I think it’s rare to find really really cool men’s clothing but Norwegian Rain makes the type of clothing that I really want to get my husband. Norwegian Rain is a small designer label from the rainiest city of Europe (Bergen, Norway). They have won so many prices and I can see why – I [...]
When I get excited I more or less want to jump up and down while I clap my hands. This colourful wall decor Flock made me do just that. It’s actually made from 100% wool felt with self-adhesive backing. So you can change and mix. And it’s also noise reducing! It’s designed by Norwegian designer [...]
I have to admit that I don’t know much about what’s going on in Norwegian design but everything I find I absolutely love – like these illustrations and more by Norwegian designer Cecilie Ellefsen. Isn’t she just brilliant? Discovered through Hos Barn igjen
I love the knitting designs by Veera Välimäki, simple beautiful design. I plan to make all of the ones above! Veera Välimäki is the woman behind the hand knitting designs of Rain Knitwear Designs. Her designs focus on simple and clean lines with small modern details. Veera is passionate about wool and loves all kinds [...]
My baby will finally be having his christening this month (he’s 5 months but Xmas got in the way of having one before). I’m not a big fan of the traditional silver christening gifts so I hope the baby will get some Scandinavian designer favorites instead.
Dear I’m with Leia -a wonderful blog and a creative and handmade oases -now soon to venture into handmade and lovely stuff for your baby! We’re so excited on your behalf and we think all you readers would love the modern retro approach to motherhood and nesting. We would like to include a few designers [...]
I’m counting down, just 6 days to go until they start the birth – it’s strange to know the date and hear the family plan to come and see him…. I’m definevtly just the incubator now; eat, sleep…watching bad daytime television. wondering if I have everything he need, have I packed the right things? Here [...]
Don’t you just love this style by Danish Minimega? Lovely bold colours, the retro feel to it and the fact that its 100% recycle! I just can’t get my arms down and I’ve already started thinking about what I can ‘get away’ with buying….not easy when we’re trying to save up for the baby…. but [...]
It’s not a secret that I simply adore Finnish design. The bold colours and prints with a slight touch of retro. So I’m so happy to discover Polkkajam. Polkkajam is an independent design label from Turku Finland. They make prints on posters, t-shirts, cards, dish towels and more. I’m so eager to get one for [...]
This weekend I was in lovely sunny Oslo and popped into the nice little store and café Blafre – just the perfect place to pick up a gift for people that loves retro.
Yes I know – I haven’t been doing this feature for a while – that because I haven’t been in the mood to take photos of myself – but know since I bought such a fantastic dress in the weekend I just have to show if off. Its a Danish design dress by Froks , [...]