Trend watch: Black and white

Another strong fashion trend this current season is black and white, both for children's clothes, furniture and toys. Black has been a favourite this winter and it seems to transfer into spring and even summer, mixed with white. How to Kiss a Frog, Mini Rodini, BangBang Copenhagen, Soft Gallery, and Zilly Banana are a few brands that have embraced the monochrome style in a fun way.

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The monsters have escaped the closet!

Many children have monsters in their closets. My monsters used to live underneath the bed. I actually had to jump into my bed on a few occasions so that the scary creatures wouldn't get hold of my leg. Well, now with the help of the Norwegian illustrator Vibeke Hoie they've managed to escape! And to be honest, they look a lot less scary when they are out in broad daylight and everywhere in the...

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The more chefs, the more mess. Or more pink?

Our girls loves helping out in the kitchen, beating eggs for pancakes etc. Oh, and the scale! They love measuring. The girls Reception teacher told us that actually helping out in the kitchen is practical maths. So lot's of reasons for allowing them to join in. I think the girls would have loved the hot pink butterfly scale by Rice. Not to sure what theScandinavianDad thinks about it though, even...

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Dear reader…

There are various theories on the origin of Valentine's Day, but the most popular dates back to the time of the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 AD. Claudius didn't want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this Valentine was jailed and the executed...

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Marimekko Concept Store Copenhagen and a new dress for the summer

Yesterday I walked past this fantastic shop in Copenhagen, located in Gammel Mønt only 2 minutes walk from Kongens Nytorv. The Marimekko Concept Store in Copenhagen opened in 2009 is almost like a design institution well worth a visit for all with a love for Nordic design. You can find cool stationary, fabrics in all colour combinations, clothes for both adults and children in addition to...

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Lucky 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...

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News from the Little Red Stuga

Kebnekaise released in 2008. New this year, The Landscape Rug (January 2011)completes the three mountains. It can be used together with one or several poufs, or simply as a rug by its own. The rug is a aerial view of a landscape with fields, water, railways and roads where the designer has left more room for the child's own imagination by not completing everything; the child decides if the road...

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Elodie meets Small Paul for Details.

Swedish company Elodie Details believe in the importance of the little things, and their inherent capacity to make our everyday life more beautiful and fun. They believe personal style is not a question of age and their mission is to transform all essential little products of everyday baby life in to the most stylish and fun accessories. Elodie Details and American lifestyle brand Paul Frank...

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