Ever since I spotted this wallpaper in Milk Magazine, I have been besotted with it.  The dark, enchanting forest theme is so striking, so bold, so impactful.  This ‘Foret Noire’ wallpaper is by Nathalie Lete, a Parisian artist whose creations are inspired by her travels, vintage toys and old engravings of animals an flowers.  Nathalie creates kids books, toys, ceramics and also one off pieces all of which are colourful, poetic and sometimes almost bordering on strange but always in a very creative way.  This forest wallpaper would make a magnificent feature wall in a kids room but I think it would look very cool in a nursery too. 

And as for the lovely vintage inspired kids Tica chair in the picture, I found it over a Laurette Deco and I fell for it.  I thought the red works so well against the black wallpaper and the style of chair compliments the wallpaper too so I wanted to feature it.  To buy this wallpaper which also comes in a pale green, head to Lapin & Me.  

While I’m talking wallpapers, have a look at the Pip Early Bird Wallpaper… it’s one of my favourites!

Yesterday I discovered Coordonne Kids and my heart skipped a beat.  It’s a Spanish store that makes and sells children’s wallpapers and wall murals.  I do have a thing for wallpapers I know, but this store is seriously special.  While their current collection is very lovely, it was their new collection that had my heart fluttering.  The wall coverings on offer range from dancing flamenco ladies wearing the brightest dresses to comical looking cute birdies in a variety of colours .  These wallpapers for kids are just so cool especially the flamenco one.  Actually I love the comical birds one too.  They’re lots of fun and would make fabby feature walls.

To check out the collection head to Coordonne Kids.  If you’re tempted by their wares you’ll have to contact them as there aren’t any prices on their site.  While you’re there check out the adult collection too.  Although I’m keener on the kids lot and I could just see the flamenco ladies adorning the walls of a very quirky but cool dining room.  Spanish design just gets hotter by the day! 

P.S. Did you see the Spanish designed outdoor ride-on toys? Don’t miss it.

I recently came across the wonderful world of Jane Reiseger.  An Aussie artist who creates nursery murals so sweet, so stunning.  Large scale childlike drawings of birds, trees and animals that add bags of unique style to any wall.  I think what grabs me the most about her creations is their simplicity.  All the drawings are in outline so they don’t take over but yet create quite an impact.  And of course the drawings completely appeal to my love for all things minimal, especially this kind of minimalism with heart.

Jane Reiseger does private commissions too but as she’s based in Melbourne, you’ll need to fly her over (unless of course you happen to be a Melbournian).   For the rest of us, you can get her work over at The Wall Sticker Company who sell stickers of her drawings.  Jane’s own shop is closed while she’s busy making new goodies to tempt us with… I can’t wait.  The Wall Sticker Company has some lovely animal stickers including my favourite the hippo carrying the little birdie.  And you even get to customise by choosing your own colour combos.  The stickers cost from AUD 110 and shipping is offered worldwide from around AUD 22.

Yesterday I had a massive dig around the world wide web.  The mission was of course to find more gorgeous goodies to share with you.  I’m happy to say: mission accomplished.  One of my most favourite finds was Emilie Vast.  A french artist/designer who mainly creates children’s books as well as jewellery and also transforms her illustrations in to beautiful stationery and wall art.  Her work immediately grabbed my imagination and I don’t think it’s difficult to see why.  It is truly beautiful and has a delicacy and sophistication which makes it childish but with bags of appeal for adults too.

Emile Vast’s books and illustrations use a lot of black, white and grey with splashes of bold colour.  It all comes together to create visuals so eye-catching.  Even though all her children’s books are in French I’m still seriously tempted.  You don’t need words to appreciate art this stunning.  At the moment I’ve found a small selection of her work for sale over at the very lovely Poisson Bulle (you’ll be hearing more about them another day).  They’ve got specially commissioned wall declas and books by Emilie on offer.  Prices range from €10 for a book and between €15 – €69 for the decals and shipping is €18 to the UK.  Worldwide shipping is also on offer.  If I find more stuff, I promise you’ll be the first to know.

Today I bring you Sandrine de la Simone.  Creator of wallpapers, wall decals and wall art extraordinaire.  It really is scrumptious stuff.  I’m a huge sucker for stylish wall decor and this stuff is just to die for!  There’s oodles of choice for everyone, from young to old, from boy to girl, from play space to work space.  And Sandrine doesn’t stop at just wall papers, there’s decals and murals on offer too.  With a bit of creativity you could combine the different bits to create something that’s super unique.  For the children’s wall stickers like the bright and colourful chicks head to Design from Paris where a set of 6 stickers costs €19.50.  For the wallpapers and wall murals, go to Sandrine de la Simone and have a browse.  The site’s a bit tricky to use but stick with it, it’ll be worth it.  If you decide to go for some mega va va voom for your walls, just get in touch with Sandrine directly to get what you want.

I chanced upon Kristiana Parn’s art on Etsy and I was smitten.  I don’t think it’s difficult to see why.  Charming and fanciful, her work is very unique.  Born and raised in Estonia, Kristiana now creates from her studio in Brooklyn, New York.  She says she’s experimented with different techniques to create an impression of light and air in her art which is beautifully evident.  The colours are bold yet soft with lots of rusts and aqua blue tones dominating.  This coupled with the almost gentleness of the animals depicted makes for art so, so charming and so beautiful.  These would make a truly lovely addition to any nursery wall or play space.  You can buy Kristiana Parn prints on her Etsy store Krisblues for $20 each plus $5 shipping to the UK.   But if you’re after an original, head to Kristiana Parn’s own site where you can find out more.

A pear with a personality… quirky, a bit crazy even but so cool, so creative, so wantable.  That’s what I love about this poster by the Swedish Fine Little Day.  Called Pirum Parum, it has tons of personality, it’s funky, it’s perfect to liven up any kiddy space.  You can get your hands on this Pirum Parum poster over at Bodie and Fou where it costs £23 plus £3.50 delivery.  While you’re there, check out the Apple Papple poster too… you may just end up getting both.

P.S. If you’re as taken with Pirum Parum as I am, then checkout these Studio Violet prints too.  They’re equally quirky, equally unique and super cool too.

I have long been eyeing this wallpaper and it suddenly dawned on me that I hadn’t shared.  So here it is.  By Turner and Pocock, this Ostrich wallpaper is just so understated and timeless.  The cranberry red Ostriches sit elegantly against the creamy white background, creating a look so sophisticated.  There’s no room for cutesy here, just oodles of style which will take your nursery from sweet to super stylish.  Also on offer by Turner & Pocock are a Polar Bear wallpaper in turquoise and cream and a galloping Zebra one in a bluey-grey .  As lovely as they are, for me the Ostrich one is the true winner.  The second I laid eyes on it I fell truly, madly, deeply in love.  To get this Turner and Pocock Ostrich wallpaper, head to Wallpaper King where it costs £72 a roll plus £5.95 shipping although for orders over £150, delivery is free.

P.S. We’re running a lovely giveaway where there’s vouchers to be won.  Check out our Facebook page for all the details.

I’m liking these wall fish thingy’s, a lot!  You get a set of 5 fish wall applications in different sizes, from large to small.  They come in white so you can paint them whatever colour your heart desires and then peel off the backing and stick.  Perfect for a play space, a nursery or even a kidlet bathroom.  Or else get a basic white wardrobe, add these fish and hey presto… your wardrobe goes from dull to dashing!  If you’re a creative type, you could even make these in to a mobile.  The possibilities are endless.  Made in the USA, these Wallter fish wall applications couldn’t be sweeter!  Also on offer are circle wall applications so you can make bubbles too.  These fishies are available from Pure Modern and cost £79.25 for a set of 5 with shipping at £7.95.  They sell the bubbles too.  I don’t think fish wall decor has ever been cuter!

P.S. Check out ebabee, the baby auction site.

I’ve been on the hunt for wallpaper for ebabee no.1′s room.  So many styles on offer equals dizzying levels of confusion.  And because I’ve made it my life’s work to hunt down the coolest kids stuff on the planet for you, well I end up in the know about wallpaper designs that most people wouldn’t have heard of (more choice, more confusion!).  Even in this state of dizzy confusion, when I saw this Pip Early Bird wallpaper in yellow, I knew it was the chosen one.  Yellow just excites me but add some turquoise to the mix and a stunning oriental-esque print, now that’s what I call a stunner!

By Brian Yates, this Pip Early Bird wallpaper has the added advantage of growing with your child.  It would be perfectly at home in any space, from baby to mama spaces, from playing to eating spaces, from sleeping to living spaces.  So if it’s in your nursery and you don’t want to change it for years to come, you don’t have to.  The less DIY the better, me thinks!  I’m planning to use in on a feature wall and I’m drooling as I picture it.  This wallpaper is a style statement, big and bold.  But there are times when something less just won’t cut it.  Head on over to Tangletree interiors where a roll costs £57.39 with £4.95 for delivery.