Category: For Kids
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Aristocrat Kids, Winter 2016
The Aristocrat Kids, Winter 2016 collection entitled, “A Royal Tale” is indeed fit for a queen with the exquisite silks, laces and the fetching pastoral prints. Oona asked me today what an aristocrat is and these designs embody what that used to mean in the golden days of the aristocracy.
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Ukrainian Easter Eggs
So, I did promise that I would post our Ukrainian Easter Eggs and here they are! Well, I would say they are more Ukrainian inspired but we did use the same method and same tools as a Polish friend came over last year and showed us how. The girls made these, and I think…
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Rice Crispies Easter Baskets
Well, we finally got into Easter preparation mode today and made some Ukrainian Easter eggs. Well, we made our own new style but did use all the special techniques… (which I will post later). And I came across these very easy and effective Easter baskets made with Rice Crispies, no less. I found them…
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Jesse and James, Spring Summer 2016
The hyper talented British duo are at it again with the Jesse and James Spring Summer 2016 collection. I’ve blogged about this wonderful label a few times but in case you weren’t around, they worked with Vivienne Westwood and have had some of the Fashion Revolution rub off on them in their kidswear creations. This season,…
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DIY Denim Whale
This wonderful DIY Denim Whale from Finnish blog Valaan Villapaita is unusual and well crafty! It’s rare to see a denim whale at and I just love the tucks curved darts on the belly giving this critter the texture. For a very detailed tutorial in English, go right here and get cracking. I’m thinking…
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Corby Tindersticks Wilby Soft Toy
Well, another gorgeous and ever so cute creation from Corby Tindersticks with their Wilby Soft Toy. I already blogged about Corby Tindersticks right here when they first launched and since then, they have gone from strength to strength in their quirky fair-trade and organic-when-possible fun items for kids and grown-ups too. All of their toys…
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The Small Gatsby – Fashion from Vienna
This underwater fashion shoot from the The Small Gatsby for spring 2016 with this amazing effect and photography by Wanda Kujacz is truly out of this world. Shot in Vienna (where I spent some months many moons ago), this watery realm is inhabited Raphael, a ballet student of the Vienna State Opera ballet company together with dance students of Showtime…
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Pantovola Textile Folk Art Dolls
PANTOVOLA Textile Folk Art Dolls are folkloric, fantastical, dreamlike textile art pieces and dolls hand made by Edinburgh based artist Anouk de Groot. These are more art pieces than toys but I’m sure that kids would be thrilled with them. Animals and magical creatures are hand stitched, painted, dressed and embroidered using unbleached cotton,…
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Top 5 Activities For Sick Kids
You might have noticed that I haven’t been posting as much as usual and that is because we have been SO sick for ages! It seems we are finally coming to the tail end of it all after each member of the family toppling like dominoes. So, I thought it would be a good idea…