February 8, 2017

Children’s Brands in New York : 12 great names showing at Hudson Studios

This group of twelve brands - among the most beautiful and respected names in children's fashion, have decided to join forces and show at the Hudson Studios, NY from February 12th till 14th. Atsuyo et Akiko , Bobo Choses, Makie, Goat Milk, Lucky Fish, Jess Brown, Tamar…

November 7, 2014

Wovenplay & Jess Brown create matching dolls

We love collaborations and this one is between two beloved of our brands: Wovenplay and Jess Brown. The idea is that the Lohengrin Dolls made in California by Jess Brown wear the same the same costumes as children who play with them. The costumes are made in New York by…

May 20, 2014

Best kept secret in Paris & New York, by Marin Montagut

A new generation of beautifully made travel guides is flourishing, giving our travels a different, more interesting angle. "Bonjour Paris" and "Bonjour New York", created by Marin Montagut are worth a place on the top of the must-buy list. Marin’s take on the world is joyful and…

May 2, 2014

Wovenplay opens in Brooklyn

Children's brand Wovenplay  just opened its own retail space in Greenpoint Brooklyn, at 190 West Street between Freeman and Green Streets. On display : Wovenplay clothing and accessories, Jess Brown/Wovenplay dolls, Pepe for Wovenplay shoes...and other cool surprises!

December 18, 2011

Best of Lost and Found

The shop Lost and Found (Los Angeles) is actually five small storefronts that span a nondescript block of Yucca Street in Hollywood. lostandfoundshop.com

November 28, 2011

Pop pop pop…pop-up!

  It's been a decade since the first Pop-up Stores opened in Paris, London and Berlin. The clever concept has spread all over the world and flourished over the years, giving brands the occasion to meet new customers without huge investments and giving customers a chance to…

August 20, 2011

At play in Provence

Pictures taken at La Bastide de Richeaume, a lovely B&B with tons of charm at very friendly price. Breakfast is served in the garden under a tree, with homemade jams, fruits, delicious bread and viennoiseries. Highly recommended!

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…

May 16, 2011

Mint, a cool new store in California

  .     . . California has a new cool boutique called Mint. Three months ago, Cecile opened a 800 sq ft space in Mill Valley, the most magical forest town with some of the tallest, most ancient trees in the world - a short drive from San Francisco. . a space celebrating…

March 11, 2011

Trade Show report : Playtime New York

    This second edition of Playtime New York featured about  60 children's brands and some maternity wear. A fair amount of excellent US brands : Dagmar Daley, Atsuyo et Akiko, Jess Brown, Kicokids, Lucky Fish, Lucky Wang, Makie, Nico Nico, Winter Water Factory, Wovenplay, as…

February 22, 2011

Der Kleine Salon's Easter selection

  1 WOVENPLAY featherband: inspires creativity, self-reliance, appreciation of art and the inherent beauty of traditional arts and crafts. The collection is hand-made or hand-finished in WOVENPLAY's Manhattan studio.   2 BLABLA handknitted dolls: designed by Florence…

February 17, 2011

Griffin, 11 years old – Charleston SC, USA

Kelly Roper is a natural light child photographer (www.kellyroperphotography.com) whose black and white, quiet photographs, are in real contrast with our fast moving and hectic world.  Mother of Addison, 13 and Griffin, 11, Kelly says about her son : "Griffin keeps us laughing…