Norlii is a bi-monthly home subscription box filled with Scandinavian home decor and accessories. I always marvel at the great curation of the best from minimal brands like Normann Copenhagen and others. There's always a great balance of form and function in this $69.95 (+ shipping) subscription.
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About this Scandinavian Lifestyle Box
The Subscription Box: Norlii
The Cost: $69.95/bi-monthly + $7.00 shipping.
The Products: 2-5 Scandinavian home decor items and personal accessories with at least a $90 total value.
Ships to: The US and Canada
Norlii Scandinavian Home & Lifestyle Box August 2020 Review
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This month's Norlii is 'tapas' themed!
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Oak Cutting Board by Normann Copenhagen - Retail Value $68.00
I really like wooden cheeseboards so this was a quick win for me straight out of the box. I love that it is this really grainy and wonderful oak and the design is minimalistic and clean. It is a good size for a smaller charcuterie board, measuring 11 inches long and about 5.5 wide. It is also already treated with food-safe oil which has given it a soft, smooth texture. I am excited to pile this up with brie and fruit for an at-home date night next week.
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Normann Copenhagen Marble Salt Jar - Retail Value $51.00 (currently on sale for $43.35)
I wouldn't consider myself a salt snob, but I do have over 5 different types in my kitchen. Martha Stewart has 47, so I am pretty basic in comparison. Whenever we have a sit-down type of dinner I like to find a cute bowl and have the salt out on the table with a small spoon. It just feels a lot fancier than a shaker to me. This tiny marble bowl is pure perfection. Marble plays a big part in our kitchen because my island top is a very old piece of Carrera marble I found in a stranger's basement on Craigslist. I can't really afford marble accents unless they are older and secondhand, but I have been collecting smaller pieces to accent my beloved island. At 2.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, this little bowl somehow still makes a very stately statement on my table, especially when combined with the natural wood of the cheeseboard nearby.
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Paper Napkins from Broste Copenhagen, 20 napkins - Listed Value $3.00
These I am not totally crazy about, but I think it is because I don't expect to find paper napkins in a pretty expensive box. Granted, between the board and bowl we are already ahead cost-wise, but I feel like these aren't up to the same level. Taken in by themselves, they are nice paper napkins. I like the stripes and the size is generous. Twenty napkins should also be plenty for a small gathering. I do think a single linen tea towel would have been a better addition, though.
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Mini Bamboo Spoon and Forks
This tiny trio was listed as a bonus gift, and I really like them. The little forks are perfect for that cheese board and the tiny spoon is ideal for scooping the perfect amount of salt out of the marble bowl. Made of bamboo, they have a really interesting grain to them and feel light, yet durable.
Verdict: This was my first Norlii box and it feels very different than many of my other regular reviews. This is not the sort of box you buy because you want some astronomical value inside, but rather the box you reach for when you appreciate high-quality, lower quantity. It isn't for everyone! For $69.95, the items inside that I could price do total at least $119, which is about $50 over the box cost. The napkins and bamboo spoon and forks add even more value. That being said, not everyone out there is going to be happy with these items for the cost of the box. I recommend this for the minimalists out there who want to add higher-end Scandi elements to their home. Personally, I am loving it.
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To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, this box is still available to order today!
Value Breakdown: At $76.95 for this box, each of the 4 items inside has an average cost of $19.24.
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