Spring Essentials for Rays of sun and Woodland flowers

April 2, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

When there’s finally rays of sun finding its way to damp gras, cold stone and pale skin -there’s an overwhelming feeling of life and joy. As Madicken, a character from Swedish author Astrid Lindgren said: Jeg kjenner livet i meg! I can feel the life in me.
Below is a small selection of clothes suitable to wear, when discovering the woodland flowers decorating, for Spring.
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And when small bouquets in muddy, chubby hands reaches the kitchen -make sure you have a selection of vases ready. Upcycled jam jars serves the purpose. Or we love the tiny ceramic vases in organic shapes and natural shades, Botanica Mini by Danish Kahler Design. For a authentic Nordic feel, perfect keeping with the interior design trends of the new season.

Clothes from Pale Cloud, Petitbo, Petit by Sofie Schnoor, Soft Gallery and Indikidual via polyvore.com

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Danefae Spring Summer 2013 – kidswear in bright green and yellow

April 1, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

Spring is in the air and Viking style is trending! Cool graphics and bright colours from Danish favourites, Danefae.

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Inspired by Nordic mythology, Danefae had its first big success with brightly printed ladies raincoats back in 2006. 7 years on and they still do functional womenswear, although the children’s wear is what’s in demand; There’s an expanding range of rainwear, outerwear, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, bodysuits, sweatshirts and knitwear.

Danefae is available in the UK at online shop Nordic Kids and loveitloveitloveit.co.uk

Whilst I’m writing this my husband and children are out in the garden, planting flowers, herbs and vegetables. There’s sunny spells and laughter in the air. Got to love spring!
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A Scandinavian Easter in London

March 31, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

Easter in London has been a long weekend including long family breakfast, lots of outdoor fun in the parks and botanical gardens, Ludo board game in front of the fireplace at the pub, visit to the fun fair, easter egg delivery from the Easter Bunny, lots of Norwegian Easter Marzipan, occasional snow storms in between sunny spells and just lots of treasured family time.
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@ Little Scandinavian’s Easter in London

So how did you spend you Easter?

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Anïve for the minors Original prints and The Grand Tour for SS13

March 29, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

The Swedish children’s wear brand Anïve for the minors have launched yet another playful and fun collection.
The founder Gabriella Lundblad studied fashion design and has a BA from Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, Sweden. Anïve quickly gained popularity with functional and playful design combined with imaginative print. All prints are made from Gabriella Lundblad’s original drawings.
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Anïve makes two collections a year, the Spring Summer 2013 as seen above is called The Grand Tour. More at anive.se

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Circus London PR Press Day in Shoreditch featuring Mini Rodini

March 28, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

Yesterday saw the launch of the new company Circus London PR, with clients like leading UK kidswear agent Vida Kids and online childrenswear boutique for newborn and up to age 16 Childsplay.
The PR newcomer had hired warehouse style premises within the ultra cool members club, Shoreditch House, in Hackney London for the event. The pr team beamed with excitement, with an impressive range of labels gathered together, everything from Mini Rodini and Imps and Elfs to Cavalli and Monnalisa on display.
We in particular had the pleasure of meeting Jenny Slungaard from Childsplay, a half Norwegian kidswear professional. Talking about everything from childhood memories from Norway to Kids Fashion Week in London. I must admit! These press days are great for staying updated on the latest from the industry and for networking. A lovely event!
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We also had a look at the Mini Rodini Autumn Winter 2013. Gorgeous colours and fantastic prints from this Swedish top childrenswear label. The collection will be released to the public at a later stage.

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Fuse Communication Press Day Soho London featuring Mini A Ture

March 27, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

The Fuse Communications press day was held in Soho House in the heart of London’s theatre area, just a short stroll from Leicster Square. This particular morning was bitterly cold and it was snow in the air. Shosh from Fuse greeted us at the door and served up coffee -perfect to warm (and wake) up!
Mini A Ture Autumn Winter 2013 were on display -and what a gorgeous collection! The Danish favourite brand is stepping it up with deliciously soft fabrics and sweet design. Their outerwear is of really high quality. And there’s plenty to choose from, even for the boys.
We also had a lovely chat with the founder of the top children’s boutique Little Fashion Gallery, Marie Soudré-Richard. Marie showed us the newest addition to their brands, new own label range for Little Fashion Gallery, for children up to 10 years. Beautiful essentials for Summer, in delicate cotton and fresh colours. All together a great way to start the day!
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Fashionable and Fun Family Event in London 10th of April

March 26, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

Coming up is a fashionable and fun family event in Battersea, London. Children’s online shop LatteMama is inviting friends and customers to enjoy great food, a fashion show featuring brands like Mini Rodini, Moderska Huset and Indikidual, crafts corners, face painting and more.
All to launch the new kids division of the new kids fashion concept, I heart fashion, celebrate (hopefully) the arrival of Spring and to bring awareness and raise some money for the Ickle Pickles children’s foundation.
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Where: Battersea Art Centre, Lower Hall, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN -a short stroll from Clapham Junction.

When: Wednesday 10th of April 2013, 11am – 2pm.

Admission: Adults £3 / Children FREE. All profits go to the Ickle Pickle , a charity working to improve Neonatal care in the UK.

RSVP to: info@latte-mama.com to be added to the guestlist

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Jumina gorgeous children’s clothes for SS13 and Easter Giveaway!

March 25, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

Norwegian children’s brand Jumina, with clothes and accessories in natural materials and organic fairtrade certified cotton, has launched another beautiful handmade collection for Spring Summer 2013. The playful styles brings us into the Norwegian fairytails where magic is part of everyday life and where anything is possible!
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We love this collection, the bright colours full of positive energy, the delicate and soft fabrics -so comfortable and beautiful and the prints, subtle yet so delightful and playful. To us, this is spot on trend for Spring Summer 2013!

And there’s a fabulous Jumina Easter Giveaway competition on too…
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Win this easter egg with candy and a blouse with bow and summer hat from Jumina. All you have to do is to send an e-mail to easter@jumina.no with your address before the 27th of March, and you are in the draw.
Don´t forget to like and share Jumina on Facebook.

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Kidswear enters the underground shopping movement in London

March 24, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

Dalston Department Store is a brand new pop-up store and event, a retail experience for the 21st Century. Gathering the best of design talents in the basement of a tramshed in Dalston, East London… It’s set to be a shopping experience beyond anything else!
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Infrequently, the Dalston Department Store, pops up. Curated to perfection with something for everyone; Menswear, womenswear, vintage, books, art and of course -children’s wear and toys! All reasonably priced, considering uniqueness and quality.

Stoke Newington children’s boutique, and UK top kidswear online destination, Olive Loves Alfie launched their own label of British Made children’s wear at the Dalston Department Store this time around. But to add to the excitement they’d made sure to include funky Scandinavian designerlabels too, such as Danish organic clothes from Popupshop and must have soft alpaca wool knitted friends from Lucky Boy Sunday -among others!

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More about the event at GoScandinavian.com The event closes today at 6pm -so hurry over to East London. In case you will not make it this time, follow Dalston Department Store on Facebook or Twitter to stay updated on the coming events.

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Mina Shoes Stepping Into Spring 2013 – In London

March 23, 2013 by Scandinavian mum

This week 3 blogs in 3 cities have written about Stepping into spring with Mina shoes; Lovely Life Mamamini in Stockholm Sweden, Il Mondo Di Ingrid in Brescia Italy and Little Scandinavian in London UK.
We had the pleasure of trying out 5 stunning pairs of Mina Shoes; Leo pink sneakers, Leo blue sneakers, Moustache white and black ballerina, Eye bright red ballerina and Bowie black ballerina. Our little model, Blien age 5 enjoyed running around in London wearing the funky shoeline by Swedish designer brand Mina Shoes.
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Blien’s favourite pair was the red Eye Ballerina, with the Moustache Ballerina as a close runner up. But she really enjoyed them all, and she told me she can’t wait to bring them with her on Easter holiday! They sure do bright up any outfit!

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