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Everyday magic from Atsuyo et Akiko

January 20, 2012

I’ve known about Atsuyo et Akiko for ages and have been meaning to share for a while so here it is today. It’s a wonderful New York boutique where you can find a little bit of magic. Magic for babies and a bit for boys but mostly for the girls. On offer are fabulously girly necklaces, hair pins and tutu’s, shiny sparkly shoes and cute bracelets. But the other thing that really caught my eye were the tee’s and onesies they have. I’m not a fan of cartoon character adorned clothes but these one’s with mickey mouse and winnie the pooh just work. I absolutely love the charcoal tee with the gold mickey silhouette. There are also other very cool tee’s like the strawberry one and more.

The collection of goodies at Atsuyo et Akiko is fresh, it’s different and even a bit ecclectic. The boutique is owned by two ladies, one with a fashion background and the other with a fine arts one. The marriage of these two backgrounds shines through in their creations and their take on turning everyday fashion in to something a bit more special. To feel the magic, head to Atsuyo et Akiko and and check out all their wonderful goodies.

A boat mobile so lovely!

January 19, 2012

I love mobiles. I’m almost tempted to have another baby just so I can buy more mobiles (almost!). When I discovered this new one from the fabulous little boutique called Petits Parisiens I couldn’t wait to share. I love the boutique and everything in it and this boat mobile is their latest gorgeous addition. The little boats are made of bright printed fabrics that come in 2 colour schemes – one for the boys and one for the girls. But I think either can work for boy or girl. To check out this boat mobile and all the other goodies on offer, head to Petits Parisiens. If you’re as mobile mad as me, don’t miss these whimiscal mice mobiles and these seriously stunning bird mobiles.

Pale cloud: Soft, elegant threads for babies and girlies

January 17, 2012

Yesterday I went to a Scandinavian kids clothes shopping event hosted by Scandinavian Minimall. What can I say except ooh la, la! The threads on offer were just delectable and needless to say I got a bit carried away with the shopping. One of the brands that really stood out for me was Pale Cloud. I’d heard of them but hadn’t touched, seen, felt their clothes and when I did it was instant love. The fabrics are so soft, so lovely, the styles simple and elegant. There’s lots of gorgeous cashmere, some scrumptious silk and cottons on offer for babies and girls. Pale cloud was started by a Norwegian mama called Marion and this Autumn/Winter 2011 collection is her first and what a collection it is. To be honest, the pictures don’t do it the justice it deserves… you really need to see the pieces to fully appreciate their beauty. And in even better news, Scandinavian Minimall is having a fantastic sale so you can pick up these pieces at massive discounts… but there’s not much left so you’ve got to be quick.

Hand made dolls so cute!

January 16, 2012

I was never very in to dolls when I was growing up. I had a big brother and I guess I wanted to be like him so I played with his boy toys. Fast forward several years (I won’t say how many!) and I’m now obsessed with dolls especially since I keep finding gorgeous ones like these. How sweet are they?! These handmade dolls by Warm Sugar are crafted in Illinois and dressed in the cutest clothes made out of a mix of vintage and designer fabrics. I love their whole hat and scarf ensemble and I just love their adorable expressions. Shannon, the designer also offers custom dolls where you can choose hair and eye colours, skin tone and colour of clothes so your bambino can choose exactly what she wants. To check out these dolls head to Warm Sugar on etsy.

Stunning: Crochet toys and blankets from Argentina

January 13, 2012

When I saw these crochet toys, I was besotted. Admittedly I’m a bit of a crochet junkie but these toys and crochet blankets are possibly the most beautiful ones I’ve ever come across. They’re made in sunny Argentina by a mama who clearly has lots and lots of talent, imagination and creativity. I’m loving the lion rattle with his gorgeous little crochet bed and blanket. The elephant toy is lovely too as are the blankets. In fact it’s all quite stunning! I’m also loving the colours… mostly soft tones but sometimes complimented with a hint of colour. I could go on and on but I’ll leave you to discover the rest at Miga de Pan. There doesn’t seem to be a shop yet but you can email the mama in question if you’d like to buy. I’m so, so tempted!

P.S. Have you seen these crochet fish bones?

*Via Cirkus

Superfly Lullabies: funky & fun baby blankets

January 11, 2012

Cutesy, frilly baby stuff just doesn’t cut it for me so when I read words like ‘adult-friendly baby items’ my interest is immediately peaked. That’s what I read about Superfly Lullabies and I had to check out their stuff. I found some very cool baby blankets, pillows and bibs. All the goodies are made from bold and bright fabrics sourced from hot design hubs like Japan, Scandinavia and USA and are then handcrafted in to funky and fun blankets, bibs and more. I’m loving the modern Matryoshka blanket which also doubles up as a baby playmat as do all the blankets. The bold red and white polka dotted print is another of my favourites. Superfly Lullabies was started by Julie, a mama who believes baby stuff should be refined and stylish, not fussy and frilly… just my kind of mama. To check out her collection visit Superfly Lullabies where you’ll find her shop too.

Chigo: Stunning wooden toys from Japan

January 10, 2012

I’m a huge fan of Japanese toys for kids, especially wooden ones. The Japanese somehow manage to take a piece of wood and turn it in to something so simple yet so beautiful. Today it’s all about Chigo toys from Japan. I’ve had my eye on these toys for a while and once you see them you’ll know why they’re so special. I love the simplicity of the shapes and the combination of lots of natural wood with splashes of bold colour. My favourite is the house shaped blocks set but the wooden bowling set is a goodie too. You can buy the house blocks* from Gretel Home who ship worldwide or you can just admire the toys over at Chigo.jp. And while you’re there, don’t miss the very cool wooden camera and play phone.

*Via Remodalista.com

April Showers by Polder: French & fabulous kids accessories

January 9, 2012

April Showers is a fabulous French brand offering bed linen, clothes, shoes and accessories for the kiddies. I’ve known about them for ages but just realised I hadn’t shared and they’re definitely not one to miss out! Created by 2 sisters from the Netherlands, Aprils Showers is the mini version of their adult brand Polder. The styles on offer are contemporary with a touch of vintage and lots of charm. On offer are gorgeous accessories including leather bags, fun necklaces, cool shoes, simple but stylish clothes and more. There’s definitely more for the girls but there are some trendy boots and gloves for the boys too. You can check out check out April Showers’ global stockists on their site or you can find a selection of their goodies which are currently on sale at Little Fashion Gallery

Nursery style: Chic minimalism from Scandinavia

January 6, 2012

Black and white may not be the most obvious choice of colours for a nursery but when I saw this one, I thought it looked fantastic. Very chic, very minimal but not cold in any way. I love the abundance of white that has been brought to life with careful touches of black and hints of yellow and natural wood. This black and white nursery is the creation of Susanna Vento who is an interior designer from Finland. But it’s not just the colours that are getting me excited, it’s all the furniture and the little details too. I’m loving the Baltic rocking horse, the hanging storage basket and the garland with the hanging onesies. I’m a huge fan of Scandinavian style for a reason and this nursery is the perfect example of how they just get it!

P.S. Here are some more nursery decor ideas for you to check out.

Nursery style: 4 fabulous floor cushions

January 5, 2012

I love floor cushions for a kids room or a play space. Kids love sitting on or near the floor and the cushions or soft seats look great too. I’ve been seeking out some truly lovely ones and these are my top 4 finds:

1. Love these elephant poufs by the fabulous Serena & Lily. They come in 3 colours and while they’re all lovely, I’m very partial to the olive green and teal coloured one.

2. Lale is one of my favourite brands for girly stuff. I’ve had my eye on this beanbag for eons now and I’m seriously tempted to get one for my bambino. I love the fabric, I love the colours and I love the girly-ness of it. You can get them at Little Fashion Gallery

3. These gorgeous, stripy, knitted pebble shaped floor cushions are by Blabla Kids. Made of natural fibres and hand knitted in Peru, they’re super stylish too and would compliment an adult space just as much a kiddy one.

4. Last are these bold and bright round floor cushions by Muskhane who make the most beautiful products in felt. These cushions are fun and playful and perfect to add a splash of colour to a kiddy space.