New In: Mini Rodini

L is completely in love with this summer dress from Mini Rodini (so am I)!. We ordered it from British webshop Cissy Wears, which has a great selection of brands btw and is worth checking out!. I also got L and baby boy matching leggings, sorry, just couldn't help myself, haha...

It is starting to get more and more tricky to buy her things, she now knows what she does and does not like. I guess that's a good thing but also a bit frustrating for us. I bought her a super cool jean dress from French Quenotte and when I showed it to her, she looked at me with a killer look and refused to even try it on... So it hangs in her closet still with the tag on (buhu). But this dress and leggings was a hit so I'm pleased. 

Jumina Spring Summer 2013

Norwegian brand Jumina spring/summer collection was one of my favorites at Playtime Paris when SS13 was shown (remember the post?) and soon it's out in a shop near you (yay!). I love the fresh colors and the stylish tie dye and prints. I adore the skirt with layers of thin fabric and tulle, and the sleeveless blouse. 

You can get Jumina here: Min Lille Skatt (Norway), Himbee (Switzerland) and Beroma (Island), just to name a few.  

Spring Picks from My Lille Limón

A few spring favorites from Danish webshop My Lille Limón, we like Indikidual, colorful sox from Hansel From Basel, Bu! Indian blanket from Little Red Stuga, 100% organic cotton from Gray Label, Swedish brand Koolabah and the amazing Fabelab play fold bird. They are expecting more news later this week and months so make sure you check in from time to time. I can't wait for Garbo&Friends and Anive for the Minors (now on sale btw!) to arrive!.

My Lille Limón will also do a 20% off (on NEW arrivals). Use the promo code SUN, it will start Friday 22/03 and last up to Monday 25/03. They have updated their shipping costs to much lower as well, within Europe €9.25 Outside Europe €11.40. 

Some Weekend details

A short one: 1.Must have right now: fresh spring flowers. 2.Playing with the good old bumblebee from BRIO. 3.Yes i know, i look like I'm ready to pop! Focusing on the word soon right now. 4.The sweetest gift arrived all the way from NYC this weekend. Online friend and fellow blogger, Kyle, had sent us these lovely things, thank you so much you are just too sweet! 5.The snug hat from Kids Case will be perfect for our Scandinavian April-baby and the sunhat will be perfect this summer (it has the prettiest blue pattern, don't you think?), love it!. 

Instagram.com/thejnr

I have been hooked for a while and if you want you can follow me here. It's such an easy way to capture those moments when you don't have the big camera with you. I snap pics of everyday life, a tease or two from the blog and other things I love. This might also be a regular thing on the blog, one Instagram post a months.

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Quenotte SS13

This is one collection I'm excited to have a closer look at, I meet up with French brand Quenotte for the first time at Playtime Paris one year ago and was really impressed!. Love how they manage to keep it so playful yet get that tailored look. I especially love the shirts for boys and of course the patterns. I also have my eye on that light blue playsuit (I used to have one like that when I was a kid so maybe I should get one for L).
You can buy Quenotte from these webshops: Brebì Concept Store (Italy), Everyday Weekend (UK) and Thumbeline (US). 

For more information about Quenotte contact their British agent at info@stylebyagency.co.uk or check out her super cool blog.

Some Weekend Details

A few snapshots from the week!. 1.Deciding on a new wallpaper for L's old nook. Not sure these birdies will be right for baby boy... 2.We had a new round of snow and freezing cold weather here in Oslo. I'm so sick of it, in protest I painted my nails pink (yeah, that will help...). 3.Sunday morning dress-up, a tutu and a hat and we are happy. 4.Even I adore this tutu, it has 100 of shiny beads inside it. 5.Finally, we got our new knitted pouf, Kebnekaise, from Little Red Stuga. The whole family loves it!. They do lot's of great stuff so go and check them out!. A small package from Denmark also arrived with brand new spring shoes for L. They are from a small shop in Copenhagen called Astas and the brand is By Mooshi. 6.Our girl are doing so great with that plastercast, it's coming off on Wednesday so fingers crossed everything is ok.

Have a great week!.

Baby Love: Tane Organics SS13

More baby love on the blog!. TANE Organics has been a baby-favorite for a while, I love their Japanese inspired design (clean lines and earthy colors) and the fact that they use only organic fabrics. They launched a line for preemies last year as well which I loved, remember this post?. TANE Organics  SS13 was inspired by "the goodness of the Earth", and includes delicious colors and fresh sweet shapes, I think it's a small dream for every newborn!.

You can order TANE Organics  online or visit these shops in the US: Pomme NYC, My Little Sunshine and Barneys New York

Baby Basics

I have slowly started to buy some basics for baby boy (who is arriving really soon btw). We did learn a couple of things from last time when it comes to baby clothes: do not buy tees and stuff that need to go over the head, at least not the first few months. I loved wraps with buttons on the side and between the legs. Get proper swaddle blankets. We had teeny tiny ones last time –not good, try ADEN + ANAIS, I would say they are the best. Swaddle blankets are great if you want to protect your clothes and cover up when you breastfeed in public.
You want nothing but the best for your little one and even if he will be using some of L's baby clothes I still want some that are just his. I bought a few special pieces in organic cotton and wool and the softest Cashmere (I know it's expensive but keep an eye out at the sales). I kind of die a little bit every time I look at the welcome-home-box from Ketiketa, the small booties and the hat, so hard to imagine someone so small!. Other baby favorites are Italian Album di Famiglia, which makes great unisex collections in black, white and gray. TANE Organics is all Eco-friendly and they have those great wrap al-in-ones in beautiful earthy colors. French brand Ketiketa makes the most delicate clothing, bed linen and decorative accessories for newborn and children up to 10 years old. Makié (last picture) are great when it comes to detailing and beautiful patterns. 

I got a lot of these clothes from web shop Smallable and Orfeo, have a look.

Kallio NYC

I wish I could attend Playtime New York this weekend, there are so many nice brands to watch!. One of them is NYC based Kallio which has a great story to it's brand: Kallio takes care of pre loved men’s shirts. They collect them, sort them and give them new life, nothing is wasted. These basics from previous generations becomes the one-of-a-kind fashion of the next, 100% crafted by hand in New York. What's not to love?. I asked the designer, Karina Kallio, if she could describe the brand in 3 words: Relaxed, Aware, Unexpected. I couldn't agree more.

 If you are going to Playtime make sure you stop by Kallio.