30% off on all summer news

Spruced Goose would like to offer all readers of LittleScandinavian a special discount of 30% off on all summer news. Spruced Goose offers a unique collection of colourful, quirky, fun childrenswear for children from 0 to teens. One of my favourite picks is this gorgeous Molo Kids Rosario stripey top with printed bow detail. Ruffled lace on the sleeves. This would might match your funky little...

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The Nordic Diet

In the local bookstore the other day I saw a book that I would like to recommend, The Nordic Diet. The University of Copenhagen has been researching a balanced diet that will both keep us healthy and at a normal weight, and their findings suggest that the traditional diet, lifestyle and foods produced in northern climates are not only extremely healthy but also environmentally friendly. The...

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Summer in Scotland

Mash n Gravy has redecorated their online store. And the result is like a sea breeze on a warm summer day. Navigation is easier too and checking out is as Amélie (5) would have said it "easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy". Mash n Gravy are celebrating their new look with a promotion this week with 30% off on all summer news. Simply enter coupon code FRESH at the checkout when shopping to enjoy 30% off all...

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Small, but sturdy and stable

Aksel, the chair from Norway, is simple, pure in style, traditional & elegant. Handcrafted from the finest natural materials since 1938, is carefully built to provide you a lifetime of enjoyment. Choose between the Aksel Children's Chair, the smallest one. Delivered with or without arm rests and as rocking chair or Little Aksel, children's chair for the dining table, for the ages 1-3 years....

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Lucky Ellen and Hasbeens

Lucky Ellen is a Swedish designer label that offers romantic vintage with a modern twist for girls from five years and up. They've used fabric from Liberty in their latest collection which we find very exciting. Love the combination of this very casual summer pieces matched with Swedish Hasbeens clogs for a bit more grown up girls. Very summery and very 70's indeed! Photo: Lucky Ellen and Swedish...

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Hipp Hipp Hurra

The 17th of May is the constitution day of Norway and that's celebrated amongst Norwegians all over the world. And the annual celebration in London is taking place in Southwark Park. It's been a fantastic day filled with sunshine, ice cream, children's parade, more ice cream, Norwegian hot dog (yes, that's our party food!), children's shows, games and activities and then some more ice cream. The...

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New sparkly and funky!

Since opening their little blue door to the streets of South London in 2008 a lot of things have happened for children's clothing shop Sparkle and Spin; They have launched an webshop alongside the shop. And new funky brands have come into stock and made little ones very happy and very sparkly. Sparkle and Spin are also known for their very own “get the look” shots every season, with playful...

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Summer Fair at the Danish Church in London

The Danish Church in London are having their annual summer fair this weekend, starting today. LittleScandinavian will for sure be going in order to get hold of some Scandinavian goodies. What about having an open danish sandwich for lunch with a proper cream cake for dessert outside in the garden of the church? Or line up to buy those most delicious bright red danish hot dogs! In addition to food...

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Perfect party bags

Bright stripes and a plain style makes these paper bags from Minimega the perfect party bag for little guests. Festive and funky but yet very traditional as they remind me a lot of the old fashioned sweetie bags. Remember when sweets came in glass jars not plastic bags? When you went to the local sweet shop to spend your pocket money and came back with a proper paper bag with two ounces or a...

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Win art from Norwegain artist Annika

My dear friend and talented Norwegian artist Annika is having a give away on her blog in order to celebrate her blogs 1 year anniversary! Help her celebrate by not missing out on this great opportunity to win a piece of high quality contemporary art. Visit her blog annika.no and follow the simple steps to have a chance to win. Oh... Last day tomorrow -so hurry up! Photo: Annika

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