Fred’s World by Green Cotton is durable and fun children's clothes designed with a Scandinavian approach, with unisex styles for active children. It's a delightful bundle of gorgeous rich colours, stripes and fun prints on soft and comfortable organic cotton. There's also some wonderful wool news for the winter season. Still going strong after 30 years in the fashion industry Fred's World is...
Read moreScandinavian Christmas Markets and events in London 2013
© Bærums Verk, Christmas Shopping in Norway Dreaming of Lapland and travelling to the Winter Wonderland of Scandinavia this Christmas? In addition to meeting Father Christmas in person there's also annual festive fairs in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. But there will also be some fantastic Scandinavian Christmas Markets taking place in London this year too... There's three large annual events...
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Friday festive fun and inspiration
Yay -it's Friday! Well into November already and heading towards the busy season of December and the coming holiday. Would it be too early to share 76 inspiring Scandinavian Christmas decorating ideas - and some hugely inspiring new blogs! We're diving into the Christmas preparations with a baking gingerbread men party tomorrow together with some neighbours. Everyone will be bringing some dough,...
Read moreOkker Gokker Danish children’s clothes with a nostalgic touch
Lovely soft materials, such as fine wool knits, corduroy and fine organic cotton jersey in deep Autumn colours. Founded in 1998, by the two designers Merete Nash and Dorthe Nielsen, in a basement in Østerbro Copenhagen. We discovered the brand in 2003 for our first born, Little B, with this beautiful Okker Gokker dress. With surprisingly good quality considering the price, this is a brand we...
Read moreCool and colourful kids clothing for Funky Little People
Funky Scandinavian Kids Clothing by thescandinavianmum featuring a Funky Kids Clothes Funky Little People is the place for bright and beautiful eco Scandinavian brands, perfect for the playground! The London based children's clothing online shop stock ethically produced clothes, accessories, home accessories and gifts. With an affordable, colourful and fun selection of organic and oeko tex...
Read moreGiveaway; Hand knitted children’s Cashmere hat from Faroe Island
In collaboration with the Minimalisma online shop, we are giving away a warming wonderful little children's hat, hand knitted on the rural Faroe Island. The Elni hat by Minimalisma is a limited edition hand knitted in 100% soft cashmere, and the subtle light grey melange is the same as used in our favourite fair isle knit Tausen sweater. Win the beautiful hand knitted Elni winter hat from...
Read moreViking Footwear brings Kids and Families outdoors all year
Viking has crafted footwear for more than 100 years and is one of the leading technical outdoor shoe specialist in Scandinavia today. Using the unspoilt and wild nature of Norway as their test lab, the shoes are second to none. Starting up producing rubber galoshes a century ago, Viking today are focusing on hunting, sailing and outdoor fun. For children Viking has everything from playing and...
Read moreBunad – Norwegian Traditional Costumes for children
The Norwegian traditional costume, also known as "Bunad", is a striking outfit for special occasions. There's also bunad for children, which are truly stunning, fairytale creations. The bunad today would be used in weddings, constitution day and other special events. The design is specific for areas, and you should wear the costume from where your family is originating. The bunad with all the...
Read moreNordic Kids closing down
Sad news for all lovers of Scandinavian design for children. Nordic Kids announced earlier today, through Facebook, their closing down sale. The leading online destination for Scandi cool kidswear have become known for sourcing new and exciting brands as well as stocking longtime favourites. You'd find anything from baby essentials to older children's outerwear. Everything fun, funky and...
Read moreThe Month of November and some sneaky Christmas preparations
It's November and Winter time, it's getting colder and the days are getting shorter. So, between Halloween and Christmas... what happens in the month of November? We say, read! Read for, with and next to your children. Little A has just picked up the most enchanting story; I, Coriander. A story that sweeps the reader into the dark, magical world of 17th century London, through they eyes of a...
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