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Winner of the Little Kid in Me photo competition

May 15, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Thank you to all that entered our photo competition Little Kid in Me. KIDSEN, Little Scandinavian and Photographer Sophie Lechner King have made the final decision. The winning picture will win the grand prize of a FREE professional photo shoot and a fabulous parent and child outfit from Kidsen’s gorgeous Spring Summer Collections. And the winner is (drum roll please) Me & My Girl – Congratulations!

© Kayt, London

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Top 5 Finalists in the Little Kid in Me photo competition

May 4, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

The Little Kid in Me photo competition ended April 29th and we’ve now chosen the Top 5 among all the amazing entrants. Thank you to all that entered the competition and that supported it by voting and sharing!
We are so proud of being part of it all and being on the judging panel together with KIDSEN and Photographer Sophie Lechner King. There were several really good entrants with some very special moments -shared with us. But we had to choose only five, and we’ve now made our decision. Here are the five finalists…


A winner is to be announced soon -watch this space!

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‘Little Kid in Me’ Photo competition

April 30, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

In collaboration with Kidsen, The ‘Little Kid in Me’ photo competition was launched a month ago. We’ve since then had lots of entrants via Kidsen on Facebook. And a lot of them really good, so it will be really hard to choose!
The top five pictures will be exhibited online and in store at Kidsen and Little Scandinavian blog. The winning picture will win the grand prize of a FREE professional photo shoot with talented children’s photographer Sophie Lechner King and a fabulous parent and child outfit from Kidsen’s gorgeous Spring Summer Collections.

Thank you to all that participated, voted and supported our photo competition. Now is the time to decide…

Here are a few of the lovely photos we have to decide between…

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Photo competition ‘Little Kid in Me’

March 30, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Little Scandinavian and recently crowned as Britain’s Best Independent Children Store, KIDSEN, have joined forces to launch an exciting photographic competition celebrating special, fun or interesting moments between children and their parents.
In collaboration with Photographer Sophie Lechner King we are searching for the picture of you and your child that illustrates the special bond between children and their parents, with your unique personalities and that celebrates the spirit of childhood.

© Photographer Sophie Lechner King


How do I enter?
Simply upload your favourite parent and child photo to the KIDSEN Facebook Page, or email the photo to post@littlesacndinavian.com and we’ll upload it for you! And why not ask your friends to vote on your entry or to participate in this fun competition too!
Competition ends midnight on April 29th, so enter your photo now!

What’s the prize?
The entrant with the picture that best manages to really capture the essence of the competition will win the grand prize of a FREE portrait session for you and your child with Photographer Sophie Lechner King and if also a fabulous parent and child outfit from KIDSEN’s wonderful new in Spring Summer collection.

Please ask if there’s any question either by commenting on this post or sending an email to me bianca@littlescandinavian.com
I’m so excited to see all the photos and wish you all the best of luck! SNAP.CLICK.WIN.

By entering the competition ‘Little Kid in Me’ you agree to the Terms & Conditions stated below.
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The Jumpsuit anno 2012

March 16, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

We are happy to announce that the jumpsuit, or playsuit if you like, is back in stores! With a variety of styles, colours and patterns your darling daughter is sure to find her favourite for the summer! See items in this set via Polyvore.

© Polyvore Clip Art by Little Scandinavian

In this set, from left: Finger In The Nose Parrot Print Jumpsuit £72 – alexandalexa.com | My Cinnamon Girl Mimi Jumpsuit £10 – mycinnamongirl.co.uk | Katvig Navy and grey stripe Jumpsuit £25.90 – yellowlolly.com | Katvig violet and purple organic cotton Jumpsuit £27.50 – tootsieandfudge.com | Mini Rodini Pineapple Jumpsuit £40 – scandinavianminimall.co.uk | Finger In The Nose Denim Playsuit £72 – alexandalexa.com | Mini-A-Ture Sandshell flower print Lua jumpsuit £31.99 – Nordic Kids | Lille Barn Ditzy Blue Jumpsuit £25 – kidsen.co.uk | How to kiss a Frog Jumpsuit “Sandy” rose €50 – kidsstars.de | Christina Rohde CHF 74.00 – boutikids.ch

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Flensted, a moving world with timeless design

March 16, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Christian Flensted made his first mobile, the stork mobile in 1953, together with his wife Grethe to celebrate the birth of their first daughter. The Mobile Centre in “Frederiksminde” in Brenderup, Denmark is still in the same family, now with Aase and Ole Flensted in charge. Their clients include The Tate Modern and the Guggenheim Museum.

If you have a troubled mind, watch a mobile and unwind

The Flensted Mobiles are designed in a certain way that the elements are in constant movement, while the entire mobile maintains a harmonic balance, producing a calming effect for both you and your child. Prices from £11.95.
Choose from the endless range of timeless design with beautiful shapes and and colours, available at Brebi and Kidsen


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Kidsen’s look book photos for SS12

March 6, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Spring has arrived in Kensal Rise in London and online at kidsen.co.uk – FUB, Little Duckling and lots of other favourite brands are in store now! Fun and playful Scandinavian children’s clothes for little adventurous and independent individuals. KIDSEN has shared a few photos by the photographer Tom Mclennan, exclusively for the readers of Little Scandinavian, for us to see what’s arrived in store. We hope you like them! To see more of the KIDSEN look, please visit the KIDSEN Blog


© Photo Tom Mclennan for Kidsen
Photo 1: FUB Cardigan 3-8y £38.99 | Little Duckling yellow jersey pants 0-3y £22.99 Children’s yellow chair by Sebra £85
Photo 2: Little Duckling Shirt check all in one sun suit £32.99 | Sun-San Sandals in red £37.99
Photo 3: Bobo Choses camping print top 1-9y £23.99 Little Duckling blue leggings
Photo 4: Wildfox Southern Heart Top 7-14y £59.99 Little Duckling yellow leggings 6months-7y £19.99

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Kidsen is the winner of The Telegraphs Best Children’s Store

February 23, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

It was announced last night, that one of ours Sponsors and favourite stores, Kidsen in Kensal Rise London has won!
The Telegraphs Best Children’s Store! A big congratulations to the owners, Corina and Franco. Well done and keep it up!

This is what The Telegraph say: KIDSEN, London Amid the bustle of Chamberlayne Road in fashionable Kensal Rise, north–west London, sits an oasis of Scandinavian cool called Kidsen. Founded three years ago by husband and wife Franco Ofili and Corina Papadopoulou, the shop is stocked with clothes, shoes and toys from northern Europe. ‘Sometimes it feels like a creche in here, as we have a Brio play table for children,’ Swedish–born Papadopoulou says. ‘People come in looking for advice on nannies and nurseries and leave with a new pair of shoes.’ Kidsen, 111 Chamberlayne Road, London NW10 (kidsen.co.uk).

As a small thank you for the votes and support Kidsen offers you a 10% discount voucher. This includes all NEW spring fashion collections too! Enter the voucher code Telegraph at the checkout online or in store to receive your “Thank you 10% discount”. Offer ends Sunday.

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Spring news from Bisgaard Sko

February 16, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

With bright colours and delicate design for Spring Summer 2012 Bisgaard Sko makes us want to step into spring now!



Bisgaards Sko at der Kleine Salon The gorgeous bright and fun Bisgaard wellies are also available at Kidsen.co.uk

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Renew the children’s bedroom with Scandi interior and decor

January 26, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

Winter will soon be over, and it’s time for both a spring clean and perhaps freshening up your child’s bedroom. We’ve made a small selection of desirable furniture, decor and accessories that are sure to renew juniors room in an instant.
Key elements are; Storage, materials like wood and soft fabrics and colours -lots of gorgeous and utterly delicious colours!

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