france culture

When I was living in New York I was in love with European stores, and now that I am based in Europe, I buy most of my things in the Big Apple (the change rate is in my favour!). The grass is always greener...

The basis of children’s joy

I loved the feature "Toying with ideas - Philosophers on children" in the latest issue of Kidswear Magazine. A brillant compilation of  quotes on education and childhood by Nietsche, Hannah Arendt,

San Francisco – what to see, where to eat and sleep

I had a wonderful time in sunny San Francisco, where I was able to catch up with children's designers Jess Brown & to Dagmar Daley. Both recommended

Nathan James, 5 & Carla-Rose 3 y old – Eze Bord-de-mer, France/Pacific Palisades, California

Nathan is a very joyful and communicative boy with a passion for animals; he talks about them to every person he meets! Carla-Rose, as joyful as her brother, is articulate as well as being a true artist.

Playtime New York – Part I

Here's a selection of the the brands that caught my eye at the show.

Children’s stores, LA

Although I spent a lot of time at Lost and Found in LA (see my post from last week), I also visited stores in West LA

Boy, oh boy!

Boy (by director Taika Waititi), is a movie to add to the MUST SEE list . 

Do you know Doolittle?

Doolittle issue #13 - Photo by Melanie Rodriguez.  Relatively new, Doolittle magazine

Oscar, 6.5 years old & Selma, 3.5 – London, UK

Oscar and Selma are in love with dogs, but  they also are into clothes a lot, dreaming of  pink bowtie (Oscar) and pink dress with diamonds (Selma).

Fairytale morning

Monika Elena Kost, Photos for the brand Stellina (Fall 2012 ) - Monika shares her time

A tour chez Marie et Rose-Alice

Founder of children's brand Marie et Rose-Alice, Valerie Chaptal has been in the children's industry

The Aquarium

Dancing with the sea lion...simply