I thought I'd share an email I received this morning, from one lovely reader. Hi, I stumbled across your site while searching for information on shopping in Oslo. My husband is going over in March for work and I'm trying to find out where I can send him to buy some great scandi kids clothes (for a 2yo and baby). Can you please make any suggestions? I'm not having much luck searching online. Are...
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Happy New Year
We think that this is the day to reflect on the last year events and to start looking forward to the coming! Little Scandinavian have had a wonderful year with lots of new friends and exciting collaborations. We have had the pleasure of introducing brand new designers and companies for children's design and fashion to the British market as well as watching existing labels grow and flourish. We...
Read moreSkiing today
We are back up at the mountain lodge. It's been fantastic today, with sunshine, powder snow and minus 10 degrees C. We have been skiing all day then followed by an hour swimming and playing in the pool. Combined with the fresh mountain air and some proper home made food by the Scandinavian Dad the girls had no problems falling asleep at the end of a long, happy and active day!
Read moreMerry Christmas and God Jul!
Merry Christmas from frosty Norway!
Read moreShopping in Oslo
Shopping in Aker Brygge, Oslo today. -8 but feels a lot colder by the harbour. Now enjoying a cup of coffee and the perfect view of Oslo's city hall.
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Scandinavian Christmas markets, Oslo
From end of November until the end of December Oslo is not only covered in white snow, the capital is also glittering and shining from all the Christmas lights and decoration several places in the city. Oslo has several big and small markets and events all over the city the most famous being the festive and fun Christmas Market at City Hall Square. We highly recommend our favourite Christmas...
Read moreNorefjell, Norway
The girls playing outside today. Wet but snowing, and the weather forecast promises more snow. Soon off to a nearby stable for some horse riding and then maybe som climbing later on.
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Sigdal, a fairytale valley in Norway
One hour outside Oslo, in the heart of Buskerud county there is a valley, Sigdal, which was central to the golden age of Norwegian painting. it's nicknamed 'Kunstnerdalen' (The Valley of Artists) because famous painters like Edvard Munch, Chr. Krogh and Tidemand & Gude found inspiration and produced many a masterpiece here. What was it that triggered this creativity? The answer lies in the...
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Oslo’s hidden treasure – the Open Bakery
Norway is known for their bakeries and in one of Oslo's tranquil streets you'll find Åpent Bakeri (Open Bakery), one of the best bakeries in Oslo. Åpent Bakeri is a hands-on bakery, baking with old traditions and simple, natural ingredients.The Scandinavian Dad and I visited the bakery today, pics is taken at 4pm -and no problem with getting a table. Not that easy on a Saturday morning when the...
Read moreLittle Scandinavian goes on holiday
We're off on holiday! Left 4am this morning... On our way to Norway. Anyway, keep visiting as we'll keep you posted a long the way.
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