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Little Scandinavian at the Scandinavia Show

Only a quick reminder; The Scandinavia show is on this weekend!
Indulge in the best of Nordic design, travel, fashion and food, Saturday or Sunday.

What we find so great about this show is that it gives you an insight in what Scandinavia has to offer, all under one roof at Olympia, London.

The picture shows the bean bag HappyCat by danish design company Roommate. HappyCat is a children’s beanbag with a new design expression. It can be used for sitting in, but is also designed for play and romping about. The HappyCat beanbag is a combined furniture and toy.
The HappyCat and Roommate will be part of the stand of Nordic Elements which is one of the many stands we look forward to visit.

Hope to see you there, but don’t worry if you can’t make it as the highlights will all be presented here!

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Discounted Designer Childrenswear in London

Junior Style is a fun, discounted and child friendly shopping experience; it brings together the traditional to the fun and funky, mini vintage to boutique labels, retro to cute, organic and fair-trade clothing, Nordic to the high-end in one convenient location. Junior Style are not located at one specific venue but uses different venues in London for their pop-up-shop.
The sale caters for babies through to teenagers with top end brands, shoes, accessories, and gifts for newborns, toys and books.

We went to their preview tonight in Belsize Park, and found quite a nice selection from Aya Naya, Mini A Ture, NOA NOA Miniature, Lille Barn, Minymo, Wheat among lots of English, French, Italian and Spanish well known brands. And lots of very nice items for the boys too!
The girls were greeted with cupcakes and had balloon animals made for them when they were not busy browsing themselves.

Beatrice fell in love with a lovely set from NOA NOA and Amélie came home with a cozy (slightly retro) winter coat from Wheat, all at a fraction of retail price.

To see more about Junior Styles and their coming sale events visit www.juniorstyles.co.uk

Photo: Lille Barn

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Sale! What’s on?

Autumn hasn’t even really started and we already to see some sale and discounts being offered around in different shops on the brand new autumn winter 2010 collection. Here’s a quick summary of what’s on now:

Yellow Lolly is offering 15% off your next order, use promotion code aw15 Offer ends this Sunday night 26.09.10.
Age: 0-5
Brands: Mini A Ture, Katvig, Louie Louise, Ej Sikke Lej, Lille Barn, Kik Kid, Minymo, Plastisock and Moonkids

Sparkle and Spin is having a sample sale today, until 3pm at St Barnabas Parish Hall, 23 Dulwich Village, London SE21 7BT.
Age: 0-10
Brands: Hollys Samples, Ej Sikke Lej Samples and Freoli Samples

Peter and Jane offers 10% off, use promotion code PJ1010 Offer ends 23.10.10
Age: 0-7
Brands: Smafolk, Lipfish, Katvig and Molo

Spruced Goose offers 15% off, use promotion code autumn Offer ends 27.09.10
Age: 0-teens
Brands: Me Too, Mini A Ture and Molo

Please update me if there is more going on that should have been included in this summary!

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The Scandinavian Show 2010

The Scandinavia Show which is held on 9-10 October 2010 at Olympia Conference Centre, London is the only UK show dedicated exclusively to showcase the best of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The show incorporates Scandinavian design, travel, lifestyle, fashion and food.

We recommend especially visiting www.95percentdanish.co.uk presenting the new brand Ferm Living from Copenhagen with their contemporary and playful wallpaper and wallstickers to which they have added cushions and bedding including a kids range.

www.KoziKidz.co.uk and www.raindrops.co.uk will also have a stand with their range of Scandinavian designed, fashionable and functional outdoor clothing for kids.

This is in addition to all exhibitors showcasing the finest contemporary Scandinavian design, Scandinavian fashion, the best of Scandinavian food and lots of tempting holiday options to the far north. – It’s all for you to see, taste and buy!

Show Opening Hours
Saturday 9 October 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 October 10am – 5pm

Visit www.scandinaviashow.co.uk/ to see more and to book your ticket online, £8 for adults – children for free.

Photo: Northen Lights in Tromso, Norway by Visit Norway

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Street look London: Urban Jungle

We met this little fellow in a playground near Soho yesterday, extremely cute and adventures, playing imaginative games with a few new pigeon friends he had made.

Dressed very comfortable and yet with an understated urban style in danish clothes -in fact after a quick chat with his mum I found out they were danish!

This little guy was wearing a cool tshirt from Molo and shoes from Portuguese label RAP, a brand that has been available in Denmark for more than 30 years. I’m not quite sure about what jeans he was wearing, but I really liked the casual turn-up style.

How to get the look:

Any funky stripy or and bold print t-shirt from Katvig or Molo will work.
We recommend I Dig Denim or Rockefella jeans but any favourite comfy pair is perfect.
Choose leather sandals of good quality, like Angulus or Bisgaard.

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Karine’s Kids at Camden Market, London

Camden Market as we know it dates back to the early 70s and has since then attracted large numbers of Londoners and tourists because of the character and quality of the goods on sale and also of the uniqueness of the location. Boat trips and walks along the canal, or just watching the barges pass through the lock gates are still important parts of the attraction of Camden Lock.

Recently the Stables Market has been much extended with a wealth of new traders in the area of the old Catacombs and Arches at the north end. This has made a visit to Camden Market even more fascinating with international traders in well-lit new shop units offering products of an amazing variety.

One shop I would love to recommend to you is Karine’s Kids. Karine makes and sell hand knitted toys, children’s wear and funky t-shirts inspired by her heritage from Scandinavia and in peticular Norway where she’s from.
You’ll also find WEE children’s clothes, designed and handmade in England, among the range.

Karina’s charming stall is located in Camden Lock Market, West Yard. Open every weekend from 10am to 6pm.

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Today’s outfit Mini Rodini and Bisgaard

Kidsen is such a lovely shop! You do get a true Scandinavian feel here; They have an impressing selection ov everything from kids fashion to furniture and design from all our favourite Scandinavian brands. They have the most friendly and helpful Scandinavian girls working in the shop. The shop in its self, being so contemporary bright and airy, that for a moment you actually think you are in the land of midnight sun again.


Pictures shows what Amélie is wearing today, purchased at Kidsen yesterday; White tull dress from Swedish brand Mini Rodini and gorgeous silver leather Mary Janes from Danish favourite brand Bisgaard.
Little Scandinavian highly recommends all Londoners (and visitors) do drop by this Scandinavian treasure in Kensal Rise.

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Saturday Sweets

In Norway “Saturday Sweets” are still the normal practice and attitude towards sweets when raising children. It makes it easy to make sure that your everyday isn’t filled with sweets and unhealthy foods since there is a special day for it.

In our home the girls (and the Scandinavian Dad!) usually get a bowl each with a mix of their favourite sweets. This for not to put a stress on the ones who don’t want to eat as fast (as dad).

We would try to choose chocolate before more artificial alternatives. But of course a compromise so the treat will not be too boring.
The girls do not eat sweets before or after school and therefor this is something they look forward to.

Beatrice and I visited a lovely old sweet store in Covent Garden this week, and purchased a bag of lots of naughty sweets for each “Good girl” as it said on the label. It’s waiting in the kitchen, and the girls are so excited and can hardly wait.

Photo: Hope and Greenwood

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Summer Fair at the Danish Church in London

The Danish Church in London are having their annual summer fair this weekend, starting today.
LittleScandinavian will for sure be going in order to get hold of some Scandinavian goodies.
What about having an open danish sandwich for lunch with a proper cream cake for dessert outside in the garden of the church? Or line up to buy those most delicious bright red danish hot dogs!

In addition to food there will be design, arts and craft, books, second hand clothing and lots more. There will also be lots of fun activities for children.
Find the Danish Church in Regent’s Park here: map

Times:
14th of May 4pm – 9pm
15th of May 11am – 4pm

Entrance: £1, children under 14 years is free. And you don’t have to be danish to enjoy this family event! You only have to enjoy danish food and people!

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Spring and Summer news from Lille Barn

Lille Barn (Little Children) has managed to create yet a lovely collection in organic merino wool, organic cotton and Bamboo. The London based Norwegian talented and most charming Reidun Oliveira is the head designer behind the brand, and for her the quality of each piece and the love and comfort the child will experience by wearing it is what’s important. She has also chosen to have all her garments produced in Europe, and yet they are still surprisingly affordable.
Lille Barn is clothing for babies and children up to 6 years. Her knitted winter collection in the softest Merino Wool is what the customers really love. But I must admit, this summer collection can not be a disappointment for all Lille Barn fans. Many items like the all in one suit shown to the left is the typical Lille Barn signature style. There is also some lovely fabrics and romantic summer dresses to be found. And many items are mix and match.
But what we are especially impressed about is the boys collection. Chunky knitted organic cotton sweaters in different colours. Comfortable shorts for those hot summer days. And we simply love the reversible jacket with matching bucket hat! Don’t miss out on this one!
Online boutique is to be launched this spring. Meanwhile there are several lovely shops that stock Lille Barn; Kidsen, Cute U Look, Squibbly Biskit, Little Bou and Yellow Lolly




Photo: Lille Barn

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