‘Chic for kids’ is how this Italian brand describe themselves and boy is it true!  Simple linen clothes and accessories embellished with adorable little details is what you’ll find at Minimu.  That fish bib and those dusty pink bloomers – how incredibly sweet are they?  I only wish I had a little baby to put them on…

While the Minimu Spring Summer 2013 baby range is to die for, the girls range is no less impressive.  The dresses and tops on offer are so pretty and so stylish without being fussy or cutesy.  They have just the right amount of subtle detail to make them stand out from the crowd.  I’ve got my eye on that yellow polka dot dress which just shouts summer to me.  Minimu is very much becoming a firm favourite here… how can anybody resist such sweet chic-ness (is that even a word?!).

This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama carry her shopping in this simple but stylish canvas tote while baby wears that minimal drawstring jersey dress.

These gorgeous sandals are called ‘Avarcas’ and are a traditional Menorcan sandal.  They caught the attention of a French family who now make these shoes for babies, kids and adults too so there’s something for everyone.   Minorquines also make a few other different styles of sandal but the unisex Avarcas were my favourite.  I’m seriously tempted by the neons but then again, I love my neutrals too!  Neon, neutral or classic… what will you choose?

A couple of months ago I was on a mission to buy my daughter a swimsuit.  I kind of left it to the last minute so ordering online wasn’t an option and I also felt like a trip to the shops.  I set off excitedly, dreaming of bright colours and stylish cuts and started wondering how I would choose just one swimsuit.  I hit the first shop which was disappointing but I still had hope.  Four shops later and I began to despair.  The choice out there was really uninspiring, bland and boring.  Maybe because the summer collections weren’t fully in or maybe because kids swimsuits are just designed to be dull.  I had to buy something so I did but I went home feeling flat and disappointed.  Then, last week I came across this new Spring Summer 2013 collection by Little Creative Factory and my faith in kids swim gear was fully restored!  How gorgeous is this swimwear?  I want it in my size, please.

Little Creative Factory is the creation of 2 Spanish mama’s who make swimwear, some clothes and lots of wonderful hats for kids.    The 2 creative mums say they get their inspiration from observing the little things in life and from the enthusiasm, freshness and spontaneity of their little girls.  I love the classic styles that ooze understated glamour and are just so darn chic!  Amongst their offerings are some really adorable balloon-style drawstring tops, some cute baby bloomers and a hat collection that is just wow.  All the clothes would make for perfect beachwear or just dreamy and chic summer wear.  Little Creative Factory don’t yet sell online but you can contact them through their website to find out more.  Next time I’m swimwear shopping for Anya, I know who’s door I’ll be knocking on.

Happy Friday guys and hope the sun shines for you this weekend!

This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama adorn her feet with these cute neon-striped oxfords while baby wears those adorable neon toed shoes.

Circus themed kids things have been around for ages and aren’t going anywhere in a hurry.  While some of them can be cute, it’s the circus inspired harlequin pattern that I love best of all.  It’s such a simple geometric pattern that has loads of style without any of the fuss.  I love that you can play with many different colours on any harlequin adorned object or you can go for a more minimalistic 2 colour look.  I was reminded of how much I love this pattern when I spotted that circus bunny on pinterest so I went looking for a few more things and here’s what I found:

1.  Decorative bunny…  2.  Harlequin cushions…  3.  Porcelain bowl…  4.  Animal shorts   5.  Circus poster

A few days ago I came across some kids bedding by Oh My Kids from Belgium and I was smitten.  Their simple aesthetic of lots of white with tiny bits of colour really appealed to me.  Also, I just adore the random scattering of little shapes which extends across most of their designs.  I need to start looking for new bedlinen for Anya soon, and this is definitely going on my shortlist.

I soon discovered that Oh My Kids also create handmade clothes for kids which include dresses, skirts, sweatshirts and leggings.  I’m not normally a sweatshirts and leggings kind of gal but these ones are an exception.  They’re so simple, stylish and fun.  And that little balloon skirt… too cute!

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This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama decorate with this chic colour block pillow while baby sports that cool mustard and navy look this summer.  

This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama wear this minimalistic bright red shirt dress while baby wears that adorable tomato bodysuit.

I love yellow!  It’s such a happy colour, don’t you think?  It’s probably my favourite colour especially for kids and babies.  And since the sun has graced us with it’s presence after months, I thought it was time to do a yellow post.  Here’s what I currently love for a happy, sunny summer:

1. Bird drawing book…  2. Patent leather dolly shoe…  3. Handmade lion soft toy…  4. Lemon tote bag or storage sack…  5. Harper sunsuit with triangle design…  6.  Modern striped citrine rug…  7. Printed rabbit patch baby quilt.