A quick start to the week with these beautiful minimalist fairytale posters. I featured these minimalist posters a long while ago but since then, there is a whole new range out and I’m loving them even more. With this new range there are a lot of other accessories like cushions, bags and t-shirts featuring the visual but for me it’s the posters that are the best. For an even more minimal look, you can get these fairytale posters without the name of the fairytale printed on – it would make a great guessing game! Would you be able to guess just by the pictures?
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.
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…
“Simplicity is the glory of expression” [Walt Whitman]… that is the philosophy behind Pancake & Franks and a philosophy I subscribe to whole-heartedly. That’s probably why I’m loving this nursery art so much. Colourful graphics against a white background make for children’s art so modern, fresh and of course simple. This cool art that I discovered while browsing Bloesem Kids (a blog so beautiful) can be personalised with a name, date of birth and any other details you fancy. The graphic images are childish enough without being cutesy and could easily adorn the walls of a nursery, a play space or even the room of much older kids. It’s hard to choose a favourite but I am drawn to the elephant and camel one… I just love the camel silhouette brought to life with the camel jewellery (I don’t think it’s really camel jewellery but you know what I mean!). The prints are all available at Pancake & Franks who you’ll need to email for any orders outside the USA.
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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...
