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Down the rabbit hole – the ultimate Babyology guide to all things Alice

Down the rabbit hole – the ultimate Babyology guide to all things Alice

All the buzz surrounding Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland has put us in such a spin here at Babyology HQ that we’re fighting a terrible urge to head out to the garden and paint all the white roses red. Or is that red roses white…

Posted by Nikki Tandy on March 16, 2010 in Fashion, Misc, Nursery, Out And About

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Useable art with Pocket Carnival

Useable art with Pocket Carnival

Three of my greatest loves – candy stripes, polka dots and gift wrapping – all come together with these darling and delightful little characters from Pocket Carnival.

Posted by Lexi Klaebe on March 11, 2010 in Misc

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Scribble on the walls with Culture Label

Scribble on the walls with Culture Label

When I was a kid, my youngest brother drew on EVERYTHING. He drew on shoes, he even drew on the gear stick of the car once. But there’s nothing like drawing on the walls to make a parent go ballistic.

Posted by Leah Fitzhardinge on March 4, 2010 in Nursery

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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.

Posted by Nicole Robinson on March 3, 2010 in Nursery

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An awesome alphabet by Paul Thurlby.

An awesome alphabet by Paul Thurlby.

Using the alphabet as a decorating feature for the nursery is literally centuries old. From needlepoint samplers to fabulous modern posters, children have learnt their ABCs in an enormous variety of styles. Now you can add a little retro-inspired signage to the mix.

Posted by Katrina Whelen on February 26, 2010 in Nursery

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Please play with sticks

Please play with sticks

The people who are lucky enough to experience sculptures by Patrick Dougherty should be thankful that as a child he probably never listened when he was told not to play with sticks.

Posted by Katrina Whelen on February 17, 2010 in Misc

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Turn drawings into keepsakes with Formia Designs

Turn drawings into keepsakes with Formia Designs

When it comes to art, my eldest son takes a quantity not quality approach. In contrast, my second son fills the page, focusing on details and carefully choosing his colours (I’m sure there’s a whole left brain/ right brain analysis to be had there).

Posted by Katrina Whelen on February 15, 2010 in Misc

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Toshiyuki Fukuda – gorgeous art from Japan

Toshiyuki Fukuda – gorgeous art from Japan

I wish I could tell you where to buy this beautiful artwork. Alas, it is just not the case. Let’s just appreciate the art for its beauty then and imagine it on the walls of our children’s nurseries.

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on February 3, 2010 in Misc

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Wolfie and the Sneak Typography Print – more than just a bunch of letters

Wolfie and the Sneak Typography Print – more than just a bunch of letters

We might be hitting the point of typography obsession here at Babyology, but let’s excuse it by saying it’s one that totally applicable to being a parent. After all, we want our children to be alphabet-aware from a very early age these days!

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on February 2, 2010 in Misc

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Update – two new Petit Collage wood prints at Kindergallery

Update – two new Petit Collage wood prints at Kindergallery

Two new beautiful wood print designs by Petit Collage have just arrived locally!

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on January 25, 2010 in Nursery

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Little Beehive – art, stationery and delicious freebies!

Little Beehive – art, stationery and delicious freebies!

When the goods are this undeniably cute, there’s free downloadable party hat templates, and you throw in that locally-produced factor, you have a recipe for an irresistible site!

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on January 19, 2010 in Misc

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Sanna Annukka – folk art heaven

Sanna Annukka – folk art heaven

There is something about folk-style art which is supremely charming – respecting simple lines and rejoicing in pattern, it traverses the tricky slopes of simplicity and ornateness with finesse.

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on January 18, 2010 in Misc

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