Marimekko Spring Summer 2012, The Kissamekko Dress, design and story by Marjut Rahkola.
cat ears / silky and smooth / she is perky / a little quirky / swipe of the paw for the best / swing of the tail for the rest / she rolls / she purrs / you pet her / her tail curls a little unruly / but in her dress / swinging so coolly
Translation: Merja Barry. Photos: Marimekko. Source: Roadtripinfinland
Modéerska Huset was first spotted at CPH kids in Copenhagen last August, Jenny Modéer presenting her third collection of colourful organic children’s wear from 0 – 6 years. This is sustainable fashion with children’s clothes made with as little environmental impact as possible, so therefore the materials used are of 100% certified organic cotton or organic cotton mixed with other environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo. Plastic prints are not used and unnecessary bleaching is avoided. What’s not to like? modeerskahuset.com
The designer guiding a buyer through the SS12 collection, at CPH kids last August.
We loved the look book photos seen at CPH kids, of the designers daughter taken last minute before the fair. We also loved these tiny baby long sleeved body in a functional wrap style and gorgeous dreamy prints.
I was really pleased to see Modéerska Huset for AW12 at CPH kids a few weeks ago, and do hope they’ll be well received in the UK. Here’s a few items currently in stock at Nordic Kids
On my trip to Copenhagen recently I had the pleasure to bump into an old acquaintance of mine, the Good Luck Dam Troll.
I spotted a great selection of Trolls, all of them supposed to bring good luck to the owner, in a store and picked up two for the girls.
I used to have a few when growing up and always loved theses small creatures, originally created in the 30′s by a poor Danish fisherman and woodcutter Thomas Dam, when he carved a doll based on Scandinavian trolls for his daughter Lajla. It soon became popular and the wood was replaced with rubber and then vinyl, like how it is today. And the good news is that the Trolls are still from the same family owned business in Denmark, now run by the second generation.
And soon we’ll be seeing the Good Luck Trolls, with their crazy colourful hair, coming to the big screen via DreamWorks Animation, with their very own film!
It won’t be the dolls’ first movie appearance though as they also show up in the opening sequence of Toy Story 3.
We’ll be doing some exploring in London today as Mr Troll is excited to see his new city. Follow our adventures on Twitter!
The Danish shoe brand Angulus founded in 1904 has more than 100 years of experience and are known for high quality leather shoes with a comfortable fit for the baby taking it’s very fist steps and all the way up to adult sizes.
Did you know that Angulus has brought in a experienced design talent to step into the new century of Angulus shoes?
We met with Angulus at CPH kids a few weeks ago and they introduced us to their new designer, Marianne Britt Jorgensen, a rather interesting and lovely designer; Like when I picked up my Normann Copenhagen cardholder she said excitingly: I made that!
She seemed to be focused on creating something new and innovative still with a fondness and a humble approach of the heritage of the danish family company, she felt the importance to be inspired by the more than 100 year old gold mine of a shoe archive at Angulus. We wish we could dip into that archive too!
Marianne Britt has studied at the Royal College of Art and Design in London and she’s worked for several larger brands as a design consultant. She’s also known for being photographed for the fashion magazine Harpers & Queen with the master Manolo Blahnik, after being singled out as a talent he believed in. Well done, Angulus for hiring such a promising designer!
Find out more about the design talent’s experience, interests and passions at mariannebritt.com We recommend following her journey at Angulus.dk And hopefully we’ll meet again on our next visit to the Fashion Capital.
And perhaps we’ll see Angulus teaming up with Blahnik in the future? Exciting times ahead for little fashionistas!
Meanwhile we are very much enjoying the spring and summer news for 2012 by Angulus, in stores now.
New York is the most populous city in the United States, in fact it’s one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, research, technology, education, media, entertainment art and fashion. Playtime New York is no exception but indeed a must visit and most inspirational trade show for children’s fashion and design, with a unique selection of American & International brands, trend spaces & pop up shops.
Here’s a resume from last years Autumn Winter edition, from the My Mom Shops blog
When: Playtime New York 4th edition 10-12 March 2012, Saturday and Sunday 9am – 6pm and Monday 9am – 5pm.
Where: 82 Mercer at New York, NY 10012, visiting is free and registration for the trade is open at playtimenewyork.com
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Grand, historical, dynamic, eclectic, buzzing, modern, welcoming and utterly intriguing. After nearly 4 years, living in London with kids, I simply have to admit I absolutely adore this Urban Jungle of creativeness and madness where there’s room for individuals, where everyone mind their own business but still sincerely care.
Yes I’m in love! Of course I do miss the Nordic nature, but hey! No one’s perfect, right?! Happy Valentine!
Why eat seasonal food? Seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious and it’s a lot more affordable. By eating whats in season in the UK you help reduce the energy needed to grow and transport the food we eat and you help support the local economy. What’s in season, for February;
Fruit and vegetables
Cabbage, Cavolo nero and curly kale, Endive, Forced rhubarb, Jerusalem artichokes, Leeks, Parsnips, Purple sprouting broccoli and Swede.
Fish and game
Haddock, Mussels, Guinea fowl, Rabbit and Venison.
Swede is a root vegetable which is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip, thought to have originated from Scandinavia and introduced to England around the end of the 18th century. Swede is a good source of fibre, vitamins A, C and folic acid.
How to cook: Peel and chop as required. Steam or boil diced swede and serve mashed on its own or with potato and carrots for extra colour; roasting swede concentrates its delicious sweet flavour – toss in a little oil, season and roast for around 30 mins. Add swede to potatoes and mash with butter for a tasty topping for Shepherds, Cottage or fish pie, or like we do in Scandinavia together with “Finnbiff” (Reindeer Stew).
Swede loves: Butter, black pepper, parmesan, other roots such as carrots and parsnips
Source: loveyourgreens.co.uk
Some frosty memories from a winter holiday in Norway a few years back. Half term in London and missing the Nordic winter.
The mining town of Røros is one of the most beautiful places in Norway with it’s 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards, giving the town a medieval appearance. The 3,700 inhabitants of Røros work and live in the characteristic 17th and 18th century buildings, creating a unique mountain settlement with exceptional cultural value, which has earned Røros a place on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.
Røros is known for it’s record cold winter temperatures, but as winters are cold and stable the skiing conditions are excellent with the period from February to April being the best, as the sun is higher and the days longer than earlier in winter.
Røros is also famous for it’s traditional market, Rørosmartnan, that attracts more than 70.000 visitors each year. The 159th market will take place 21th – 25th February 2012. The grand opening ceremony includes the arrival of equestrian equipages, marking the start of the five days traditional Nordic trading market with a wide range of goods offered at the stalls during the day, while a broad selection of dances and other cultural events ensures memorable atmosphere in the evening.
It’s 50 minutes by plane from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Røros Airport. See more at visitnorway.com
To blend in with the locals you should consider to rent a Kick-sled. £5 a day from Røros Tourist office.
On my recent trip to Copenhagen I was very excited over discovering a new children’s wear brand from Iceland, featuring knits in Alpaca wool for baby and children up to 4 years. The brand As We Grow is inspired by a true story;
Carolyn in Amsterdam had this sweater for her son Julian in 2003. Then she passed it on to her friend Tinna on Iceland, for her son Tryggvi. It was then handed down to Isafold. In the winter of 2006 it got lost but reappeared in the spring, when the snow melted… After a wash it was back on as Isafold’s favourite sweater. Sadly outgrown by 2008 it was handed down to Markus who used it almost daily until it was given to Kjartan Ragnar his cousin. (I believe Kjartan Ragnar is the beautiful blonde boy in the photos.) And well done if you managed to follow this knitted sweater’s journey!
After 9 years 5 different owners the sweater is today one of the favourite garments of little Kjartan Ragnar living in Iceland. Carolyn’s son Julian, the original owner is now 14 years old and lives in New York. The sweater, still warm and beautiful, and its story has been the main inspiration for As We Grow sustainable collection of warm and comfortable children’s clothes.
