Little Scandinavian

Brokiga is a collection of quality products for children, inspired by the characters from the Who?- series. The line consists of clothing and furnishings, bedding and other items for the child’s room.

Stina Wirsen is in collaboration with her mother Carin Wirsen the swedish author of about 40 popular children’s books. The philosophy behind these books is that the small child should be taught skills such as counting and reading in a pleasant way, stimulating the child’s natural curiosity and will to explore. They are expressive and cute without being too cutesy. Happiness, mischievousness, frustration and anger are emotions expressed within this world.

The brand is also very environmental friendly with organic and ecologically sound production. For example the cotton products are made of organic cotton and the prints are produced in Sweden on climate compensated paper.

Brokiga is available online from Sweden at House of Hedda

Photo: Brokiga

Danish design company Smallstuff make children’s clothing like nightwear, underwear and long sleeved t-shirts. They also make high quality interior, toys and accessories -all for little people.
Smaalstuff have three colour coordinated main lines;

• Classic, soft underwear and nightwear for children aged 0 – 14 years made after the Oeko-Tex Standard 100. With matching accessories.
• Knit and crocheted accessories to the nursery in beautiful colours, that will add that little extra to the bedroom.
• Toys especially made to encourage imaginative play.

Visit their site for inspiration. Soon to be available with English text…



Photo: Smallstuff

Scandinavian furniture doesn’t have to be IKEA or expensive contemporary stuff (even if it’s a lot of that too). SIA Home Fashion are one of the exceptions, that with it’s successful story is worth mentioning. SIA was founded by Sonja Ingegard Andersson in Sweden in 1963. SIA reflects her passion for decoration, her love for nature and her desire to share the pleasure of feeling good at home. She started by making paper flowers and designing printed fabrics that she displayed in her garden for her friends. Since then SIA’s products are sold in more than 45 countries around the world and the collections are very much influenced by European fashion. Though still with a pure and simple Nordic touch.
SIA presents two seasonal collections a year, that are divided into various themes with different styles from classical to modern. The themes are the strength and the originality of SIA and are making SIA very versatile for all types of homes. Beautiful furniture pieces, mirrors and tableware are complimented by quartz glassware, silk flowers and serviettes. And their Kids collection is fantastic. It’s so complex, offering everything from children’s cutlery sets to nursery furniture and accessories. Many pieces making the ideal gift for babies and children.
And even if the Kids collection consist of beautiful painted wooden furniture and high quality toys the prices are still kept at a pleasing level, making SIA affordable compared to many other brands.

All parents (and kind relatives and family friends) will have a lot to choose from when having a little princess or a pirate at home! Have a look at SIA Home Fashion to find a shop near you.



Photo: SIA Home Fashion

I recently stumbled across this gorgeous brand, danish clothing designer Rose Lille (Little Rose). They have a very romantic and nostalgic AW09 collection for both girls and boys age 0 – 6 years. (And a few gorgeous items for mums as well!) Rose Lille started up in 2007. Their concept is simple, they only sell online and only from their web shop. The good thing is that they deliver all over Europe. This is a great chance to retrieve some true unique items. Visit Rose Lille for more inspiration and gorgeous classic pieces.


photo: Rose Lille ApS
Make sure to check out boys accessories! I remember I used to have suspenders as a little girl, back in the 80’s. And I absolutely loved them. Both sixpence hat and suspenders is up for consideration for Amélie after visiting Rose Lille. I just have to check with my little fashionista.

Swedish Mini Rodini designs fashionable, modern, high-quality clothes for children between 0-11 years. The brand was born in year 2006. Ranging from basic cotton t-shirts to luxurious leather jackets and cashmere sweaters. They have their own boutique in Stockholm and are represented in 90 independent shops and department stores around the world. Founder Cassandra Rhodin is a Swedish fashion illustrator with clients like H&M, Nylon,Urban Outfitters and ELLE.
Among the Mini Rodini AW09 collection are sparkly spangled leggings, screaming notes, love squids, volcanoes, gorillas, peacocks and harlequin prints. At Mini Rodini the prints are unique, funny and unisex.

Update your child’s wardrobe with a shiny hot red down winter jacket £58
or effortlessly cool and a little bit retro “stand out from the crowd” faux fur hat, and if you only would by one piece this season it surely has to be this tactile accessory. £23

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Tuss – the ultimate simple solution, is a label for children´s clothes based in Stockholm, Sweden. Tuss designs clothes for children from 0 to 12 years, minimalistic in colour with a timeless yet contemporary feel where the Scandinavian traditions of functionalism and simplicity is visible. Tuss uses shades of black, grey, white, beige and blue. The materials are carefully selected and are of the highest quality. Tuss clothes are both practical, comfortable and aesthetic.

This smock dress is a real basic and can be worn anytime, so definitely an item not to be missed this winter. Made from fine 100% cotton jersey, it’s soft and very comfortable. It has a straight cut but the sides are gathered. Wear it with knitted tights and canvas shoes or for a more dressy look choose black or grey ballerinas. Available in sizes 2 – 12 years, but are quickly getting sold out. £42

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dundelina, a norwegian brand, is a unique clothing concept that combines design and literature, allowing children to explore their imagination beyond the ordinary fairy tale stories.
By taking contemporary literature as a starting point, dundelina gives children new elements that encourage creative play and nourish their imaginary. Every year, dundelina invites a Norwegian author to write a special story for us. This book becomes the soul of the collections, from which all the graphic elements and fabric characters are developed.

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