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Kids Instyle Feb 2010: Part Two

Kids Instyle Feb 2010: Part Two

Here are some more of our favourite picks from today at Kids Instyle. I have also updated the opening night post with information about each brand.

The toys at Earth Tribe are gorgeous. All toys are hand made and crafted by tribes and communities around the world.

One of my all-time favourite products, the Milkdot lunch bag … [Read more.]

Wooden toys with plenty of heart from Maya Organic

Wooden toys with plenty of heart from Maya Organic

Like thousands of mums across the country, my heart skipped a beat when it was revealed almost three years ago that a certain range of very popular wooden trains had been contaminated with lead paint. I remember trawling through my train-addicted two-year-old son’s toy box to remove every suspect engine while thanking my lucky stars … [Read more.]

Raplapla – handmade dollies loaded with character

Raplapla – handmade dollies loaded with character

I’m not sure I can go on without owning one of these delightful handmade dollies. Each has its own very individual character and the humour is written all over each sweet little face.

Playtime Paris trade show unearths some exquisite brands!

Playtime Paris trade show unearths some exquisite brands!

Two hundred and fifty exclusive brands came together in late January at the stunning Playtime Paris trade show. This fair was a Babyologist’s dream, packed to the rafters with the most beautiful baby, child and maternity accoutrement in the world.

WorryWoos – toys and books to spare your feelings

WorryWoos – toys and books to spare your feelings

It happened 20 years ago but I still remember my mother sitting on my childhood bed telling me every emotion I felt was valid. It remains one of the best things she could have done for me and I grew up not being ashamed to voice my loneliness or fears.

Everything old is new again (or how to decorate with vintage flair)

Everything old is new again (or how to decorate with vintage flair)

There’s a vintage flavour to my daughter’s bedroom that always leaves visitors oohing and aahing when they’re dragged in for an impromptu tea party on the floor. Some of the objects that grab their attention – like the sweet tin tea set and the pretty rag dolls that laze about on her cast iron bed … [Read more.]

My Brood – an interior designer in a box

My Brood – an interior designer in a box

Straight from the ‘Damn, I wish I’d known about this before I had my baby’ files is this ingenious idea from My Brood. The perfect thing for people who aren’t particularly visual but would love a visually arresting nursery, the My Brood Interiors Packages help you create the perfect space for your child.

Gorgeous stuffed critters at Evie Lala

Gorgeous stuffed critters at Evie Lala

I’ve never been a fan of ‘Hallmark’ messages that come with a lot of the more traditional cards out there, and as I’ve been planning my daughter’s first birthday party, I’ve been looking for the perfect thank you cards – to no avail.

Noon Soft Space – Swiss nursery delights

Noon Soft Space – Swiss nursery delights

Bold geometrics are big in this home, so it’s little wonder the goodies from Noon Softspace have struck a chord. The philosophy behind this Swiss brand is to look at everyday objects with new eyes, making them softer and more accessible for little ones.

Herman Miller Select Spinning Tops – play is the stairway to great things

Herman Miller Select Spinning Tops – play is the stairway to great things

Herman Miller never fails to come up with something rivetingly different. To quote Charles Eames: “Toys are not really as innocent as they look. Toys and games are preludes to serious ideas.”. This is a philosophy the team at Herman Miller hold dear to the heart – play is the inspiration behind many of its … [Read more.]

Oeuf goodies for Christmas

Oeuf goodies for Christmas

Well the holiday season is almost upon us which means it’s time to start looking for the perfect stocking fillers and I think I’ve found it with Oeuf. Hand-knitted in Bolivia, you can count on these goodies not being in every other sack in the neighbourhood – so you’ll earn extra points for gifts with … [Read more.]

Pink Olive

Pink Olive

 

The shelves in the handcraft section of my local bookshop are groaning under the weight of all those craft projects waiting to happen. Much like cookbooks for me, if handcrafts are your scene, then you can never have too many books. Even if you don’t actually use them, looking through books is enough to provide inspiration, … [Read more.]