Recently I’ve been really keen to take my daughter to the circus. Last week I discovered the Insect Circus and it sounded like the perfect opportunity. I was all set to book tickets when illness struck and we ended up going nowhere. The Insect Circus has since left town so we’ll have to wait till it’s back. But while I was thinking about going I remembered a lovely collection of circus themed cushions, mugs, posters and trays for kids that I had seen over at Mimi’s Circus shop. It’s created by Famille Summerbelle, {who’s city cutout maps you may know}, who are an Anglo-French husband and wife team that design a small collection of things for the home. This ‘Performers’ collection immediately caught my attention because of the bold and bright colours as well as the cool illustrations. And after all which kid doesn’t like a bit of circus action in their life? Apart from the kids stuff there are also some colourful and fun tea towels that would brighten any kitchen. Head over to Famille Summerbelle to see the whole collection and when you’re there, do check out the cutout city maps if you haven’t seen them before.
Entries Tagged as 'cushions'
Meet the circus performers…
November 7, 2012
Happy, pretty things…
November 6, 2012
I love discovering little shops full of pretty things that maybe you don’t necessarily need in your life but if you surround yourself with, you know they will brighten your day each time you see them. Paper Plane Home is one of those stores where I want nearly everything they sell because I know when I see those goodies dotted around my home, it will always bring a smile to my face. The store has lots of cute objects to decorate your home with and there’s plenty for kids as well as mama’s. I’m especially loving the apple shaped cushions, the pretty gift tags and also the rainy day tray. Visit Paper Plane Home to see more.
Update Sept 2014: Sadly Paper Plane Home has closed down.
Hello milky…
October 30, 2012
There’s something about polka dots that grabs me each time. Large polka dots, small polka dots, I love them all as long as the pattern is kept simple and isn’t overly colourful. So when I saw the offerings by Hello Milky I was hooked. Created by a mama from Melbourne, each and every piece in the collection is made entirely by her and her alone. The designs are mainly teeny-tiny polka dots strewn over duvet covers, cushions and pillows although there are some with teeny-tiny stars too. I’m loving the natural colour of the linen and the pairing with sometimes bright and sometimes dark polka dots or stars is just delightful. It’s such a simple design but that’s exactly why Hello Milky’s creations are so appealing. And seeing all that natural linen… I’ve remembered how much I love this fabric in it’s raw state (without dyes) and need to get some for my home urgently!
Quiet elegance from Buenos Aires…
October 26, 2012
Last Friday I wrote about Fanny & Alexander, a wonderful store from Buenos Aires. In that post I mentioned that I am visiting Argentina in January (so excited!). I then got a lovely comment from one of my Argentinian readers and we began exchanging emails. Sadly I won’t be able to meet her as I am not visiting the city she lives in but it’s been fun chatting to her. That is one of my absolute favourite parts of writing this blog – hearing from you, my readers. I have had contact with many people from across the globe because of this blog and I hope to meet some of them one day. It was this Argentinian reader who told me about Krethaus and I was besotted. Thank you Soledad for sharing this lovely store.
Krethaus are also from Buenos Aires and make furniture, cushions, bedding and rugs for kids and babies. Their designs are simple with clean lines and muted colours. I’m totally loving all those cushions… how cute is the red mustache one? And that kids bed? I love the simple yet dramatic headboard and the natural wood. Using lots of natural materials throughout their creations all of Krethaus’ furniture is handmade making it even more special. They describe their designs as having a ‘quiet elegance’ and I have to agree. I am really loving discovering all these gorgeous stores from Buenos Aires and I shall be adding Krethaus to my list of places to visit when I am there. I don’t think Krethaus ship internationally yet but you could always drop them a line and I’m sure they’ll help.
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Geometry just got cool…
October 3, 2012
When I was in school, maths was one of my favourite subjects (so geeky, I know!). I felt completely at one with algebra, logic and even calculus but there was one branch of maths that was a thorn in my side and that was geometry. How the tables have turned since then… I’ve forgotten all my complex equations but I can’t resist a good geometric pattern. Not quite the same as studying geometry but it’s those exact same shapes I dreaded seeing that now bring such delight. And so when I saw the goodies offered by OYOY, a new Danish interior design shop, I was smitten. I first spotted their clean designs adorned with geometric patterns over at Paul et Paula and I knew I had to share them here.
From the colourful hexagon bed linen to the cushions adorned with a range of shapes, OYOY’s style is minimal, clean and very Scandinavian. They use lots of shapes throughout their creations but without ever over-doing it. Less is more is their design ethos and it clearly shows. While there are things aimed specifically at kids, I think much of the beauty lies in the ageless appeal of everything they offer. The colour scheme of using lots of neutrals with pops of neon is really appealing too. I’ve always been very partial to Scandi design and OYOY is another great new example of Scandi design at it’s best. Forget algebra, I now know that geometry is the way to go!
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!
Lovely lilac things…
August 17, 2012
A short while ago I wrote about some pretty pink things as my daughter is obsessed with the colour pink. Many of you really enjoyed the post (thanks for letting me know) so I went to my daughter to inquire about her second favourite colour. According to her the second best colour in the whole wide world is purple or lilac as I prefer to call it. So here are some lilac goodies for you:
1. Love this chic Italian polka dotted dress with the stylish tie detail.
2. A cute and hug-able star shaped cushion to decorate a baby’s cot or a kid’s bed.
3. A cool feather headband for dress up play or to add a bit of drama to any outfit.
4. Delicious looking lollipops with violets and pansies… how pretty are these?!
When I’m feeling blue…
July 6, 2012
When I’m feeling blue… all I have to do is take a look at you.
I’m longing for blue skies. If you live in London or anywhere in England you’ll know what I mean. If not, you’re probably enjoying blue skies already… lucky you! While I wait I thought I’d cheer us all up with some wonderful blue goodies:
1. “La Casita” cloud pillow with raindrop stickers… 2. Baby alpaca wool clothes for boy or girl… 3. Stars, stripes and solid indigo blue cushions for a nursery… 4. Blue snow-capped mountains wallpaper designed and drawn by an 8 year old… 5. A foxy soft toy* made of re-cycled denim which I discovered while reading Milk Mag… 6. A happy balloon with a your personal message inside for any occasion.
Chic Swedish homewares for kids and adults too
April 19, 2012
Today I discovered Mini Empire, a fabulous little store from Sweden. Mini Empire is all about the world of animals and deep woods depicted through the wonderful illustrations of Jenny Von Döbeln. These illustrations adorn cushions, posters, wallpaper and more. The beauty of all the goodies is that they can be appreciated by anyone, regardless of age or gender and their main aim is to bring a little bit of fantasy and fun in to your home. I’m loving the owl print especially on the wallpaper.
There are a lot of stylish goodies to be had from Mini Empire but some of my absolute favourites are the black and white prints, and in particular the ‘Africa’ poster with the elephant, lion and bird. I absolutely love the style of illustration as well as the intricate detail of each animal. This poster would look super cool in a kiddy space or an adult space… in fact I’m seriously tempted. You can visit Mini Empire to see all their chic offerings and you’ll also find a link to their store on their site.
5 fabulous cushions (or pillows) for kids
January 26, 2012
I’m a big fan of having lots and lots of cushions strewn around the living room and bedroom. I’ve been looking to do the same for the bambino’s bedroom and have been on the hunt for some cool kids cushions. I haven’t decided on my favourite yet but I’ve found 5 that I love:
1. Donna Wilson is pure British and pure cool. I love this tree cushion for it’s quirkiness and unique style.
2. This can only be described as the ‘apple’ of my eye (sorry)!! By Oeuf NYC, this apple cushion looks good enough to eat.
3. French and fabulous is this sweet bow cushion by Le Petite Luce and it’s from Little Fashion Gallery
4. There are loads of lovely cloud cushions around but this one by Blabla Kids tops my list. I just adore the cute little bird detail.
5. Ever since I discovered Colette Bream I was smitten by her goodies and this house shaped cushion is a part of her wonderful collection.
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