the best in pregnancy, birth, infancy & early childhood
Nostalgia abounds when I look at this lovely collection. Kate Lauren’s designs, named after her own children or her children’s friends, have captured the essence of childhood and all the charms and innocence of growing up. And we’re thrilled to find that her entire “Zachary Hunter” collection will be on display at the Baby & [...]
Only two months to go! The Baby & Toddler Show will run from March 30 to April 1 April (9.30am – 4.00pm) at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. The Baby & Toddler Show is Melbourne’s premier baby and parenting event and an invaluable resource for expectant and first-time mums. This year the show will feature [...]
Event: Victoria, March 25 2012. The Children’s Book Festival is back in 2012, celebrating ideas and imagination. Young and old alike will be delighted by the world of books as they are brought to life in the heart of Melbourne. Hosted by the Wheeler Centre, the festival is to be held on Sunday March 25 [...]
Oh! Wouldn’t my son just adore these zippy metal machines! In fact, I reckon the girls living next door wouldn’t mind a play with the fire engine, police car, ambulance or fire department car. Available from uber cool French store My Red Poppy, these retro 8 x 5cm metal numbers will be loved for years. [...]
Bring the peace and tranquility of nature into your home with Gelati Art’s gorgeous, newly released fabric decals. The nursery will come alive with these beautiful trees, birds and watchful owls. Check out gelatiart.com.au for more. Words by Danielle Fernando
I absolutely adore handmade items like this lovely wooden keyring set, hippo and giraffe by Ecobabe, which both your bub and the environment will thank you for! Visit ecobabe.com.au for more info. Words by Danielle Fernando
I love puppies – when I see one I melt. And I would give up bacon for those tiny teacup pigs. But babies are best of all. Gorgeous, squishy, soft and dribbly little balls of butter that I want to cover in sugar and eat. Rainee from Cloud Nine Photography specialises in capturing portraits of [...]
I moved cities recently and, as a result, I’ve subconsciously honed my interior decorating sensibilities. Brightening up my bare walls has become an obsession, and some are just too good not to share! I found these at minimoderns.com, sanderson-uk.com, and bartsch-paris.com/a-propos. Words by Danielle Fernando
Say hello to the new face of luggage! When I think back to all those road trips and long flights my parents suffered through with my sister and I in tow (‘Are we there yet?’), I reckon a little bag buddy would have made my trip (and therefore my parents’ trips!) a lot more enjoyable. [...]
As a child I always looked forward to the Easter holidays because I knew I’d be loaded up with eggs and, at some stage, we’d be going to the Easter Show! This year there is something new for you and your kids to get excited about. From April 5 to 22 2012, Moore Park will [...]
Once upon a time, there was a gorgeous little “bricks and mortar” store located in Bendigo, Victoria. Actually, it’s still there, but now you can call it a “clicks and mortar” store. Yes, Milt and Joe has a real knack for discovering lovely things and has decided it is only fair to share their loot [...]
Strange though it may seem, while travelling around Europe I decided that I would start collecting money boxes. I loved the novelty of filling them up. Even as an adult it makes saving fun, so I can only imagine what it is like for a child. When I saw these Big Fat Pig and Little [...]
What a find! These custom-made, handcrafted Warm Sugar dolls are sure to be cherished by girls of all ages, and I’m not counting myself out! You can custom design your doll to look like your little one, choosing everything from her hair colour to her favourite outfit – even fitting her with lace-up shoes and [...]
The Spanish are famous for many things: food, flamenco and cushions! I might have made that last part up but once you see what the people at Bibu have to offer, you will all no doubt agree with me. The range offers some serious quirk and bold colours that are ready to be cuddled, rested [...]
Aussie label Ouch’s babies’ collection is simple, sweet and perfect for mixing and matching. My favourite is the red-and-white striped onesie with oversized henley neckline – very hip! See more great pieces at ouchclothing.com.au. Words by Jessie Reid
As I continue my search for the “look” I am going to bring to my first bub’s nursery, I am definitely straying away from soft, pastel “baby” shades and finding myself inspired by bright hues. This poppin’ collection by Spanish label Sal De Coco is definitely going in the inspiration file! I love the simply [...]
Remember all those times you told your toddler not to scribble on the wall? Yeah, well, that’s totally out of fashion. Now you can tell them to get out their colouring crayons and go to town! OK, so I’m not sure that, if I had this gorgeous contemporary living area in my house, I would [...]
Launched in August 2009, UK-based brand Pili Pala’s children’s clothes look great and are ethically produced. Most recently, they have been busy launching a range of beautiful baby booties and cherish-worthy children’s slippers. Made from hand-spun Merino wool and dyed using natural plant-based dye, the booties’ and slippers’ soles are created using recycled suede [...]
Here is an exciting sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released autumn/winter 2012 collection by Pale Cloud. Founded by Marion Reynold, who is originally from Norway but now lives in Sweden with her husband, Ian, and daughter, Freya, the range is simply beautiful! The new collection has a strong colonial feel with 19th Century Indian opulence at [...]
There has been some pretty rad wall art available for kids lately, but these chalkboard stickers are my favourite so far. Simply slap them on your wall and let your inner artist emerge. When you make a mistake, just wipe it away! Or, if you don’t like where you put the sticker, just peel it [...]
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