Selfridges, also known as Selfridges & Co, was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge and opened its doors to the public on 15 March 1909. A TV series entitled Mr Selfridge and his venture aired earlier this year, with ten additional episodes to be produced and aired in 2014 due to overwhelming response. With such a rich history Selfridges is unique in its own right. Todays owner, Galen Weston, has...
Read moreNormann Copenhagen Newborn Gift Box -Design for the new baby
Newborn Gift Box from Norman Copenhagen designed by Ole Søndergaard is the ultimate stylish gift to any newborn child. Available in red and blue this set compromising of a soft cotton onesie and a crafted wooden toy. Ole Søndergaard wrote the following in his diary: Above me, in the distance can be heard the sound of the engine of a little sports plane. It is summer and the air is completely...
Read moreReview of the award winning Fabrikators ergonomic toddler cutlery
Fabrikators, whose tagline is "ingenious yet simple", has developed a set of ergonomic cutlery, specifically for toddlers. When the Danish design company wanted us to review their 3 piece toddler cutlery set we didn't hesitate one moment, having heard so much positive feedback from others that have tried the award winning set. Also anything that supports the youngest family members dining...
Read moreRetro sportswear from Norwegian brand Ugly Children’s Clothing
Inspired by the gymnasts of the 70's the Norwegian brand Ugly Children's Clothing has launched a collection of retro sportswear for children. Bright red, blue and white, with retro stripes as close to the original deal as possible. Physical activity is a healthy habit that can be taught from early childhood, with a range of regular sustained periods of physical activity and variety of movement....
Read moreWhy children stop, the importance of and how to encourage more play
Did you know children laugh on average 400 times a day whilst adults 25 times? Why do we stop laughing? And why do we stop playing? According to babble.com it's The End of play. The New York Times ran a rather alarming article focusing on the lost culture of childhood. Nursery rhymes and traditional outdoor play has been replaced by TV, video games and the internet, with children age 8 to 18...
Read moreChristina Rohde Liberty prints and relaxed styles for Summer 2013
Danish designer Christina Rohde, almost regarded a veteran in the Scandinavian Fashion industry with the children's clothing brand dating back to 1991. In fact Christina Rohde was the brand that opened my eyes to children's designerwear. Having a child can be quite owerwhelming, and it's nothing you'd like more than giving your newborn the very best. But the very best, a few French brands that...
Read moreDala Horse – The Wooden Horses of Sweden
A Dalecarlian horse or Dala horse is a traditional carved, painted wooden horse statuette originating in the Swedish province Dalarna. In the old days the Dala horse was mostly used as a toy for children. Nowadays the Dala horse is not only a decorative home accessory but it has also become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as Sweden. Pictures from Pinterest The first Dala horse was made by wood...
Read moreChildren’s beautiful beach and swimwear by Stella Cove
Stella Cove is a collection of high-end beachwear for children and women, stocked at selected boutiques worldwide. The Swedish designer is based in the USA and takes her inspiration from a relaxed and cool beach life. Little A has the Kravitz one-piece tank swimsuit with tropical parrot print. Subtle ruching at chest and criss-cross straps at back. Lovely design, exceptional great fit combined...
Read moreChildren’s toy storage -decorative and fun design for the nursery
Step one to make your child enjoy their room is to keep it clutter free, to create a functional children's bedroom where the tidy up game at the end of a play session is part of the fun. Danish company Rice, known for colourful home accessories have made these fun children's storage baskets. And there's a favourite for everyone, from garage and police station to large houses and theatres. Let the...
Read moreLivly Spring Summer 2013 featuring Fabergé egg
Did you know: The first Fabergé egg was crafted for Tsar Alexander III in 1885, who decided to give his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna, to celebrate the 20th anniversary. It is believed that the Tsar’s inspiration for the piece was an egg owned by the Empress’s aunt, Princess Vilhelmine Marie of Denmark, which had captivated Maria’s imagination in her childhood. The formal occasion...
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