Brand Watch | Mini Rodini Drop 2

Mini Rodini's Drop 2 has finally landed in stores. This seasons collection "Mini Zoologist" is filled with wild themes and this drop's favourites have iguanas, toucans and beautiful swimwear as well as jackets and dresses. GOTS certified and recycled polyester makes it the labels biggest sustainable collection yet.

Find drop 2 in a wide range of retailers across the globe, like Orange Mayonnaise, Oii, Minibots, Loja Dada, Noeuf, Shan & Toad.

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Moments | Sunday Brunch

D wears: Sunglasses by Sons+Daughters / Tee by Acne Miniature / Hoodie by theBrand / Pants by Popupshop / Cap by Mini & Maximus / Shoes by Natives.

Some moments from a very lazy Sunday brunch. D brought one of his favourite book, The Big Book of Words. It is such a good book, and its really helped him when he was struggling to put words on everything. It is also the best book to occupy him when we wait for a meal when we are eating out (win win situation).

These shades have been the best accessories this summer. They have such a great fit and they look good with everything. D says they makes everything "warm looking" so he have used them a lot. For me it matters that they have protected his eyes so well through this sunny summer, and even though his sister has her own pair (different model) she likes to borrow these as well since they are unisex.

Have a lovely Sunday!

New In | Popupshop / Mini Rodini

Two of our favourite brands for basics and simply lovely everyday wear is Popupshop and Mini Rodini. Both labels are organic and their clothes are always of the highest quality. We were in need of a good wind jacket for the Autumn/Winter and since Mini Rodini just had released a very sustainable one that I think suit both girls and boys, I opted to go with their great, new navy one.

A few other items also managed to fall into the shopping basket (not sure how that always seem to happen) and since Oii is currently having a big sale, we got some great bargains on Popupshop's great Astronaut sleep dress and a pair of amazingly soft stockings. We also couldn't pass up on the spring favourite from Mini Rodini, the wing tee, with cherry print. Another bonus that comes with shopping with Oii is their great service and fast shipping. We ordered our things on Friday and it arrived Wednesday, that's 4 days all the way from Sweden to Australia! Very impressive.

Moments | Indian Summer

M wears: Top by Noa Noa / Shorts by Kulör / Cap by Vans / Shoes by Toms. D wears: Tee by American Outfitters / Shorts by Country Road / Sunglasses by Fred Bare / Shoes by Native.

I know we still have a while to go with this summer but right now it feels like an indian summer. Friday has finally come up and another 37c is on the menu. The weekend and the rest of the week also looks like a big sunny smorgasbord, so we are simply hanging out in as little as we possible could wear.

Here are a few photos from last weekend - a quick trip to a lunch hangout on the coast. This weekend we are planning on driving a bit further and hitting one of our favourite beach spots on the peninsula. They got the best little seafood restaurant and a wonderful little bay to swim in. Have a lovely weekend everybody!

Moments | This is how we Roll

M wears: Tee by Missie Munster / Shorts by Mini & Maximus / Shoes by New Balance. D wears: Tee by Munster / Pants by Rittenhouse / Shoes by Feiyue.

Sun, wheels and fun. A day at the skate park was the perfect choice of recreation today. M brought her new scooter she got for Christmas and D gave the skateboard a try for the first time. On with some knee pads and helmets and off they went. I was very impressed with how D seem to get the whole balance thing on the board straight away. We found a good hill with some short synthetic grass  to start on, and it was good since it wasn't as fast as the concrete but fast enough to get him some idea of how to stand when going downhill.

By the time we ended the session he mastered the concrete hills as well all by himself. M gave it a try as well and I can tell we need to invest in a second board now. Mum here was happy since I got a good excuse to do some skating myself. Shaky at first since it was a couple of years since I stood on the old board, but things comes quickly back, a bit like biking I guess. After a few hours in the skate park we were all tired and hungry so we all decided to go for lunch at one of our favorite lunch places that is fortunately close to the park. We all munched on some lovely pasta, and when the kids were finished they played on the attached playground and low and behold I got to drink a coffee without any interruptions... pretty much a perfect day in my book!

Moments | Wild

M wears: Tee by Mini & Maximus / Shorts by Kloo by Booso / Cap by Mini & Maximus. D wears: Top by Kloo by Booso / Pants by Kloo by Booso / Shoes by Hummel Kids / Cap by Vans.

After 5 days of extreme heat we finally saw the end of it and a cool 23c gave us a break outside. It was almost like the wild woke up inside the kids it it was finally possible to run around. I never thought I would welcome cooler weather but today we all did and M celebrated with getting a few jumps in... I still don't know weather to be impressed or terrified, but luckily it was a soft, sand landing and a lot of giggles at the end of it.

Things I Love | Christmas Gift Guide

Oh these are the times when you start to run around like a mad chicken looking for that good gift for Christmas (or at least I am!!). Here are a few nice present ideas for boys, girls and babies.

1. Deluxe Facemaker by Miller Goodman / 2. Pink zig-zag tipi by Nobodinoz / 3. Pyjamas by Noeuf / 4. Tiny shark hoodie by Mini & Maximus / 5. Wooden camera by Fanny&Alexander / 6. Panda overall by Mini Rodini / 7. Fox back pack by Nobodinoz / 8. Bandit penguin by Udder / 9. Fur lined sneakers by Feiyue / 10. Wooden blocks by Uncle Goose / 11. Balloon necklace by Titlee / 12. No Bullying Tee by Mini & Maximus / 13. Temporary Tattoos by Tattly / 14. Apple pillow by Studio Meez / 15. Balancing blocks by Areaware.

Moments | Urban Love

M wears: Top by Bobo Choses / Skirt by Molo / Leggings by FREE / Sandals by Pom D'Api. D wears: Tee by Heart & Guts / Pants by Molo / Shoes by Natives.

Some urban moments from the weekend.  A trip to the comic shop (M has developed a big love for comic books ) Comics 'R' Us was on the agenda. She bought 3 new comics, 2 Adventure Time comics and 1 My Little Pony comic, that she of course had to start reading as soon as we sat down. After our feet got tired after window watching and simply taking in the urban views, we stopped at Hooked for some much needed lunch. We all munched on seafood and I got to try a beer with a confusing name.

D had been in his money box to buy some lollies on the way home, so it was very important to count just exactly how much money he had. I think his appetite was a bit bigger than his wallet because he of course thought he could pretty much buy the whole lolly shop, but came out with a single chocolate bar and was still happy (thankfully). There is something magical with just window watching, the kids looked at everything, taking in the different people and the sights and sounds. We saw a hairdresser shop with skateboards hung up all over the walls and the hairdressers had colourful short hair. D decided he wanted his hair cut there the next time (realising he might need one after seeing these photos).

There are always street art to look at here, next to a little cafe called Tyranny of Distance - Cafe and Lubritorium (I know!! amazing coffee to boot!) we found a little alley called Artist Lane which had artworks all over the walls. Kids had fun checking it out and it was sort of behind the hustle and bustle so we were pretty much alone checking it out. Love these forms of outdoor "galleries" and it was a great ending to our little urban weekend.