Collectif Copirates
The "Collectif Copirates" was founded in 2009 by Lydia Rump (stylist) and Myriam Balaÿ Devidal (who graduated in Industrial Products Design at Ecole des Beaux Arts-St Etienne). Their poetic, fun and quirky creations caught my eye on Facebook and I am always happy to discover…
Great architecture makes me happy
This spiral shaped building is a project for a Buddhist temple soon to be built in Taichang, China. It takes shape of a Mobius ring, reflecting the basic principles of Buddhism and the idea of reincarnation. It's a bit like a new version Franck Lloyd Wright'S New York…
Prepare children for the cold with Duvetica
Italian brand of sexy down jackets Duvetica just launched a junior line for boys&girls (2-12 y) in 19 rich vibrant, bright colours (check that amazing colour range). No prints, no un-necessary decorations and above all no logos, just the right details to make the jackets…
October in Lindos, Rhodes (Greece)
This is one of the joys of being in Europe : having so many wonderful and diverse destinations at close reach. Our latest travel was to Rhodes where our friends Tim&Dixie got married. It took us nearly 4 hours to reach the island and the first great surprise was going off…
Christmas is behind the door…
It is getting dark early now here in London, the heater is on and Selfridges has already opened a large Christmas section. How did all that arrive so quickly? I just received the Whippet Grey catalog, another reminder that Christmas is behind the door . Last year I bought
Anais Juliette D’Haene, 6 y old – New York, USA
Anais is a typical 6 year old girl who dreams to be a princess, plays piano, loves being in the pictures, loves playing with her friends. One of her favorite activity is hip hop dance and she also enjoys helping her mother Jane with kid clothing design. "It is my passion and…
Society Baby Set
Every time I go to Milan I visit the Society store in Brera. Their home textiles are of such high quality and their desaturated colour range is so super inspiring, it has become a must-visit for me. The good news is that the brand is launching a small nursery line that includes…
Colour Therapy by Noé&Zoë
You can find Noé & Zoë's playful clothes all around the planet, from Australia to Lebanon, from Korea at Turkey and to Montenegro where the brand has its own flagship store. But if you are looking to order through your mouse and keypad, visit Sweet William. The e-store has…
Don’t miss this wonderfully illustrated Odyssey
A new illustrated version of the Odyssey is out, and this is one you will want to read with your child for its incredible illustrations. A raising talent, Neil Packer who has illustrated novels such as 100 Years of Solitude and Catch 22, spent over 5 years working on the…
Donut Dream, a book by Freddy Deane
Freddy Deane is the man behind the illustrations repeated across the Smiling Planet collection. If you are fond of Freddy's fun and poetic creatures, you will love his book "Donut Dream".