Tag Archives: eco

The edgy and modern side of building blocks

The edgy and modern side of building blocks

My daughter is obsessed with building things right now and can’t get enough of making her own little houses, forts, planes, trees, animals or whatever else her flourishing imagination can come up with. It’s a marvel to witness.

Posted by Jaime Purnot on March 13, 2010 in Toys

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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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Jugables – playables with wheels

Jugables – playables with wheels

Is it an ornament designed for pondering the ingenious design, a cool candy tray, a nook to hold coloured pencils, a funny little car for small hands to zip around the room or a toy carry case with wheels – that oddly resembles overalls!? Well, I think it’s all of the above.

Posted by Jaime Purnot on March 2, 2010 in Toys

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The designer cot that lasts a lifetime

The designer cot that lasts a lifetime

Not only is this the coolest cot I have ever seen, but also the most ingenious – it transforms into an incredibly chic table for when your little darling grows up.

Posted by Elizabeth Green on February 25, 2010 in Furniture

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Go Gently Baby clothing for Los Angeles eco-cool

Go Gently Baby clothing for Los Angeles eco-cool

There’s every chance that bright and brash children’s clothing isn’t your thing and you favour a much more subdued palette for your little ones wardrobe . If so, look no further!

Posted by Lexi Klaebe on February 23, 2010 in Fashion

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This car needs juice!

This car needs juice!

So we know kids can run on sugar, but how about toy cars?

Posted by Katrina Whelen on February 23, 2010 in Gadgets

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Fantastic Toys for fabulous do-it-yourself fun

Fantastic Toys for fabulous do-it-yourself fun

Eco-friendly, eco-conscious and environmentally friendly are all words we’ve become quite familiar with. Nowadays  they can even be overused but not this time. The do-it-yourself toys you see here are most definitely green and very aptly named Fantastic Toys.

Posted by Jaime Purnot on February 17, 2010 in Toys

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Woolgrub – soothing wool baby blankets

Woolgrub – soothing wool baby blankets

Blankets designed for littlies are a parent’s best friend and you can simply never have too many. We have an entire shelf in our linen cupboard dedicated to them, some more in the car, a few in the bedroom and two or three hidden in the living room  for snuggling on the couch.

Posted by Jaime Purnot on February 5, 2010 in Nursery

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Muu releases new budget-conscious Ray nursery collection

Muu releases new budget-conscious Ray nursery collection

You know a collection is going to be something special when it’s named after iconic design legend Ray Eames.

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on January 28, 2010 in Furniture

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Baby beautiful fashion with miller&harry

Baby beautiful fashion with miller&harry

There’s something so beautiful and innocent about baby clothing. All the soft colours and delicate fabrics just make you go ‘aaahhh’ and the lovely range from miller&harry will make you do exactly that.

Posted by Catherine Wilson on January 23, 2010 in Fashion

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SAKitome Kids – Enviro-friendly bags, super-cute designs

SAKitome Kids – Enviro-friendly bags, super-cute designs

Leading by example is crucial in raising environmentally-conscious kids to be responsible adults. I take my reusable bags everywhere I go and each time I refuse a plastic bag, I feel positively virtuous!

Posted by Suzanne Catchpole on January 21, 2010 in Misc

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Océchou – A little Swiss shop that will brighten your day

Océchou – A little Swiss shop that will brighten your day

A happy and gorgeous website to peruse is always a great antidote to a long hard day. This site is just the ticket with fanciful, playful, imaginative and simply uber-sublime products to glean inspiration or get those creative juices flowing for your own child’s private abode.

Posted by Jaime Purnot on January 12, 2010 in Misc

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