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A birdy bag so sweet!

May 12, 2011

Elephants have long been a hot favourite around here. They just work so well on kiddy stuff. But recently I’ve been feeling the love for birdies too. I’ve been finding some super lovely stuff embellished with birds and this school bag is no exception. It’s so sweet! The teeny tiny polka dots, the little delicate bird and the bold orange straps make for a bag so wantable. Which little girl isn’t gonna want this? Or for that matter, which big girl too. This sweet bag is by the French Mimi’Lou who create some delicate looking delectables from wall stickers to stationary and more. This bird school bag by Mimi’lou costs €45 and they deliver to most of Europe.

P.S. While it’s the bird that I’ve featured here, there’s also an equally delectable rabbit one for the boys.

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Meet the Potato Queen and her subjects

May 10, 2011

Potato queen. There’s a term I never thought I would come across. But I have, in the form of these quirky wall stickers by the French Genvieve Gauckler. I’m already a huge fan of wall stickers for kiddy spaces and these are up there with the most fun of the lot. ‘Funny,cheerful, surprising and full of joy’ is how Genvieve describes her world and these stickers are exactly that. The minute I spotted them, I smiled from ear to ear. The simple black silhouettes in the shape of the wierdest characters is immediately playful and perfect for a kiddy space. And the Potato Queen herself, well I love her trainers and tiara combo! The set of stickers measures 160 x 150 cms and you can get it over at Domestic where they cost 33 Euros.

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Toy storage just got cool

May 9, 2011

I’m a huge fan of the cool Spanish label, Bobo Choses. And just like everything they touch, this toy storage basket is up there in the style stakes. The bold red, blue and yellow embroidery against the straw would add a splash of cool to any nursery or play space. Heck, it’s so fab, I would even allow it in to an adult space! If you’re looking for toy storage with a difference then this basket has to be it. You could even hang it to liven up your nursery walls. To get this oh so covetable toy storage basket, head to Coverture and the Garbstore where it costs £49 plus £5.50 delivery.

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Meet the quirky Rosie and Berty

May 5, 2011

I have long been a fan of Donna Wilson. Her sense of design peppered with a dash of eclectic, results in creations so quirky and cool. And of all her unique creations, I’ve always been particularly fascinated by her creatures or soft toys. What characters they are, each wonderfully weird with their unusual shapes and exaggerated features. Today I’m lusting after the birdies, Rosie and Berty to be specific. They’re large, measuring 60cms not including their long, dangly legs. I’m loving the idea of placing one of these in a nursery space to add some unexpected quirky style. Head on over to Donna Wilson’s web space where you’ll find these birdies for £40.50 a piece with delivery at £4. While you’re there, don’t miss Peeping Tom and Edd Red Head. They definitely won’t disappoint!

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A tea set so charming!

May 3, 2011

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!

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A baby play mat with bags of style

May 2, 2011

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.

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Fishy wall decor

April 27, 2011

I’m liking these wall fish thingy’s, a lot! You get a set of 5 fish wall applications in different sizes, from large to small. They come in white so you can paint them whatever colour your heart desires and then peel off the backing and stick. Perfect for a play space, a nursery or even a kidlet bathroom. Or else get a basic white wardrobe, add these fish and hey presto… your wardrobe goes from dull to dashing! If you’re a creative type, you could even make these in to a mobile. The possibilities are endless. Made in the USA, these Wallter fish wall applications couldn’t be sweeter! Also on offer are circle wall applications so you can make bubbles too. These fishies are available from Pure Modern and cost £79.25 for a set of 5 with shipping at £7.95. They sell the bubbles too. I don’t think fish wall decor has ever been cuter!

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Stylish leggy birds for your table or walls

April 26, 2011

Teresa Green is a name I came across today. I quickly ditched the post I had planned in favour of these lovelies. And lordy, these place mats by Teresa Green are truly lovely. They’re not just for kids though, I can see them quite at home in the most stylish of homes, especially if your style is of the understated kind. The stick like drawings of the long legged birdies are sweet enough to appeal to childish tastes, yet stylish enough to grace an adult dinner table. Made of 100% linen, these place mats are washable so spill away. Place mats they are but I’m actually fancying them as wall art. They’re quite large measuring 63 x 38cms, so I’d be tempted to stick them in a frame and use them as rather unusual nursery wall art. And when you fancy a change, use them as place mats again. These Teresa Green Leggy Birds place mats cost £33 for a pair from Little Fashion Gallery. Delivery is normally €9 but if you ‘like’ Little Fashion Gallery’s facebook page, you can get free delivery in Europe.

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Hallelujah! Stylish kids lights at last

April 22, 2011

Kids lights: you haven’t seen much of it featured here. Call me fussy (you won’t be the first), but truth be told much of the kids lighting I’ve seen has been blah. Y’know, the pinky, bluey over-cutesy kind’a stuff that makes me run for cover. But now, I’ve discovered Seven Dandelions. When I saw their kids light shades, I nearly sobbed! Finally. The kiddy lighting gods have answered my prayers. Seven Dandelions create light shades so stylish, perfect for any kiddy space without a hint of twee-ness in sight. Their designs are simple, modern and oh so impactful. Based down under on the Sunshine Coast, it is the brain child of Kelly Edington and Jenny Coleman. Respect, ladies. Seven Dandelions lights come in different sizes and cost from AUD 85. They ship internationally, just email first to get a quote.

P.S. Isn’t the teeny tiny green elephants one just dandy?

Flamin’ hot colour by not Neutrals

April 21, 2011

not Neutral is what they’re called and not neutral is what you can expect, big time. If you love your whites, creams and ivories then this ones probably not for you. But if hot, fiery colours float your boat, stick around and don your sunnies! Based in LA, this design company create fabby kiddy stuff and homey stuff. On offer are melamine plates, area rugs, quilts, wall art, the most delicious garden stakes I’ve ever laid eyes on and more. And everything comes in shocking pinks, canary yellows, lime greens, sea blues… you get the idea. To give you a measure of prices, the melamine snack set costs $26, while the rugs are from $260, and they deliver to the UK from $8. Check out not Neutral and feast your eyes on their bold n’ beautiful goodies.