Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway's capital Oslo, in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during Second World War and is perhaps the most important symbol of Britain and Norway's warm relationship. The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is usually a Norwegian spruce (Picea abies) over 20 metres high and 50-60 years old. It...
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Norwegian Christmas market in London
The Norwegian Church is based in St Olav's Square, South East London. One of the church's most popular events is the yearly Christmas Fair that takes place the third weekend in November every year. It is a great chance to stock up on all your favourite Norwegian Christmas delights and decoration. Opening times: Friday 19/11 11-6pm Saturday 20/11 10-5pm - Sunday 21/11 12:30-5pm Entrance fee: £1...
Read moreLittle Scandinavian on Ice
Beatrice is turning 9 during half term and we were thinking of celebrating her big day the following weekend, but were quite unsure about what she wanted to do. This morning, there was a real chill in the air, and it's suddenly came to us; ice skating! We went online and to our luck we discovered that some ice rinks opens already Friday the 5th of November! See more information about London's...
Read moreLittle Explorer
visiting Natural History Museum in London last Friday Our very own Little Scandinavian with her explorer backpack (for under 7 and free of charge), enjoying the Mammals gallery. The Museum offers a range of fun and engaging activities designed to appeal to and include all members of the family. With gallery trails, puppet shows, specimen handling and art activities, there is something for...
Read moreLittle Scandinavian at the Scandinavia Show
Only a quick reminder; The Scandinavia show is on this weekend! Indulge in the best of Nordic design, travel, fashion and food, Saturday or Sunday. What we find so great about this show is that it gives you an insight in what Scandinavia has to offer, all under one roof at Olympia, London. The picture shows the bean bag HappyCat by danish design company Roommate. HappyCat is a children's beanbag...
Read moreDiscounted Designer Childrenswear in London
Junior Style is a fun, discounted and child friendly shopping experience; it brings together the traditional to the fun and funky, mini vintage to boutique labels, retro to cute, organic and fair-trade clothing, Nordic to the high-end in one convenient location. Junior Style are not located at one specific venue but uses different venues in London for their pop-up-shop. The sale caters for babies...
Read moreSale! What’s on?
Autumn hasn't even really started and we already to see some sale and discounts being offered around in different shops on the brand new autumn winter 2010 collection. Here's a quick summary of what's on now: Yellow Lolly is offering 15% off your next order, use promotion code aw15 Offer ends this Sunday night 26.09.10. Age: 0-5 Brands: Mini A Ture, Katvig, Louie Louise, Ej Sikke Lej, Lille Barn,...
Read moreThe Scandinavian Show 2010
The Scandinavia Show which is held on 9-10 October 2010 at Olympia Conference Centre, London is the only UK show dedicated exclusively to showcase the best of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The show incorporates Scandinavian design, travel, lifestyle, fashion and food. We recommend especially visiting www.95percentdanish.co.uk presenting the new brand Ferm Living from Copenhagen...
Read moreStreet look London: Urban Jungle
We met this little fellow in a playground near Soho yesterday, extremely cute and adventures, playing imaginative games with a few new pigeon friends he had made. Dressed very comfortable and yet with an understated urban style in danish clothes -in fact after a quick chat with his mum I found out they were danish! This little guy was wearing a cool tshirt from Molo and shoes from Portuguese...
Read moreKarine’s Kids at Camden Market, London
Camden Market as we know it dates back to the early 70s and has since then attracted large numbers of Londoners and tourists because of the character and quality of the goods on sale and also of the uniqueness of the location. Boat trips and walks along the canal, or just watching the barges pass through the lock gates are still important parts of the attraction of Camden Lock. Recently the...
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