Autumn style for women; best busy of the season when it comes to soft knitwear and cozy oversized jumpers to snuggle up in. All you need to add is a fireplace, hot chocolate in a mug and loved ones to surround yourself with to create the perfect Autumn bliss. Or as we say in Scandinavia; Hygge. This post was per request; someone who I'm connected with on Twitter asked for advice. So here goes,...
Read moreDid you know this week is Wool Week? From 10th to 16th the Campaign for Wool will be hosting numerous of events to raise awareness of wool as a sustainable material for clothing. What better week to share our favourite 10 brand that does children's clothing in wool!? Wool is a lot more than many think; Wool is a textile fiber from sheep and cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, qiviut from...
Read moreWool Week News: Gudrun & Gudrun, the knitwear fashion brand originating from the Faroe Islands has opened a pop-up shop in London. The opening party took place last night, serving 'Eldvatn' and music was played by DJ Set Brynjolfur. And of course the ladies behind the brand, Gudrun & Gudrun was there too! Gudrun & Gudrun has been one of our favourite brands for a long time; turning knitwear into...
Read moreGuðrun & Guðrun's delicate collection is an intersting mix of traditional knitwear and high end eclectic fashion. It's the surprising design and attention as well as details as well as luxurious yarns that make the clothing from this brand so special. We especially love the children's collection! We spotted a few new pieces for Autumn Winter 2015 at CIFF kids! Ther were some amazing...
Read moreIt's not only the children that should wrap up warm and in style this winter... Mummy needs to look stylish and feel comfortable too, from rainy and wet days to crisp and frosty nights. Here's our 10 buys for Autumn/Winter 2014 -for Mummy! We recommend quality not quantity, with a focus on slow fashion, timeless design in natural fabrics. Here's our best buys: Faye Lightweight Turtleneck With &...
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I must admit it warms my heart to see well dressed children, well dressed as in appropriate for the season and occasion. And for Autumn there's nothing like beautiful knitted garments, such as this gorgeous knitted girls dress in a nostalgic timeless design, spotted on Charlott Pettersen's Blog. August is coming towards an end. It's time to wrap up warm! The one stop destinations for all things...
Read moreDo you remember the post about Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes? Well, this campaign photo from MeMini reminded me about the Finnish govermental concept of providing everything necessary for new parents. The Sarah Lund sweater (famous from the Scandinavian TV drama, The Killing) is now available for children. Please do check out the entire campaign shot in Jordan showing real children...
Read moreChildren and wool was part of my inspiration to start up this blog. In Scandinavia the children are dressed in wool throughout the colder months to keep dry and warm. And even though the UK is wet, windy and cold during Autumn and Winter, with temperatures dropping to sub zero, whilst the arctic winds sweeps trough the country, the children would be dressed in cotton and artificial fleece to keep...
Read moreGudrun&Gundrun, founded by two Faroese women, Guðrun Ludvig and Guðrun Rógvadottir, is known for their handknittet designer clothes. Inspired by the nature surrounding them, the label is popular in large cosmopolitan cities, like New York and Tokyo. And we love the Gudrun&Gundrun children's range! The garments shown in the pictures are in organic wool that's ethically sourced. No chemicals or...
Read moreHave you heard the latest news? CPHkids claims there's something going on between Gudrun & Gudrun and Wovenplay... Inspired by the brand’s Nordic roots the organic label Gudrun & Gudrun are well-know for their ethical produced knitwear, each piece in the collection handcrafted using locally sourced lambskin, fish leather and yarn. One of their bestsellers being the famous knit sweater from the...
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