I’ve come across or been emailed about so many posters recently, that I’ve put together a few of my favourites: A-Z Poster by Bless Design It turns out everyone is just as obsessed as us with cool A-Z posters with this latest limited edition find created by London based design studio Bless Design who have […]
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Countdown to Baby 2: Nesting Overdrive
I am in full nesting mode so I have hustled my dad into coming up in a few days and redecorating the bambino’s room (ssh the boyf doesn’t quite ‘understand’ the full extent of my plans), put up a load of shelves, and a few other bits and bobs that we’ve put on the long […]
Hot Scandi Style – Smafolk
The bambino has had the scrumptious Smafolk red apple print dress on the left for several weeks and each time she wears it, I love it even more. Made from super soft, high quality cotton, it’s got a great fit and is perfect for mixing with other (clashing) patterns to great aplomb such as with […]
Decor Decisions with Mini Moderns Wallpaper
With only four weeks to go till I pop with ‘baby 2’ the nesting overdrive continues and a little while back I decided that I was going to redecorate the bambino’s room (well it won’t just be hers for much longer but let’s keep that between us). Actually, the boyf doesn’t quite ‘realise’ how my […]
Cool Animal Inspired Lighting for Children’s Rooms
Light up your child’s room with our current pick of stylish animal themed lamps, wall lights, and night lights. One of my favourite online stores, Nubie, really hits the right note with unusual children’s lighting by hip US brand Offi. Take your pick from either the stylish My PetLamp Dachshund Light (left) or the Howee […]
Get the Look… White Children’s Bedroom
Elli writes… Living Etc. magazine is a trusted source for design inspiration. They’ve come up with this lovely fresh look for a children’s bedroom, where a bright white base is brought to life with fun primary coloured fabrics and accessories. For a similar look… Punkin Patch offer this adorable appliquéd Alphabet Country Quilted Bedding (above left). […]
Last Minute Valentine’s Suggestions
The boyf and I don’t really do Valentine’s day although in a special salute to the credit crunch we’ve decided to go out for dinner just for the hell of it. If however, you’re on the lookout for ideas, here are a few things that took my fancy…. ‘Union’ pillowcases by Twisted Twee Loving the […]
Cool Collaboration: Mini Moderns and Clothkits
We’re big fans of Mini Moderns, the collection of interior products for kids created by the design duo from Absolute Zero Degrees. Bang on trend as always, they’ve done a cool collaboration with Clothkits, the resurrected giants of retro, fuss free, make-your-own clothing. Echoing the look from Lily Allen’s ‘The Fear’ video, the Ruby skirt […]
Where to buy…Artwork for Baby Nurseries & Children’s Rooms
Natalie writes…Finding artwork to decorate kids living spaces like baby nurseries/children’s bedrooms and playrooms, can be a painstaking (and potentially expensive) task, but I’ve rounded up a selection of online retailers to suit a variety of tastes and budgets… Art of Illustration Definitely the spot for bringing out your nostalgic side, they sell original drawings, […]
Hot Picks from…the 40% off Sale at Alex & Alexa
Natalie writes…Alex & Alexa have taken a lovely chunky 40% off their extensive range of designer clothing for children. Here are a few of my favourites…. Pink Star Smock Dress by Clements Riberio for Blossom £45 in sizes 6-12, 12-18, and 18-24 months. Hot Favourite! This pink with red stars smock dress with it’s slight […]
Stylish Baby Gifts from Roddy & Ginger
Kat writes…I saw the fab new shop Roddy & Ginger over on Irene Hoofs’ blog B:Kids. My shopping senses went into over drive as I saw the deliciously retro illustrations in muted colours. Roddy & Ginger is the work of Virginia Armstrong, a British graphic designer. My absolute favourite has to be this adorable Cotton […]
Stocking Filler Ideas for Toddlers 3-4 years – Great Gifts Under £10
Mini Automoblox This is one seriously hot stocking filler. These cars are wooden component toy systems with interchangeable parts that allow your toddler to unleash their creativity and create their own classics. 3 styles available. £8.95 each Kidestore Explorer gear by Plan Toys These eco friendly Mini Owl Compass and Mushroom Kaleidoscope’s are made from […]
Subscribe & Win: £310 worth of prizes with Maggie & Rose!
Our lead prize in our ‘subscribe and win’ December giveaways, is quite frankly, utterly fabulous! Maggie & Rose, the Kensington based private members club for children and parents (think Soho House with highchairs and mini people) are celebrating the launch of their new book of the same name, which is the first children’s book with […]
Hot Toy List for Toddlers – Ride On Toys
Hippychick Wheely Bug Cute but cool, it not only looks great but has fab manoeuvrability. The bug is a soft padded layer of sponge covered in a tough wipe clean, polyurethane skin available in a variety of animal themes. Sizes small for 1-2 years or large for 2-5 years. Best Buy £42.95 to £49.95 from […]
Toddler Bedding at Olli & Lime
Natalie writes… I’m quite a fan of Olli and Lime, the eco conscious designer of very cool contemporary furnishings for children’s bedrooms and we first came across them when Brenda featured their fantastic Little Billie Wall Murals a few months back. They’ve now launched five collections of toddler bedding made from 100% organic percale cotton […]
Jon Burgerman Colouring-in Wallpaper
Recently Natalie wrote about creating a feature wall using wallpaper. I loved the idea and think this wallpaper from kooky doodle artist Jon Burgerman would make the best feature wall ever. The premise is simple: the paper comes with the trade mark Burgerman doodles in outline only and you decide how to colour it. The […]
Digging Danefae’s new collection
Caroline writes I am just loving Danafae‘s Autumn/Winter range of Danish culture inspired clothes. This is the latest in line of this fab Danish design company’s bright, funky clothes. As well as Vikings-aplenty there are also lots of mermaid designs and, er, swans (I’m not too sure what swans have got to do with Denmark, but hey-ho!). […]
Blankets by Elodie Details
Natalie writes… Merciful hour! I had no idea that one of my favourite brands, Elodie Details has expanded from their fab footmuffs into blankets of the same print. I’m a huge fan because they have exquisite prints that immediately add some serious style kudos to your pushchair, pram, or baby. I particularly love their Retro […]
Ubi Changing Table
Brenda writes… Coming from the US is this stylish, hip and very useful changing table which is exclusive to Funky Kids Furniture and already a huge hit stateside. On the deluxe table, its features include a spring loaded dispenser which holds up to 8 nappies and allows the them to be ready in place for […]
Bambino Goodies Weekly Roundup
Natalie writes… I’m just about recovered from my Bubble London adventure although I now have a dodgy shoulder and back and I’m not sure if that’s because of all that walking or because the bambino came into our bed last night, and I woke up barely on the bed with the bambino curled up on […]
School Desk
How utterly retro is this? This traditional style school desk takes you back to the good old days! This would look fab in either the kids bedroom or in the playroom. It’s somewhere they could sit and draw and paint to their hearts content. I want one for my daughter! Available from Bramble Corner for […]