End of the World/Season SPECIAL and we feel fine (well a bit sad)

that's great it starts with an earthquake, birds and snakes, an aeroplane - Lenny Bruce is not afraid - do you know the song that we are humming to above - yes - R.E.M.s - It's the End of the World - I like this version from a favorite band of mine - Great Big Sea -



This is a posting that has been here before - the end of the ski season - the beginning of spring - the sadness and happiness associated with it all.  I went up for about 2 hours skiing around the mountain today and it was by no means a great day (dust on crust - or a little bit of powder on top of ice chunks) but it was lovely to be sliding around. 

To the few of your that read our blog - get your butts out to Vail to visit and play.  We are open year around and the spring and fall is where we have some GREAT DEALS.

End of the World/Season SPECIAL

As our End of the World/Season SPECIAL we will share with the public all of the new Cream and Desigual Clothing that just came in for Spring at the end of our ski season.

When you buy any full price Desigual or Cream clothing brands your 2nd piece is 50% off.  So not being a math wizard my daughter said - why don't you just give 25% off to everyone right away (wow she is quick) but my point is to move some inventory.  This special will only run through the end of April 2013.  We will do the same on clogs - buy 2 full price pair of Tessa Clogs, the first pair will be full price the 2nd pair will be half price.  At check out time just put in the notes "April Special" and we will make sure that you get the discount that you deserve.

Cheers all and Happy Spring and may everyone have snowy powder day dreams!



Real Men Wear Clogs

I've been selling Tessa Clogs for almost 20 years and it always amazes me when folks walk into our store, Swedish Clog Cabin and say we only sell kids items (or women items, or _____ items).  I like to pride ourselves that we really do have something for everybody - and that includes Tessa Clogs.  They are not only for women and children - I have been wearing them ever since meeting Tessa back in 1993.  I will still always remember tromping around on Vail Mountain back in 1994 and folks asking me wear I bought my clogs and I would tell them I can get them a pair.

So ladies, men, folks from Nebraska (I'm making fun of my home state) - yes, men can rock a pair of clogs.


A Pair of Clogs and Jeans that fit just Right

if you agree, have a drink with me - real men wear clogs

Being the owner and clog guy, you will catch me wearing many of our different styles, leathers and hand painted designs.  My favorite has to be my trusty plain black pair which I will wear for work and play.  The whole point of this blog - men - get a pair of clogs.  Your feet will love you. 

Viking Boots from Norway ON SALE

Hello from Swedish Clog Cabin / Tessa Clogs.  Happy February!  It is snowing and we need to get rid of some Viking Thermo Boots from Norway. 

As we are looking at inventory in our store we see that we have some WONDERFUL Thermo PU boots made for the cold and north of Scandinavia.

The main advantages of Viking Thermo boots are:

• Millions of microscopically small air bubbles in the material provide high insulation and guarantee warm feet.
• 100% PVC free
• Lightweight
• Waterproof
• Durable
• No seems or joints
• Biodegradable
• No cracking of the material
• Nordic last

I believe that we are the only ones in the USA to carry these boots.  The remaining inventory that we have is all 35% off.  The big boots are $99.95 (orig $149.95) and the smaller boots are now $$45.95 (orig $69.95).  Don't wait - these are not only for winter but also for the raining months in the spring and fall. 

Peace from the Mountains - may your dreams be filled with snow - heaps of snow - and if you do not want the snowy dreams - send it our way!

New Swedish Clog Member

My name is Molly McCabe and I am the newest member of the Swedish Clog cabin family. I enjoy the atmosphere that this little shop creates and the opportunity to work in one of the few shops in Vail that are locally owned. I got introduced to traditional swedish decor, tales (I had no idea that Pipi was Scandinavian), the different food, and of course the range of chocolate!

I also work at the Antlers at Vail, a condominium rental property. When guests are looking for a particulair place to buy something unique or get special gifts for someone, I like to recommend this little shop located in the corner of Lionshead with the red handpainted door. Tessa's clogs are a staple to locals and returing guests, who come by each time they are in town and pick out one of Tessa's latest hand painted designs.

Ultimate High Clogs

My first clog purchase was a couple of summers ago. My boyfriend, Daniel and I were heading up to the gondola when I spotted the ultimate high clogs. Before Daniel could pull me away I was imagining how these would compliment my long legs and the outfits that were never complete..until now. Finally I broke down..well I actually got Daniel to break down, and get them for me. I love these clogs! They come in a range of different colors and of course make your legs look amazing. I wear mine with shorts, skinnies, flares, pants rolled-up, pants rolled-down, long skirts, short skirts..they are basically compatable with any lentgh or fit. I really like the snap-strap detail on them, it allows you to change the band to make the shoe like a different pair. We also have the Ultimate High in as sandel in wonderful bright colors; orange, bright red, turquoise.



Different Coloras and Snap-Straps

To shop this style visit our website HERE.

Limited Edition - Wall/Winter 2012/13

Limited Fall Edition - we are only making up 10 pair of our Vail Fall Oktoberfest inspired Clogs.  Each clog will be numbered - order early to guarantee your Tessa Clog
New Decorative Nails - check out our new High Heel Clogs with decorative nails
Swedish Souvenirs - having a party or just want to be Swedish Silly - we have a great supply of Scandinavian stuff
Living Life in Tessa Clogs - we need photos of Tessa Clogs in Action!  Send us your photos and we would love to get you on our web site PLUS an added 20% discount coupon will be emailed out to you to be used on tessaclogs.com good for 30 days.

We need your help to continue to grow our mailing and facebook list. Get a friend to Sign up on our Mailing List and like us on FACEBOOK and if they are a new subscriber we will send you a coupon code for 15% off on Tessa Clogs for use on your next purchase (coupon needs to be used in 30 days).  Make sure that your friends and family fill out the referral field so you can get credited and emailed out a coupon code.

20% off by building our email list, new print clogs and living the clog life

Tessa Clogs & Swedish Clog Cabin
clogs, gifts, hats - celebrate and live a little

New Prints, Great Prices - Tessa has done it again - styles for the spring, great for celebrating life and riding the bike with the kids

Live a Little - the motto for Kask - the great Swedish brand seen on skiers throughout the world. Super 50% OFF Sale Now - get yours on line or visit us in Vail

Living Life in Tessa Clogs - we always wear Tessa Clogs in our everyday life - here we are on our xtracycle cargo bike - you need one

We need your help to grow our mailing list! Get a friend to Sign up on our Mailing List  and if they are a new subscriber we will send you a coupon code for 20% off for use on your next purchase.  Make sure that your friends and family fill out the referral field so you can get credited and emailed out a coupon code.  This coupon will only be for May - so act soon!
TessaClogs.com is the home of Tessa Clogs but also the home of Swedish Clog Cabin, our retail store in downtown Vail, just 100 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola.  Besides all the wonderful Tessa Clog choices we also have a super selection of Scandinavian clothes, food, books and gifts.
Thanks for reading and looking - Chris & Tessa Manning

Please check out our retail web site at http://tessaclogs.com/ for more news and information!

Valentines Day and other Random Thoughs

We are getting close to Valentines Day - many of you know the date but for those like myself it sometimes may be cloudy and needs to be remembered - February 14. The photo here is a bit old - 5 years ago - we were in Salzburg Austria in a bar dug into the side of the mountain - Felzenkeller. As I was looking for a picture of the two of us this photo brought back so many memories. It was a whirlwind of a trip to Sweden, a leather shoe show in Italy and a side trip to Austria. Very dificult travels through the middle of the night but all in all some excellent times were had. It was nineteen years ago we met in Vail and made a choice to have a family, life and business here in the mountains of Colorado. Tessa - thanks so much for the wonderful times had and to the many more memories that we will create in the future. Jag älskar dig, stor kram och puss.

Valentines Day presents - not sure how many men will be reading this blog but ladies, feel free to print out, email or just let your spouse know that you want a pair of Tessa Clogs. Don't forget - not only do we have Tessa Clogs but all the great clothing and gift items would be a perfect surprise. OR - buy and treat yourself - if you are happy you will effect all around you - Tessa Clogs will make you happy and smile :-)

For those that read our blog - we will give free shipping in February for those that type in - februaryblog

Getting back to Valentines Day and letting those loved one know that they are loved - I love this picture of our family take recently at the Grand Canyon - Thanks for reading