Category: For Moms & Dads
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Cookieboy
I just can’t believe these amazing cookies by Cookieboy! They are so much more than cookies. Talented Yamateke Natsu Hilo, a Japanese textile artist, turned cookie artist makes cookies of any subject adding his own humor and whimsy. They just have so much personality and are of unexpected things such cameras, mustaches, bonsais and sheep wearing necklaces.…
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New Marimekko Flagship Store – NYC
I was so excited to hear about the new Marimekko flagship store which just opened as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations, right across the street from the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park (at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway). We of course, had to visit the other day and I thought it wonderful!…
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Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes – Gluten-Free (Or Not)
We decided to make some cupcakes for Halloween but I thought I would make them early enough in case you want to give it a bash! I have made them gluten-free for all the gluten-sensitive people but you can also make them with normal flour (see recipe). I have cut out half the sugar found…
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Jeanne Omlor Rag Doll
After being so inspired by the dolls of Apolline à Paris, I decided to make Oona a rag doll. And here it is! It took me a while and I even did some of the hand-sewn parts at the park while Solène was sleeping. Oona helped me design it – I set out various fabrics…
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The Fabulous Garlands by Sophie Cuvelier
Paper Chandeliers at Galerie Ginac-32 rue de l’aspic Nimes sud France I am so taken with the whimsical and ethereal art of this French artist, Sophie Cuvelier. I just want to swathe my whole apartment in her delights for the holiday season – I would probably just leave them up forever (I still have a birthday installation up…
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Bybo Design Changing Table
This Bybo Design changing table is perfect for a small apartment or any apartment for those people who don’t want the changing table to be a focal point of the room. I wish I had discovered it sooner because I am one of those people and when I was searching for a changing table, I…
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Hand printed Paper With Potato Stamps
The girls went to their friend’s party yesterday so we decided to print the wrapping paper ourselves. I love block prints but that would have been too involved at this point, so we used potatoes (see below). You just cut them in half, trace your design in pen, cut it out and apply paint with…
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Rocking Horse Ranch Resort – New York
Oona on her favorite horse. We went to Rocking Horse Ranch for the first time last summer and we didn’t know what to expect. We had never been to a family inclusive resort before but thought it would be fun for Oona who was three at the time. About twenty minutes after we arrived, we…
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Jiume Dolls, Puppets, Jewelry
I am so utterly charmed by these creations by Manuela Olten of Jiume, I don’t know where to start! She has hundreds of these gorgeous creatures on her website as well as everything from girls skirts to scarves to jewelry etc. etc. etc. I have a thing right now for rag dolls and hand sewn…