This is the toy that served as a model for Theodore´s fine design comprising Leka's logo. When Evy Westerberg-Lindqvist introduced her product in 1962, the magazine "Family Record" wrote: "The Trojan horse is the model for this fun toy that works both as a stool and the location of blocks and small things." This is still valid today, but Yngve Eriksson has made sure that the horse received hefty...
Read moreBirthday party planning in progress
Amélie will soon be turning 5 years old. As she early on has expressed a wish to celebrate her big day with all her best friends, her family, all her other friends, class mates and the rest of the world there has been a few discussions. But in the end we have managed to narrow the list down to a few friends and class mates. With the guest list ready the birthday party planning can start. I was...
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MaLou Barré – Spring/Summer 09
MaLou Barré established in 2007 is characterized by exclusive children's clothing in sizes from 2-10 years. Their collections are classic, elegant and very romantic with subtle colours and details. The clothing's are made in an old fashioned way, with embroidery and crouched details. The dresses are lined and have such a beautiful finish that they are sure to turn heads. The boys clothing are...
Read moreAnd we are settling with the leftovers!
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...
Read moreSonia Rykiel pour H&M sold out?
Sonia Rykiel’s knitwear collaboration with fast-fashion behemoth H&M has proved to be another success for H&M. Web shops in Scandinavia almost crashed at 10am today, when the sought after designer items were launched, and within the next hour all the children's wear was gone. I've had my eyes on the stripy set to the left, but there is probably not much hope left to retrieve it....
Read moreIn need of a knitting Granny?
I don't know about you but my mum and my mother in law are both very active women still working full time and with very little spare time. We have been lucky enough to receive a few knitted items, but we can't expect new sweaters for every Christmas. The Danes are known for being innovative and entrepreneurial. Karen Leth and Nina Brandi is the creative and hard working ladies behind the brand...
Read moreAmélie 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 moreSpring and Summer news from Lille Barn
Lille Barn (Little Children) has managed to create yet a lovely collection in organic merino wool, organic cotton and Bamboo. The London based Norwegian talented and most charming Reidun Oliveira is the head designer behind the brand, and for her the quality of each piece and the love and comfort the child will experience by wearing it is what's important. She has also chosen to have all her...
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Spring Summer news from Shampoodle has arrived
Sizzling hot are the new Shampoodle arrivals that BeBaBoo has received. Don't miss out on the funky stand out rattlesnake skin romper or the "wish it was in my size" jumpsuit for girls. Seen again are the Shampoodles most popular "Bollywood" pants in organic cotton, this year called "Collector" pants. Match them with Collector Tunic. This week only BeBaBoo offer a 15% discount on the SS10...
Read moreMilla Milano in Stockholm
Lucky are they who live in Stockholm and who can go shopping in one of my absolute favourite children's clothing shops Milla Milano. Milla Milano was founded in 2007 by Camilla Lindegårdh. With 10 years living in Australia and working within the fashion industry she has what it takes to run a super cool children's clothing shop. They stock classic and contemporary, nostalgic and funky side by...
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