Home and Away safety

The bright green first-aid kit compromises of 1 burn dressing, 1 wound compress, 3 sterile wound dressings, 2 elastic bandages, 1 disposal gloves, 1 adhesive tape, 1 respiratory sheet, 13 plasters, 1 scissor, 5 wash swabs, 3 plaster stripes, 4 adhesive plasters. Available at www.ikea.co.uk £12.99 -We think a kit like this is perfect both at home but also when you travel by car with children. The...

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Children’s vintage and design furniture and toys

Looking for a true design item for your child’s bedroom, unique vintage or contemporary classics? Molly-Meg’s vintage kids furniture gallery displays a collection of classics from the 1950s to the present, sourced from all over the world. Occasionally we've also seen a few Scandinavian classics, Danish contemporary design furniture in children's sizes. It's like visiting flea markets all over...

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100% Norway and 100% Design in London

What's on: 100% Design Exhibition in London Date: 22 – 25 September 2011 What's not to be missed: 100% Norway, Stand D60 Earls Court Followed by previous years success 100% Norway returns to this year’s trade fair 100% Design in London with a fresh selection of exciting new works from Norway’s emerging design talents; Young female designers Caroline Olsson, Vibeke Skar and Ida Noemi Vidal...

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Etsy Kids

Most of you are familiar with Etsy, the global online site that gathers up and coming designers, enabling people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers from more than 150 countries. Now there's Etsy for Kids too, with their own blog EtsyKids that gathers a diverse group of talented & dedicated Etsy shop owners making items for babies, toddlers, and children. We like...

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Design inspiration collectible Lotus Cathrineholm

One of the worlds finest and most extensive line of gourmet porcelainized enamel cookwear, the famous Lotus design by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Catherineholm is today a sought after collectible items. See what's currently on sale on Ebay Cathrineholm was an ironworks, located near the town of Halden in Norway, which started production in 1907. Originally the ironworks manufactured wrought iron...

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Where to buy retro backpacks by Fjallraven.

Reader of Little Scandinavian asks: I have recently discovered Swedish brand Fjallraven (makers of outdoor equipment) do really cool backpacks for kids in great colours. However, the only place I can find to buy them is through J Crew in the USA and they don't ship to the UK. Do you know of any companies within the UK who stock them, or any that will ship to the UK? Thanks, Marie. Dear Marie. Yes...

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Why we love Scandinavian design

Scandinavian fashion and design is by now recognized as trendsetters within not only functional and minimalistic sleek design but also being eco friendly with regards to sustainability and use of organic materials. For children in particular the design is made to suit their needs and to enrich their active day. The design not only being practical and helpful but also innovative and inspiring.

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Trend kids interior Raspberry Red

Danish kids interior and design company, founded in 2004 by the Danish designer Mia Dela produces baby and kids toys, furniture and textiles. Sebras products is a colourful nostalgic crafts like crocheting and knitting; mixed with contemporary and durable designs. Interior pieces, accessories and toys by Sebra are often made from natural materials such as wood, wool and cotton. We quite like...

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Summer in Skandium

Looking to refresh your home after the big Spring clean or in search for the perfect wedding gift this Summer we recommend visiting Skandium in Marelybone. We visited Skandium last weekend in search for a wedding gift and had a browse through the store and enjoyed seeing all the design classics (in all prize ranges) in gorgeous daylight that they have managed to create in store. Photos by Little...

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Leander Cot versus Stokke Sleepi

Leander and Stokke, both cots are Scandinavian contemporary design; simple, safe, functional and would make a beautiful piece of furniture for any home. But which one is for you!? Post updated 10.03.2016 with new specifications and more information to help you choose! Both beds are award winning evolving bed. It moves, grows and develops, just like your child. The cot beds are made from forest...

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