Advent is upon us, the season of waiting and preparing for Christmas. It's a magical season indeed, deeply rooted in family traditions that are lovingly passed down through generations. The Danish brand Fabelab captures so well the essens of a traditional Nordic Advent; the excitement and joy that comes with the preparations of making decorations and wrapping gifts together. The sweet reusable...
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Perhaps more than ever, our little ones deserve a merry countdown to Christmas. The nostalgic Scandinavian Advent Calendars are reusable, so a start of a treasured tradition. For years to come it can create happy mornings during the darkest month of the year. Then when the children are all grown up, it's ready to be handed down to future generations. Here are our favourite Scandinavian advent...
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Originally a tradition coming from Germany, the Advent Calendar was introduced in Scandinavia in the 1940s and it used to be in cardboard. One new imagery was to be revealed every day, in a 24 day count down to Christmas, which in Scandinavia is celebrated on the 24th of December. These days the reusable gift calendars are popular as well as a few figurines and sweets calendars. Make the...
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Christmas is suddenly all around us, from foods, gift and decorations in stores to Christmas lights bringing some magic to the streets. With the 1st of December fast approaching I thought I would share some of the beautiful new Advent Calendars, that I have discovered this season. A year ago I blogged about the 12 best last minute advent calendars to buy, some which are still available online. We...
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The average UK family will take three holidays a year and an increasing number head to off-the-beaten-track destinations to ensure children get new cultural experiences. And more families than ever are taking ‘edventures’ – long-term trips where children learn on the road. A few months or a entire year, off school and work, travelling and exploring together. Now, this delightful new...
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Just in time for the 1st of December, here are the most fabulous Scandinavian Advent Calendars to buy for Christmas 2017. From sleek and sophisticated to charmingly handmade... here are our favourites! Lakrids by Johan Bülow Liquorice Advent Calendar Seasons greetings with this gourmet advent calendar... This is the advent calendar I usually end up with as I absolutely love liquorice. And you...
Read moreFABELAB, also known as the the fabulation laboratory, that creates soft playful organic products with possibilities are gearing up to show SS16 'On a journey' at Playtime Paris and CIFF kids! FABELAB’s products are designed by Michaela W-B, an Austrian architect living in Copenhagen, who embraces Scandinavian design, taking inspiration from people’s stories, cultures and her background as...
Read moreFABELAB, also known as the fabulation laboratory, designs ultra stylish children's toys, accessories and home products that are both beautiful, practical and astonishingly functional. This season sees the launch of the 'Dream-in' range of baby and toddler bed sets. In a short period of time Danish FABELAB has become known for innovative design products for everyday use, that are made...
Read moreUse this soft organic cotton jersey cuddle as a calming toy or cuddle blanket. It encourages children's creativity and their appetite for exploring. The different colour combinations available also makes it a rather attractive design piece in the children's bedroom -or around your home. The founder and designer of FABELAB Michaela Weisskirchner-Barfod lives with her husband and two daughters in...
Read moreWe have a strong believe in multifunctional design, products that can change according to needs. Danish design brand Fabelab is one to watch with their play-fold-bird, a sheer genius baby and toddler product; Unfolded it's a beautiful baby blanket. But when folded it becomes a comfortable sleeping bag for babies or a cuddly origami bird to play with. The blanket will follow your child...
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