These plywood animals by Ferm Living are just so lovely. Simple wooden silhouettes that come in pieces so you and your kiddo can put them together. Once assembled, if you want to jazz up your safari you can paint them or even stick on some bright wallpaper. Although I have to admit, I do like them as they are in all their natural glory. The plywood animals by Ferm Living come as a set of 5 and cost £39.95 plus £5.95 shipping from a store called 95% Danish. Yup, I’m also wondering about the other 5%!
Have you ever seen a more weird and wonderful bunch of characters all in one place? I can honestly say I haven’t. When I discovered Knuffels a la carte (actually they discovered me… happy days!) I couldn’t wait to share. What a fantastically whacky store that makes you want to reach out and grab all the delicious creatures on display. They sell only soft toys but you won’t find any run of the mill ones here. Expect quirky, imaginative, eccentric looking beings for babies, kids and even adults too.
Knuffels a la carte are based in the Netherlands but stock soft toys from around the globe. I can only think of their goodies as the creme de la creme of soft toys. On offer are a variety of soft creatures of every description including soft toy dolls, a very cool soft toy mouse called Snooshy (don’t miss his scarf!), a soft toy alien and even a cuddly cactus. If you fancy a cuddle from one of these quirky chaps, head over to Knuffels a la carte. Prices start from €7.50, there’s plenty in the €20-€30 price range and shipping to Europe is from €4. They ship worldwide too from €7.50. The really difficult bit is choosing just one.
I’m a big fan of Alice Melvin and her paper goods. A while ago, I brought you her fantastic Cut Out and Make Bird Mobile. Today I chanced upon the Cut Out and Make Menagerie and just had to share. You’ve got the whole lot in this menagerie from the birds and bees to the big beasts. There’s a total of 12 animals all made out of heavy paper, to cut out and make but the one that stole my heart was the elephant… it’s so pretty in all it’s Indian glory! And once made, there’ll be hours of fun playing zoo. To get Alice Melvin’s Cut Out and Make Menagerie visit the Tate Gallery Shop where it costs £7.50 plus £3.60 delivery.
Wow! How stunning are these wooden ABC blocks? My pulse is racing, my heart is beating fast… I don’t think I’ve ever seen alphabet blocks this beautiful. The colours are so bold and bright, the carvings so elegant. Designed by Alexander Girard, these ABC blocks are made in the USA using only non-toxic, lead-free, child-safe inks. Imagine these strewn around your living space… for once, you’re not gonna want to tidy up! You can buy these alphabet blocks from House Industries where they cost $120 for a set of 28 plus $20 shipping to the UK. And they’re not just ABC blocks, they also have a puzzle on one side and various shapes carved on another. I don’t know about the kiddies, but I’m in want!
P.S. We’re running a lovely giveaway where there’s vouchers to be won. Check out our Facebook page for all the details.
I never thought I would use the word ‘beautiful’ to describe crayons but these ones by Clementine Art are just that. And it’s not just the crayons that are super delicious looking, there are equally fab looking paints, play doughs and marker pens on offer too. Apart from their beauty, all of Clementine Arts stuff is natural. Certified non-toxic and environmentally friendly, there are no nasties here. Perfect for your little budding artists then. To get these artist supplies for your little one head to Clementine Art’s site where a set of crayons cost $5.99, the paint set costs $13.99 and the play dough costs $9.99. But if like me you end up lusting after it all, you can get the gift set which includes all their products for $49.99. And it looks as if shipping is free… fab! Nothing excites me more than seeing everyday objects injected with lashings of style and beauty and Clementine Arts have achieved just that.
P.S. Have you visited ebabee, our baby auction site packed with bargains?
I’ve been on a mission to find a tea set for ebabee no.1. She seems to have developed a penchant for pouring tea and sipping it in her little pretend world. So, I began the search and soon hit the (tea set) jackpot when i found this stunner by Vilac. This Nathalie Tea party set has got bags of charm and is just so pretty in a kitschy-cool way. I’m loving the colours, the flowers, the retro vibe and even the little carry case it comes in. So girly, so sweet. Made of metal, it reminds me of the way toys used to be… no plastic in sight, just the way I like it. The Vilac Nathalie Tea Party Set costs £25.43 from Amazon and delivery’s free. I’m off to order mine and am pleased as punch to say tea set mission: accomplished!
P.S. Check out ebabee, our baby auction site with lots of fab bargains.
The glorious sunshine yellow with the simple wooden arches and colourful hanging toys, make for a baby play mat so stylish, it hurts! If only I’d known about this when I was in the play mat market (boo hoo). Made by an Italian toy company called Il Leccio, this baby play mat is super sleek but has everything a bambino would need to keep themselves entertained. And they say it can be put together and taken apart in a few minutes. But then again, this is one I would happily leave in full view… I’m thinking it’ll attract an admiring (even envious) glance or two! You can get your hands on this play mat form Il Leccio where it costs €50.90 plus €16 shipping to the UK.
Today I discovered a shop called Zoe de Las Cases. French, fun and quirky-licious stuff is what you can expect here. Of all on offer, it was these 3D posters that caught my eye in a big way. You can get a shop, a kitchen or a laundry room to make up yourself. Then, put them up and let the imaginative play begin or just admire them as fabby wall art. What a cool idea. And in the looks department, the colours, the backgrounds, the details are all fantastic. The laundry one even has a little wall cupboard to store all your detergents! Unusual, quirky and oh so much fun! These posters each measure 42x30cms and cost £19.92 each. You can get yours at Zoe de Las Cases where delivery to the UK costs £7.06. They also deliver to the US, so fear not if you reside across the pond, you too can indulge!
Posters first spotted at nobodinoz (that will be a whole other post!)
While surfing on the weekend, I discovered a little gem of a shop. A beautiful little site packed with the most beautiful little things for the home and garden (I’m talking serious pulse racing kind’a beauty here). On offer are lots of lovelies including the most wonderful wooden toys that take me back in time. Simple and stylish, they’re all made of natural wood that hasn’t been painted or coloured in anyway. There’s a range of animals including elephants, caterpillars, mice and more. Some are push alongs, some are not but all are oh so pure and innocent looking. Then there’s some deliciously simple stuff for the home including storage ideas, cookware and so much more. But I’ll leave you mama’s to discover these bits.
The store I speak of is Baileys Home and Garden and their philosophy is to rescue and recycle unloved stuff by giving it a new use but always with good design in mind. And lordy, do they do this oh so well! The wooden animals cost from £3.50 and you’ll have to phone or email to place your order. Baileys Home and Garden is seriously hot, so go have a look.
P.S. If you’re in or around the Ross-on-Wye area, lucky you! Check out their tin Tabernacle Tearoom… doesn’t it make you want to visit now?
I’ve had my eye on this scooter by Svan of Sweden for a while. I’m loving the quirky shape with the smooth curves and the super sleek birch wood. Called a scooter, I would describe it more as a ride-on toy. But a fabby ride on toy with unusual looks and rubber wheels so your wooden floors will stay scratch-free. The Svan wooden ride-on is suitable from 18 months to 36 months but is definitely a keeper for the 2nd, 3rd (even 4th) child, if you have them! It costs £69 plus £9.90 delivery from Funktionalley.
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...
