Copenhagen is wonderful. So wonderful that Danny Kaye even made a song about the city, called “Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen.” I moved away from here as a young woman as I needed to explore more, and felt that place was too small for me back then. As you might know, I lived in London for 11 years but returned with my family almost a decade ago. I never used to see what the fuss was all about, but I have since changed my mind entirely, and ... read more
Travel in style – See-Ya suitcase
Well - we know we are probably moving in a market that is (allegedly) for smaller kids - not tweens, but we don't mind because we have fallen head over heels in LOVE with these adorable See-ya suitcases from Olli Ella. Not just for travelling, the See-Ya is the perfect place to store treasures, and the cute little suitcase would look fab in your room too when you're not travelling. I mean just look at them, the colours, the straps, and the ... read more
The Mad Hatters Teaparty – how to make it yourself.
Last year I created a most magic MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY for my daughters Birthday because I wanted to throw her a Birthday party that would be as dreamy, quirky and fabulous as she is - and also because we are all mad about Alice in Wonderland here in this house. This is how I created The Mad Hatters Tea party: I created a Pinterest board - click here- with ideas of how I could get the specific look, and then I went to work: Things you'll ... read more
Are your kids safe on the internet? Read our Social Media safety tips here.
Are your kids safe on the internet? Read our Social Media safety tips here. Your kid is bound to know something about Social media by now, - some may even have a smartphone or a social media profile like Snapchat, Twitter, Musically or Instagram. The children of today are growing up having to deal with the pressure of living a Social Media life where sharing what you do, eat, travel, wear and how you look is part of modern day society. The ... read more
Our favourite FLOATIES
FAVOURITE POOL FLOATIES. It's a scorcher here in Denmark and after last years summer where the temperature rarely rose above 20 degrees Celsius, we are loving it. So when the sun is out, you need water, right? So we went out and found the ultimate pool floaties on the market for you. No sweat guys (pun intended) it is a tough job but someone has to do it. Urban outfitters heart floatie Primark flamingo & swan floatie Urban ... read more
Tweentown explores – Aldershvile Slotspavillion
One of the things we do in this family is to go explore. We love visiting places, new and old because there is always something to see, something you have never seen before. This day we took the girls to a place I used to frequent as a child myself. A stunning lake just outside Copenhagen - Lake Bagsværd. This place is the remains of an old stately home, originally laid out as the Romantic gardens of a country house, Aldershvile, the park ... read more
Make your own Elderflower cordial.
One thing we adore about Summer is the amazing smell from the Elderflower trees. The scent is almost intoxicating and perfumey and so is the flavour. Every year the girls and I make elderflower cordial, - we use an old recipe my Grandmother once gave me. It is very It is very hyggeligt to gather things in nature together and then create something organic, tasty and yummy afterward. With the current amazingly hot weather here in Denmark it is ... read more
Tweentown BASIC wardrobe for tween girls.
We believe that having a simple BASIC wardrobe - also known as a capsule wardrobe will always give you some items of clothing that always look chic and cool. We are also well aware that your tween will probably grow out of these items in no time - but we will show you the items we always make sure we have at home. These items can then be mixed and matched - and you can add some colorful accessories to make the outfit pop. CONFUSED ... read more
Hugo Loves Tiki SS18
A brand we are very fond of in this house is HUGO LOVES TIKI - the graphic funfilled universe created by designer Cheyenne Couch. Her aesthetic includes bold graphics, European language print and, unique child-like drawings. Hugo Loves Tiki is based in Indiana, in the Midwestern United States and began with DIY screen-printed t-shirts that resembled foreign language flashcards. These prints have become part of Cheyenne’s signature style. It ... read more
Our YOUTUBE channel
We have been thinking about it for a long time and finally, we have started out very own Tweentown tweens YouTube channel. It will be orchestrated by the Tweentown tweens themselves - and it will be in both Danish and English alternating. We will show you funny videos of slime diy, squishies, places we visit, OOTD tips, food even a tween can make and much more. Can't wait to hear what you think. So hop along and see out videos ... read more