Todays catch from Sweden. Shopping tips for launches and sale: Walk inside the store. Find the nearest shopping assistant, and ask for directions to desired items. Quickly scan through whats left. Move quickly to the fitting room, and see what's left there. Then turn towards the till and ask if they have anything left there. Hold on to whatever you are unsure about until you are sure. If you...
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Amélie on her way to a birthday party
With two antennas on the head to receive all the UK Radio stations available! Faux fur bolero from H&M. Skirt and top from Krista Lynggaard. The set was bought for Beatrice back in 2005. Krista has since 2008 been on maternity leave, but we hope to see her back in business soon.
Read moreLittle Scandinavian goes on holiday
During half term the Scandinavian Mum, the Scandinavian Dad and their two Little Scandinavians are off on holiday. And the trip goes (of course!?) to Scandinavia! We will be going to a lovely ski resort in Norway called Norefjell (North mountain). Norefjell with its more than 3.900 feet has a long history with tourism and down hill skiing, hosting the Winter Olympics in 1952. With continues...
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Another day with snow in London. But it's not like we can ski to school like they can in Scandinavia. This is at the entrance, Tromso University Visit My Little Norway for more fun info about Norway, written in English (there is lots of nice Norewgian recipes too)
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Scandinavian Dads Starters
There is without a doubt a resemblance between the the new Starters shoes from Angulus and The Scandinavian Dads nearly 33 year old first shoes.
Read moreAnniversary Joy
Dear Annika and Havard. Your anniversary is a time For sharing your affection; It’s obvious the two of you Have quite a deep connection! We send glad congratulations And heartfelt wishes, too, For joyful happiness and love In everything you do. By Joanna Fuchs With lots of love from your friends in London Photo: Annika Sylte
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Beatrice’s favourite cardigan
Beatrice is wearing her "kanina Bennie cardigan" from Dundelina, definitely one of her favourite items this season! Lovely round neck cardigan in a soft and warm lambswool blend. Beatrice loves wearing this cardigan on chilly days, and it's a must on her way to and from ballet class every week. Gorgeous quality with lots of attention to details. Knitted cord ribbon at waist and mother of pearl...
Read moreA dream about galoshes…
In Norway children would wear footwear according to the weather conditions, with wellington boots if it's raining and snow boots if it's snowing. But with the uniform policy at the girls school it's a bit more tricky. Sometimes I'll let them wear appropriate boots to school, then change them into their uniform shoes upon arrival before carrying the boots back home. And if the weather is not too...
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Scandinavian Christmas Cookies
Baking is a fine art year around in Scandinavia. But come late November, most kitchens see a flurry of flour, sugar, spices, almonds, butter, and eggs when serious Christmas baking begins. Danish and Norwegian families bake at least seven different kinds of cookies, a carryover from the 19th century when the number reflected a family's wealth and status. The buttery treats are packed away in tins...
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Growing up with Tripp Trapp
When I grew up I had my own Tripp Trapp. In fact almost everybody I knew had one. The Scandinavian Dad too. And since the Tripp Trapp is of such good quality his red Tripp Trapp is still standing by the kitchen table at his parents house. Only now it's adjusted to fit the girls, whenever we are visiting. Beatrice got her first Tripp Trapp as a gift when she was born. Then with Amélie came our...
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