Entries from October 2012

Hop like a bunny…

October 17, 2012

"all in one bunny romper"

With Halloween coming up there’s lots of talk about costumes and dressing up.  What are your kids going to be wearing?  If you’ve got a teeny-tiny family member then I think I may have found just the outfit in these absolutely adorable bunny all in ones.  They’re not creepy, they’re cute and of course they can be worn long after Halloween has passed.  I’m {almost} wishing I had a baby young enough for these.  I can just picture a little one toddling around with that fluffy tail sticking out behind him… cute overload!

The knitted bunny rompers and jumpers are the latest offering by Stella McCartney kids.  I love that they have the right amount of cute and quirky without being cutesy in any way.  The colours too are understated and go so well with the creamy white bunny shape and pom pom tail.  I especially love the grey which would work for baby boy or girl.  So this Halloween, let your baby do {super} cute instead of creepy.

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Cool chunky knits…

October 15, 2012

"knitwear for children"

Come the winter months, I love throwing on a chunky knit with a pair of skinny jeans and knee high boots.  It’s an effortless everyday look that works every time.  I wanted to create a mini version of this look for my daughter but finding nice chunky knits for kids proved to be impossible until I stumbled across Cotton and Milk.  A relatively new line of {mainly} knitwear for kids, there is an understated style about these pieces mixed with a touch of vintage which I’m loving.  Created by British designer Justine Glanfield who is based in Brussels, Cotton and Milk make stylish knits for both boys and girls.  Apart from the wonderful clothes, I love the creative way in which they’re presented too.  You can see and buy their current collection over at Line + Liv {a great boutique for kids clothes} or visit Cotton and Milk to see previous collections too.

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Cute & cosy…

October 12, 2012

"organic kids blanket"

I love those chilly autumn evenings when my daughter and I curl up on the sofa, wrap a blanket around ourselves and read story after story.  She chooses her favourites and these days Jack {and the beanstalk} is the man of the moment.  While I am very much a fair weather kind a’ gal there are certain things that I adore about colder weather and this is one of those things.  Sadly my ‘curling up on the sofa’ blanket is shedding too much so I need a replacement.  I went in search and I found these super cute and playful ones by Colette Bream.  I’m already a massive Colette fan as I think she has the magic touch when it comes to designing for kids… never too cutesy, always fun and always very stylish.  If you haven’t seen her bed linen, you need to… I’m talking wow stuff!

"organic cotton blanket kids"

Born out of a desire to rid her daughters room of anything that wasn’t natural {so no plastic, polyester etc}, Colette started designing her goodies and her latest addition are these blankets.  Made of 100% organic cotton, the fabric is described as being ‘extremely soft’ and ‘feels heavenly’ against the skin.  And then of course there are the colours and the designs.  I love the quirky little characters on each blanket and I love the colours too.  They are simple in style but as always simple design is by far the best.  I’m seriously tempted as I know my daughter would love one and I can so picture the 2 of us getting cosy under any of these delightful blankets.  Colette Bream has worked her magic yet again!

"organic cotton kids blanket"

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mama & baby…

October 11, 2012

"baby chest of drawers"

This week’s picks for mama and baby… let mama sip her coffee in this birdy cup and saucer while baby decorates his room with that duck inspired chest of drawers*.

 *via design milk 

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labels: For mamas, Nursery furniture
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"green art prints for kids"

Before I started writing this blog I never knew about the wonderful world of kids art.  I knew there was art for kids but I thought it was all about the over-cutesy kind of stuff that I totally shy away from.  When I discovered the range of art on offer I realised how wrong I had been.  I felt like I had stumbled upon a secret world, a world only open to parents in the know.  In this world I found imagination that knew no bounds, illustrations that were a feast for the eyes and magical drawings that were sometimes happy, sometimes poignant and sometimes just plain funny.  Recently I stumbled across Society 6 and found the largest collection of kids art in one place.  I spent ages browsing and found art for every taste and budget.  Society 6 have gathered together a huge range of artists from across the globe that produce work not just for kids but for adults too.  They have so much choice and variety that it’s impossible to choose a favourite.  So, I’ve picked out a few blue-green coloured prints that I was charmed by but there’s a whole load more for you to explore.  I think from now on Society 6 will be my first port of call when I need some art for a child.

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Thinking pink…

October 5, 2012

"pink toys and pink party food"

My daughter turns 4 in a couple of months and I asked her what kind of party she would like.  Her answer, without a seconds hesitation was ‘I want a pink party’!  So, a pink {and white} party it will be.  I’ve been searching the web for ideas to create a tasteful pink party and I have found many like these cute bunny cookies.  The plan is to have lots of white in there too, to balance out the pink.  I’ve started putting together a pink party inspiration board on pinterest and if you’re on there you’ll know just how fun and perfect pinterest is for something like this.  So that was the inspiration behind today’s post.  I’m seeing pink everywhere and thought I would share a few things I’ve liked in the last few days; some are party related but others are just lovely pink things.   I hope you like them too and have a wonderful weekend wherever you are.

1.  Adorable bunny cookies with fluffy little tails… 2.  A cute owl poster for a kids room… 3.  A cool pink wooden tank toy that even I feel like playing with… 4.  Neon and wood mini elf decorations for Christmas or any party.

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mama & baby…

October 4, 2012

"boys floral print shirt"This week’s picks for mama and baby… let mama decorate her table with these vibrant cake servers while baby sports that bold floral print shirt.

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"scandinavian kids decor"

When I was in school, maths was one of my favourite subjects (so geeky, I know!).  I felt completely at one with algebra, logic and even calculus but there was one branch of maths that was a thorn in my side and that was geometry.  How the tables have turned since then… I’ve forgotten all my complex equations but I can’t resist a good geometric pattern.  Not quite the same as studying geometry but it’s those exact same shapes I dreaded seeing that now bring such delight.  And so when I saw the goodies offered by OYOY, a new Danish interior design shop, I was smitten.  I first spotted their clean designs adorned with geometric patterns over at Paul et Paula and I knew I had to share them here.  

"geometric patterns for kids"

From the colourful hexagon bed linen to the cushions adorned with a range of shapes, OYOY’s style is minimal, clean and very Scandinavian.  They use lots of shapes throughout their creations but without ever over-doing it.  Less is more is their design ethos and it clearly shows.  While there are things aimed specifically at kids, I think much of the beauty lies in the ageless appeal of everything they offer.  The colour scheme of using lots of neutrals with pops of neon is really appealing too.  I’ve always been very partial to Scandi design and OYOY is another great new example of Scandi design at it’s best.  Forget algebra, I now know that geometry is the way to go!

"scandinavian kids room decor"


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Pops of colour…

October 2, 2012

"french clothes fro kids"On Sunday we were out having lunch when I heard a man say ‘wow, look at those purple shoes… what a cool baby!”.  It took me a moment to realise he was talking about my baby wearing her deep pinky-purple Ben Simons.  It was such a delightful moment as out of the blue, a fully grown man was so visibly excited about a little pair of purple shoes.  My daughter was wearing the bright shoes with muted fall coloured clothes so the shoes really stood out. 

"hot pink shoes girls"

I love the effect of combining lots of soft neutral tones with unexpected pops of bright colour.  And that’s why I love the wonderfully French and super chic boutique that is Bonton.  They have a real knack of putting together fabulous looks for both boys and girls; looks where they use lots of sandy beiges, soft greys and chocolate browns and then they throw in that solid block of colour which takes an outfit from nice to super stand-out nice.

"trendy clothes for boys"

Most of their kids clothes come in a huge range of colours so you can mix and match and choose which part of the outfit you want make bold.  It could be as simple as a bright yellow scarf thrown over a pale brown dress or you could go for bright red trousers with a soft grey shirt.  The choice is yours.  I’m currently lusting over those hot pink shoes… how great are they?  I’ve also spotted the perfect little skirt to go with.  Visit Bonton to see their entire collection and don’t miss their lovely decor stuff much of which has a delightful little vintage twist.

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"balancing beans game kids"

Toys that challenge kids always get my vote and if they’ve got beautiful looks to boot, then they become pretty much irresistible to me like these balancing beans.  With their high gloss finish and their ever so pretty combination of natural wood and soft colour, I think these beans would be hard to resist for any age.  Maybe that’s why the recommended age for them is 3 to 99 years!  These balancing beans can be stacked in many different ways so kids can experiment and explore the different stacking options.  And once they outgrow this balancing game, well it’s your turn to have these delightful beans to display where you like.  Although with their super smooth finish, I think I’d just want to touch them all day long!  These Magical Balancing Beans are made by Play Me and you can get them on Amazon.

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