A Mirror Site for Bellissima Kids (Archive)
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Donna Wilson Wooden Dolls
Not enough can be said of the incredible Donna Wilson and I was so enamored of her wooden dolls. She is super famous for her knitted creations but of course, now has an enormous and varied range of gorgeous products. This family of hand-painted wooden dolls was inspired by Donna’s travels to Japan and Scandinavia –…
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Boomini Dollhouses
I just found these incredible Boomini dollhouses. Dollhouses are the staple toy for girls as far as I’m concerned and I’m always struck when I come across magnificent ones like these. The Boomini company is Polish and they have done a beautiful job crafting these out of natural plywood. I’m completely smitten, especially by the…
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Zara Kids, Summer 2016
The Cuteness Level of Zara Kids, Summer 2016 kids’ campaign is an all-time high! Designed for kids between 3 months and 3 years, The Artisan Capsule Collection is adorable, and they have found some super sweet models who do the clothes more than justice. Speaking of which, it’s not easy to find stylish and cute clothes at such a good…
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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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