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Angry Stella by Sigve Aspelund for Pale Cloud

January 25, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

Pale Cloud – A new high end brand for fashion forward girls 0-6 years. Pale Cloud is the brainchild of the talented Norwegian designer Marion and her husband Ian, highly inspired by their daughter.

The couple’s international experience and Marion’s expertise within the high end and luxury marked is very obvious in Pale Cloud’s very first collection for Autumn Winter 2011.
The garments have been beautifully cut and tailored. The finest materials have been used; Silks, Cashmere, Alpaca and Angora. The colour palette has a delicate look, with dusty pinks, cream and greys as well as neutrals tones. There is the charm of old classic elements twisted into contemporary design to embrace the fashion forward girl.

Ian about the photo: “Stella lives in Oslo and the photo was shot by the awarded Norwegian photographer Sigve Aspelund. This was the only time Stella was upset during the entire shoot but the image just stood out.”
Apparently both Angry Stella and the collection by Pale Cloud got lots of attention at Pitti Bimbo. So maybe we’ll see a happier Stella next time?

For details, please visit www.pale-cloud.com or visit their stand at Bubble London in a few days! Meanwhile take a look at these pictures from Pitti Bimbo, by Pale Cloud

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Warm and dry with wool underwear

January 11, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

I couldn’t help thinking about wool today. It was drizzling on the way to school and properly pouring on my way back home. Luckily I was dressed in wool, so I stayed comfortable, warm and dry.
With weather like what we have now it’s nothing more comfortable than wool or wool mix underwear. For our children as well.
I spoke with a pregnant friend on the phone this morning. She was listing up her shopping list of baby gear that she want to have sorted before the little one arrives. We were discussing newborn clothes and she was asking questions like “How many baby grows do I need to start off with” etc. And my mind kept wandering off, again thinking off wool.
I think the following would be on my shopping list for any newborn; Wool underwear from Norwegian brand Lilli & Leopold. Soft organic merino wool. So comfortable with such a sweet expression. When only the best is good enough.


Photo: Lilli & Leopold

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22 of December, winner of a baby blanket by Lille Lam

December 22, 2010 by Scandinavian mum


The winner of 22th of December and a soft knitted baby blanket by LilleLam is

Natalie Goatley!

Congratulations! We have sent you an email! Will you please replay with your full name and address to us on:
post@littlescandinavian.com and one warming winter essential for your baby will be on it’s way to you!

Todays giveaway is warm, high quality baby blanket, knitted in soft merino wool, by LilleLam. A must have during such a frosty winter as now! Size 75 cm x 100 cm, retails for €82.

About Lille Lam
LilleLam was established by two newly-become-mothers finding it hard to get hold of garments for children in pure wool, with an outstanding and functional design, and which does not irritate the skin of the babies and children.
This was the beginning of LilleLam, producing high quality garments in close collaboration with Norwegian designers and produced in 100% soft merino wool.
The design has simple yet with embroidery and patterns sourced from their Nordic heritage.

Great importance has been placed on the practical solutions of the garments, but also on possibility of “growth”. Fold-ups are employed wherever it is possible, so that the child can use the garment through several seasons.
Whereas the design recalls elements of the past, the clean and pure wool material is based on the latest technological development. The wool is of the softest kind and does not itch or irritate the skin. The wool is “super-wash” treated and can consequently safely be washed in the washing-machine on a wool program without shrinking or change of dimensions.


LilleLam is available at stylejunta.com or see the whole collection at lillelam.no

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21th of December, winner of a gorgeous dress by Jumina

December 21, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The winner of 21th of December and a gorgeous girls winter dress by Jumina Design is

Gemma Westacott!

Congratulations! We have sent you an email! Will you please replay with your full name and address to us on:
post@littlescandinavian.com including the desired size and one fantastic dress will be on it’s way to you!

This gorgeous girls winter dress is available in 2-4, 4-6 og 6-8 years (retail price £69), the matching scarf (retail price £28) is not included, but could be purchased seperatly.

About Jumina
Jumina design is handmade norwegian design. The clothes are all in natural materials and organic Fair trade cotton.
The designer behind the concept is Elisabeth Grønning Rognmo from Stavanger, Norway. She has 3 children that give her lots of inspiration for the work she does.
Elisabeth is creative and environmentally aware, and gives quality a top priority, which characterize the clothes from Jumina design. All clothing and accessories are designed and handmade in only a few copies by Elisabeth herself. You will not find a garment that is completely identical.

Find out more about Jumina Design, the Norwegian fairytale or visit jumina.no to view the current collection.

Jumina will be present at Bubble London with stand number B40 in February, with their comin AW11 collection. If you’re going we higly recommend viewing the coming collection and catch up with the charming designer behind the brand. Here’s a sneakpeak, preview of AW11 by Jumina Design:

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19th of December, winner of wool dress by Dundelina

December 19, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The winner of 19th of December and a fun and gorgeous woollen dress by Dundelina is Peggy! Congratulations! We have sent you an email!

Will you please forward your full name and address to us on: post@littlescandinavian.com including the desired size and one fantastic dress will be on it’s way to you!

Today’s giveaway is from Norwegian fun and unique designer brand Dundelina; the imaginative Ålen Åge hooded dress. Available in size 98-140. Retail prize £55.

This style features the dotted pattern of the eels that crawl around Dundelina in the story ‘dundelina under the bottom of the sea’. If used together with the gloves your arms will be magically transformed into eels. Scary!

Kintted hooded dress in dark aqua. Hand-crochet dots i contrast aqua. Hand-crochet buttons at front. Side seam pockets to keep all treasures at hand. Made in a soft and warm woolen blend of 25% alpaca and 75% trevira which will look as new as the first time after every wash.

About Dundelina
The Dundelina collection is a sophisticated combination of books/literature, clothing and accessories which interact with each other in a unique way. Scenes from the stories feature as beautiful embroidered details and characters come alive as hand-quilted toys and accessories which allow children to re-create their own version of Dundelina´s world.

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17th of December, winner of boys underwear set by Lilleba

December 17, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The winner of 17th of December and a underwear set for boys by Lilleba is MrsAgatha! Congratulations! We have sent you an email!

Will you please forward your full name and address to us on: post@littlescandinavian.com and the set will be on it’s way to you!

Lilleba is a Norwegian design lable that produces nightwear and underwear for the whole family that is environmental friendly and delightful to wear. Soft, elegant and cool nostalgy.
The clothes made out of bamboo fibres, which keeps you warm and dry is in particular good for those with sensitive skin or atopic eczema. They are PH-neutral and do not contain formaldehyde. Bamboo absorbs moist, ventilates and is heat regulating. It is grown without any chemicals which contributes to a CO2 neutral production. A wonderful gift to yourself or to the ones you love!

Clothes from Lilleba for mums, dads and little toddlers with love and care for people and the environment
-when only the best is good enough! Visit lilleba.no to see more.


This high quality underwear set for boys is made of bamboo and cotton and is UV50+ protection, anti bacterial, PH Neutral, heat regulating and excellent softness and wearing comfort. Size 98cm. Retail price £48

See more posts about Lilleba.

Lilleba is available in UK online at Nordic Kids

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14th of December, winner of a retro owl lunch box and bottle by BLAFRE

December 14, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The winner of 14th of December and a retro lunch box with matching drink bottle with an 70′s owl print in bold colours is Charlotte Bird! Congratulations! We have sent you an email!

Will you please forward your full name and address plus the desired size to us on: post@littlescandinavian.com and one cool lunch box and bottle will be on it’s way to you!
Retail price £26.

BLAFRE is a family run design company, founded in 2005, based in the capital of beautiful Norway, Oslo.
The company is run by Ingrid and Remi. Ingrid is the designer, Remi is fixing all the other stuff. Their daughter Nora (born 2005) is the inspiration. Blafre’s retro inspired range, of premium quality and all the paper products are printed in the UK and carry the FSC logo, include greeting cards, gift wrap, lunch boxes, stainless steel drink bottles, tin storage boxes, party invitations, bibs, aprons, fabric buntings, bed sets, cushions and much more!



BLAFRE’s products are available several places in the UK, from Kidsen in London to theNorthRockgallery at the Shetland Isles.

To find your nearest stockist and for all other UK queries, please contact BLAFRE’s UK distributor, Nordic Barn. “Nordic” because all their products are designed in a Nordic country and “Barn” has a dual meaning; either simply a large building or in the three Scandinavian countries (and Scottish ‘bairn’!) Barn means kids or children and, as they offer ‘Nordic designed gifts for kids’. Nordic Barn represent both BLAFRE and Oskar&Ellen and will be present at the Top Drawer (design fair) 16 – 18 January 2011.

See related posts about BLAFRE or go to blafre.com to see the full range.

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First Sunday of Advent

November 28, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

To be found in most Scandinavian homes during the advent time is the “adventsstake”.

Adventslys is four candles, traditionally purple in colour but as a modern “all white Scandi Christmas” white is common, placed in the “adventsstake”, a tray or candleholder used for putting the candles on or in. These can be simple or decorated as you please.

One is lit every week starting on the first Sunday of Advent, so that by the Christmas Eve the candles are different heights.
Families usually gather together each Sunday afternoon in Advent to lid the candle(s) and some say a poem together with their children, like the poem Advent by the Norwegian Poet Inger Hagerup.

Each of the four Sundays has a different aspect: joy, hope, longing and peace.

We wish you all a peaceful first Sunday in Advent.

Photo: Cornelias Hus

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Norwegian Christmas market in London

November 15, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The Norwegian Church is based in St Olav’s Square, South East London. One of the church’s most popular events is the yearly Christmas Fair that takes place the third weekend in November every year. It is a great chance to stock up on all your favourite Norwegian Christmas delights and decoration.

Opening times: Friday 19/11 11-6pm
Saturday 20/11 10-5pm – Sunday 21/11 12:30-5pm

Entrance fee: £1 per person.

To find out more visit www.sjomannskirken.no

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Norwegian high street tween brand Wow and me

November 3, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Norwegian high streets have a new fashion brand to be proud of, WOW AND ME, that’s instantly has become all tweens favourite.
It’s affordable, the style is funky and functional for the older children that want to dress trendy without looking like adults. Proper Scandinavian tween fashion!

Their latest collection for Christmas 2010, designed by the Norwegian fashion designer Fam Irvoll was launched at a big Wow and me party in Oslo last Thursday. The launch was rather successful with lots of cheerful tween Wow-and-me fans attending. Picture shows two happy girls, in fun and bright Wow and me clothes, arriving at the party.

I’m not too sure about how environmentally concerned the label are, neither the quality of the clothes.
However I must admit I’m really pleased to see how popular decent tween clothes can be thinking of the earlier mentioned not exactly utterly hilarious trends for children and tweens.

Photo: Wow and me Blog

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