A Mirror Site for Bellissima Kids (Archive)
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Galette des Rois for the Epiphany
We got our lovely “Galette des Rois” (Cake of the Kings) today for the feast of the Epiphany. I’ve been celebrating the Epiphany in this way since my days of living in Paris and have been so happy to pass this tradition on to the girls. They look forward to it every year and…
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James Vincent Design Co. – Ethical Clothing
Sarah Samere is the designer behind James Vincent Design Co. Lovely, great quality, ethical, handmade clothes are what this stay at home mom produces. The fabrics are all toned down in hue, with simple and wearable cuts. There is something very refreshing about this whole line. All items hand cut & sewn in the US…
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The Daub Creative Workbook
The Daub Creative Workbook for kids happened when David Bennett’s son had a stay at the King’s College Hospital in London in 2013. The British branding agency director began thinking about how he and the creative industry could help children in hospital wards, and how to thank the staff who had helped his…
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Seaglass Carousel – Battery Park, NYC
Well, we finally made it to Seaglass Carousel at Battery Park yesterday! We had been cycling past the construction of this very beautiful and most unusual carousel all during summer and it finally opened a couple of months ago. Solène was the lucky one who got to try it out first. Here is the story of how…
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Origanid – Origami Cubby Houses
These Origanid Cubby Houses use the Japanese art of Origami, which consists in folding paper to obtain shapes and figures are genius. Toy houses, cubbies and shelters and teepees are all the rage but these are the most unique ones I’ve seen yet.
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Wanderlust – Montana Magica Lodge, Los Rios Chile
It must be the time I’m having off for the holidays because I have been struck by a huge Wanderlust and just came across this Montana Magica Lodge in Los Rios Chile…and want to go there, as well as many other places, right now! Deep in southern Chile lies the Montana Magica Lodge. This extraordinary hotel…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry, Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! And we wish you much love, peace and fulfillment in the New Year from our house to yours! We finally got our tree up yesterday and it’s the largest one we have ever had. The girls are so excited – they laid out a plate of cookies…
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Free Vintage Christmas Printables
Red Riding Hood Christmas Free Vintage Clip Art Postcard I have always been such a fan of vintage and nostalgic Christmas art so searched high and low for these Free Vintage Christmas Printables for you all! We are printing these up for place cards for our Christmas table. Are you all ready for Christmas? I…
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Baby Dior Spring 2016 – Sheer Elegance
Baby Dior for spring 2016 is here! The shoot took place in the gardens of Versailles, complete with cherubic children and little Dior handbags for girls strewn in the rosebushes. Now, the one piece is this range which is astounding is the blue dress above. It is reminiscent of the Dior New Look with its…
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