With Units new collection of farm animals and accessories danish designer Peter Utke has created a whole universe of lightweight playful toys that can only be limited by imagination. Designed for toddlers, these toys can inspire hours of fun play as well as look lovely in your child's playroom. We discovered Units at CIFF kids, at the new design and interior section of the trade show. And what...
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Children’s gifts – toys they will love!
Here's our short list, the top kids toys and gifts that we've tried and tested -and love! Soft toys, baby's first, secret's friends... Regardless of age, Luckyboysunday have a soft toy ready to be all yours! Only problem is that they are known to be highly addictive! When one quirky little fellow, knitted in soft alpaca wool, has made his way into your home and heart, you will be wanting to get...
Read moreDreamWorks to Make Stars of Danish Troll Dolls
On my trip to Copenhagen recently I had the pleasure to bump into an old acquaintance of mine, the Good Luck Dam Troll. I spotted a great selection of Trolls, all of them supposed to bring good luck to the owner, in a store and picked up two for the girls. I used to have a few when growing up and always loved theses small creatures, originally created in the 30's by a poor Danish fisherman and...
Read moreLucky Boy Sunday a lot more than cool and stylish
The Danish design label Lucky Boy Sunday had a lovely but very busy stand at Bubble London this January. Great design surprises, it's interesting and probably most importantly with attention to detail. In this case it's more functional than what you would expect as well! The pillows from Lucky Boy Sunday are all made with an intriguing design, that appeals to our curiosity. Knitted in alpaca wool...
Read moreLucky Boy Sunday for spring 2011
I'm looking forward to more sunshine and milder temperatures, especially after seeing the lovely pictures of the coming spring news from Lucky Boy Sunday. Retro, subtle and totally irresistible.
Read moreBlack is the new red for any active toddler
There is so many gift guides out there but I had to share this as I think it is something that any active toddler would be very happy to receive from Santa! Our beloved retro toys, now available in black! Who can resist a shiny Saab Roadster RideOn from Playsam? Its design is based on the very first Saab -- Sixten Sason's prototype 92001. Steering wheel made of wood and metal just like the old...
Read moreScandinavian style rocking horse
Scandinavian design rocking horse has been very popular, spotted in many of the leading Scandinavian interior magazine's for a lond time and especially before Christmas. It's the ultimate Christmas gift for any toddler as it pleases both the kids and the parents. I wouldn't mind having one in my living room either, and that's more than what I can say about a lot of the other toys they have. The...
Read moreSocial Media is in fashion
One of our absolute favourite children’s online clothing shops is danish House of Kids, founded in 2005 by Helle Guldmann. She started the business at home on her spare time with the brands Mini A Ture, Okker Gokker, Serendipity, Rützou and MP. Since then the business has grown, with more customers, brands and employees. Today House of Kids are a well established online shop in Denmark, known...
Read moreKarine’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...
Read moreLeka wooden designer furniture at Nordic Kids
We have mentioned favourite children's furniture brand Leka Sweden and their well known Trojan Horse before. The Trojan Horse was designed as early as in 1962 in Sweden and has recently been redesigned with rubber wheels etc. This fun toy can be a rocking horse, a stool and storage for all those little toys. Brilliant design and solid painted wood, available in several bright colours. Nordic Kids...
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