Category Archives: Inspiration

“Mummy, I would like to climb Mount Everest!”

May 21, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

So, this morning, I was woken up by Little A whispering into my ear “Mummy, I would like to climb Mount Everest!” And with a smile she continued “I dreamed last night that I just ran all the way to the top and it didn’t take me 2 days. I did it all in one go!” Still half awake, “Is this something you’ve learned about in school?” I mumbled. “No, mummy. I want to climb the highest mountain!” she responded with excitement.

© National Geographic

I wish I woke up and felt the same way. All I can think of in the morning is coffee, school uniforms and packed lunch. Wonder where, along the way, did the urge to climb the tallest mountain disappear?

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New fashion & Lifestyle Blog, GoScandinavian.com

May 20, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Newly launched blog, Go Scandinavian, is all about Scandinavian fashion and lifestyle for women. The latest trends and best finds, beautiful designed clothes and accessories, fashion and lifestyle news and a lots of inspiration for grown up girls.


This is a blog that’s launched on request from the readers of Little Scandinavian. Because mums also deserve a bit of inspiration and a bit of love. Blog love! Stay updated on favorite designers like Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Acne Studios, Designers Remix, Marlene Birger. Get introduced to new fantastic labels like Baum und Pferdgarten, Aiayu and Naja Lauf. Know what’s in store from more affordable brands like Selected Femme, COS, Vero Moda, Vila, Only and H&M as well as fashion news evolving around fashion and lifestyle trends and meet the people from the industry. Occasionally some recipes and travel ideas too. But only if they are too fantastic, brilliant, delicious and utterly irresistible not to be shared with you!

Stay updated! If you follow on Twitter or like on Facebook, you will be notified when there’s new posts on Go Scandinavian.

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17th of May Celebration in London

May 19, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

A celebration of a constitution, signed the 17th of May 1814, securing freedom and peace for the Norwegian people. Celebrated in Norway and in all Norwegian communities around the world; parades with flag-waiving children, music, party food and children’s games. The 17th of May is also the official Children’s Day in Norway.




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Happy Norwegian Constitution Day!

May 17, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

A year ago we wrote about the Norwegian Constitution Day, a celebration taking part in Norway and in all Norwegian communities around the world. The Norwegians celebrate their independence with a non uniform parade filled with flag-waving children and brass band music. We’ll be joining the festivities in London, taking place in Southwark Park at 1pm. For more information about the event, head over to London 17.mai.com

© Photo Ole Friele Backer. Children celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day, 17 May 1942, in Trafalgar Square in London.

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Buttery and Bright Tuesday

May 8, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

On a lazy afternoon, what’s better than some freshly baked cinnamon buns? No yeast and additives, only honest “slow food” style with sourdough -and lots of butter, sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Little A has already had two today, not great considering she’s having to write a food diary for a school project this week. The teacher must think we’re crazy! Breakfast, cinnamon bun. Lunch, cinnamon bun…
And to brighten up the day Little A’s wearing a colourful retro style top by Norwegian brand Tiljamiid in utterly soft bamboo.

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‘Little Kid in Me’ Photo competition

April 30, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

In collaboration with Kidsen, The ‘Little Kid in Me’ photo competition was launched a month ago. We’ve since then had lots of entrants via Kidsen on Facebook. And a lot of them really good, so it will be really hard to choose!
The top five pictures will be exhibited online and in store at Kidsen and Little Scandinavian blog. The winning picture will win the grand prize of a FREE professional photo shoot with talented children’s photographer Sophie Lechner King and a fabulous parent and child outfit from Kidsen’s gorgeous Spring Summer Collections.

Thank you to all that participated, voted and supported our photo competition. Now is the time to decide…

Here are a few of the lovely photos we have to decide between…

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Photos from a London Scandi Pop-up Shop

April 29, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

For one day only, in collaboration with Yellow Lolly, we were very proud to invite people to a Scandi Pop-up shop in the heart of trendy Islington, London. The venue was Coexistence showroom, next to the restaurant Ottolenghi.
Yellow Lolly brought beautiful Scandinavian clothes from Mini A Ture, Ej Sikke Lej, Alba Baby, Rockefella, Katvig and Danafae. REN Skincare, Bageriet and Katvig sponsored the goodiebags and the Hackney based smokehouse Hansen & Lydersen provided sublime smoked salmon, served with bubbly drinks.
The customers were lovely readers of Little Scandinavian, customers of Yellow Lolly that made the trip, lots of supportive locals and passers by -even tourists. The children were playing with BRIO toys, skydiving into the balloons and enjoying their yellow lolly Saturday sweet, while the parents peacefully could browse the collection and secure some fabulous Scandinavian designer pieces for their little ones.
The Norwegian designer behind Lille Barn also popped in with her toddler twins, supporting the event. We also had a massive support from the Junior Magazine, fellow bloggers, Twitter friends and Facebook followers. Local mums spread the word too!

Despite the rain the shop was filled with people and as one dad with two young children commented;
No wonder a Scandi Kids clothes Pop-up shop is a success here in “Nappy Valley!”
Thank you to all that supported the event, that came by and enjoyed our Scandi Pop-up Shop as much as we did!

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Bloggers meet up at Homa in London

April 20, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Being a blogger is in many ways very similar to being a freelancer, often working alone and in my case from a home office. So to have a very supportive bloggers community is invaluable. Only shame a lot of the bloggers live not only in different countries but also on different continents. So when one of my BFF blogger from Down Under showed up in London, we used the opportunity to organise a Bloggers Meet Up. Thank you to all the girls who showed up, it was lovely to finally meet Jen and a special thanks to Michelle for the great photos (only next time i’ll make sure someone will take a photo of you too!).

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Easter Bonnet Parade 2012

April 20, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Waking up this morning realising it was the Easter Bonnet Parade today, we robbed the Holmegaard vase for roses and quickly got together a sweet little hat. Little A was very happy, in the sunshine this morning, parading down the village with her friends.

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A little bit of Bloglovin’

April 19, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Following your favourite blogs whilst discovering new ones can be a challenge with the constantly growing blogosphere. A group of cool tech guys from Sweden acknowledges this challenge and founded the website Bloglovin’, a website that collects and displays all recent post from the blogs you follow. No more ten windows in your browser or loose your recent blog discovery, only fun and easy access to updated favourite blogs.

So how does it work? Sign up by following some very easy steps. Add the blogs you want to follow and from now on you’ll get notified every time one of your favorite blogs has published a new blog post. The Stockholm based company has of course also launched a Bloglovin’ App for iPhone and Android phones.

Why not show some Bloglovin’ by following us? Little Scandinavian on Bloglovin

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