Category: Decor & Design
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The Little Prince
I have started reading chapter books to Oona, just a few pages a night. We still read the picture books but I thought I would try mixing it up a bit. The first one we have started with is The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the beloved and poignant story of The Little…
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Maison de Liouba Children’s Linens
Aurélia Jourist’s wonderful illustrations and textile designs printed using traditional techniques just take my breath away. Everything is done by hand, because her drawings are very delicate, with fine lines like engraving and couldn’t be printed using industrial techniques. Her themes are mainly memories of her family from Eastern Europe and her inspiration comes from…
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Senta Cork Stool by Fernando Brizio
I just love the versatility of this pack and carry Senta stool by designer Fernando Brizio. The wooden legs fit into the cork seat and you can sit on it low or attach the legs and have a higher stool. The possibilities of this piece are endless – this would fit into a tote bag…
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Nudge Eco Lifestyle Store – Helsinki
I am really intrigued by Nudge. It’s a whole new way of shopping, and living and design. Nudge is the eco lifestyle center in Helsinki, Finland, which consists of a shop dedicated to sustainable and Fair Trade clothing, furniture and accessories from Scandinavia and beyond, a showroom, a consultancy and a meeting place where you can…
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Le Vestiaire de Jeanne – French Label
I came across this unique and sophisticated French label the other day and I was intrigued and touched. The story is interesting. Charlotte Le Stum-Meyer, an 18 year-old Medical student, makes some clothes for her beautiful little six year-old sister, blogs about it, people clamor to buy her clothes, she drops out of Medical school and…
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Jane Foster Screenprints
I just love the world of Jane Foster with her Scandinavian inspired prints. We are making a rag doll for Oona (more on this later) and I came across these sweet handmade dolls which Jane makes all herself. She also hand draws all of her designs before creating the screens. I just love the bright,…
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Thomas Paul Graphic Print Decor and Toys
I love everything that ultra-talented New York designer Thomas Paul produces with his graphic and amazing prints. So I am thrilled to give you my picks of his kid-related designs: I’m really charmed by the black and white print Luddite pillows above. The birds perched on each item are so jaunty and cute and I have a penchant…
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Kitakinda Day Care Center – Denmark
What a fantastic space. I want to play in this Danish day care center, called Kitakinda. Why can’t they make something like this in NYC? This tree-inspired Danish day care center has a tree trunk as the foundation of the center, which creates the security blanket for the entire structure. Dream Blossoms grow out…
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Doughnut Plant NYC
Could it be the doughnut is the new cupcake? This place has been around for quite a while and their new shop has been there a few months, so I’m a day late and a doughnut short (excuse the pun). I only became aware of them a few weeks ago when I went to a…