I love little girls with long hair even though getting those knots and tangles out can be a huge battle. My daughter is growing her hair and has the sweetest little curls in them but we’re now at a point where those tresses need to be tamed. So I started hunting for some hair accessories and found the sweetest ones over at Hello Shiso. The little crocodiles are too cute and the flower ones are so pretty. Serious cute overload happening here, I think! Hello Shiso is by a mama of two who says she adores creating well-made, fun accessories for boys and girls from her studio in sunny California. Head to Hello Shiso to see all the accessories and don’t miss their beautiful bibs too.
Tame those tresses…
September 17, 2012
A vintage dream…
September 14, 2012
I’m always dreaming of how I’ll decorate the next house we move to. We have no plans to move right now but that doesn’t stop me. My most frequent daydream is about my daughters room. I change my mind daily about which pieces of furniture I want for her room, but I never change my mind about the style of decor. It’s going to be vintage; possibly vintage with modern accents but mostly old. And today I’ve found a shop where I’m lusting after all their vintage furniture. From their school desks, to kids chairs and even their vintage cribs {though I don’t have a tiny baby}, I want it all. I mean how gorgeous is that pink crib?
And then there’s this minty green child’s desk and chair set… luckily it’s sold otherwise I might have been on my way to France to buy it! L’Atelier du petit parc really do find some exquisite pieces but since they’re all one off’s they get sold quite quickly. They do keep getting new pieces so it’s a question of checking back regularly. Visit their shop to see all that’s currently available while I go off to daydream some more.
mama & baby…
September 13, 2012
This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama adorn her wrists with this colourful bracelet while baby wears that funky dress and tights combo.
Simple French style…
September 11, 2012
In recent years baby and children’s clothing has evolved a lot and it’s so refreshing to see. Gone are the days where everything had to be pink, blue and fussy… thankfully! There are new stylish shops popping up everywhere especially Europe and it’s these little independents that I love discovering. My latest find is mie (ito)… a French store that makes beautifully simple clothes for 0-6 year olds in small quantities.
Often times the simpler the clothes, the better they look. I guess I am a minimalist at heart so this collection really appeals to me and I love the hint of embellishment that some of the pieces have. Also on offer are some accessories like the black and white striped garland and some lovely bibs. From reading their blog I gathered that mie (ito) may start a bedding line soon and I can’t wait to see it.
A foxy find…
September 10, 2012
I was recently interviewed on another blog and one of the questions was ‘what’s your daughters favourite toy?’ The answer was easy: dressing up stuff. While not strictly a toy, it really is the one activity that she adores and can spend all day indulging in. It’s great for the imagination and encourages creativity so I’m happy too. We’ve put together a dress up box for her and we keep adding bits as we come across them. My latest finds are these delightful fox masks that I’ve completely fallen for especially the floral liberty print ones. Aren’t they so pretty?! You can pick one of the masks on offer at the Fox Shop or you can even choose your preferred fabric and Lucille, the designer, will make a mask especially for you. Very tempting…
Bed & philosophy…
September 7, 2012
‘Less is more’ is what my design and style aesthetic is all about. The best designs are usually the simplest and that’s why I’m so loving Bed and Philosophy. Using soft linens, a mostly muted colour palette and a few universal symbols they create some beautiful bed linen for kids and babies. I’m really loving all of it including the slightly creased appearance of the linen which makes it look so cosy and inviting. And because of it’s simple, elegant style, your child won’t ever outgrow it. Bed and Philosophy is the creation of a French lady called Sonia Provost, who is a stylist with a huge passion for linen fabric. In 2009 she decided to do something about this passion and ended up creating this wonderful range. Visit Bed and Philosophy to see more.
mama & baby…
September 6, 2012
This week’s picks for mama & baby… let mama decorate with this sleek hand woven wicker chair while baby plays with that vintage inspired wicker dolls pram.
Playful designs for big & small…
September 5, 2012
One of the best things about moving into a new season is the new collections on offer. While summer is my favourite season, I’ve always loved Autumn/Winter lines the most. A couple of weeks ago I shared a beautiful kids clothing collection and since then I’ve wanted to share a new collection of kids toys and decor. I’ve found just the thing with Ferm Living’s new season goodies. Always stylish and fun, Ferm Living is never too cute or too baby-ish. Playful designs mixed with bold patterns come to life in kids throw pillows, soft toys, wall decor and more. Ferm Living also offer an adults range which I think would work very well for kids too. For me, design that transcends age is always the best!
Poetic creations…
September 4, 2012
You may have seen Lucky Boy Sunday featured here in the past and today I couldn’t resist sharing their latest campaign. It’s hard to put the charm of Lucky Boy Sunday in to words so I guess I could say that there’s a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ about their creations. The goodies are wonderful but so is the way they put together each campaign with an almost magical and poetic quality to it. The creators say they ‘adore the unsaid’, leaving it up to you dream and imagine what you will…





















