Inspired by the freezing winter we've experienced recently I've chosen to write about how to dress your little one when it's cold outside. It’s freezing cold all over Europe, and with Winter Sale on it’s possible to do some great bargains. If you do need to renew some of your child’s winter wardrobe there is a few things to have in mind: It must be fit for purpose. It must be durable and...
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Cloudberry Pannacotta
Cloudberries is a slow-growing alpine or sub-Arctic fruit. They turn golden yellow in late summer or early autumn. That's when the Scandinavian people will go hiking in the mountains searching for these golden natures treasure. The ripe fruit is soft and juicy and rich in vitamin C. When eaten fresh, cloudberries have a distinctive tart taste. In Norway it's a tradition to have cloudberries with...
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...
Read moreNot exactly utterly hilarious trends?
Playing dressing up in mummy’s high heels, tottering around the bedroom is one thing. Or even wearing Cinderella shoes while playing the princess at home. But actually going out in public in your own pair of heels when you’re barely three years old? And not only once or twice for that special occasion, but more on a everyday basis? And then your mother thinks you should, because you love...
Read moreThe playsuit
A playsuit is by definition a play outfit usually consisting of shorts and a blouse, sometimes in one piece, that is often worn by children. There were several designers creating beautiful playsuits last year. And a quick look at the spring summer collection 2010 reveals that the playsuit is here to stay, at least for now. I can't really make up my mind which one I'll choose for Beatrice and...
Read morePetit by Sofie Schnoor Spring Summer 2010
I'm simply adoring the coming collection of danish brand Petit by Sofie Schnoor. Sofie Schnoor launched the first collection in 2007 after seeing there was a gap in the market with the lack of alternatives to modern branded children’s clothing featuring large brand names, strong colours and extreme patterns. The Spring Summer 2010 collection is true to Sofie's vision, filled with lovely fabrics...
Read moreSample Sale on Katvig, Freoli, Hollys and Ej Sikke Lej
If you by any chance happens to be in Dulwich Village (or nearby) on coming Saturday there will be a great opportunity to retrieve samples for a very nice price. Sparkle & Spin is offering sale on samples from Katvig, Freoli, Hollys and Ej Sikke Lej. There are always some great bargains at these sales! When: Saturday, January 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm Where: St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich...
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Home from home at Skandium
This Sunday we decided to go shopping in the afternoon. We went to Marylebone, almost a little village within the central city of London. The high street is filled up with lots of individual shops, with everything from butcher, cheese and fishmonger, delis, to designer shops with children's clothing, women lingerie and clothing, home and kitchenware and lots more. We wanted to visit Skandium, a...
Read moreJaBaDaBaDo children’s wooden toys and playful furniture
JaBaDaBaDo was founded in Sweden in 1993. Their high quality and contemporary children's furniture and their exclusive toy range is designed by Eva and Calle based on their own family experiences. Picture to the lefts shows the Wooden Market Stall By Jabadabado. With simple bright colours and a strawberry design this eye catching wooden market stall will capture any child imagination. What better...
Read moreTicket to Heaven on sale
It looks like the winter has come to stay. At least for a while! Ticket to Heaven is a Danish company, founded by Hans Peter Hoeg Larsen in the beginning of the nineties. The first jackets and coats was designed in Mr Hoeg Larsens private dining room. Today Ticket to Heaven has become one of the leading brands within functional outerwear for children in Europe - and the company employ more than...
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