This is the toy that served as a model for Theodore´s fine design comprising Leka's logo. When Evy Westerberg-Lindqvist introduced her product in 1962, the magazine "Family Record" wrote: "The Trojan horse is the model for this fun toy that works both as a stool and the location of blocks and small things." This is still valid today, but Yngve Eriksson has made sure that the horse received hefty...
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And we are settling with the leftovers!
Todays 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...
Read moreIn need of a knitting Granny?
I don't know about you but my mum and my mother in law are both very active women still working full time and with very little spare time. We have been lucky enough to receive a few knitted items, but we can't expect new sweaters for every Christmas. The Danes are known for being innovative and entrepreneurial. Karen Leth and Nina Brandi is the creative and hard working ladies behind the brand...
Read moreMilla Milano in Stockholm
Lucky are they who live in Stockholm and who can go shopping in one of my absolute favourite children's clothing shops Milla Milano. Milla Milano was founded in 2007 by Camilla Lindegårdh. With 10 years living in Australia and working within the fashion industry she has what it takes to run a super cool children's clothing shop. They stock classic and contemporary, nostalgic and funky side by...
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My Cinnamon Girl – Oslo
On my way walking up Bogstadveien, one of the main shopping streets in Oslo I spotted a new brand with it's own shop; My Cinnamon Girl. The designer Kari Thomassen creates romantic and nostalgic children's clothing, all designed and produced in Norway. The inspiration of the collections is sweet childhood memories. This is combined with soft fabrics and subtle colours. With details like patchwork...
Read moreSmallstuff for small people
Danish design company Smallstuff make children's clothing like nightwear, underwear and long sleeved t-shirts. They also make high quality interior, toys and accessories -all for little people. Smaalstuff have three colour coordinated main lines; Classic, soft underwear and nightwear for children aged 0 - 14 years made after the Oeko-Tex Standard 100. With matching accessories. Knit and crocheted...
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Experience a Scandinavian house for a week -for free!
Timber House, a Moleta Munro owned bolt-hole, is a property with a difference. An eco-friendly house, larch clad and built to blend into the landscape of this beautiful environment, it offers all the qualities of modern living. It's very much Scandinavian inspired, and Little Scandinavian loves both Timber House and Isle of Skye. The house is detached and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a...
Read moreA fairytale company
Once upon a time there were two danish queens, Benedikte Qvortrup and Tine Bodnia who noticed that, when they dragged their own little princes and princesses away from the television and computer games and they gave them dressing up costumes instead something interesting happened: The children started to play with each other; They began performing little plays and making up their own fairy tales....
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Beatrice’s favourite cardigan
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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The Princess and the Frog
A modern day retelling of the classic story "The Frog Prince". The Princess and the Frog finds the lives of arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana crossing paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician and Tiana, following suit, upon kissing the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old...
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