"3 year old party ideas"

"cowboy theme childrens party"

"colour themed birthday party"

Birthday parties, they’re oh so important for the little ones and why not?  A day filled with lots of presents, lots of cake and lots of fun… what’s not to like?  I still love the magic of my birthday and always celebrate.  None of that I’m too old to celebrate rubbish for me!  Back to the bambinos though, a kiddy birthday-do needs decorations, needs colour, needs fun things and maybe even a theme.  Oh and lets not forget the party favours (known as ‘back presents’ where I come from… you get presents on your birthday so you give back too, get it?).

Kids party decorations aren’t hard to come by, but if you’re looking for something that little bit different, check out the delightful ‘my little day’.   It’s a French kids party store with lots of bits and pieces for all your kids party needs.  They’ve got party theme packs including a dinosaur theme, a carnival theme and a pretty as a picture liberty print theme too.  Also gracing their online shelves are favours or ‘back presents’, themed invites, beautiful bunting, plates and napkins, even fancy dress; in fact they have everything you could possibly need.  And all their stuff has been infused with a style so sweet coupled with a happy childishness… perfect to delight both mama’s and kiddies too.

Head on over to ‘my little day’ to check out their goodies.   Only problem is that the site’s in French, so if you don’t speak it, grab someone who does, or learn… it’ll be worth it!  Their prices range from €1.50 for party favours to around €35 for a themed party pack.  And they deliver to Europe.  Have a browse, smile and think back to your childhood birthday parties, what lovely memories.  Now, if only ebabee no.1 would hurry up and have her next birthday!

P.S. Checkout ebabee, out baby auction site with loads of bargains.

"stella Mccartney kids"Recently Stella McCartney kids added some new pieces to their spring/summer line.  As if there wasn’t enough to drool over already, they’ve now gone and added some more uber wantables.  My wallet is weeping with the pressure it’s feeling… but luckily for my wallet this trendy number called ‘Poppet’ is for the under 2’s only (so ebabee no. 1’s a bit too old: temptation averted… phew!).  I’m just loving the white birdy print against the almost rusty red background but it’s the shape and the ruffles on the side that give this piece it’s mighty dazzle!  This little ‘Poppet’ baby dungaree costs £57 and you can get it at the Stella McCartney Kids online store.  For those of you who have an under 2 yr old, go treat yourself to a ‘poppet’.  Lucky you!

Click to see more lovelies from Stella McCartney Kids spring/summer 2011 collection.

"marimekko kids""marrimeko kids""marimekko kids"

Ooh… hello Marimekko!  I’m a fan, a big fan of this Finnish design house.  When I last visited their central London store, they were shut but I spied staff in there.  I practically glued my face to the glass front, knocked and begged and pleaded to be allowed in… desperate or what?!  But I got in (I think they felt sorry for me).  Hey, whatever it takes and it was so worth it as I found these delectable kids suitcases.  I’m already crazy about their ‘Karkuteilla’ print which is what these diddy suitcases are adorned with.  One look and it had to be mine ebabee no.1’s.  After all it would’ve been rude to make them open shop and not buy anything… that’s what I told daddee no.1 anyway!

These little Marimekko kids suitcases are made of chunky cardboard and come in 3 sizes.  The colours are super vibrant and they make for a super cute accessory for a toddler.  Mine uses hers to carry her ‘treasures’ in when she’s out for the day and she does insist on carrying it herself.  The large one costs £18, the medium £16 and the small £14.  Best place to get it is the Marimekko store in London (020 74866454).  But you can get it online at the Finnish Design Shop although delivery is steep at €15.

P.S. Here’s a sneak peak of ebabee no.1 with her’s…

"childrens coat hook""contemporary kids coat hook""nursery coat hooks"Kids coat hooks or coat pegs, not something I normally give much thought to.  They’re useful, they’re practical and damn handy, especially in kiddy rooms.  Problem is, they can be a bit dull… OK, a lot dull.  Or at least that’s what I thought until I spotted these 3 hooks; they’re quirky, they’re cool, they’re fun and they’re anything but dull.  You’ve got the funky mustachioed ‘Monsieur Hook’, the 3 weird and wonderful characters called ‘Hang on to yourself hook’, and the birdy ones named ‘Birds and heart hook’.  I’m loving them all in equal measures, assuming it’s possible to feel love for childrens coat hooks!  Each one comes as a set of 3 and each set costs £44.10 plus £4.90 shipping from Made In Design.  Ooh, which one will you choose, it’s a tough choice!

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"alexander girard abc blocks"

"wooden ABC Blocks"

"alexander girard ABC wooden blocks"

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.

"bird cage light conran shop"

Flitting about the Conran shop one day, I spotted this bird cage light so cool.  It’s such a  stand out from the crowd kind’a piece, I couldn’t take my eyes off it.  Made by the stylish Frenchies, this light cage is adorned with life-like birdies of different sizes.  And all the birdies have real feathers in the brightest of colours.  I’m loving this light for a kiddy place space, it’s quirky style will really make it quite the show-off piece and you never know, you may just have Elle Decor knocking on your door!  You can get this light at the Conran Shop where it costs £369.  Not the cheapest maybe, but sometimes unique design comes at a price. If you do get one, please can you invite me round to view it, pretty please?!

P.S. We’re running a lovely giveaway where there’s vouchers to be won.  Check out our Facebook page for all the details.

"turner and pocock ostrich wallpaper"

I have long been eyeing this wallpaper and it suddenly dawned on me that I hadn’t shared.  So here it is.  By Turner and Pocock, this Ostrich wallpaper is just so understated and timeless.  The cranberry red Ostriches sit elegantly against the creamy white background, creating a look so sophisticated.  There’s no room for cutesy here, just oodles of style which will take your nursery from sweet to super stylish.  Also on offer by Turner & Pocock are a Polar Bear wallpaper in turquoise and cream and a galloping Zebra one in a bluey-grey .  As lovely as they are, for me the Ostrich one is the true winner.  The second I laid eyes on it I fell truly, madly, deeply in love.  To get this Turner and Pocock Ostrich wallpaper, head to Wallpaper King where it costs £72 a roll plus £5.95 shipping although for orders over £150, delivery is free.

P.S. We’re running a lovely giveaway where there’s vouchers to be won.  Check out our Facebook page for all the details.

"Fifi Mandirac disposable placemats"

These paper place mats are just too cute!  I’m loving the round, chubby shapes of the animals and the vibrant colours too.  They’re made by Fifi Mandirac, a Paris based graphic designer who creates some lovely paper goodies.  These super sweet placemats are perfect to take out and about.  Since they’re made of paper your bambino’s can have a good ol’ scribble.  They come as a set of 12 and are currently reduced to just £4 over at Peanut & Pip.  And for any newbies around here, be warned: Peanut & Pip are brimming with uber wantable goodies for the kidlets so enter at your own risk!

P.S. We’re running a giveaway. There’s vouchers to be won. Check out and like our Facebook page for all the details.

"baby quilts with birds"

Officially, we may be past the season of quilts.  But in truth, we always need some warmth to hand as the British weather is famous for it’s non-compliance!  And besides, these baby quilts are just too delicious to pass up on.  Handmade by Got me in Stitches, these quilts are uber-modern with their bold solid colours and large un-fussy graphics.  Many are embellished with a bird or two while all are embellished with heaps of style.  And when you’re done using it as a kiddy quilt, they’re more than stunning enough to become wall hangings to brighten up any space.  To get your hands on these quilts, head to Got Me in Stitches Etsy shop where they cost from $105 plus $15 for shipping.

P.S. We’re running a giveaway. There’s vouchers to be won. Check out and like our Facebook page for all the details.

"Clementine Arts crayons"

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.

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