I prefer to buy from small shops, labels and companies to support artists, designers and (small) shop owners. Often these businesses are run by women who work hard to combine motherhood with entrepreneurship. Which is not always easy I know from experience! Today I like to feature a wonderful collaboration between artist & designer Merrilee Liddiard and Gathre. This US
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10 OF THE BEST BABY (SHOWER) GIFTS
Finding the right baby (shower) gift can be difficult but look no further as here is a list with 10 of the best baby gifts! 1. Hanging mobile or music box mobile for the nursery. Above: sheep mobile. Swan mobile | Peacock music mobile | Counting sheep mobile | Swan music mobile 2. Newborn keepsake set. Above: welcome home baby
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HANDMADE KIDS DECOR ITEMS FROM SPAIN
Ila y Ela is a Spanish design company for the littles ones. Their handmade products are created in a traditional way. A mediterranean style with a nordic touch, simplicity, high-quality materials, trendy soft tones….all to create special items for special children´s rooms. I especially love the lion head featured above!
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A NATURAL LOOK FOR NURSERIES & KIDS ROOMS
I love nurseries and children’s room decorated with natural materials. Wood and rattan combined with neutral colors such as (off) white, brown and grey create a warm and serene atmosphere. Lighter colors give an airy feel and make a (small) space look bigger. You can add some pop of colors (yellow, blue or dusty pink for example) or use felt
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DIY: A SOFT CUDDLING TOY MADE FROM AN OLD SWEATER
This cute bear made from an old sweater is a fun (and not too difficult) diy project. You can find full instructions here on Dekotopia. The site is in German but you can use Google translations to translate to your language.
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FERM LIVING’S NEW KIDS COLLECTION AUTUM/WINTER 2017
I love the new ferm LIVING fall/winter kids collection which is full of bright colors, soft materials and playful designs! ferm LIVING about their latest collection: “Close your eyes and dream yourself away to a tropical paradise with the sound of the soaring ocean in the background. Our AW17 Kids’ collection travels to faraway places where new adventures wait to
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THE WHITE XL SHELF BY RAFA KIDS: NOW WITH A DISCOUNT
This white XL shelf from Rafa Kids is now available with a substantial discount. Display your child collection of favorite soft friends, comic books, magazines, picture frames, or other things you like on the shelf. It would also be looking great next to a desk with some home accessories. The shelf is made of 100% Finnish Birch plywood and powder
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A Natural Look for Nurseries & Kids Rooms
I love nurseries and children’s room decorated with natural materials. Wood and rattan combined with neutral colors such as (off) white, brown and grey create a warm and serene atmosphere. Lighter colors give an airy feel and make a (small) space look bigger. You can add some pop of colors (yellow, blue or dusty pink for example) or use felt
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FAVOURITE ETSY FINDS
Today some more of my favourite Etsy finds. Above: woven wall hanging | wall sconce | wool winter gloves (handmade) | Japanese clay cup. bear sewing pattern | apple shelf | white clay Japanese mug | alpaca wool aviator hat for kids. See more of my Etsy favourites here, here and here.