Author Archives: Nicole Robinson

Li and Lo comes to Oz

Li and Lo comes to Oz

Looking for playful, retro clothes for your little one? The search has just got a whole lot easier with Swedish label Li and Lo arriving on our shores.
Based on the fictional characters from the 60s, Li and Lo aims to please with vivid colours, playful designs and cute patterns.

Anton’s Lane bedding – cute and eco-friendly

Anton’s Lane bedding – cute and eco-friendly

If you’re looking for nursery bedding that’s vibrant and colourful without being over the top, then look no further. Anton’s Lane fits the bill with its bold designs while its eco-friendly ethos will help ensure a brighter future for our kids.

Take a dip with Paddle swimwear

Take a dip with Paddle swimwear

I still cringe when I look at photographs of myself taken in the ’70s. My ensembles always seemed to involve brown corduroy pants paired with some hideous maroon or bottle green skivvy. Ditto for swimwear. A navy Speedo one-piece was about as cute as I got as a child.
OK, I exaggerate, but I really find … [Read more.]

Lock table and chair set from Habitat

Lock table and chair set from Habitat

Great design often awes with its clever simplicity and this sleek interlocking table and chair set for children has that in spades.
It not only looks great when in use (while also being extremely easy to clean) but the two pieces fit together to form an unobtrusive cube that’s perfect for families on the search for … [Read more.]

Dyles play bags – a whole bag of fun!

Dyles play bags – a whole bag of fun!

Old-style games will never go out of fashion – doctors and nurses, cowboys and Indians, tea parties, playing house and pretend fishing expeditions. They all captivate children with the thrill of grown-up role play while transporting them to an imaginary world that frees their creativity.

Rockin’ Rocco Rocking Horse

Rockin’ Rocco Rocking Horse

How’s this for a nifty idea? A rocking horse that harnesses your child’s pent-up energy to create energy for the home! After a stint of horse riding, you’ll not only have one very happy and worn-out child, you’ll also have two flashlights or night lights charged up and ready to go!

Sitting pretty with the Floral Fantasy chair

Sitting pretty with the Floral Fantasy chair

In the old TV sitcoms of yesteryear it was always the father who had his favourite armchair to relax in after a hard day at the office. Thank goodness times have changed and a comfy armchair isn’t only the domain of the ‘head of the household’.

Dwell – showcasing furniture for stylish little people

Dwell – showcasing furniture for stylish little people

A very stylish friend once told me after creating a beautiful nursery for her daughter: “Just because it’s a room for a baby doesn’t mean it has to look like its been designed by a baby”. What a lightbulb moment – it’s easy to get carried away so that in the end your child’s room … [Read more.]

The baby carrier and sling library

The baby carrier and sling library

Holding your new baby close to your body in a sling or carrier is such a beautiful bonding experience. It can also help settle your child while giving you some hands-free time to enjoy the luxury of eating your lunch or brushing your teeth!
Pick the right carrier and you’re on your way to bonding bliss … [Read more.]

Light Up Balloons – a party must-have

Light Up Balloons – a party must-have

A children’s party without balloons is as unthinkable as forgetting the fairy bread or chocolate crackles… and now there’s a new balloon on the block that puts even the fancy helium variety to shame – these babies light up!