Handmade mobiles.

It had been a while since I'd browsed on Etsy and once you get started, ya just can't stop! One of the favourite items I found is this beautiful mobile by Birds in the Bramble. It would be perfect for a gender neutral nursery. A few more lovely mobiles I found here, here and here.

Organic seed cradle.

photo ©in search of the real captain kk

How lovely is this organic seed cradle? Captain KK has done it up so nicely with the dwell studio owls blanket. Her little bub is going to be one comfy boy when he arrives (any time soon!).

Finding my treasure.

I love this print, by Osoo called "Finding my treasure". It has a little Kandinsky feel to it, don't you think?

Interview with Blanca Gómez.

I am a huge fan of Blanca Gómez and her minimalist style. Read more about the artist in her interview with Grain Edit.

Colourful maps.

Check out these amazing maps of London and Paris by Famille Summerbelle. The detail on each is incredible, especially if you consider these were originally paper-cut! View more of Julie's meticulus work in her online shop. She has also just released a world map which is stunning.

SMALLable.

Good news my fellow Parisians mummies: SMALLable is having private sales on 2-5 June from 11h to 20h. There will be discounts on the 2010 spring/summer collection and a clearance sale on items from previous years. You will find a wide selection of designer clothes, toys, books and home decor items. Be sure not to forget to drop by your nearest hole-in-the-wall because plastic will not be accepted.

SMALLable - ventes privées
OneNineSixOne
135 rue vieille du Temple, Paris 3e
Métro - Fille du Calvaire

Les puces du design.

photo ©LaFranglaise

If you are looking for something a bit different to do in Paris this weekend, I recommend Les Puces du Design. I was there last September and it is a great "vintage market" along the Quai de la Loire.

Les Puces du Design
27-30 May 2010 / 10h-19h
Quai de la Loire
Paris 19e

Modern Pop.

Back when my bun was still in the oven and nesting was all I could think about, I was looking for a fun number print to hang in Hilarious' room. At the time, we didn't know whether we were having a boy or a girl and it was never very easy to find anything gender neutral. Until I came across Modern Pop, a line of modern art, alphabet and number prints which are easy to mix and match together, and perfect for any nursery, ♂ or ♀. I bought two great number prints which today look amazing in baby L's nursery. If only I had another room to decorate I'd get this new kitty print because I simply think it's gorgeous, don't you?

Be sure to visit blog & shop for more Modern Pop art!

Mujirushi Ryōhin.

For ages I had been looking for a plain pair of slippers (not very exciting, I know) but never could I find anything simple, cheap, and solid. As there aren't that many stores near me, it had been a while since I had shopped at MUJI, hence forgetting how wonderfully simple all their products are. I did find my slippers, and several other extremely useful bits and bobs for around the house. My eyes were captivated by the deliberate minimalism of each design. Just imagine: how much complexity of thought is necessary to achieve such simplicity? And did you know that MUJI was the abbreviation of Mujirushi Ryōhin, which means No Brand Quality Goods in Japanese? Check out the online shop for more plainness extravaganza (UK or FR).

Suck UK.

If you are looking for an original gift or something fun for yourself, Suck UK is hard to resist. Below, some favourite items:


Giant Wooden Bulb


Weirdly wonderful Teddy Bear Lamp


Clocky - the alarm clock that runs away beeping to get you out of bed (what I needed before having a baby).




Xmas pudding & Goldfish Happy Sacks Bin Bags


Solar powered lamp Sun Jar

Petnames print.

I am loving this print. I wish I could have one custom-made with the names I use for baby L. Be sure to view LakeJane's website and shop.

Paola Zakimi.

Learning


Rainy Long Walk

Last week, I received these magnificent prints by Argentinean artist, Paola Zakimi. Her imagination is beautiful. There is such a mellow and peaceful atmosphere in all her prints. I cannot wait to hang my two new acquisitions in baby L.'s nursery. Be sure to visit her shop on Etsy.

City prints by Blanca Gómez.

As the franglaise I am, I simply adore these city illustrations by Blanca Gómez. With a minimum amount of detail and a maximum sense of humour, she has managed to perfectly capture Paris and London (NYC is also illustrated). I hope these divine prints will be available soon in her Etsy shop. To find out more about the Spanish artist, be sure to visit her website.

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