It's about time to start thinking about Christmas cards. What will it be this year? Eco friendly e-mail? A lovely picture of the family or the kids? Homemade out of plain paper, like the previously mentioned Minimega ones? Contemporary Christmas cards in white and turquoise with reindeer in the snow? Or how about some vintage beautiful Scandinavian Christmas cards? We love these old nostalgic...
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Nostalgic Christmas decoration by GreenGate
Danish interior brand Greengate have some fantastic nostalgic Christmas decoration this year, from their Winter 2010 collection. "Moments worth sharing", is GreenGate's philosophy. We think such decorative items are worth sharing too. Norwegian online shop Cornelia's Hus has a nice selection presented online, enjoy! Photo: GreenGate Winter 2010 by Cornelias Hus
Read moreNorwegian Christmas market in London
The Norwegian Church is based in St Olav's Square, South East London. One of the church's most popular events is the yearly Christmas Fair that takes place the third weekend in November every year. It is a great chance to stock up on all your favourite Norwegian Christmas delights and decoration. Opening times: Friday 19/11 11-6pm Saturday 20/11 10-5pm - Sunday 21/11 12:30-5pm Entrance fee: £1...
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By the time December comes round, Sweden has very few hours of daylight. The sun drops out of sight in the afternoon. The first Sunday of Advent comes as an eagerly awaited sign that Christmas is approaching. Although by then, of course, the Christmas shop windows and street decorations are already in place. We highly recommend the oldest and very traditional Christmas Market in Stockholm with a...
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Christmas is traditionally celebrated on the 24th of December in Scandinavia. But it starts way before that with shopping for gifts and Christmas clothes and preparations of decoration and all that glorious Christmas food. The Christmas season starts with the first Advent, which falls on Sunday the 28th of November this year. Advent is the time to start decorating your home with an abundance of...
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Scandinavian Christmas markets, Oslo
From end of November until the end of December Oslo is not only covered in white snow, the capital is also glittering and shining from all the Christmas lights and decoration several places in the city. Oslo has several big and small markets and events all over the city the most famous being the festive and fun Christmas Market at City Hall Square. We highly recommend our favourite Christmas...
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Scandinavian Christmas markets, Copenhagen
From mid November until the end of December Copenhagen is transformed into one big Christmas Market, consisting of several big and small markets and events all over the city. We highly recommend our favourite annual Christmas markets; The festive and fun Tivoli Copenhagen and the more traditional and charming market Nyhavn, both fantastic Christmas experience for both adults and children. The...
Read moreScandinavian Advent Calendars 2010
Maileg Pixie Advent Calendar Gorgeous Maileg pixie in red advent dress or grey dungarees, numbered for each day of advent with pockets big enough for small treats or gifts. The 2010 pixies have a row of buttons all the way down the front of their dresses/dungarees. These advent calendars are a smart investment: they brighten up your Christmas home and will last for generations. Size: 150 cm(!)...
Read moreChristmas cards the Scandinavian way
It's that time of the year again... Yes, I know it's a bit early, but I couldn't resist not sharing the simple Christmas cards from danish design company Minimega in such rich and delightful colours. Also if you start up now you might even have time to enjoy writing all the cards! Available in the shop primo November at www.minimega.dk Photo: Blog by Minimega
Read moreH.J.O.R.T.H Copenhagen AW10
It's with great pleasure we present the 10th collection from H.J.O.R.T.H Copenhagen, the autumn winter 2010 is full of warm colours and soft qualities -perfect for the Christmas holiday! Available online from Denmark at www.hjorth-cph.dk or at the UK online shop www.kinderkinder.co.uk Photo: H.J.O.R.T.H Copenhagen
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