Mathilde de Turckheim : Home Decor & Pendant Necklaces
Mathilde de Turckheim started her eponymous collection of beautiful rabbit dolls in New York, five years ago. Back to France where she now lives with her family, Mathilde continues creating Home Decor & Pendant Necklaces, that were on show at Playtime New York the past…
One day young by Jenny Lewis
"One Day Young" is a collection of images of women at home with their newborns, taken within the first 24 hours of life. Nothing is posed, polished, manipulated or retouched; the images capture the powerful raw beauty of women. Jenny Lewis has been working on this moving…
Ruby & Mabel – Salt Lake City, USA
Ruby (6 y) is scared of real mummies at the museum because she feels they are coming alive. Mabel (4 y) believes the best thing in life is Cross-country skiing. Mother of the two, Emily McMaster is the designer of Mabo.
New at Sweet William : Anïve for the Minors
Anïve for the Minors delivers beautiful organic cotton pieces in modern Scandinavian styles. Inspired by the transparent intensity of ink, vintage lace dresses, Swedish and Russian
Little Fashion Week, Show Report
The new children's trade show Little Fashion Week Brussels, targeted to both professionals and final consumers, ending Sunday afternoon. Full report…
The quality knitwear of babaà
babaà founded by textile designer Marta Bahillo is a small label from Spain, specialised in making quality knitwear for children in 100% natural materials. Find out about this slow fashion collection with delicious textures, colours and pieces made to last.
Oh, that Belgian Fashion!
With a passion for Belgium designers, I had a blast visiting stores in Brussels last week end : Boucle D'Or, Mercredi, Cat en Muis, Claude Hontoir. They all stock pretty much the same brands, but they all have a different way to
The new great Kat en Muis, children store / Brussels
Kat and Muis (cat and mouse), one of the well established and respected children's stores in Brussels just had a great make over, and moved location. The space, a mix of concrete and wood, displays brands such as Ten, Maan, Simple Kids, Max and Lola, Finger in the Nose, Pepe…
Macarons : what it means to be Eco-conscious
Avant-garde and Eco-Couture brand Macarons from Germany was at Pitti Bimbo and Playtime Paris earlier this year. This beautiful collection is organic, and based on fair trade principles. We asked Julie Carol Kohlhoff, owner of the brand, to explain her deep beliefs and what it…
Munsterkids
Brand name : Munsterkids - Company name : If Enterprises Pty Ltd Website : www.munsterkids.com.au Name of owner/founders : Samantha Brown and Rich Brown Date of creation : May 2006 Country of origin : Australia
“Jamais sans mon Kmion” by Martine Camillieri : Slow travel & creative food
We loved "Wild Foods", a sharp comment on our society, on waste, recycling and toxic materials. We have another crush on Martine Camillieri's new book called "Jamais sans mon Kmion" (never without my truck), full of stories and tips related to slow travel and the little…
Cool children’s t-shirts by Lotie for I talk too much
This collaboration between French illustrator Lotie and clothing brand I Talk Too Much caught my eye. There is something quite tactile about the drawings, made in a tattoo style, and something a bit vintage too.
Very cool party bags, by Cabbage and Fig
If dealing with party bags gives you the creep, Cabbage and Fig is for you. They make creative, affordable and fun alternatives to the usual "made-in-China/full-of-cheap-plastic/full-of-sugar ones that can ruin a beautiful birthday party!
Dubai and the desert with kids
A few years ago, we did a stop in Dubai, on our way to Sri Lanka. Against our expectations, we loved everything about it. Co-owner of the concept store Comptoir 102 and mother of 3, Emmanuelle Sawko shares the latest tips about the city of Dubai, the desert and nearby cool…
Happyéti : Hats, chapkas and sweaters made in Nepal
Very special and quirky, the hats and sweaters by Happyeti are handcrafted in a traditional way by Nepalese artisans in the heart of the Himalayas. The brand was launched in 2011, with he aim to offer products with a spirit of adventure, mixing animals and characters from…
Children : Why organic cosmetics ?
Why is choosing carefully what you put on your skin as important as what you put in your stomach? Why is it so crucial for our children’s health to stay away from chemicals? Why is it a good idea to opt for organic cosmetics?Here's a quick guide to help understand how it works…
Milibe
Brand name : Milibe Website : www.milibecopenhagen.com Date of creation : 2002 Country of origin : Denmark Name of owner/founder(s) : Mille Milt & Maria Raben