The danish children's fashion label IdaT was founded in Spring 2005 by Ida Trads who is the head designer. With fun and playful illustrations she has given life to numerous exotic, wild, fun and sweet animals from all over the world. The IdaT design is based on the philosophy that animals animate positive thoughts and would also make way for a good conversation between the child and grown-up. Ida...
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ECCO + GORE-TEX = TRUE
ECCO was founded in 1963 in Denmark and the vision was to make shoes that would follow the foot instead of the other way round. When I was a little girl, in the 1980s ECCO had an outstanding reputation for making comfortable shoes. But not necessary great on design. Then in late 1980s and early 1990s there was a change. ECCO launched kids’ footwear and dress shoes. The company also led the way...
Read morePreview Monamici Spring Summer 2010 collection
It's getting colder again in the UK. Went for a stroll in our local park today, and the pond was totally frozen. Came home, made a nice cup of tea and had a look at Swedish label Monamici's Spring Summer 2010 Collection. And I must say, winter is a lovely time. But Monamici makes me think that spring can't come soon enough. This collection is very much mix and match and a little bit unisex. It...
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Scandinavian Christmas Cookies
Baking is a fine art year around in Scandinavia. But come late November, most kitchens see a flurry of flour, sugar, spices, almonds, butter, and eggs when serious Christmas baking begins. Danish and Norwegian families bake at least seven different kinds of cookies, a carryover from the 19th century when the number reflected a family's wealth and status. The buttery treats are packed away in tins...
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Just loving this soft cardigan from Dundelina
Lovely cropped cardigan in 60% lambswool blend. Knitted cord ribbon at waist. Hand-embroidered bunny from one of Dundelinas story books on the back. Available in sizes 98 - 140cm. Apparently one of Dundelina's own favourite items this season. I showed it to Beatrice, and she was like: Mummy, pleaseeeeeeee? I think this subtle grey colour will really suit Beatrice's fair skin and blond hair very...
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Sneak peak SS10 Collection by MeMini
We are sneak peaking on MeMini's coming Spring Summer collection. This spring MeMini will be available in UK for the first time. Looking forward to see the rest of this collection, in shops and online shops! Photos: MeMini And then back to our Christmas preparations... ;)
Read moreBisgaard, because healthy feet are happy (and trendy) feet!
Bisgaard is a Danish Brand of children shoes (previously known as Cocomma), with innovative design, superior materials and good fit. They have a simple philosophy about making room for creativity and imagination -and children's feet. Because healthy feet are happy feet! I came to know them when they were known as Cocomma. I saw a pair of Bisgaard in a small boutique in Oslo, and I was immediately...
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