It sometimes seems that children’s belongings (toys, books, games, knicknacks etcetera) multiply overnight. Storage is one of the most important factors for any home with kids. Of course, while the options for parents are endless – boxes, buckets, cubes, tubs or crates – they are sometimes very boring or even slightly ugly.
We have looked at some amazing cubby houses on Babyology but for the most part they have been the designers’ showpieces. So it is nice to come across a real-life ‘working’ cubby with a wow factor.
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.]
Baby and children’s bed linen is quite often not up to muster for today’s more picky and discerning parents (I’ll include myself in this category). It seems we have to choose between quality or creative design, leading to a frustrated and lengthy search for the perfect bedding.
As I parent I know that the best presents for kids come in cardboard boxes… because they have so much fun playing with the box! Cardboard boxes provide endless opportunities for pint-sized imaginations and hours of entertainment. Give kids an assortment of boxes and a roll of sticky tape and they will come up with … [Read more.]
In my next life I’m going to knit. My grandmother taught me the basics when I was younger but I confess I never had the patience to persevere with a knitting project beyond the obligatory scarf (and even then, mine was more of a cravat). But it is a skill that I really admire and … [Read more.]
The recent earthquake in Haiti shocked the world in its devastation. Many of us have already given generously to charities of all kinds to support the victims, but perhaps you are looking for something more to do. The crafting community internationally has come together to create Craft Hope – an Etsy store where the proceeds … [Read more.]
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.
I love a surprise. And my daughter loves skirts. Happily for us, eclectic Melbourne boutique My Poppet loves both. Cinti, the devilishly clever and talented force behind the way-cool Caulfield South store, is stitching up a limited edition run of custom-made and designed skirts for little girls. Expect a little bit of frou-frou, a double-dab … [Read more.]
I have always been a huge fan of the Lark whimsical range of hand-made toys for babies, children (and adults).
This is why I am incredibly envious of those Melbournites who will be able to go to the first-ever exclusive Lark sale, featuring quality toys, clothes and gifts all at half price or less, just in … [Read more.]
Hoot Baby Designs is a clothing company that is all about individuality and comfort for our little cherubs. Their creations are totally unique and groovy; they ooze bohemian flair with a splash of retro-goodness.
When an Etsy craftsperson lists their favourite material to work with as chenille, I know I’m on a winner. There’s lots of special chenille creations at Pinna4piper, as well as many other beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces made from an eclectic mix of vintage fabrics.