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...
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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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When you need clothing for outdoors, in sizes baby and children up to 12 years it's almost guaranteed you'll find what you are looking for at Swedish chain store Polarn O. Pyret. They are known for good quality and practical clothing for active kids. Beatrice had to have a new raincoat, and as it's important to us that a raincoat actually is rainproof and breathable at the same time it can be a...
Read moreBeatrice 8 is learning about the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons at school. Realising that she is not only 100% Norwegian but also that she has a few German ancestors she says: Mummy, I'm actually both a Viking and a Anglo-Saxons. You know what that means? That I can't be friends with myself!? Children philosophy at its best!
Read moreTodays catch from Sweden. Shopping tips for launches and sale: Walk inside the store. Find the nearest shopping assistant, and ask for directions to desired items. Quickly scan through whats left. Move quickly to the fitting room, and see what's left there. Then turn towards the till and ask if they have anything left there. Hold on to whatever you are unsure about until you are sure. If you...
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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...
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In my search for Scandinavian children's clothing in the UK I've come across a lot of individual online shops, fairly newly started (mostly less than 3 years old). They are often started up by entrepreneurial mums, who themselves wanted unique, fun and funky clothing's for their little ones and that has been on one to many disappointing shopping trips. Most stock a selection of Scandinavian...
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Beatrice in cotton rib top in deep purple from Freoli Kids and lovely cotton tunic in bright lime green and purple from Name It. Fun and sensible at the same time, reading the menu in our favourite pizza restaurant in London, Marine Ices in Chalk Farm. And don't leave before you've had a taste of their fantastic homemade "gelato", ice-cream the only way the Italians know how to do it!
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