August 8, 2011
Muku, who is Muku?
. . . . Made in Lithuania, Muku is an adorable brand mainly focusing on kids clothing, but also playing around with toys, accessories, and whatever the designer's exploring hands can create. The inspiration comes from DIY idea, recycling, remakes, urban art, etc. "We find…
August 6, 2011
The moustache mobile
Cowboy Johnny will play his tune for you at night, under the stars. This musical toy made of eco cotton & eco merino wool is manufactured at the "Lankwitzer Werkstaetten Berlin", a centre specializing in the rehabilitation of disabled people with the goal to re- introduce…
August 5, 2011
Discovering and loving Brooklyn
Coming from Manhattan, Brooklyn feels like an oasis of creativity and calm. When I moved to New York in 2004, taxis were reluctant to go take people to Brooklyn. Now it has become a must-visit destination with lots of great restaurants and cool hotels. Since we left New York in…
August 4, 2011
Playtime New York, 3rd edition
From comments I gathered visiting Playtime New York on its last day, the show was rather successful : very busy Saturday, quiet on Sunday (all buyers at ENK, or at the beach?) and busy again Monday morning. In general, exhibitors reported that taking into account the…
August 3, 2011
Sara Williams on dyslexia
. A Contemporary Textiles Artist, Sara William focuses on dyslexia and the problems Sara has encountered both during her school life and beyond. The inspiration for her embroidered drawings comes from a school workbook completed by an eight year old dyslexic…
August 2, 2011
Introduction to TwoNewYork
I had a crush on Two, a Brooklyn based brand of kaftans, dresses and children's tee-shirts. I first saw one of their pieces on a beautiful girl in the streets of NY (The Sartorialist), without knowing who it was from. Not long after, Monica Patel (co-founder/designer of the…
August 1, 2011
Clara Hranek, 8 years old – Brooklyn NY, USA
With two parents being bloggers, Clara is very tuned in to taking in the world around her. She loves going out to eat, watching cooking shows (Mad Hungry Food, Jacques Pepin, and Gordon Ramsay being her favorites), and traveling, as long as a swimming pool is involved. Yolanda…
July 30, 2011
Romantic, poetic, enchanting headbands
A preview of Mathilde de Turckheim-Retif 's Spring/Summer 2012. Headband Eva : multicoloured flower pompons in light cotton cloth. The whole collection of jewels and accessories will be presented at Paris accessory trade show Premiere Classe, Porte de Versailles Sept 3…
July 29, 2011
New York Stories
It's always an early wake up when coming to New York from London. What's so great about NY is that you will find life at any hour of the day. My daughter Jasmine and Iris were thrilled to be able to buy fresh mango and big blue bubble gums at a Deli at 6am.
July 28, 2011
Mika, 6 ½ – San Francisco Bay Area, USA
Mika is a creative and sensitive little soul. She is always making presents to give away as she just enjoys expressing herself to others and seeing her recipient’s surprised smile. She sings and plays piano constantly but she is known for playing her drum-set which she’s been…