When I was pregnant with Amélie knitting became back in fashion again. You could see young ladies knitting whilst going for a cup of coffee with friends in several cafes in Norway. In Oslo the shop Nostebarn was the ultimate hot spot for mums (and -to be's). They sell yarns of natural wool and knit recipes for the most beautiful little garments. Also really popular was the Nostebarn Baby...
Read moreI 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 moreLille 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...
Read moreThe wool that many of us associate with clothing is not the wool of today. The scratchy and heavy fabric of early twentieth century clothing manufacturers has given way to the mix of wool blends like merino wool. The agony of dealing with itchy, scratchy wool has been replaced with lightweight and finely woven wools. The advantages of merino wool are many. It’s naturally soft, and like all...
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Just wanted to share my latest discovery; Danish Poppy Rose, stylish simplicity for children. You will find beautiful and unique danish design clothes made from nostalgic and world renowned English Liberty fabrics. In addition you will find a new luxurious knit collection made from extra fine merino wool. Poppy Rose has also launched a beautiful 100% organic cotton line guarantying that the skin...
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Beatrice is wearing her "kanina Bennie cardigan" from Dundelina, definitely one of her favourite items this season! Lovely round neck cardigan in a soft and warm lambswool blend. Beatrice loves wearing this cardigan on chilly days, and it's a must on her way to and from ballet class every week. Gorgeous quality with lots of attention to details. Knitted cord ribbon at waist and mother of pearl...
Read moreIn Scandinavia it's still quite common for the children to wear home knitted sweaters and cardigans. "Mariusgenser", Marius Sweater is something most true norwegians own. Designed in 1953 by Unn Soiland (later Dale), founder of Lillunn Design of Norway. She made textile history by designing new patterns, using coloured wool for thick sweaters, very unusual for the time,- making "Norwegian...
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Lovely cropped cardigan in 60% lambswool blend. Knitted cord ribbon at waist. Hand-embroidered bunny from one of Dundelinas story books on the back. Available in sizes 98 - 140cm. Apparently one of Dundelina's own favourite items this season. I showed it to Beatrice, and she was like: Mummy, pleaseeeeeeee? I think this subtle grey colour will really suit Beatrice's fair skin and blond hair very...
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NOA NOA is not available online in the UK, which is a shame as their Christmas collection this year is so gorgeous. However one independent shop located in Surrey, NOA NOA Reigate, has taken pictures of what they stock from NOA NOA Miniature. You then need to call or email them with your request. If what you want is available they'll ship it to all UK residents. According to a friend who has done...
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Tuss - the ultimate simple solution, is a label for children´s clothes based in Stockholm, Sweden. Tuss designs clothes for children from 0 to 12 years, minimalistic in colour with a timeless yet contemporary feel where the Scandinavian traditions of functionalism and simplicity is visible. Tuss uses shades of black, grey, white, beige and blue. The materials are carefully selected and are of...
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