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Entries from January 2012

Stunning: Crochet toys and blankets from Argentina

January 13, 2012

When I saw these crochet toys, I was besotted. Admittedly I’m a bit of a crochet junkie but these toys and crochet blankets are possibly the most beautiful ones I’ve ever come across. They’re made in sunny Argentina by a mama who clearly has lots and lots of talent, imagination and creativity. I’m loving the lion rattle with his gorgeous little crochet bed and blanket. The elephant toy is lovely too as are the blankets. In fact it’s all quite stunning! I’m also loving the colours… mostly soft tones but sometimes complimented with a hint of colour. I could go on and on but I’ll leave you to discover the rest at Miga de Pan. There doesn’t seem to be a shop yet but you can email the mama in question if you’d like to buy. I’m so, so tempted!

P.S. Have you seen these crochet fish bones?

*Via Cirkus

Superfly Lullabies: funky & fun baby blankets

January 11, 2012

Cutesy, frilly baby stuff just doesn’t cut it for me so when I read words like ‘adult-friendly baby items’ my interest is immediately peaked. That’s what I read about Superfly Lullabies and I had to check out their stuff. I found some very cool baby blankets, pillows and bibs. All the goodies are made from bold and bright fabrics sourced from hot design hubs like Japan, Scandinavia and USA and are then handcrafted in to funky and fun blankets, bibs and more. I’m loving the modern Matryoshka blanket which also doubles up as a baby playmat as do all the blankets. The bold red and white polka dotted print is another of my favourites. Superfly Lullabies was started by Julie, a mama who believes baby stuff should be refined and stylish, not fussy and frilly… just my kind of mama. To check out her collection visit Superfly Lullabies where you’ll find her shop too.

Chigo: Stunning wooden toys from Japan

January 10, 2012

I’m a huge fan of Japanese toys for kids, especially wooden ones. The Japanese somehow manage to take a piece of wood and turn it in to something so simple yet so beautiful. Today it’s all about Chigo toys from Japan. I’ve had my eye on these toys for a while and once you see them you’ll know why they’re so special. I love the simplicity of the shapes and the combination of lots of natural wood with splashes of bold colour. My favourite is the house shaped blocks set but the wooden bowling set is a goodie too. You can buy the house blocks* from Gretel Home who ship worldwide or you can just admire the toys over at Chigo.jp. And while you’re there, don’t miss the very cool wooden camera and play phone.

*Via Remodalista.com

April Showers by Polder: French & fabulous kids accessories

January 9, 2012

April Showers is a fabulous French brand offering bed linen, clothes, shoes and accessories for the kiddies. I’ve known about them for ages but just realised I hadn’t shared and they’re definitely not one to miss out! Created by 2 sisters from the Netherlands, Aprils Showers is the mini version of their adult brand Polder. The styles on offer are contemporary with a touch of vintage and lots of charm. On offer are gorgeous accessories including leather bags, fun necklaces, cool shoes, simple but stylish clothes and more. There’s definitely more for the girls but there are some trendy boots and gloves for the boys too. You can check out check out April Showers’ global stockists on their site or you can find a selection of their goodies which are currently on sale at Little Fashion Gallery

Nursery style: Chic minimalism from Scandinavia

January 6, 2012

Black and white may not be the most obvious choice of colours for a nursery but when I saw this one, I thought it looked fantastic. Very chic, very minimal but not cold in any way. I love the abundance of white that has been brought to life with careful touches of black and hints of yellow and natural wood. This black and white nursery is the creation of Susanna Vento who is an interior designer from Finland. But it’s not just the colours that are getting me excited, it’s all the furniture and the little details too. I’m loving the Baltic rocking horse, the hanging storage basket and the garland with the hanging onesies. I’m a huge fan of Scandinavian style for a reason and this nursery is the perfect example of how they just get it!

P.S. Here are some more nursery decor ideas for you to check out.

*Via Wall Decor Source

Nursery style: 4 fabulous floor cushions

January 5, 2012

I love floor cushions for a kids room or a play space. Kids love sitting on or near the floor and the cushions or soft seats look great too. I’ve been seeking out some truly lovely ones and these are my top 4 finds:

1. Love these elephant poufs by the fabulous Serena & Lily. They come in 3 colours and while they’re all lovely, I’m very partial to the olive green and teal coloured one.

2. Lale is one of my favourite brands for girly stuff. I’ve had my eye on this beanbag for eons now and I’m seriously tempted to get one for my bambino. I love the fabric, I love the colours and I love the girly-ness of it. You can get them at Little Fashion Gallery

3. These gorgeous, stripy, knitted pebble shaped floor cushions are by Blabla Kids. Made of natural fibres and hand knitted in Peru, they’re super stylish too and would compliment an adult space just as much a kiddy one.

4. Last are these bold and bright round floor cushions by Muskhane who make the most beautiful products in felt. These cushions are fun and playful and perfect to add a splash of colour to a kiddy space.

Jane Foster: Cool soft toys with a retro vibe

January 4, 2012

I’ve had my eye on Jane Foster’s goodies for a while now. When I first spotted her wares dotted around a kiddy room on Ohdeedoh I liked what I saw – bright, bold, happy designs with a strong retro vibe that will appeal to mama’s and kids alike. Jane is a Devon based mama of one who has a love for style from the 50’s and 60’s and this shows through in her work. She makes soft toys, kids room art and some homewares too. I’m loving the handmade softies especially the alphabet dachshund and the love cats. Soft toys they may be but they’re equally cool decorative pillows too. You can visit Jane Foster Designs to check out the entire collection.

Bold and bright red threads!

January 3, 2012

Christmas is over for another year but I’ve still got red on my mind so I thought I would bring you some lovely red clothes and shoes for the kiddies. Red is such a happy colour which works for both boy and girl so it definitely gets my vote. Here are my finds:

1. Adorable tomato red romper in alpaca wool by Waddler.

2. A trendy red dress with flutter details by The Brandstrom Company. You’ll find it at Scandinavian Minimall.

3. A striking red trench coat by Stella McCartney Kids which is currently on sale.

4. Sweet n’ stripy red wellies for boy or girl by Polarn O. Pyret.

5. Gorgeous handmade belt with flowers by Bellrose. It’s on sale at Little Fashion Gallery

6. Cute little chunky cardi/coat with a pointy hood for babies from Bonton.

7. Chic and simple is this red checked shirt by Simple Kids. It’s from Elias and Grace.

8. Stunning Spanish dancing shoes with polka dots by Christa Davis.