Brands to watch at Ciff Youth AW 20/21

Arguably the most important trade show to attend when in the market for Nordic children's fashion and lifestyle is Copenhagen based, CIFF YOUTH (previously CIFF KIDS). We have our long time favourite brands, who we always see every season, including Minimalisma, Christina Rohde, Soft Gallery and Serendipity only to mention a few. Other popular lifestyle brands include Konges Sløyd and Liewood....

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Why I would like to learn how to knit

I've recently written an article about yarn shops in Norway and I couldn't help thinking to myself, if only I could learn how to knit. One of the owners I spoke to claimed that everyone can. But seriously, I've tried. I've done courses, been in and out of yarn shops, pestered both my mum and my mother in law with loose hoops and unreadable patterns - to no avail. Not even one single finished...

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Countdown to Christmas with Pierrot La Lune

Buying sustainable is perhaps more important than ever in a time where UNICEF tells us that more than 600 million children will live with severe water shortage by 2040 if we do not change fundamentally in our behaviour.  It's in times like these you would be delighted to discover the simple and timeless design, clothing to be worn for generations, from Pierrot La Lune. The small...

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Nordic Council Environment Prize 2019 – the runners up

The winner of the Nordic Council Environment Prize for 2019 famously said that 'the climate doesn't need awards'. Which is true. However, it wasn't the climate that received the award. Perhaps more so than ever the climate need people, people who care, who do what they can. These people, by receiving an award, will receive attention for all their hard work and again reach and inspire others to...

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Ice Skating in London 2019/2020

It's that time of the year again, when enchanting ice-covered surfaces, complete with festive music and fairy-lights start appearing, around the city of London. In our household it's become a tradition to go ice skating, at least once during the season, as a magical family day out. The girls as they are older now will often go on their own, together with friends. Some ice rinks have sadly...

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Christmas Decoration by Iittala

We just discovered these simple yet so gorgeous baubles by Iittala... On our wish list for this Christmas! Add to your collection of Christmas decoration with Iittala’s five piece red glass ball set. Each delicate ornament is mouthblown and comes with grey textile ribbons to hang them on the Christmas tree. From the palest pink to the richest red, each glass ornament reflects its own unique...

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Scandinavian Christmas Markets London 2019

The 24th December is the highlight of Christmas in Scandinavia. After enjoying an abundant Christmas meal with your family, everyone is waiting for that special knock on the door, which means that that the 'tomte' or 'nisse' has finally arrived with the presents. But it all starts a month earlier, usually with the marking of the first Sunday in Advent, which will fall on the 1st of December this...

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The best Scandinavian Christmas Calendars 2019

Originally a tradition coming from Germany, the Advent Calendar was introduced in Scandinavia in the 1940s and it used to be in cardboard. One new imagery was to be revealed every day, in a 24 day count down to Christmas, which in Scandinavia is celebrated on the 24th of December. These days the reusable gift calendars are popular as well as a few figurines and sweets calendars. Make the...

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Siskin by Mamaowl

Danish mum Anna spotted a gap in the market when she had her first baby. She was looking for clothing in organic merino wool/silk and merino fleece to keep her new baby warm and comfortable, when she discovered that her favourite brands from Denmark was not available in the UK. This led her to set up Mamaowl with the first order ticking in in 2012. The shop has since then gone from strength to...

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Sustainable kidswear by WAWA Copenhagen SS20

We are so pleased to bring your attention to a delightful children's brand from Denmark, WAWA, with the designer combining Scandinavian minimalism with her Indian heritage. WAWA is an organic children’s wear brand for ages 2 to 10 years, that wishes to nurture the child’s sense for simple details as well as environmental awareness. The clothing are made entirely of sustainable fabrics and...

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