October 8, 2011

Optical illusion

.   It looks like a VW camper but it is...a tent! You can fit a whole family in. I know my kids would love it, but they would probably even prefer to sleep in the small dog house!  (myself in a real VW camper, luxury version - with Haastens mattress, please...) .…

October 6, 2011

Limited edition Halloween exclusive

Kalon introduces a limited collection of beautifully handmade masks for Halloween. Made in New York by Amelia McIssac the masks are available in five whimsical styles: Coyote, Owl, Fox, Chicken and Bear. Using traditional techniques passed down through generations, all…

October 5, 2011

KidsroomZOOM Vienna

After Milan and Graz, kidsroomZOOM opened its Vienna last week with more than 20 international designers presenting contemporary art and furniture, as part of the Vienna Design Week. I am hoping that Paola Noe will bring the event to London soon; London Design week 2012?…

October 3, 2011

The wonderful Blobeterre of Matali Crasset at Pompidou Center

. . .  Matali Crasset invites you to the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France to discover a new world looming over the city’s asphalt. This world is a world of plants designed for children and those who accompany the Blobterre, a world with its own rules and inhabitants, where…

October 3, 2011

Company profile : Le Carrousel

Name of the brand : Le Carrousel® Creation : September 2010 Country of origin : France Country of production : France Name of the founder : Marie Laure RENIER

October 2, 2011

Paper dresses

. . Thanks to Faith Tilleray, the passionated woman behind children's wear label Damesfly for introducing me to the work of  Isabelle de Borchgrave. On her blog Faith writes : "I am totally inspired by the work of Isabelle de Borchgrave. We’re working on some painted  pieces…

September 29, 2011

Honore, 19 months – New York, USA

Honore is the youngest boy ever interviewed on Pirouette, but  the little 19 months old is already very opinionated. Obsessed with cars (toys AND real ones) and anything with wheels, he's always ready for big fun like having his head upside down or running super fast and kicking…

Il Gufo

September 28, 2011

Il Gufo

Country of origin Italy Country of production We design and develop our garments at our Italian Headquarters in Asolo, controlling every stage of their production, including: cutting, preparation, dyeing of fabrics, finishing, sewing of details, application of accessories and…

September 27, 2011

Modular bed aalto + aalto

  . Aalto + Aalto is a design office focusing on functional, esthetical and emotional product design, with the aim to bring something new to our material world.  (The bed on the picture is a prototype). Via e-glue . .    

September 25, 2011

Isobel, 5 years old – London, UK

Today we welcome Isobel, 5 years old and her mother Lindsey,  journalist and founder of Urban Mums. Lindsey reports : "Izzy loves listening to music and dancing, especially “streetdancing” which she can’t believe she learned on her own. She is not a fan of wearing jeans,…

September 25, 2011

Another Pop Love

. . . . The three magazines were side by side at the new stand, their romantico-naturalist covers matching so well. Style of the time.

September 23, 2011

Royal diary

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece has a busy busy life. Mother of 5 children, the Princess also runs her own business, the children's line Marie-Chantal that she launched 10 years ago. Specially designed by the Princess, this  diary is the perfect way to keep track of everyone’s…