Category: For Moms & Dads

  • Sowearto T-shirts – South Africa

          Sowearto is the go-to shop for baby shower gifts and birthday gifts for little Joburgers, Capetonians, and Saffers [South Africans] everywhere. Locals adore the serious portraits of Nelson Mandela as much as they go for the “inside joke” feeling of prints which reference brands found only here, such as Inkomazi milk, Lion…

  • Ulriksdal Castle Garden (Ulriksdal Trägård) – Stockholm

      I took Francesca and Gray to Ulriksdal Gardens recently where you can pick-your-own produce. I knew we were going somewhere out of the ordinary. From the moment we entered and picked up our individual baskets and scissors, I think we were all equally mesmerized.     We returned with a bounty of kale, green…

  • Governor’s Island – New York

      Here’s our visit to Governor’s Island, which we call “Ice-Cream Cone Island” because that’s what it’s shaped like. This small island which is really close to the southern tip of Manhattan, has a long history as a military facility and coast guard base etc. and a few years ago it was sold to the…

  • DIY: Paper Lanterns (with LED Lights)

      Summer is still with us, so it’s not too late to implement this beautiful idea to light up those barbeques, parties and other lazy evenings of summer. These non-flammable, versatile, paper lanterns are also an excellent kid’s craft as they are so easy to make. I love that they are made of newspapers as…

  • Recycled Furniture – Chairs Made From Recycled Materials

    Chair from recycled newspaper bound together with rice glue by Seung Han Lee   As you can see here, I love chairs and am also completely fascinated by objects that are made from recycled materials – and these great pieces are no exception. I wonder how on earth they come up with these ideas…   Building…

  • 3 Top, Free Things to Do in Barcelona With Kids

    This is a guest post from Carina of  XO- In My Room line of original furniture and blog.   1. The Labyrinth Park The park includes an eighteenth-century neo-classical garden and a nineteenth century romantic garden. All over the park there are a large number of sculptures and many fountains, waterfalls, springs and ponds. In…

  • Sweden’s Archipelago

    Here is a guest post from Gina of the beautiful Swedish blog, Willowday. Starting with the Stockholm archipelago and it’s 20,000 islands, this area is the perfect introduction to Sweden with typical countryside and sea life coexisting harmoniously. The islands are both lush and green and then, granite rock. You can find fully functioning red farms…

  • ByGraziela Kids’ Bedding and Decor

      I am always on the lookout for nice bedding for kids and love the bright colors and folkloric influenced designs of  byGraziela. Graziela Preiser, whose bedding and decor were internationally famous in the 70’s and were a staple in most German homes, and her daughter, Nina have relaunched the iconic and award winning patterns in…

  • XO – In My Room, Handmade Furniture and Decor

    Irene Writing Desk with details of the drawers I am just crazy about this hand crafted and original furniture for kids from Barcelona company, XO – In My Room. Each piece is carefully designed and made by the team of lovely Carina Hemmings, her husband and his two brothers. They use reclaimed wood, and tons…

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