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Esencia’s delicate Spring news

April 20, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Esencia for Spring Summer 2012 continue delicate fabrics and soft knits, for optimal comfort and a luxurious understated style. For babies and children. Contact the agent in the UK, Cherry Pick for Kids for list of retailers info@cherrypickforkids.co.uk

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It’s a boy!

October 5, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

No, it’s not me this time. It’s my dear Norwegian friend and blogger Heidi. Heidi lives in Copenhagen with her husband Mr C and their cat, Leia. She’s blogging on I’m with Leia -a wonderful and a creative and handmade oases -now soon to venture into handmade and lovely stuff for your baby as she gave birth to a little baby boy this morning.
We’re so excited on her behalf and we think all you readers would love her modern retro approach to motherhood and nesting.
As a little welcome to the world we would like to give our virtual and inspirational best wishes.

First out, our favourite knitted quirky toys from the Copenhagen based design team LuckyBoySunday. This is the perfect gift to the newborn little baby; so soft to cuddle and with such high quality it will last like forever -and as a bonus it will be a stylish accessories to any family home.

© LuckyBoySunday by Little Scandinavian

Next up is Holly’s, born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2002 when Britt Bonnesen and Camilla Anderson decided to give the 70s four-leaf clover new life. It’s retro in the utterly most sweet way. This is essentials for your baby and child -growing up feeling comfortable and happy. A bodysuit is a must have for babies, choose your favourite clover print from a range of colours.

© Holly’s

We know that Heidi is a wiz with her hands and that she probably would make a pair of our next item up, over a cup of tea. But for us that are not so brilliant with our knitting pins there are still a way to provide our darling babies with these immensely sweet knitted baby booties in 100% alpaca. Esencia, again a Danish brand, and one of our favourite not only for their comfortable and lovely design but also for their innovative thinking on how to make itch free wool garments for children.

© Esencia

Denmark is known for being trend setters -also within kids fashion and design. There are some truly great stylists and illustrators around too. We love retrovilla.dk and rieeliselarsen.dk for inspiration and pure happiness.
And shopping! We must admit being slightly jealous. As a new mum Heidi gets to stroll the streets of Copenhagen with her newborn son and daily if she wants visit a range of lovely shops. But as many would know, time with little ones can be stressful. For those days where you just want to cuddle up in the sofa with a cup of tea whilst the baby sleeps, why not visit one of our favourite online stores, lillefigaro.dk which is well worth a visit for anyone with an interest into gorgeous children’s clothes and accessories.

We wish Heidi and Mr C all the best and we’ll be very excited to follow you in your upcoming journey into family life with your very own newborn Little Scandinavian.

Lots of love
theScandinavianMum at Little Scandinavian

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Kids Fashion Week in Oslo with SS12 previews

October 1, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

Oslo Fashion week exhibits children’s wear twice a year. The main exhibition attracts a lot of buyers, but with an increasing number of exhibitors over the recent years more and more designer choose to launch their collections elsewhere.
Little Scandinavian visited MCH Agenturer that represent labels like Serendipity, Lilleba, Pale Cloud, Esencia and Lucky Boy Sunday.
In collaboration with a few other designers and agents they had their pop-up-showroom during Oslo fashion week in a gorgeous villa centrally located near the west end. We where served coffee upon arrival and could in peace and quiet look through the coming Spring Summer 2012 collections whilst chatting to the ever so lovely and helpful agent.
What we thought: Esencia SS12 is more extensive and beautiful than ever. We particularly loved the soft cotton knit, the summer dresses and shirts. The organic babywear is absolutely lovely too. Lilleba continue with high quality and eco friendly essentials. New for SS12 is the prints based on Norwegian traditions and heritage. We especially liked the one suit in old sea maps print. Really cool! And Pale Cloud for SS12 can be described with only one word; Divine. We simply can’t get over the gorgeous designer clothes for children. The price is on the high end but that is clearly reflected in the luxurious fabrics used and the time spent on attention to details. Like the smock cloud pattern. We adore! And thank you, Monica. We look forward to seeing you again. x





© Little Scandinavian

1. The showroom in Oslo
2. Grand entrance
3. Esencia SS12
4. Pale Cloud SS12
5. and 6. Esencia SS12
7. and 8. Lilleba SS12

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The Danish brands to watch at Bubble in June 2011

May 6, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

We’ll be seeing a lot of exciting Danish brands at Bubble London in June. Aya Naya, Christina Rohde, Cupcake, Danefae, Esencia, Lucky Boy Sunday, MeToo, Milibe, Mini A Ture, Molo, Noa Noa Miniature, Phister and Philina, Pom Pom Sko, Poppy Rose, Popupshop and Smafolk.

The Danes know design and they definitely know children’s fashion. In this case I’ll simply let the pictures speak for itself. Enjoy!

SS11 by Popupshop

SS11 by Poppy Rose

SS11 by Noa Noa Miniature


Autumn 2011 by Christina Rohde

SS11 by Pom Pom Sko


SS11 by Esencia

SS11 by Lucky Boy Sunday


SS11 by Milibe Copenhagen

SS11 by Mini A Ture



Also do see the Norwegian and Swedish brands that will be present at Bubble London.
Visit www.bubblelondon.com for more information.

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Esencia showcasing AW11 at Bubble London

January 28, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

Another wonderful collection by one of our Scandinavian favourite brands for children are being presented at Bubble London this weekend. Make sure to visit their stand or visit esencia.dk to see more.

Esencia was founded in Denmark in 2006 and has since then provided us with several gorgeous collections of simple knitted garments from natural products like Alpaca, Llama and organic cotton. All Esencia garments are made by people working under the fairtrade principle. It’s made with care and with attention to details. See more posts about Esencia.

Here’s a sneak peek of the autumn winter 2011 collection, soft knitted garments in subtle colours. Who can resist?





The pictures are scissored straight out from their latest look book, although with permission. All rights reserved Esencia.

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1st of December, winner of scarf by Esencia

December 2, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Thank you to all for participating and all your lovely comments.

The winner of 1st of December and the wonderful and warm chocolate coloured woven scarf from Esencia is
Lovise! Congratulations!
Will you please forward your full name and address to us on: post@littlescandinavian.com
and the essential winter piece by Esencia will be on it’s way to you!

To see more of Esencia’s gorgeous collection have a look here.

Esencia is available in London at Hop Like a Bunny, 12 Portland Road, London W11 4LA (Holland Park tube). Hop Like a Bunny is a newly opened independent shop in Holland Park, London worth visiting!

For other queries please contact UK agent Cherry Pic for Kids or visit Esencia.dk to see more.

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Soft knitted “must haves” for this season

September 30, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

For the baby: Baby Andean hat and Carla baby booties, both knitted in 100% alpaca, available in the colours chocolate, grey, mocha and white. Sizes: 0-3m.


For the girls: Blouse Mina and Bow-tie Blouse Nina, both knitted in 100% cashllama. Available in colours b.grey, chocolate and white. Sizes: 1-2y, 3-4y, 5-6y and 7-8y.


For the boys: Basic Cardigan knitted in 100% cashllama available in the colours b.grey, chocolate and white, sizes 6m, 1-2y, 3-4y, 5-6y and 7-8y. And woven scarf in 100% baby alpaca Color: chocolate, grey, mocha and white, one size.


Read more about Danish childrenswear label Esencia here, or visit their site www.esencia.dk.

Contact their UK agent for list of retailers or to receive more information: www.cherrypickforkids.co.uk

Photo: Esencia

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Natural and simple living with Esencia

December 10, 2009 by Scandinavian mum

Two mothers living in Denmark founded Esencia in 2006. Esencia makes beautiful simple knitted garments from natural products like Alpaca, Llama and organic cotton. All their products are made by people working under the fairtrade principle. It’s made with care, with attention to details. And the result is gorgeous. Simple, natural and beautiful.
I’ll let the picture speak for themselves.
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Photo: Esencia

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