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Backpack for School from Fjallraven

September 8, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Swedish company Fjällräven was founded in 1950 when the founder, Åke Nordin, created a backpack frame that would later revolutionize the world of outdoors. Since then, the product line has expanded to include not only backpacks but also tents, sleeping bags and clothing.

The durable and lightweight backpack “mini Kånken” is perfect for school. Large main compartment with large opening makes it easy to put in/take out items. Two side pockets and a zippered pocket in the front. Handles at the top and narrow, supple shoulder straps. Seat cover in the pocket at the back. Logo doubles as reflector. Dimensions: 29x20x13, total weight 220g. Price £29.50. Available in several bright colours.

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The furniture shop your knight or princess would love

September 8, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Rikke Baek and Anette Schack founded the Danish company Fairytale Design in 2003 with the aim of creating imaginative furniture for children 0-8y. Choose between 6 different children’s furniture lines; Soldier, Knight, Pirates, Prince Little, Princess, Ballerina, Lady and Puppy.
Shown below is Ballerina and Soldier.
All furniture, textiles and accessories are made with environmental care. Read more about fair trade and slow fashion here.

With lovely illustrations, Flash Player and music the web page www.fairytaledesign.dk would be fun for your child to visit as well.
In fact I think they would love shopping for furniture when they have the opportunity to catch butterflies at the same time!


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Bundgaard shoes goes organic

September 7, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

During Copenhagen Fashion Week this August at CIFF Danish shoe brand Bundgaard launched a collection of organic children’s footwear, following the trend with all things organic.

It’s the British designer Penny Leese that’s behind the collection. Leeses lives and works in Denmark and she has created her first shoe collection within the brand’s philosophy of creating comfortable footwear that works with the natural development of children’s feet.

The organic collection offers two styles of sandal, three styles of shoe and one style of slippers, all available in red, brown and blue and will be in stores from spring 2011.

Bundgaard is own by one of the oldest and largest shoe manufacturer in Denmark, Sanita Footwear and are well known in Scandinavia for creating high quality footwear for children (similar quality as Bisgaard and Angulus).

We have had Bundgaard sandals for the girls and we were very happy with them. Would love to try out the organic collection too!

Photo: Bundgaard SS11

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Ugly Norwegians

September 6, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Norwegian brand Ugly Children’s Clothing (founded in 2006) make the coolest cotton mix knit baby bodies, hats, dresses and leggings for babies and kids.

Read more about the Norwegian Marius pattern here

Talking about Ugly, I’m even more excited about their coming SS11 collection and have to give you a sneak peak of what to look forward to for the coming Spring season:

It’s the ultimate in urban camouflage for kids (0-6y) in the form of grass, floorboard and newspaper for the indoor playsuit or the outdoor waterproof coat and trouser set.

Using live HD photography the pictures are transferred to fabric so your child can go incognito! www.uglycc.com
Shown below is the garden camouflage -our favourite!


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Jazzed up AW10 news from Christina Rohde

September 3, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Being a pioneer in creating Scandinavian children’s designer wear danish designer Christina Rohde started up back in 1991. The label is known for a romantic, nostalgic almost bohemian look with their loose and flowery print on soft cotton made into the most comfortable yet stylish garments.
However it seems like the label Christina Rohde are renewing themselves slightly this season, or so it seems from their presentation of the collection.



And some more AW pics, only a bit more like how we used to know Christina Rohde


If you look closely many of the garments are still the same, with the same typical Christina Rohde signature cut and finish.
So, what do you prefer? The more nostalgic look or the new almost “geek chic” style?

Photo: Christina Rohde

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We love Bisgaard

September 1, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Bisgaard is a Danish Brand of children shoes (previously known as Cocomma), with innovative design, superior materials and good fit. They have a simple philosophy about making room for creativity and imagination -and children’s feet. Because healthy feet are happy feet!




Photo: Bisgaard Sko AW10

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Autumn news from Danish Rosemunde

August 31, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Rosemunde have launched their autumn winter 2010 news for girls aged 4-14y -and for their mums too!

Picture shows Rosemunde’s beautiful cardigan for girls with long sleeves. An essential in your autumn wardrobe.
Available in light grey (as shown in picture), warm sand (camel) and our favourite; vintag mauve (purple) at €89 in Rosemundes online shop www.rosemunde.dk/webshop

Not sure if we can resist the silk cardigan with lace detail either. So soft and comfortable.

Owner and Creative Director Katrine Hannibal focuses on the individual designs comfortable styles to be worn everyday,
“To give you an everyday luxury feeling”.

Photo: Rosemunde AW10

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PompDeLux – Scandinavian design at bargain prices

August 29, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Danish POMPdeLUX will reopen their web shop on Tuesday 31th of August at 10am.
Visit www.pomdelux.com to see their autumn winter 2010 collection.

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Preview Wheat Autumn Winter 2010

August 25, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Autumn and winter in Scandinavia is crisp and cold often with a clear sky where after a stroll through the beautiful landscape in green turning yellow, red and brown you can relax with true home comforts in front of an open log fire with the flicker and glow of candles. The AW10 collection from Danish designer brand Wheat is based on classic styles with soft harmonious colours that set the trend, using natural fabrics and materials they remain functional but still cater to children´s daily needs.






Photo: Wheat AW10

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Epla arts and crafts online marked

August 23, 2010 by Scandinavian mum

Like a proper old fashioned marked with lots of individual stalls, where local craftsmen display and sell their gods, Norwegian online site Epla is the viritual version of this.
Founded late 2009 the online marked is already well known within Norway and Scandinavia. It seems like high quality homemade products, often made of recycled materials, are increasingly popular. And I’m amazed how many people who are back to their roots in front of the sewing machine or with knitting pins in their hands!

Have a look at “Barn og Baby” to see unique clothes, accessories, toys and furniture for your little one.

Pic 1 shows a top and trousers set by BraWo Design, made off 100% recycled fabrics. (In this case old curtains!) £50
Pic 2 shows retro wallstickers by Snuffle £52
Pic 3 shows the Maja retro dress made of recycled fabrics and buttons. Choose between a variety of colours and patterns as you can have this simple apron dress made to order. £28

Visit www.epla.no


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