March 12, 2017
Mother & Child Interview, 7 Years Later : Hannah & Gena Gerbier, New York
In 2010, we published an interview of Hannah and her family. Seven years later, Hannah and her mother Gena Gerbier come back to tell us what animates them today.
March 6, 2017
Totem Lamps by Xadrezasriscas
These lamps are made of pine wood with water based-paints. You can play with the different parts and create your own version, in the colour combination of your choice.
February 26, 2017
Brikkon Spaceship for All Age Lego Lovers
Lego was my favourite toy for many years while growing up, even if it didn't offer the infinite array of specialised pieces that you find today. We could always improvise by mixing wood blocks or erector-set pieces to create some great hybrid robots, vehicles and landscapes. How…
February 14, 2017
In chat with Anca Huizenga, owner of new e-store Pluk&Paloma
We met Anca Huizenga in the alleys of Dot to Dot London, where she's browsing the collections for her freshly opened children's e-store Pluk&Paloma. A few weeks later, we are in touch again to learn more about her store and to get fresh comments about what she found at the…
February 13, 2017
Best Philosophy Books for Children
"What is fairness? What does it mean to be brave? Can you step in the same river twice? It is not only adults who can discuss philosophical issues". In this long interview with Five Books, Peter Worley, co-founder and CEO of the Philosophy Foundation picks the best books to…
February 8, 2017
Children’s Brands in New York : 12 great names showing at Hudson Studios
This group of twelve brands - among the most beautiful and respected names in children's fashion, have decided to join forces and show at the Hudson Studios, NY from February 12th till 14th. Atsuyo et Akiko , Bobo Choses, Makie, Goat Milk, Lucky Fish, Jess Brown, Tamar…
January 27, 2017
Playtime Paris : the doors open tomorrow at 9:30!
The 21st edition of Playtime Paris will be opening its doors tomorrow at 9:30am. More than 500 children’s and maternity brands will present their Autumn/Winter 2017/18 collections in the Park Floral. Katie will be there to chose the winner of the Pirouette "One to Watch"……
January 25, 2017
Formidable Family Pimentel (Piupiuchick)
Four years ago, together with her sister Mariana and with her friend Marta, Ines Pimentel created Piupiuchick. She opens the doors of her house to Pirouette.
January 18, 2017
Mother&Child interview, 7 years later : Noor and Julie (ZidZidKids)
We published an interview of Julie (zid zid kids) and her daughter Noor when they were living in Marrakech, seven years ago. The family now lives in the US and Noor is almost 16. She tells us how things have evolved for her, while Julie chats about work, education and life.……
January 17, 2017
Paris Launches Le Grand Musée du Parfum
It's the new museum that everyone is talking about in fashion circles : Le Grand Musée du Parfum, located in 73 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in a historic mansion that was formerly home to Christian Lacroix’s headquarters.
January 12, 2017
Art and culture in Milan : Osservatorio & Academia dei Bambini by Fondazione Prada
Milan is becoming a must-visit culture hub. Last month, the Prada foundation in Milan opened a new space in the city center called Milano Osservatorio, dedicated to photography and visual languages. Next week will be the opening of a space dedicated to children, Academia dei…
January 8, 2017
Lulu (8 yrs) and Hattie (4 and a half), Scotland
Lulu and Hattie live with their parents Katie & Richard Kendrick beside a sandy surfers bay in the Scottish Borders. Lulu is a kind and generous girl with a wise head on her shoulders. The midwife said “this one’s been here before”. There have been many occasions when this…