Les Pommettes du Chat (Cheekbones of the cat) is a lovely French boutique that makes the sweetest little decorations for babies and kids. They have adorable things like those soft mini triangle rattles and tiny little clouds for hanging on the wall. They also make some very pretty bed linen and other textiles like bibs, pouches and paper garlands. The fabrics are all so pretty and delicate and the creations feel like they’ve been made with lots of love and a touch of poetry. I love boutiques like Les Pommettes du Chat because their offerings are so unusual and it almost feels like the products have been created especially for you.
Entries Tagged as 'Nursery decor'
Little decorations for little people…
June 24, 2013
Bubbly neons {at Bubble London}…
June 18, 2013
Yesterday I visited Bubble London – a trade exhibition which brings together many non-mainstream kids clothing brands. On view were forthcoming Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Entering the exhibition space was like walking in to a sea of colour with loads of neons on offer. Neons are of course very much in at the moment and it looks like the trend will continue in to next year. I’m a big fan of this bold trend and so I thought I would share some of my favourite neon finds with you.
I fell for the new Beau Loves collection which was dominated by that cool cat print. The cats adorned tees, rompers, bloomers, and best of all was the cat bedding which will be available in Autumn. I love how the black and white print beautifully compliments the neon dotted sheet. Delightful!
Rachel Riley had the brightest oranges and pinks on offer which looked good enough to eat! In her collection were some delectable swimwear and shoes… now all we need is the sun! Speaking of shoes, Maa shoes were another favourites of mine. Little mary janes and sandals in the softest leather and the prettiest colours.
Next was Corby Tindersticks who mixed neon orange with muted greys and blacks. Their quirky toys were super soft to the touch and that caterpillar onesie was just the cutest! Lastly to accessorise with all this neon were Chi Chi with their cool fluoro satchels.
You’ll find all the details of all these brands and more on Bubble London’s website.
Introducing Petit Home…
June 10, 2013
Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to my newest sponsor Petit Home. As the name suggests, Petit Home is a shop filled with delightful home accessories and decorations for babies and kids. The owner Amelie is French so you’ll find many beautiful French brands in her store including some of my favourites like April Showers, Mimi’Lou and Zu. In addition to the French brands, Amelie has carefully selected a few other brands that also have bags of style.
In the UK it’s not always easy to find some of the most covetable French kids decor brands but with UK based Petit Home you have exactly that and all under one roof. From bedding to wall art and lighting, you could easily kit out your entire nursery or kids room from Petit Home. I love that Amelie has chosen products that are sometimes fun, sometimes quirky and sometimes beautiful, giving us a range of styles to choose from. While Petit Home has some of my favourite kids decor brands on offer, today I’m really loving that whimsical baby rabbit lamp… so crazy cute! I’m so glad to have Petit Home on board and I hope you enjoy their offerings as much as I do.
Feeling like a kid in a candy store…
June 3, 2013
Even though I’ve been writing this blog for a while now, I still get very excited when I discover a new kids shop especially when it’s full of cute little things. It really is that kid in a candy store kind of feeling and that’s exactly how I felt when I found guapitO! From Belgium, guapitO! have a fun range of decor, clothes and accessories for kids. Things like that cat bag and those neon bracelets are so adorable and I also love the gold and silver rabbit lamps. These are the kind of things that maybe you don’t actually need in your life but if you have them, they will definitely put a smile on your face each day. And besides, I’m a real fan of little things like these that add those special details to your home or to an outfit.
Florals, solids & stripes…
May 28, 2013
Liberty prints are so pretty and I love them even more when they’re paired with solid and stripes. So when I saw this collection of kids bed linen and accessories I was excited to share them with you. From France, Lab. makes lots or pretty things for babies and kids which include duvet sets, sleeping bags, cushions and more. There are plenty of liberty prints on offer and then there are the solid and stripes which complement them perfectly. I’m especially loving those sweet teddy bear pillows and these single striped linen quilts.
Lab. don’t just make things for kids; they’ve got a lovely adult size collection too. Most of their designs are suitable for any age so you’ve got gorgeous cushions, duvets and quilts in similar prints and colours for grown-ups as well. My favourite liberty print is the pastel one pictured at the top… so delicate and so pretty for any little baby. And I love the turquoise and brown combination for any age.
*via the style files
Feeling green…
May 17, 2013
Yesterday my daughter had a play date with another little girl and they got hooked on the colour green. The two girls kept saying ‘green’ louder and louder and then bursting in to fits of laughter. They then started adding an extra word and coming up with things like ‘green toast’, ‘green dog’… the idea being to pair it with something that most definitely isn’t green. This produced more laughter and eventually the inevitable bathroom humour ensued followed by the loudest giggles ever! I don’t know how 4 year old minds work but I do know this little game tickled them pink! While I didn’t take part in the game, it did get me thinking of the colour green and I realised I’d never done a green post. I always think that green isn’t a colour I’m naturally drawn to but then again there are so many shades of it that there really is a green for everyone (my personal favourite is mint green) and so I thought it would be fun to look for a few things in different shades of green and here’s what I found:
1. green linen sunsuit by wolfechild… 2. minty green toddler duvet set by garbo & friends… 3. forest green firs pillowcase by fine little day… 4. shades of green bird poster by silke bonde… 5. ice-cream green playhouse by lucky boy sunday… 6. dark green book called Grandpa Green by Lane Smith.
Happy weekend all and see you next week!
Cute things to make you smile…
May 13, 2013
Last week I was at my favourite magazine shop* in London which stocks magazines from across the globe and also has very limited edition ones that are hard to find. Seriously, the choice they offer is staggering and this place definitely qualifies as a magazine lovers paradise. So naturally while I was there I indulged in a few magazines – some that I hadn’t read before and some old favourites like Milk. While flicking through Milk yesterday a cute puppy like object caught my eye and I had a better look. I discovered Pana Objects started by a group of friends who wanted to add a little fun and beauty to everyday things. Based in Thailand, their sweet little objects are all crafted from wood and designed with love. I adore those little Apple charger caps… what a cute idea! And those coat hooks are simple and stylish for any space while that puppy dog lamp is perfect for a kids room. Sweet!
*In case you’re interested, I don’t know the name of the magazine shop but you’ll find it at 66 Charlotte St.
My kind of circus…
May 8, 2013
Circus themed kids things have been around for ages and aren’t going anywhere in a hurry. While some of them can be cute, it’s the circus inspired harlequin pattern that I love best of all. It’s such a simple geometric pattern that has loads of style without any of the fuss. I love that you can play with many different colours on any harlequin adorned object or you can go for a more minimalistic 2 colour look. I was reminded of how much I love this pattern when I spotted that circus bunny on pinterest so I went looking for a few more things and here’s what I found:
1. Decorative bunny… 2. Harlequin cushions… 3. Porcelain bowl… 4. Animal shorts 5. Circus poster
In the mood for colour…
April 30, 2013
Lately I’ve been obsessing over black and white interiors but every once in a while I see bold and bright kids rooms popping with colour and I change my mind. Today is one of those times… when I saw these rooms I fell in love with colour all over again. We all know that kids adore colour. Have you ever seen a child colour in a picture in one or two or even just three colours? Neither have I! These rooms work especially well for me because they’ve all used white or very light backgrounds and then added the brightest accents in a range of colours.
Image credits: 1. petit vanou… 2. decorators notebook… 3. kids room… 4. skona hem…
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In the mood for yellow…
April 17, 2013
I love yellow! It’s such a happy colour, don’t you think? It’s probably my favourite colour especially for kids and babies. And since the sun has graced us with it’s presence after months, I thought it was time to do a yellow post. Here’s what I currently love for a happy, sunny summer:
1. Bird drawing book… 2. Patent leather dolly shoe… 3. Handmade lion soft toy… 4. Lemon tote bag or storage sack… 5. Harper sunsuit with triangle design… 6. Modern striped citrine rug… 7. Printed rabbit patch baby quilt.
