Eon
proudly showcases New Zealand design talent in
furniture, home decor and things for children. Founder Angela
Roper believes the things you surround yourself with should be
a reflection of who you are, and it is this combined with the desire to
provide a platform for NZ designers, that has propelled Eon
into existence.
The entire collection is worth attention and the children's ranges are no exception. The
Elephant Tee from Auckland label
"Richard...son" looks brilliant in black. It also comes in blue and pink.
There's a neat ceramics range especially for kids featuring ducks,
horses, cows and piggies. I love the two-handled cup - great for
littlies perfecting their grip. All of the designs come in unisex
colours which is handy if your kids don't care which one they
get at mealtime. If they do, then simply get them to choose an animal
or colour, and there won't be any squabbles!
Check out the
Bo Mini Moo Boots.
Made from expertly
handled New Zealand hides and skins, tiny toes will be kept toasty all
winter long. Each pair is unique as they are made to show the
individual markings of the animal they are made from. They're just
fluffy enough on the outside so that my toddler will look like a
small yeti!
Boots are NZ$129, tees are $45 and the ceramics run at $29.90 per piece. Email
Eon regarding shipping.
Great stationery has always been an obsession of mine so I'm often browsing sites far and wide for something a little different.
People are so generous when it comes to babies and children, and we send out many thank you cards a year to show people our
appreciation for their gifts.
Pinecone + Chickadee make cards and journals, as well as apparel for
men, women, babies and children - all screenprinted by hand.
Their cards are so sweet - adorned with owls, chicks, baby elephants and
pretty trees. I notice there's even a great family card
featuring an adult bird with three baby chicks - great for those three-children families who are rarely catered for in a predominantly
two chick world. There's a small selection of journals and notebooks
which are a great gift to include with the cards. My favourite is
the wintery trees journal.
Pinecone + Chickadee came about
as a result of a seachange made by Amy and Noah with their small son
Darby. Seeking peace after a life in busy New York, they set up a
screenprinting room in their new home in Maine, and so the cuteness
began!
The website is set up for US purchases only, but
Pinecone + Chickadee will gladly ship to Australia.
Simply email them your selection and they will quote for postage and arrange secure payment.
Woodcutters, squirrels and other woodland critters come to mind when I look at this delightful Twig Crayon Set. They're an earthier take on a traditional
children's drawing tool and bring a bit of nature back into the home. The surfaces of the twigs have been smoothed down, and
have a great, chunky diameter for those tiny hands to grip.
They're handmade in Poland from twigs that have dropped to the ground
naturally and the accompanying basket is made from birch. There are 8
in the set and you'll need a reshipper for these, so I'd order two sets to make sure youve got plenty for a long time to come. It's unique
little items like these that get me conjuring up entire room decors to
suit!
From
Tiny McSmall for US$22 whose clothing
is also well worth a browse.
These beautiful posters weren't necessarily created with children in
mind, however their bold, silhouetted aesthetics lend themselves perfectly
to homes with young ones.
Blue Art Studio
thankfully ships worldwide so you can affordably adorn your walls
with pictures of mid-century classics. I look at it like a 'To-Buy List'
for the future, not that I'm sure we could have that many pieces in one
inner-city house!
My very favourite is the 'Alphabet of design classics' poster of
course - it's a different take on a popular theme for children's decor.
I also love the one designed as an eye testing chart. It could make for
an interesting party game among design buffs!
Then there's the four-in-one posters showcasing objects from the
design greats like Eames, Nelson, Bertoia, Panton and Saarinen - done
in stunningly simple graphic style.
I'm loving the plethora of affordable art around at the moment. I think a
Blue Art Studio poster will be joining us soon! The posters with shipping cost US$50
This one is really making me laugh. We all remember the horror of mum
dipping her hanky in her mouth then smearing it on our
dirty faces as children. I remember the cringe, the disgust of it all,
and mostly the embarrassment of having mum fuss over me in
full view of the general public.
My two are a bit too young for the
embarrassment yet, and these days there are super
products on the market like
MomSpit, a waterless cleanser you can take with you anywhere,
anytime.
I love the MomSpit promise - the products are user-friendly, not
tested on animals, not manufactured anywhere using child labour,
and "MomSpit products contain no human saliva, 'cause that would just
be gross." Too funny!
My pick is the Fig & Green Tea formula, apparently "the spirit
of fresh and fluffy white towels," but there's also Lemon & White
Tea,
and Unscented to choose from. All are alcohol free.
Available from
Babesta for $19.95 USD, whose international shipping rates
are very reasonable.
