I am still in bed with a high fever but I am feeling slightly better. So hopefully I can write a post or two today. I received great response on the post about chalkboard walls, I am glad that you all enjoyed this post! Today I want to share some ideas about using chalkboard paint [...]

Good news! Olli & Lime are having a summer sale. You get 20% off everything until the end of August. Click here to visit their website where you can see their collection of stylish eco furnishings for kids. Happy shopping!

Olli & Lime has added some great new designs to their collection of eco furnishings for kids. This stylish company from the UK is an ethical, eco-conscious designer of contemporary children’s bedroom furnishings. Their philosophy: ‘Our ethos is about great design, high-quality manufacturing, and eco-friendly materials. We take an ethical position on the environment and [...]

I received an email from Kellie Smits introducing her label Buisjes en Beugels (BB+++). Product/textile designer Kellie, a Design Academy graduate, founded this dutch kids designer label founded in 2005 when she noticed the need of sophisticated and authentic clothes for kids and especially the young men. Kellie designs the seasonable limited & basic collections [...]

Karen from UK based company Olli & Lime emailed me to introduce their stylish kids room furnishings. Olli & Lime is an ethical, eco-conscious designer of contemporary children’s bedroom furnishings. Their philosophy: ‘Our ethos is about great design, high-quality manufacturing, and eco-friendly materials. We take an ethical position on the environment and recycle wherever possible. [...]

The Child Child Chair is a combination of two child chairs and a small table. To sit, play and have a nice child-to-child conversation on their own level. The chair combination, designed by Maartje Steenkamp from The Netherlands, is available in various colors. Click here to find a dealer in The Netherlands. In the US, [...]

Don’t let the bird out! These bird cage mobiles from Ige let’s you have a pet without the mess. The bird cage mobile, which is laser cut from 100% museum board, is available in two designs in the colors ivory or black. There is also have a free standing metal stand that is available separately.

Both [...]

Weather girl, celebrity star, bistro chef or mummy preparing a delicious cake …. There’s no end to the possible story lines with this contemporary theatre in reversible cardboard. These cardboard screens, designed by Armelle Vetillard, very quickly and easily become a game that has infinite possibilities …. Easy to assemble, and very stable, the theatre [...]

Last year I blogged about zuuz’ wall stickers. With their wall decals you can give your house a different ambience in no time. My favorite design was of course the one with the Amsterdam canal houses! Now zuuz also has chalkboard (left image) available in this design. Visit the zuuz website for more information [...]

There are a lot of deer inspired articles on the market these days. For all you deer lovers I have made an overview of all deer that I have seen lately.
First row: animal bowl with deer by Dutch designer Hella Jongerius. Second row: tray with deer print from Ibride ($59); Faris Deer Whimsy by Maggie [...]

How cute is this little kitchen from Swiss brand Momoll! Minimalist with Scandinavian influences, but very functional, kitchen ‘Lili’ is easily assembled with its wood sections that fit together. It has two cardboard doors, one which serves as the oven door and the other is in sugar candy pink; there’s also a hot plate that’s [...]

I love Inke’s Wildlife Wallpaper made from vintage or designer wallpaper. My favorites are these cute little birds that are available in different color mixtures. The birds are packed per two pieces and will be shipped with adhesive and instructions (16.40 euro).

With the holiday season approaching it is time for some suggestions for stylish gifts, starting today with gifts for kids. More gift suggestions will follow later this week. I hope you will enjoy them!

These very cute hand-made Crocheted Terriers by Dutch designer Anne-Claire Petit (€23.95) are looking for a new home!; this beautiful, bright coloured [...]

This castle is a play-house made of cardboard. It’s interior is a life-size coloring page and its white exterior can be colored and decorated as per one’s imagination. A perfect Christmas gift for kids! The ground surface is 1 square meter and the height is 134cm / 52.34″. Available for 34 euro from POAA.
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If you want to give your kid’s room a unique quality, why not add some vintage furniture to the room? Vintage furniture for kids is aesthetically pleasing an will perfectly complement your own interior design style, as well as stimulating your children’s imagination and appreciation of style.

Online kids store Little Fashion Gallery has a great [...]

These cute guys are designed by Iolanda and Álvaro, a young couple who have founded La Maison de Lola together. Both have a passion for well designed handmade products, in gorgeous colours and exquisite materials. The universe of La Maison de Lola is a place where colour, texture, pattern, luxury and an intense vintage inspiration [...]

I love it when good design is combined with eco-awareness. This is certainly the case with this cot from Nordic company Kids Gallery. The cot is made from ecological, recyclable cardboard. It is at the same height as an adult bed, which is really practical, and comes complete with comfortable mattress.

The cot will be delivered [...]

Discovering foreign countries, making new friends, tasting exotic dishes. According to Bugaboo, this doesn’t have to end after becoming a parent. The Dutch manufacturer of the famous pushchairs has created fun day trips that you can do together with your kids.

Discovering a city together with a child can be an inspiring experience. [...]

Isn’t this log truck a gorgeous piece of toy? The logs on this truck, which is made by Frank Ridley, were cut from the ash trees behind the artisan’s barn workshop. The truck itself is made of untreated Maine pine, maple, and ash, and hand sanded to a satin smooth natural finish. It is available [...]