Styling: Trine Frølich
Photographer: Katrine Rohrberg
This journal is sponsored by Forlaget Gyldendal.
Gyldendal is Denmark’s oldest publishing house. For more than 250 years, Gyldendal has published some of the most significant literature and stories.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren's first story about the strongest girl in the world: Pippi Longstocking.
Astrid Lindgren wrote many stories, but Pippi remains her most well-known and beloved character. And it is easy to see why: Pippi is strong, brave, loving, fair, and always stays true to herself. In many ways, Pippi was – and continues to be – an inspiration to girls and boys, men and women around the world, not just then but also today, and in our future.
Join us in celebrating Pippi's birthday together with Gyldendal, who has published four new Pippi books.
Happy birthday, Pippi!
Copenhagen, Denmark
"Originally, the idea was to give Margot her own room when she was able to sleep in her own bed", says Ida, mom to Margot, but "the need for a space of her own became more evident, as Margot started to play more, also by herself".
Margot continues to sleep with her parents, making this her playroom, filled with toys suited to her age, old and new books and space on the floor to play and to practice her first steps.
Explore Margot's room that truly has a magic feel to it – created through beautiful references to the past and added a modern touch.
A wooden changing table is placed in the corner, framed by a beautiful painting, a green shelf and little fairies.
Walls have been kept white allowing for the decor and furniture to set the tone, in this case a soft, gentle pastel palette.
The pink striped changing cover is handmade, sown by Margot's grandmother. The pacifier clip is from Nachmans and pairs perfectly with the pacifier in colour bubblegum.
Shop Margot's room
'Gnome's House' Block Puzzle
149,00 kr
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Wooden Push Wagon
999,00 kr
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Flower Bed Poster
199,00 kr
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Kender du Pippi Langstrømpe?
179,00 kr
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Pippi Longstocking Figure Book
129,00 kr
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Meduse Baby Sandals Yellow
199,00 kr
100,00 kr
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'Casa Sole' Block Puzzle
159,00 kr
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Oak Frame
From 299,00 kr
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Pippi i Humlegården
169,00 kr
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Pippi på Udflugt
149,00 kr
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Pacifier Clip Brown with Orange Flowers
199,00 kr
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Tote Bag Rose
From 299,00 kr
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The wooden push wagon gives a little helping hand as Margot learns to find her balance. Inside it, her favourite doll in cherry red and a stack of classic Astrid Lindgren books including Kender du Pippi Langstrømpe?
Open shelves underneath the changing table allow for practical storage of diapers, a cute pair of shoes and some extra clothing. The Casa Sole block puzzle is placed on the lowest shelf, shining like a sun.
The Alvar Aalto table and chairs were inherited from Margot's grandparents, and fit perfectly. Seen here: A large pink mushroom lamp, a large green suitcase, yellow sandals, ribbed ankle socks in colour berry and a small picnic basket by the wooden oven.
Details from the table include Pippi på Udflugt, the flower candle holder plus flower figure, a 'Gnome's House' block puzzle, crayons from Stockmar and a large pink mushroom lamp.
The cube is from DANSK and painted in a soft pastel yellow by Margot's granddad – and works as a small side table. The chair is vintage.
Above the table hangs a Flower Bed poster and a small guitar.
Books are stored in a fabric magazine rack, including Pippi i Humlegården and next to it; a duck-on-a-stick walking toy.
"The idea for Margot's room began as she started to play more and also by herself. That's when we realised she needed her own little space."
– Ida, Margot's mom
Wooden cubes spell 'Margot' and other fun little toys. Next to the yellow side table are a pile of soft blankets and a Pippi book by Astrid Lindgren.
On the wall hangs a Flower Bed poster which has been framed in a matching oak frame. Next to it, a small guitar.
There is a gentle softness in here, beautifully captured in this corner with the wooden changing table, a pink changing cover, a soft brush and the handmade pacifier clip with matching pink pacifier.