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What it is is beautiful – Lego ad from 1981

January 4, 2012 by Scandinavian mum

This vintage Lego ad is as trendy now as it was in 1981, with children being children; In one picture Lego has captured exactly what’s fashion forward now as much as then; inventive, playful and real children. What it is is nothing more than beautiful!

© Lego via Flickr Moose Greebles’ photostream

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The brand to watch; 50′s style by Rockefella

June 10, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

The swedish children’s fashion brand Rockefella creates fun and funky clothes in a proper retro 50′s style for cool children. Introduced to the British market on the trade show Bubble in June 2010 and was named winner of the Standout Award for the best-dressed stand at the show with its pirate-themed and retro creation. The clothes are both comfortable and stylish, in fact we’re always stopped on the street by people who want to take a closer look at for example the popular yellow cardigan, and they would say: Like seriously! I had one just like that as a child! I used to love my cardigan! Wow -do they produce it again!?!

Yes they do. We think Rockefella is the brand to watch at Bubble London in June 2011, exhibiting for the 3d time. We’re very excited to see they have in store for us for Spring Summer 2012. Wear it. Live it. Roll the Dice. www.rockefella.se





© Photos by Silje Glefjell Photography for Little Scandinavian

Silje Glefjell Photography is a Norwegian London based up and coming fashion photographer. We are thrilled to be working with her and are very much looking forward to our next photo shoot!www.glefjell.com

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Gooey Brand retro Owl print dress

May 31, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

We are currently doing a review on this gorgeous apple coloured dress with a cool hand printed owl by the up and coming new brand and shop concept from Sweden, The Gooey Brand.
Little A is head over heels with the blue eyed owl that sits on a branch. And as the little collector she is she simply loves the two front pockets. The A-line short sleeved dress is made of soft organic cotton with a really nice finish. Wear it on its own with a cardi or as a tunic with trousers and a tee underneath. Available in size 86-116 €40 www.gooeybrand.com

© Photos by Little Scandinavian

So this is how we review clothes -up side down!
The children would wear it, we’ll wash it and then wear it again -and then we’ll let you know what we think!

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Dare to be bold, colourful and retro.

May 1, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

Embrace colours, mix and match the unthinkable. More is definitely more, if you dare to be bold when it comes to retro.
Danish company RetroVilla do dare to take that extra step with patterns and colours, and the result? Simply stunning!


Photo: RetroVilla

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Step into a retro and colourful spring 2011 with Angulus

January 4, 2011 by Scandinavian mum

We quite like the daring colours combined with high quality comfortable leather by danish shoe brand Angulus. The yellow sandals will definitely brighten up Amélie’s day and be a hit throughout the coming spring and summer. The leather sneakers for boys are available in brown aswell, but why not spoil the boys with some bright colours too? Prices from £60, but well worth in terms of quality and fit. Angulus was founded in 1904 and their shoes are therefor not only made with love an care but also more than 100 years of experience.



Photo: Angulus
See more shoes by Angulus or visit angulus.dk to find your nearest retailer.

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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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Blafre design in UK

October 6, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

The Norwegian family run design company Blafre has since 2005 produced retro stationery.
Recently they extended their product range to include super cute and very 70′ thermos flasks, drinking bottles and tin lunch boxes all made from recycled stainless steel.

See more products from Blafre, here or visit www.blafre.com

The pictures shows the Squirrel Thermos Flask 350 ml, perfect size for kids. Stainless steel with a plastic cup. Price £ 21.

This thermos flask is perfect when you want to bring a hot drink your child can enjoy outside, either if you are on a walk in the countryside or if you are at ice rink in the city!

Available online in UK at Olive loves Alfie, a children’s boutique in Stoke Newington, London.

Oh, how I wished the girls School would consider allowing something else than only water in the drink bottles for lunch, especially on a wet and grey day like this! Healthy, cold and miserable or unhealthy, warm and happy… You choose!

Photo: Blafre

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A Scandinavian home getting ready for the new arrival

September 30, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

This summer the blogger behind the blog My Scandinavian Retreat Vilde had a little baby girl. On her blog, one of Scandinavia’s best interior blogs there is a few pics of their home in Norway, ready for the new arrival; For your enjoyment and inspiration!



We congratulate Vilde and her husband with the newborn Little Scandinavian!

Photo: All rights reserved My Scandinavian Retreat

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10% off on all autumn news

September 27, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

barnyardkids would like to offer all readers of LittleScandinavian a special discount of 10% off on all autumn winter news.

barnyardkids offers a unique collection of colourful, quirky, fun childrenswear for children from 0-6 years. You’ll find labels like Smafolk, Katvig, Ej sikke lej, Duns Sweden, Moccis, Molo and Name It.

One of my favourite picks is this organic green elephant print body by danish brand Urban Elk at £14.99 for babies up to 9 months. So retro and I simply love the green elephants!
Visit barnyardkids.co.uk and see what’s your favourite pick.

Simply enter coupon code LScanOct at the checkout when shopping to enjoy 10% off all brands. Offer expires 31st October 2010.

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Lovely Lucky Boy Sunday

September 26, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Lucky Boy Sunday was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark on a sunny Sunday in August 2007.
The talented Danish designers behind the brand (Camilla and Camilla) are very fond of offbeat characters and their collection includes an unusual family of friends each knitted from 100% soft alpaca.
They create two retro and quirky collections every year including soft toys, graphic pillows and wooden toy or furniture pieces.



Check out the cutest little creatures from Lucky Boy Sunday at Mash N Gravy, Little Fashion Gallery and Dotty Dot.

Photo: Lucky Boy Sunday

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