Finland, the land of a thousand lakes

Mythical, magical and perhaps best known for its unspoilt nature with a vast forest landscape, dotted with freshwater lakes, so numerous that they have given this country the nickname “the land of a thousand lakes”. In fact, Finland has more lakes in relation to a country's size than any other, with water making up ten percent of the land. With a population of 5.5 million...

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Why I Love the Arctic Scandinavian Winter

Photo: © lalulutres.tumblr.com I know it's only September, but the very first layer of fine, white, powdery snow is covering the mountaintops in Scandinavia. And I can't help feeling childishly excited about the snow, longing for winter, longing for the first frost, outdoor fun, the hot drink to warm frozen hands and those long nights in front of the fireplace. This is why I love Winter! The...

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Vincent children’s winter boots AW10

Vincent Shoe Store offers Swedish designed footwear and accessories for babies and children up to the age of 8, with an emphasis on fun and functional unisex shoes in quality leathers. Characterised by bold colours and sleek yet simple styling, Vincent offers high-end style at a mid-range price. Back in 1999, the Swedish designers Thomas Elbaum and Patrick Osterman created the Vincent brand that...

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Ticket to Heaven AW10

Ticket to Heaven’s popular ranges of clothes for children are all using a classic functional and colourful design. Ticket to Heaven produces two collections every year, both including outerwear, rainwear and jeans as well as a full range of accessories. Ticket to Heaven is high quality and will keep your child warm and dry regardless of how Nordic our climate will get this winter. Available...

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Rice -so much more than Melamine cups

Autumn and winter is the time to enjoy indoor life, the days are getting shorter and the dark cozy afternoons and nights longer. Rice has gathered a collection of items for you to enjoy this season -just a little bit more; Little Scandinavian especially adores the oh-so-fun and cute knitting needles, both for children and adults -to get started on that scarf (Christmas present for dad). Did you...

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I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Picture to the left is taken today, it's the view from our sitting room. And it's only 8 days left to Christmas Eve. Are you all sorted with cards, gifts, food and last but not least the Christmas outfit? It's snowing in London today. The sky is filled up with snowflakes, twirling slowly to the ground. I know it's a long shot, but I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. I've just been to Amélie's...

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