Today I’ve got my eye on Louis Louise, a wonderful kids clothing line from the trés chic city of Paris. Started by Julie Meiler, a designer and a mama who was inspired by her daughter who is also her muse and the cover girl for Louis Louise. I discovered this stylish collection over at French Blossom, a store full of only the lovliest Frenchie brands.
Louis Louise create clothes for boys, girls and the cutest little ensembles for babies too. Their collections are made out of simple fabrics and delicate prints in subtle tones complimented with rich colours like deep plums and royal blues. The clothes are timeless yet modern, they have a certain simplicity to them but with lots of charm and of course bags of French style and elegance. To check out their Spring/Summer 2012 collection visit my sponsors French Blossom who have a large selection on offer. And French Blossom are also offering free worldwide shipping on all orders over €70 until 16th of April 2012.
If you visit me regularly, you’ll know that I love all things Japanese. Be it Japanese toys, or books or homewares, the Japanese are able to create such simple yet stunning objects of extreme desire. In my quest for finding more Japanese goodies, I stumbled across D-Bros that make little objects and stationery for the home and for kids. Some of their offerings are so beautiful in a minimalist kind of way, which is exactly the kind of style that the Japanese excel in.
I love these notebooks with their red ribbon detail and the sweetest illustrations. I think any little girl will be pleased to own one of these but I’m also thinking big girls will want one too. I know I do!
These little match-box style cards are so unusual and so pretty. On offer are birthday cards, new baby cards, wedding cards and more. Just lovely!
These fairytale drinking glasses are just so cool. I’m loving the illustrations and the way they’re reflected around the entire glass. It almost looks like the wolf and the wicked witch are floating through the glass.
To see more of D-Bros‘ lovely products visit them. You’ll find goodies not just for the kids but for the home too. Unfortunately you can’t buy unless you’re in Japan but you can check out Rakuten, Japan’s global market that ship’s internationally and has a selection of D-Bros stuff.
I’m a bit garland, bunting, pom pom obsessed so when I saw these colourful ones on Style Cookie I just had to feature them. Garlands and pom poms are an inexpensive way to add a splash of colour to any kids room or a kids party and they look so fabulous too. These bold and bright ones are by the Dutch Engel who say that hanging these up makes you feel happy and I couldn’t agree more. There’s something so celebratory and cheerful about pom poms and garlands.
I’m loving these honeycomb pom poms too and think it’s a fab idea to hang some above a kids bed. I bet that would bring a smile to your face each morning. These ones come in a huge range of divine colours so choosing just one colour is going to be hard. I’m loving the sunny yellow but I also love the deep, rich plum colour. You can visit Engel to see all the range or visit Lifes a Party where they have a selection.
I’ve been wanting to do an Easter themed post and I’ve been thinking of ideas ranging from bunny decor to Easter crafts. But then I stopped to think about what kids (and I) love the most about Easter and the answer was obvious… chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. I don’t mean just chocolate eggs, but fun, yummy and slightly unusual chocolate desserts that kids and adults will adore. So I went on the hunt for sweet chocolate treats that aren’t too hard to make but still have the wow factor and of course the yum factor. And since it’s Easter, there’s no need for any guilt… just indulge, I know I will.
How delightful does this chocolate tart look? But it gets better… this chocolate tart is made with a dash of tahini (sesame paste). The creator of this delicious tart didn’t have peanut butter and used tahini instead… I am dying to try it. I found this over at Cannelle et Vanille where you’ll find the recipe.
I don’t know a kid who doesn’t like nutella so these nutella tarts are sure to be a hit. And for that extra special dimension, they have some salt in them. The best part is that you don’t have to get involved in making the chocolate filling, just scoop it out of a jar. These are mini ones so they’re great for a party too. You’ll find the recipe at Spoon Fork Bacon.
The ultimate chocolate chip cookie? That’s how they’re described by their creator and I believe her. The gooey, chocolatey, deliciously inviting centre has me sold. I think this is a sweet treat that no kid or adult can possibly resist. I found the recipe at Not without Salt.
What a great idea! Chocolate covered potato crisps (or chips if you’re not British). Could this be the ultimate comfort food treat? And in even better news, there’s no slaving over a hot stove or oven involved. They’d be great for a kids party although I can’t imagine the adults laying off but also perfect as a lazy {Easter} Sunday afternoon treat. Find out how to make them at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Have a lovely Easter! And before I go, here are some more delicious and beautiful looking sweet treats.
I have a huge soft spot for polka dots especially for children, so when I saw these polka dot shoes it was instant love. Made in Japan by Sayang Design, these shoes are handcrafted in soft leather and they’re designed by parents who have paid attention to every single detail from style to comfort. The lace-up ones would look cool on boy or girl and no little girl could go wrong wearing any of the gorgeous ballet pumps.
These polka dot shoes come in a range of colours including some plain ones that are extremely wantable too. You can visit Sayang Design to see the collection. Unfortunately they don’t ship internationally but Rakuten (Japan’s global marketplace) have a selection and they ship to several countries.
When you’re thinking colours for your toddler or kids room, black & white probably don’t even come up. It’s definitely not the most popular choice of colour scheme for a kiddy room but if done right, it works and how! Black and white rooms can look super stunning and can really have the wow factor. It may not be for everyone but I’m a big fan and I’ve rounded up 5 kids rooms that do black & white oh so well:
I love them all but if I had to choose a favourite, I think it would be number 2. I love how the black and white cars with hints of red are placed by the window and I love the bed too. I also like the idea of having a chalkboard wall as they’ve done in rooms 4 and 5. It’s easy to do and any kid would love it.
A while ago I shared some whimsical mouse mobiles with you which proved to be a popular find. Those mouse mobiles were the creation of Laurence Bonnet, a French lady with a penchant for making delicate little treasures that are oh so beautiful. Today I’m lusting after her newest hand made creations which include these adorable pajama clad mice that come complete with a little wire frame bed and can be suspended from the ceiling… perfect little eye candy above a cot or toddler bed. These sleeping mouse mobiles are a limited edition creation where each piece is unique and numbered.
All of Laurence’s mobiles and soft toys are hand made with the greatest attention to detail and lots and lots of imagination. Another of her new creations are these cuddly and cool looking bears. I love the whole father son thing and I love how cool and collected papa bear looks with his scarf, top hat and suspenders ensemble. Laurence sells her creations under the Rose Miniscule name and that’s where you’ll find all these gorgeous little treasures.
I am loving these knitted cabinets… how cool are they?! And they not only look amazing but they’re portable too. They can work in any kiddy or adult space but I’m especially loving it for a baby and toddler room. The cabinet can be placed on the legs or on the floor so making it accessible for small hands too. You can store all manner of things from toys to books to clothes for the bambino. I’m picturing a rustic, bohemian chic nursery with lots of vintage touches and one of these cabinets to finish off the look.
These knitted cabinets are designed by Beril Cicek, a young Turkish designer. She focuses on hand made products using natural materials especially wood. To find out more about these gorgeous cabinets visit Beril’s site.
I’ve had my eye on Les Zigouis for the longest time but recently realised that I hadn’t shared and this is definitely a brand not to be missed. Les Zigouis is the brainchild of Barbra, a Parisian mama who has an eye for superbly unique style. She mainly creates kids clothes that are bordering on the world of dressing up and fantasy but also makes some accessories like bags and art. Her kids clothes are quirky and eclectic in a way I’ve never seen before and I’m very drawn to them.
There is an element of high drama to these clothes that I’m loving. You can see that there are influences drawn from clowns and circuses, from vintage styles and from animal shapes but all brought together in an amazingly creative way which is why Barbra’s stuff is so exceptionally different. I love the funky bear hat and also the clown like collar. The little denim shorts with braces are very cool too.
All these dreamy clothes are part of the Spring Summer 2012 collection and you’ll find these and more over at Les Zigouis.
I’m a big fan of wooden toys not only because they look good but also because they last and last and last. This weekend I went on the hunt for a wooden rattle that I wanted to gift to a friend’s bambino. I was looking for something unusual and of course beautiful. I ended up finding 4 that I loved and now I have a new dilema… how can I choose between these 4, they’re all so lovely! Here are a few more details on the 4 chosen ones:
1 & 2. A fish shaped rattle and a sphere shaped rattle both of which are made in the German Alps using only local timbers. Both look beautifully crafted and are described ‘as an absolute joy to hold for both adults and children’. You can get these 2 at a store called Objects of Use where they sell many other covetable wooden goodies too. 3. This wooden rattle by Timbur is a perfect new baby gift. I’m loving the flowing curves, the smooth finish and the combination of light and dark wood. 4. Handcrafted in the USA, these Earnest Efforts wooden baby rattles are filled with beans or lentils and are great for teething too. They come in various woods so you can choose light or dark. Both the Timbur rattle and the Earnest Efforts one are available from Fawn & Forest.
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...
