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Entries from March 2011

Bird mobiles so majestic

March 14, 2011

I’ve realised I’m more than a bit partial to mobiles for babies. Even more so when they’re as stunning as these bird mobiles. The two that have caught my eye big time, are the majestic swan and the migrating birds mobile. There’s just one word to describe them… wow! How incredibly beautiful they are. Both are made by Dame Belette, a French lady who’s inspiration is nature and poetry. Made of paper, coupled with feathers for the swan one and natural wood for the migrating birds, these bird mobiles are definitely poetic, majestic even. You can get them from a site called Design from Paris and the swan mobile costs €56.40 while the migrating birds mobile costs €59.90 and they ship to Europe, USA, Australia and lots more places. Not the cheapest but sometimes beauty comes at a price.

If you’d rather make your own bird mobile (well, sort of) then have a look at this creation by Alice Melvin for under a tenner.

Little cups, so sweet! (by Kata Golda)

March 10, 2011

This week, I’ve looked at fabulous goodies from Spain, Belgium and Australia. Today I’m westward bound as it’s an American mama who’s caught my eye. The lady in question is Kata Golda. Inspired by her daughters drawings she creates these cups so lovely. When I laid eyes on them it was love at first sight. Y’know, the pure, and joyous kind’a love you feel when your baby giggles for the first time. These cups are happy and innocent yet so stylish with the simple black child-like drawings against the smooth ivory stoneware. I’m liking, a lot! On offer are 16 designs, mostly embellished with animal drawings but some have little people on them. The Kata Golda tea cups cost $20 each and the lovely Kata’s told me she ships internationally too. Hooray!

Bholu, I love you!

March 9, 2011

My heart is pounding boom-boody-boom, my head is giddy with excitement all because I have discovered Bholu. What beautiful stuff with an equally beautiful ethos behind it. The creation of Aussie designer Jodie Fried, Bholu supports rural and urban communities in India. The artisans hand craft and embroider each piece while the drawings are by children from the underprivileged slums of India. Bholu also supports and helps with the building of schools in India. Respect to Jodie.

Back to the Bholu creations though (lest you think I’ve gone all gooey), they’re oh so high on style injected with lashings of simplicity to create hugely wantable goodies. On offer are cushions, wallpaper, throws, night lights and soft toys all embellished with the sweetest of kiddy drawings. The colours are a combo of bold and neutral often with the subtlest of embroidery which is truly wow. I love it all but if I had to pick a favourite, well I’ve fallen madly for Ignatius Critter. To checkout these wonderful creations, head to the Bholu website and once you’re done drooling, checkout their stockists for retailers in Europe, USA and worldwide.

A stand out from the crowd nappy bag

March 8, 2011

I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for a cool nappy bag (or diaper bag if you’re one of my USA readers) but the ones I’ve seen just don’t cut the mustard. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with them and some are even nice but they’re just so samey (yawn). Last night, nappy bag boredom was setting in when suddenly I saw it and my eyes nearly popped out of my head! I speak of this bag by Whoost! Samey, it definitely ain’t. Quirky, colourful and very unusual, it’s got the wow factor. Carry this and you’re guaranteed to stand out from the (changing room) crowds. Whoost! was started by a Belgium mama of 2 and she creates the most deliciously funky bags. This nappy changing bag can even be customised to your wants and once you’re out of nappy changing jail, you can use it as a handbag or laptop bag. This funky diaper bag comes in a range of colours, has 2 handles plus a detachable strap and costs €199.95 including shipping. Check it out at Whoost!

For another cool baby changing idea, checkout baby spare wear. It’s a simple idea but sometimes, the simple ones are the best.

Bobo Choses: Sizzlin’ hot summer style

March 7, 2011

I’ve been browsing the new Spring/Summer 2011 collection from Bobo Choses, the Spanish kiddy clothing and accessory house. I’m seriously in lust. Their cool, quirky designs coupled with simple graphics will appeal to kidlets as well their parents. But it’s not just the clothes that have got my pulse racing faster than the bulls of Pamplona. There’s even more hugely covetable stuff like the sunshine woven hat and the cherry embroidered rug (pictured last). They’ve even got the cutest little undies (they call’em panties) for the kids. Prices start from around £16 for a vest-tee and there’s lots in the £20-£30 range. To check out their collection visit Little Fashion Gallery*, the doyenne of kiddy style or for a slightly different range try Orfeo Design. I’m a sucker for kiddy threads with high doses of cool. And Bobo Choses is up there with the hottest of hotties.

*Update June 2014 – Sadly Little Fashion Gallery closed it’s doors.

Cool storage boxes: Amsterdam canal houses

March 4, 2011

There’s something special about canal houses, y’know the kind you find in Amsterdam. And there’s something equally special about these canal cardboard storage houses. They’re just so cool. They come as a set of 3, each with a different shaped roof… how authentic! Each canal house box has a different coloured interior and a white exterior that is screaming to be decorated. Sticker them, paint them, draw on them, wallpaper them, the choice is yours. Made of 100% biodegradable cardboard, they’re sturdy and even have a carry handle. Measuring around 53 x 33 x 22cms, they’re not as tiny as they look in their photo’s. The set of 3 Amsterdam canal storage boxes normally cost £25 but they’re currently on sale for £15 from All up and on and delivery’s £3.98.

Update: The shop mentioned in the post has closed down and I can’t find these boxes anywhere else. Sorry. But if you like these, then checkout the Amsterdam Cabinets. They’re cool!

Stella McCartney Kids: The spring collection has arrived!

March 3, 2011

Joy of all joys! The Stella McCartney Kids Spring/ Summer collection has arrived (now if only spring herself would arrive). We had a tiny preview a couple of weeks ago, but now we’ve got the lot. If you’re an ebabee likes regular, you’ll know that I’m a gigantic fan of the talented Ms. McCartney. And this latest collection is hot, hot, hot. If I’m honest, it’s the girls that have got the pick of the bunch. I have to start by mentioning ‘Minnie’ and ‘Bonnie’. ‘Minnie’ is a strappy smocked dress and ‘Bonnie’ is similar but it’s a culotte all in one suit. Then there’s ‘Valentine’ the tulip tank top that is just so trendy. Wear them with the ‘Maisy’ cargo trousers for some cool weekend style.

For the boys, the ‘Buzz’ collar-less shirts caught my eye as well as ‘Bob’ the slim fit trousers, especially in the postbox red. And last but not least, there are some simple but stylish threads for babies. Checkout the ‘Ted’ jumper which is pretty darn sweet! I’m also a fan of the days of the week bodies, not just for your own bambino, but as a gift to another.

Yet again, the collection isn’t massive but each piece seems to be carefully thought of to bring you bags of quirk, style and cool. Now if only I could afford it all! To checkout the entire collection, visit Stella McCartney kids.

The cutest elephant coasters

March 1, 2011

I was searching for something completely different when I stumbled upon these hand crafted elephant coasters. Their super cute, colourful looks got me hooked and I had to share. Made of wool felt in 5 bright and bold colours with a contrasting coloured heart, they’re just deliciously sweet and will protect your lovely furniture from the inevitable drips and spills. You can get them as a set of 5 at Jqline’s shop on Etsy for $20 plus delivery at $3.50. And as she suggests, you can even attach a ribbon to them and use them as little nursery decorations. Or try stitching them on to a plain white cot bumper to liven it up and get a one of a kind bumper. I’m loving the possibilities these offer.