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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?!

Pretty pink things…

August 6, 2012

Pink seems to be the colour of the moment in this house. My daughter is beyond obsessed with the colour and yesterday even asked if she could have ‘pink teeth’! While I’m not a blue for boy/pink for girl type of mama, I have no objection to pink in moderation… just like any other colour. When there are so many wonderful colours to choose from why restrict yourself to just one or two. But since we’re thinking pink these days, I went in search of some pretty pink things and here’s what I found:

1. Love this origami pendant light which comes with a choice of pretty pastel coloured cables so you can mix and match … 2. This is one of the most gorgeous tutu’s I’ve seen in a while… the vibrant, almost neon pink colour is so striking. 3. Just looking at these beautiful pink raspberry cookies makes me want to head to the kitchen and get baking… so delicious! 4. Last is this super cute polka dotted cloud cushion which would make a very sweet cot companion.

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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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.