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Entries from September 2012

Boys, boys, boys…

September 12, 2012

Boys rooms don’t have to be dull and samey. I have seen many that are so I went on the hunt for some that are anything but boring. I think a vintage touch in a kids room brings extra charm and character so I’ve selected 3 boys rooms all of which have some wonderful vintage magic:

Each room has so much charm and creativity and while they’re all vintage inspired, each one is so different. I love the little touches in all the rooms like the vintage lockers in the second room and the vintage games used as wall art in the third room. The first room has an almost Moroccan looking bedside table which is very cool too. With a little creativity and imagination, it’s possible to have a very unique boys room too, don’t you think?

Image credits: 1. Lait Fraise mag… 2. Rafa Kids… 3. Apartment Therapy

Simple French style…

September 11, 2012

In recent years baby and children’s clothing has evolved a lot and it’s so refreshing to see. Gone are the days where everything had to be pink, blue and fussy… thankfully! There are new stylish shops popping up everywhere especially Europe and it’s these little independents that I love discovering. My latest find is mie (ito)… a French store that makes beautifully simple clothes for 0-6 year olds in small quantities.

Often times the simpler the clothes, the better they look. I guess I am a minimalist at heart so this collection really appeals to me and I love the hint of embellishment that some of the pieces have. Also on offer are some accessories like the black and white striped garland and some lovely bibs. From reading their blog I gathered that mie (ito) may start a bedding line soon and I can’t wait to see it.

A foxy find…

September 10, 2012

I was recently interviewed on another blog and one of the questions was ‘what’s your daughters favourite toy?’ The answer was easy: dressing up stuff. While not strictly a toy, it really is the one activity that she adores and can spend all day indulging in. It’s great for the imagination and encourages creativity so I’m happy too. We’ve put together a dress up box for her and we keep adding bits as we come across them. My latest finds are these delightful fox masks that I’ve completely fallen for especially the floral liberty print ones. Aren’t they so pretty?! You can pick one of the masks on offer at the Fox Shop or you can even choose your preferred fabric and Lucille, the designer, will make a mask especially for you. Very tempting…

Bed & philosophy…

September 7, 2012

‘Less is more’ is what my design and style aesthetic is all about. The best designs are usually the simplest and that’s why I’m so loving Bed and Philosophy. Using soft linens, a mostly muted colour palette and a few universal symbols they create some beautiful bed linen for kids and babies. I’m really loving all of it including the slightly creased appearance of the linen which makes it look so cosy and inviting. And because of it’s simple, elegant style, your child won’t ever outgrow it. Bed and Philosophy is the creation of a French lady called Sonia Provost, who is a stylist with a huge passion for linen fabric. In 2009 she decided to do something about this passion and ended up creating this wonderful range. Visit Bed and Philosophy to see more.

mama & baby…

September 6, 2012

This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama decorate with this sleek hand woven wicker chair while baby plays with that vintage inspired wicker dolls pram.

Playful designs for big & small…

September 5, 2012

One of the best things about moving into a new season is the new collections on offer. While summer is my favourite season, I’ve always loved Autumn/Winter lines the most. A couple of weeks ago I shared a beautiful kids clothing collection and since then I’ve wanted to share a new collection of kids toys and decor. I’ve found just the thing with Ferm Living’s new season goodies. Always stylish and fun, Ferm Living is never too cute or too baby-ish. Playful designs mixed with bold patterns come to life in kids throw pillows, soft toys, wall decor and more. Ferm Living also offer an adults range which I think would work very well for kids too. For me, design that transcends age is always the best!

Poetic creations…

September 4, 2012

You may have seen Lucky Boy Sunday featured here in the past and today I couldn’t resist sharing their latest campaign. It’s hard to put the charm of Lucky Boy Sunday in to words so I guess I could say that there’s a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ about their creations. The goodies are wonderful but so is the way they put together each campaign with an almost magical and poetic quality to it. The creators say they ‘adore the unsaid’, leaving it up to you dream and imagine what you will…

A floral head piece…

September 3, 2012

Today is the last day of summer holidays… while I’ll be happy to have some time to myself, I’ll also miss having my daughter around. To celebrate the last day we’ve got lots of fun stuff planned so I’ve promised to spend as little time working as possible. But before I go off to play I wanted to share these beautiful images with you. I spotted them on the Oh Joy! blog and they took my breath away. The girl is stunning as are the floral head pieces. I know my daughter would love to wear something like this when she’s playing dress-up but then again, which little girl wouldn’t. Maybe one day I’ll get around to making one but for today I’ll just admire these beautiful pictures shot by Chaunte Vaughn and styled by Jessi Butterfield.