Barbie at 60 with Laura & Katie
Katie & Laura talk Barbie.Katie invites Laura from Velveteen to the Barbie exhibition held at Pitti Bimbo 88 earlier this year. So how has the iconic Barbie evolved over time, from being an astronaut with blue eye shadow to today’s ‘more’ progressive…
Dou wooden toys & products
Dou’s story begins with a question…
Is it a trolly? Is it a stroller?.. No it’s the super cute Strolly by Olliella
Olliella, the makers of the hugely popular Luggy basket have recently launched the super cute Strolly! A hand-woven rattan basket on wheels that switches from a pram to a shopping trolley just by lowering the hood of the pram. Perfect for dolls, pretend play, or for transporting…
Store Collaboration: Smallable x Isetan – East meets West in Tokyo & Paris
It's wonderful to see French concept-store Smallable and Japanese department store Isetan join forces to promote the best of Japanese and European children's fashion. Starting March the 14th and running until April the 4th, 2018 Isetan will welcome a Smallable pop-up shop in…
Store Profile: Luna & Curious + the owners #CoupDeCoeur selection!
Luna & Curious is an independent store in Shoreditch, East London, owned and run by three creatives, Polly George, Kaoru Parry and Rheanna Lingham, who combine their talents to create an inspiring shopping experience. The store has been running for over 11 years, we find out…
Fox: Krethaus and Severina Kids
Krethaus and Severina Kids present Fox - unlike the rest of his kind he likes to eat acorns and only drinks fresh rainwater collected drop by drop in his water canteen. He's a carpenter by trade and he resides in the hand drawn woods. His world is off white with black detailing.…
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…
Toyella and the Cool Toys
British online store Toyella offers a great range of gifts that promote traditional play and interaction. With a focus on hard to find, different items with a high level of style and design, their toys bring a depth of social, physical, educational and developmental benefit.
Yume & Bacabuche = Crush of the day
I fall in love with this bunny, handmade in Brooklyn by Yume Creations. Beautifully crafted with its Liberty bloomers, pompom neck tie, movable arms and legs, threaded eyes and nose. Next to the bunny stands a onesie by Bacabuche, rather irresistible. Both products are…
Cool & Beautiful : Eco Toy Tip Cart FRANZ” by Sirch
Tip cart FRANZ, by German company Sirch, is the winner of the Smallish Design Awards 2015 in the Eco Toy category.
Nobodinoz : a factory of creativity and new ideas
It started with a store in Barcelona, filled with a great assortment of contemporary products for kids. A few years later, Nobodinoz has turned into a label producing furniture, deco, clothing, toys and all things fun and new. Their collections focus on quality, durability and…
Caramel Baby&Child : Soho and Spitalfields
UK's super brand Caramel Baby & Child celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. On this occasion, they opened two new locations in London : a store in Soho and a pop up in London’s Spitalfields. Let us take you for a tour.