Little Scandinavian visiting Tate Modern

Tate Modern is a must visit on a regular basis, offering a range of free activities for kids. There is the weekend Session for families in addition to special events for half term. There is also a Family Zone open during gallery hours with fun activities. You can also get hold of a Children's Multimedia Guide to Tate Modern to get more out of your visit. Amélie wearing her "thinking hat", made...

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Autumn memories with Monamici

Last weekend, when we had such beautiful autumn weather, we met up with the Scandinavian photographer Mi Bewick. Mi is a Scandinavian photographer, who's been living and working in London and Brighton for the last 12 years. Mi grew up in the Scandinavian countryside, where she got used to the vast open spaces with subdued colours and people, animals and nature close at heart. She carried on to...

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It’s raining it’s pouring …

Little Scandinavian had planned a photo shoot today, but with the amounts of rain pouring down it doesn't look like the outdoor event will take place today after all. Shame, as we were really looking forward to meet the photographer Mi Bewick and to see some fantastic autumn winter outfits in glorious autumn surroundings! Second thought, considering the season we're in, we should have gone with...

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Hipp Hipp Hurra

The 17th of May is the constitution day of Norway and that's celebrated amongst Norwegians all over the world. And the annual celebration in London is taking place in Southwark Park. It's been a fantastic day filled with sunshine, ice cream, children's parade, more ice cream, Norwegian hot dog (yes, that's our party food!), children's shows, games and activities and then some more ice cream. The...

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Our very own Easter Bunny

© Little Scandinavian, all rights reserved Hope you all had a fab Easter, filled with egg hunts and happy children. We are back home from our Easter Holiday up North in Scotland. Our very own Easter Bunny, Little A, is wearing Janus wool t-shirt and a lovely soft velour top from Danish designer Krista Lynggaard.

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Easter Bonnet Parade 2010

It was the Easter Bonnet Parade at the girls School yesterday. There is no such thing in Norway so this is a new tradition to us. Amélie is in Reception and this was her very first parade. She made a lot of effort to create the nest she had in top of her head, painting the cardboard cross with so much glitter glue that it fell down on the chicks and painted them lilac and glittery too. Even so,...

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Little A’s turning 5

Once a year we get the chance To wish you birthday cheer. It pleases us no end to say, We wish you another great year. So happy birthday to you, our dear Little A, From the bottom of our heart. And may your good times multiply, Till they're flying off the chart! Happy 5th Birthday, Little A! With love and best wishes from mum and dad Poem by Karl Fuchs Photo: LittleScandinavian, all rights...

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A princess of this century

Amélie was invited to a "Princess and Knight" party yesterday. She has a collection of princess dresses in her wardrobe. But she didn't feel like wearing any of them, as she wanted to me more a modern princess. Get the look: Angora wool off white jumper, Sonia Rykiel pour H&M pale pink short sleeved knitted top, Lilli Gaufrette black satin skirt with bow details, Sonia Rykiel pour H&M striped...

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Little A wears gorgeous rose blouse by MeMini

The "Molly to Rose Flower" blouse by MeMini from their Girls Style Autumn 09 collection is just gorgeous with so many details and in beautiful autumn colours. The blouse is in heavy cotton, easy to iron and Little A just loves wearing it This blouse is available in sizes 92cm - 140cm, rrp in Norwegian online shops being approx £45.

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