I am crazy about Japanese design because when it’s good, it’s amazing. And this paper bird mobile is a stunning example. For all it’s white simplicity, it radiates dizzying levels of beauty and calmness. Of course you could add your own little touch by colouring it in but I think I like it just as it is. Designed by Yoko Noguchi, the birds can be hung up individually or you can hang all 3 together. I can’t think of a sweeter mobile for a newborn baby. This paper bird mobile comes from a store called Upon a Fold and costs AUD 26.95 with international shipping from AUD 6.20. Just so you know, once you visit Upon a Fold, you may not be able to leave. They sell the cutest, most delicious little paper goodies that are truly irresistible.
If you like your paper mobiles as much as I do, have a look at this swan bird mobile. It’s hard to believe you can make something so majestic from paper. Or if you want a decorate it yourself project for your toddler, check out this cute cardboard bird mobile. It’s even got clouds to keep the birds company!
How absolutely adorable are these elephant dolls? When I spotted them on Knuffels a la Cartes blog I knew I had to share. They instantly made me smile and I fell in love. It’s the happy expressions, the gorgeous clothes and accessories and the giant eyes that got me hooked. Love, love, love them! These charming elephant plush toys are made by the Australian Jenni Harley who also makes other lovely hand made soft toys. All her toys wear the most amazing clothes which just adds to their charm. Jenni has an Etsy shop where you can buy these cuties. The shop is closed at the moment but fingers (and toes!) crossed it will open soon.
I recently discovered Scalae who make a small collection of decorations and accessories for the kiddies. Little dolls, small objects, little decorative branches and hanging houses are amongst their goodies. Of all the pretty little things on offer I have my heart set on the hand made dolls. They’re been created using beautiful fabrics in bold and bright colours like fuchsia and turquoise. I’m loving these decorations to add a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ to a nursery space. Place them on a shelf or dangle above your baby’s cot or hang them from a door handle. The dolls come as a set of 3 in their own little bag and cost €24 from Cosy Kid Home. You might need a little help from google translate unless of course you are fluent in French.
If you like this, have a look at these charming baby nursery garlands made of clouds, moons and stars.
I discovered Manny & Simon when I visited the USA last year and it was love at first sight. I even bought one of their their wooden push along toys which are just so cool. I went back to their site today and found these adorable animal onesies. I love the colours, and the simple white drawings on each one are just so sweet. These organic animal baby grows somehow manage to be cute without being cutesy, don’t you think? If you’re from across the pond you can shop at Manny & Simon. But if you’re here in the UK you can try Huggle. They’re not yet selling online but you can always use the good old phone.
P.S. Dear Manny & Simon, where were you when I needed baby grows for ebabee no.1?
Last week I mentioned that I had been finding the most beautiful decorative garlands for nurseries, so here’s another of my finds. Simple felt balls in gorgeous colours to hang in a nursery or toddler room or even your very own boudoir. These will instantly add a touch of elegance and beauty to any space. The felt garlands are from a new store called Paul et Paula, started by Peggy who also has a lovely blog brimming with objects of desire for kids. Her store is filled with pretty things like whimsical mobiles, flower hair clips and cute cushions. All kinds of little things that bring a smile to your face, that just brighten up a room or that take a space from plain to special. Back to these felt garland decorations though, I can imagine a load of them hanging against a bright white wall… so pretty! They cost €8 or €15 depending on size and Paul et Paula ships worldwide.
I recently discovered the bambino clothing line at Matteo. What I found was 100% cool, LA style. Founded and made in LA, Matteo makes simple, wearable kids threads in soft linens and muted tones. Their range is small in numbers but extra large in coolness. Amongst the offerings are a pair of mechanic style overalls, a minimalist puffed sleeve dress which looks so trendy with boots and a linen jacket with a chunky ribbon tie/belt. The simplicity, the lack of fuss and the neutral colours make the clothes stylish in a very ‘not trying too hard’ way… if you know what I mean? You can have a look at the clothes at Modern Child where most of the pieces cost $95 and they offer international shipping.
There’s something so appealing about natural wooden toys. It’s their simplicity and smoothness that attracts me each and every time. I’ve rounded up 7 wooden animal toys that I love. They can also double up as lovely little decorations in a nursery or play space.
1. The Cheekeyes* make fabby wooden animal playsets with just the slightest hint of colour. They’ve got different playsets on offer including a safari one, a rainforest one and this garden creatures one. Ollie & Forbes have a good selection on offer. Each set has some animals and some extras like trees and mountains and they cost £24 per set.
2. Baileys Home and Garden is a store packed with beautiful objects which include wooden animal toys. This gorgeous chubby elephant is one of their offerings and costs £18.
3. This little wooden monkey can be a playmate or just left on a shelf to be admired. I’m loving his dangly legs and arms. The wooden monkey comes from Not on the High Street and costs £10.50.
4. A natural wood teething ring in the shape of a hippo. So simple, so sweet! Easy to grasp and chew on as much as your bambino likes. This hippo teething toy comes from Little Sapling Toys on Etsy and costs $12 with international shipping available.
5. These beautiful beaky birds come in 3 sizes – small to represent children, medium to represent parents and chubby to represent grandparents (poor grandparents!). They’ve got removable heads so your kiddos can mix and match the heads with the different sized bodies. They cost between $52 and $79 depending on the size and come from the lovely American store Modernchild who ship internationally.
6. Soopsori hand make natural wood toys with good looks and they’re fun too. This cute elephant cart with dominos is a perfect example of their lovely wares. To get this wooden elephant head to Red Lilly where it costs £21.95.
7. This lovely little whale by Areaware isn’t just eye-candy. It slides open to reveal a hidden compartment where your bambino can hide his precious treasures or you can. There’s a range of animal boxes available but the whale is my favourite. I first discovered it at Oeuf NYC but they only ship in the US. For UK readers, you can get the whale at SCP where it costs just under £31.
When I came across Tara Hogan’s shop I was smitten. Rubber stamp sets don’t usually have that effect on me but these ones are oh so lovely. On offer are a range of beautiful animal stamp sets including a safari one, an elephant one and the cutest ‘darling dachshund’ one. Just check out the boots on that dachshund! Also on offer is a ‘Day in Paris’ set which is adorable too. But it’s not just the stamp sets that I’m excited about, it’s the lovely packaging too. Little match box like cardboard boxes with a ribbon to open them is what you get. Every detail in these sets has been injected with beautiful little touches. While these stamp sets are perfect for kids, I don’t think I could resist having a go myself. To check out Tara Hogan’s beautiful rubber stamp sets head to her etsy store. The sets cost from $18 and shipping is worldwide.
Today’s find is one that has my heart fluttering like a butterfly. Yet again it’s French but French design seems to have that effect on me. Pigmee is what I am seriously in love with. They create these soft toys which are neither an animal nor a character; they are whatever your child wants them to be. They also make the most beautiful white cotton garlands and stunning light pendants wrapped in lace. Their offerings are so poetic, so beautiful, so magical. Imagine a room with the lace adorned pendant, I can just picture the soft light dancing around the walls. Pigmee’s creations aren’t just for kids, they’re designed with a sensibility that appeals to all. My favourite kind of creations.
Pigmee’s soft toys, garlands and pendants are all handmade. Simplicity combined with the most stunning aesthetics are at the heart of their creations. The soft toys come in white but also in beautiful limited edition prints. To indulge in more pictures and to read about what inspires Pigmee, have a look at their site. They’ve also got a list of retailers in Europe and beyond should you be unable to resist this (un-resistable) temptation.
Ebabee Likes is a style guide for babies, kids, teens and their mamas. It’s all about inspiration, ideas and indulging yourself and your brood. It’s written by me ~ Nomita ~ a style loving girl from Mumbai who now live’s in London. Read More...
