The beloved classic stories of the Moominvalley are making a comeback for Finnish home viewing in a re-digitised and re-recorded version, to face today’s HD standards. The first 26 remastered episodes of the series first aired in 1991, will be released in February. Moomin takes place the peaceful Moominvalley, where young Moomin live together with his parents Moominpappa and Moominmamma in a...
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Kids trade show Dot to Dot London will for two days only present a carefully curated selection of children's fashion for Autumn Winter 2016 for buyers and press. We are heading down to the Soho showroom tomorrow but meanwhile, here are a few of the brands we look forward to seeing! This edition of Dot to Dot London includes no less than 60 children's brands, many whom are independent and...
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Pitti Bimbo is about to open its 84th edition of perhaps one of the worlds most important children's trade shows. We thought it would only be appropriate to give you a small flavour of the coming event, with highlights of Scandinavian brands - who will exhibit in Florence, Italy from 19 to 21 January 2017. Below is a short introduction to some of the Scandinavian brands we've spotted among all...
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MarMar Copenhagen for SS17 is called 'Grand-Scale Daydreams' which I think is a beautiful theme for a children's collection. I used to love daydreaming and now my children have too come to enjoy the wonderful world of daydreams. To design a collection around imagination, we think, is simply brilliant! But before I show you a sneak peek of the new collection, I wanted to talk a bit more about the...
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Nordic Bakery's Miisa Mink new book 'Font and flavour' goes beyond wholesome recipes and dives further into the Nordic culture to explore what Scandinavian moments really are all about - and why they may be so important to you too. The new book 'Font and flavour' unveils the essence of the Nordic spirit through a series of photographs and lifestyle inspiration - arguably the coffee table book of...
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Children's drawings are brought to life as prints on a small capsule collection of adorable children's clothes made by KiSSe, a brand from Spain but with heritage and strong links to Denmark. Find out more about the brand and see sneak peek of their Spring Summer 17 collection here! A brand that caught my attention when looking through the exhibitor list for CIFF kids (trade show in Copenhagen...
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The Barbican is at the heart of the City of London and is the creative heartbeat of this financial district. It's also where the Little Scandinavian family lives. Please join our little house tour! The Barbican Estate is one of the largest examples of the Brutalist style and represents a utopian ideal for inner-city living. The complex was designed by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and...
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Longing for Summer, sand and salt sea... Browsing through the new collection from Danish brand MarMar Copenhagen clearly doesn't help! The Danish fashion brand, probably more known for its childrenswear, has launched an exclusive relaxed yet effortlessly chic womenswear collection for Spring Summer 2017. For Spring Summer 2017 MarMar offers a range of stylish everyday wear as a complete holiday...
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Åre, named by Conde Naste as one of the world's ten best ski-resorts, offers excellent snow and world class skiing. But what really sets Åre apart from other ski destinations is its quaint village nestled below the slopes; with a picturesque square surrounded by traditional wooden houses with hotels, shops and restaurants. Whether you’re planning a ski holiday or just looking for a cosy...
Read moreDid you spot the super gorgeous Nordic knit collection by Ralph Lauren Kids this season, available from Childrensalon? Just thought I'd share some of our favourite pieces - well in time for February half term and the upcoming ski holiday. For our family Winter holiday this year we'll be going to the Austrian alps. The girls are super excited and I must admit that it sort of beats the dreaded...
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