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Playful designs…

November 19, 2012

I have always wanted to visit the London Design Festival but each year passes and I miss it for one reason or another. I’ve now added it to my huge ‘to-do’ list. Unfortunately nothing ever seems to get crossed off this list and instead it just grows bigger and bigger. But while I’m waiting for the 2013 festival I went and had a browse of their site and found Supafrank. Nothing excites me more than discovering a new design studio that creates unusual things and that’s exactly what Supafrank is all about.

Supafrank work with various brands to create packaging, stationery and more. But they’ve also created their own line called Creature Collective which I’m loving. The furniture is still in prototype phase but the cute artworks are available now. I love the bright colours and the element of fun they’ve injected in to all their designs. There’s a bit of quirk mixed with lots of playful style to create products that would be fun for any age. The artworks are more for kids and would add some humour and brightness to any room. In addition to this project, Supafrank have also worked on some really fabulous collaboration projects like the Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh ones which you can also see on their site.

Delightful art for kids…

October 9, 2012

Before I started writing this blog I never knew about the wonderful world of kids art. I knew there was art for kids but I thought it was all about the over-cutesy kind of stuff that I totally shy away from. When I discovered the range of art on offer I realised how wrong I had been. I felt like I had stumbled upon a secret world, a world only open to parents in the know. In this world I found imagination that knew no bounds, illustrations that were a feast for the eyes and magical drawings that were sometimes happy, sometimes poignant and sometimes just plain funny. Recently I stumbled across Society 6 and found the largest collection of kids art in one place. I spent ages browsing and found art for every taste and budget. Society 6 have gathered together a huge range of artists from across the globe that produce work not just for kids but for adults too. They have so much choice and variety that it’s impossible to choose a favourite. So, I’ve picked out a few blue-green coloured prints that I was charmed by but there’s a whole load more for you to explore. I think from now on Society 6 will be my first port of call when I need some art for a child.

Cute, happy and playful art…

September 25, 2012

I vividly remember the first piece of art that my parents bought for my room. I was allowed to choose and I picked a colourful painting of a sweet little girl in pigtails. The painting was very simple even though it had many little details. The girl was smiling and looked so carefree and happy that I guess I imagined seeing myself in her and that’s what probably attracted me to it. When I saw this work by Ekaterina Trukhan it reminded me so much of that painting and it took me right back to my childhood filled with happy memories. I was instantly drawn to her work and really wanted to share it here.

Ekaterina’s drawings are used for children’s books, calendars, parenting magazine articles and more. I can see the appeal of the illustrations for both adults and kids as there is humour as well as a sense of playfulness to her work. The illustrations for children remind me of what childhood should always be about… laughing, singing, dancing, playing and just having lots of fun. Whereas the ones for parents are funny and very telling. I love the one where the confused child is being pushed into every kind of extra-curricular activity possible; don’t we all know parents like that?! Originally from Russia, Ekaterina Trukhan is now based in London and you can see her portfolio on her site. She also has an etsy store where she sells prints, calendars and other sweet little things adorned with her drawings. {The etsy store is currently closed for holidays but check her blog for the latest news}.

Goodbye London, hello Rio…

August 13, 2012

The 2012 games have been magnificent. The atmosphere in London has been amazing and I know I’m not alone in saying that I’ll really miss the Olympics. But as we know, all good things must come to an end… for 4 years anyway (roll on Rio!). I’m really looking forward to the Rio games and I’m expecting lots of partying, lots of colour, lots of celebration delivered in a way only the Brazilians can.

So as a little goodbye to the Olympics and in anticipation of the next one, I wanted to share the works of an Argentinian artist that sums up everything there is to love about the 2 countries involved. The ‘Love London’ print highlights all of London’s major landmarks in a cute and childlike way. Perfect for a London themed kids room or for any kid who has a love for London. Then there is the ‘Brazil’ print so full of colour and vibrancy just as I imagine the place to be.

I love the way Migy Blanco, the artist, brings the country/city to life through the use of colour and cute little drawings that capture the essence of each place. There are many more wonderful prints of other countries and cities on offer but for today, it’s about an ode to the games that were and the games that will be. Goodbye London, hello Rio…

*Via Creative roots

A shifty eyed bear and his friends…

July 30, 2012

One of the most fun parts of decorating a kids room is choosing something for the walls. As there is so much wonderful art out there, picking isn’t always easy. I’m still trying to choose something for my daughters room and I’ve already been looking for a year now! But my problem isn’t not finding the right prints, it’s finding too many that I love. And this is my latest discovery… how adorable is that circus elephant? I’m also drawn to the simple palette of mainly black and white with touches of colour. Just lovely!

These kids posters are created by Kerry Layton, an illustrator from North London. She is a mama of 2 who recently re-discovered her love for drawing which resulted in her setting up a little boutique to sell her prints. Called Seventy Tree, the shop sells mainly prints and postcards but there are some super cute pocket mirrors too, all adorned with Kerry’s drawings. My favourite is the elephant but I’m also drawn to the close up of the bear whose shifty eyes are making me wonder what naughtiness has transpired. Favourites aside, they’re all quite wonderful.

Beautiful bear hugs

June 8, 2012

What a heart-warming collection of prints these are. There is something so sweet, so warm, so charming about these bear families. Apart from the emotions that these prints evoke, I love the monochrome treatment and the style of the illustrations too. This artwork for kids is by a Kiwi mama called Helen Acraman who is currently based in Toronto. Helen offers a range of wonderful prints and posters in her store but for me it was these bear family ones that really captured my imagination. These prints, sold at Helen’s store Zukzuk, would add charm to any baby or kids space.

Colourful little goodies

May 1, 2012

These are a few colourful little things for kids that have been on my radar for a while so I thought it was about time I shared them:

1. A cute wooden giraffe ring toss toy by Sweet Whirl. It so reminds me of the fun fairs I’ve visited as a kid as I always had to have a go at the ring toss game and I remember if I won, I’d come away with some giant soft toy. 2. Love these handmade soft clock bracelets for kids. My bambino loves wearing a pretend watch and I’ve never seen any nicer than these by Specks & Keepings.

3. I’m a big fan of Elisabeth Dunker’s store Fine Little Day. This ‘Fine Little World’ poster is one of her latest creations in collaboration with French Illustrator Steffie Broccoli. It’s a bright and bold world map filled with animals, buildings and other things representative of the various countries of the world.

4. How sweet are these tulip adorned pony tail holders for girls by Hello Shiso? I’m loving the colours and the girly – ness of them. 5. I don’t normally get excited about crayons but I really liked these with their bright, graphic wrappers from Pomme NYC. And the best part is they don’t need a sharpener, just keep peeling the layers of paper to reveal more and more colour.

Adorable kids room art by Stefania Manzi

February 27, 2012

There is so much wonderful kids room art out there and my latest find is by the Italian illustrator Stefania Manzi. I love her style. Her drawings are childlike without being cutesy, the colours are soft and I even love the paper that the art is printed on. It all comes together to make for super sweet art which would work for a baby nursery or for a toddler room or even a play space for older kids. I think this stuff is just adorable. You can find out more about Stefania Manzi on her site where you’ll also find a link to her shop.

*Via Pikaland

Cool tapestry rugs for a kiddy space

February 13, 2012

Bobo Choses is a super cool kiddy clothes brand from sunny Spain and I’m a huge fan. I’ve brought you their collections before and I’ve since discovered their home collection where they’ve got some funky rugs and chairs on offer. I’m especially loving the rugs, many of which are playground themed and then there’s also the lovely camping themed one. The little childlike illustrations of the swings, slides and see-saws are just adorable as are the colour combo’s especially the burnt orange colour which features on many of the rugs. These tapestry rugs are hand made in India and Peru and would look cool not just as rugs but also as wall hangings in a kids space. Bobo Choses have now got an online store so head there to check out their home wares as well as their trendy clothes.

Mustache envy, anyone?!

December 22, 2011

I was browsing the lovely art store that is L’Affiche Moderne when the words ‘Mustache Envy’ caught my eye. I glanced at the kids poster under the words and it brought a big smile to my face. It’s the creation of an Argentinian graphic designer mama called Frankel Yael. Besides art prints for kids, she also creates other cute little goodies like notebooks, picture books, hair accessories and the most adorable pair of tennis shoes for women. You have to see these shoes… they are so sweet. To check them out and to have a look at her other goodies head to her etsy store called Yaelfran.