My mum is visiting from Norway this weekend and as it's not raining we used the opportunity to head out. Walking in Primrose Hill today, in glorious sunshine and frosty arctic wind. Then after getting our doze of fresh air we headed down to Curzon Cinema in Soho to see the film the Beasts of the Southern Wild, a beautiful and very touching story. @ Little Scandinavian, Primrose Hill London Little...
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Bridesmaids in Oslo in a Norwegian wedding
One of my closest friends in Oslo got married this Saturday and she had asked Little B and Little A to be one of her bridesmaids on her big day. And of course! The girls were delighted as it's many a little girl's dream isn't it!? Nowadays a wedding in Norway is very similar to both weddings in the UK and USA. Although some couple prefer to have more traditional Norwegian weddings wearing...
Read moreThe Oslo Fjord -amazing beach and boat life
The sun is shining, the sea is glittering, there are hot dogs sizzling in all sizes and flavours on the barbecue. It's summer in the Oslo Fjord. Whilst the parents catch up over the barbecue all the children busy themselves by jumping into the clear blue sea of salty water from a giant slide. Then later, after som lunch, they will all be heading out with the boat for some "tube racing". This...
Read moreA family mountain hike in Norefjell Norway
So this is what we've been up to lately, mountain hiking with family in Norefjell Norway. Mostly sunshine, lots of fresh air and crystal clear mounting waterfalls. The girls are truly enjoying themselves -and so am I. Norefjell, Norway is located approx 1 hour outside Oslo. Norefjell is one of the best ski resorts in Norway and are famous for hosting the Winter Olympics in 1952. But the summer...
Read morePick your own! Cherry picking outside London
Finally a beautiful day and we headed to Kent for some cherry picking. Due to the wet spring the cherry season was not at its best, but we still managed to secure a bucket of dark red, juicy cherries. It was also a lovely day out, together with friends. © Little Scandinavian, cherry picking in Kent Sunday 15th July 2012 Preserving seasonal food is something we think is very important, and...
Read moreCrazy Golf with Bompass and Parr on the rooftop of Selfridges
What better way to spend a Monday afternoon than with some Crazy Golf with Bompass & Parr on the rooftop of Selfridges in Oxford Street?! We went along with Michelle from the trendy children's online shop Quirky Collective and her beautiful girls, for some delicious tea and cake and some proper crazy mini golf surrounded by the skyline of Central London. © I'm Quirky The entrance is in the...
Read moreStreet art and urban living in London
We truly love the urban and diverse life of London, everything from the majestic River Thames and towering modern buildings like the Shard to more edgy small communities around the city. We enjoy meeting a variety of people from different social and ethnic backgrounds and we indulge in the variety of several up and coming markets and what small independent shops has on offer, everything from...
Read moreCould it be… {art work discovered} Little A?
Look what popped up on my screen the other day! A beautiful piece of art illustrating my little A. The source of inspiration, Little A in her Jumina Elf dress, captured on her 7th Birthday Ice Skating party. Half way through the process... And the end result! Annika is a personal friend from Norway. We met when we were both pregnant, she expected a little boy and I was expecting Little A. We...
Read moreOut of office {on holiday}
So we've escaped the rain and have landed swiftly on our feet in Alba Cuneo in Italy. A charming city in the heart of Piedemont, big enough to offer exciting shopping and bustling restaurants and at the same time small enough to offer the unique tranqullity and be charmingly inviting in such a friendly manner only Italians know how to. @ Little Scandinavian On sunny days there will be limited...
Read moreI’m still here!
You were perhaps wondering if I'm still here, and yes I am! Just unpacking from our Scottish getaway. Post to follow from our weekend adventure. Meanwhile, Little A says hello from sunny London.
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