686-3750 and (805) 688-4661
In 1950 Danish blacksmith, Ernst Pedersen, opened a shop in Solvang featuring Danish imports and custom wrought iron. In 1975, Gerda Larsen, opened a yardage shop next door. Pedersen family members still own and operate these enterprises and continue to offer high quality Danish and European imports.

The Iron Art is a small European marketplace. Visitors return year after year to purchase merchandise meticulously chosen for its quality and variety. Among their offerings are: Antique brass and copper kettles, candelabras and pans from Denmark and Northern Europe, Brass Russian Samovars, Royal Copenhagen and Bing and Grøndahl Collectors’ plates from the Christmas, Mother’s Day, Children’s Day and American Heritage series, Current and past issues of Royal Copenhagen and Bing and Grøndahl plates and figurines, English bone china tea pots, cups and saucers, pitchers, bowls, lamps vases, planters, candlesticks and figurines from several manufacturers, beer stein collectors will revel in the selection of German Beer Steins. Blue Deft items include clocks, decorator pieces, lamps, tiles, plates and souvenirs. Czechoslovakian Blue Onion pattern dinnerware and accessory pieces, Danish Dolls, and of course, Danish hard wrought iron, candlesticks, chandeliers and hanging candleholders.
Gerda’s Yardage is a cornucopia of European lace curtains, table linens and lace yardage. Floral and traditional European motif lace curtains delicately filter sunlight throughout the store. Lace runners, table linens, and doilies soften counter edges and lie in pillow-like mounds. Bolts of lace and ribbon and brightly colored cottons line the walls inviting touch. Crafters can choose from a wide selection of Hoffman cottons particularly favored by quilters. Gerda’s also carries hard-to-find German imported fancy scissors for needlework.

For an outstanding selection of traditional European merchandise, be sure to visit Iron Art and Gerda’s while you are in Solvang. Mention that you saw Gerda’s and Iron Art on the Tour of Solvang and receive a discount on your purchase. To order merchandise or ask questions contact them at (805) 688-3750.

Gaveaesken, 1576 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, California 93463
(805) 686-5699 fax (805) 688-6135
Gaveaesken means giftbox in Danish, and this giftbox is overflowing with interesting merchandise. Over fifty per cent of their stock is imported from Europe. Patterned after gift shops found in Denmark today, Gaveaesken features international contemporary decorative items including Ceramics from Belgium, Canada, Italy, and Denmark, Decorative glass from Scandinavia and the U.S., stainless steel serving pieces and decorative copper from Denmark, china from England, vibrant Danish thermoses and Italian vinyl placemats, coasters, trays and trivets. Even decorative mouse pads are available. Colorful rugs, mats, candles and displays of silk flowers delight the eye and encourage visitors to explore all the nooks and crannies of this exceptional shop.

Tradition is still apparent in Gaveaesken too. Costume dolls, paper cuts, and nisser elves are an integral part of their store inventory. In a tradition made famous by Hans Christian Andersen who hand-cut them for his friends, paper cuts, today, are created using lazers to cut the paper into precise detailed pieces and then hand crafted by Danish women. Simple and or complex in their design, these paper whimsies are available in a variety of sizes as single aerial pieces or as meticulously balanced mobiles.
For generations people have collected national dolls. Gaveaesken offers Danish dolls in original national costume by Gittes Dukketøj. Made in Denmark these dolls are painstakingly crafted and dressed in the national costumes of Denmark.
Nisser elves are as old as Denmark itself. Folklore has it that the elves inhabited the barns in Denmark, brought good luck and helped with the chores. In appreciation Danes left rice pudding for them in the barn on Christmas Eve. Gaveaesken’s Christmas Corner features an amusing display of nisser elves – all hand-crafted in Denmark.
Whether your interest is contemporary European design or Denmark tradition, Gaveaesken is one shop you won’t want to miss when you are in Solvang.
Gaveaesken welcomes phone inquiries and looks forward to your visit. Mention that you saw Gaveaeksen on the Tour of Solvang and receive a discount on your purchase.

Family Coats of Arms, 1576 Mission Drive, Solvang, California 93463 (805) 688-3040 (800) 840-8838 Researchers and Manufacturers of Family Coats of Arms.

Australian Hat Company at the Sports Barn, 1693 Mission Drive, Solvang, California 93463 (805) 688-1923 Fax (805) 8786 Authenic Australian hats and outerwear

Words and Pictures 540 Alisal Road Solvang, California 93463 (805) 686-8558 fax (805) 686-8560 email nedry@silcom.com
Offering first editions and quality reading copies of modern writers, Words and Pictures will search for books and help you attain those additions to your collection of favorite author’s works. Our inventory focuses mainly on mystery, suspense, science fiction and award winning authors. Send us your want list by fax or email and we will start immediately. Watch for our homepage on the iMALL.

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Coupons

Greenhouse Cafe, 487 Atterdaag, Solvang, California
(805) 688-8408
Bring this coupon for one free non-alcoholic beverage
for each member of your party.

The Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang,
(805) 688-6010 • FAX (805) 688-9930.
Bring this coupon for a complementary coffee drink
at the Kaffe Hus inside the Book Loft.

Graphic Systems, 1693 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA
(805) 686-0705 FAX (805)686-3042
Bring this coupon for 10% discount
on your purchase at Graphic Systems

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