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I love the way artist Sofia Arnold overlaps the colors in her 2-color screenprint to make a third color. This 6×8 inch print is available at her Etsy shop for a mere $15 and would be lovely in a child’s room.
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July 25th, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, art + decor, paper goods 1 Comment »
I love the philosophy behind Hazel Wood Children that’s so eloquently expressed by boutique owner Jennifer:
When you consider it, our choices as parents have a tremendous influence on the way our children will eventually see the world. Again and again I asked myself, isn’t it even more important to surround a child with such beauty? Why not nurture these values in every way possible, rather than settle for the plastic and ordinary?
You can read more here. I had the opportunity to meet Jennifer when I was in NYC and she visited my booth at the National Stationery Show. She’s so down-to-earth! I’ve been meaning to post about her online children’s boutique for such a long time, so the other day I finally did some leisurely browsing and wanted to show you my favorites.
Letterpress prints by Old School Stationers
Serendipity 100% organic cotton baby blouse
One-of-a-kind handmade sailboat by Ann Wood
Alphabet cards by Ida Pearle
(images via hazelwoodchildren.com)
Technorati Tags: children’s boutique, kids, baby, independent artists, indie designers, retailer spotlight
July 23rd, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, art + decor, clothes, paper goods, retailer spotlights No Comments »
The cheerful and contemporary collage art by Daily Papr is perfect for children’s spaces. Many of the pieces are inspired by vintage Japanese textiles and perhaps that is why the designs appeal to me as I love their bold colors and simplicity. The artist cuts textured paper free-hand to create each collage. All pieces fit in a 5X7 frame or you could use a matte if you want a bigger frame. Daily Papr is a shop that makes you feel happy just browsing around!
What is it about dinosaurs that appeal so much to most boys? I’m sure they would love this dinosaur sketchbook! A vintage children’s book has been ‘upcycled’ by Feel Fuzzy to make this unique dinosaur journal. It includes 20 blank sheets as well as some pages from the original book.
Technorati Tags: Etsy, handmade, independent artists, handmade journal, dinosaur sketchbook, custom rubber stamps, collage art, wall art, children’s spaces
June 23rd, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, art + decor, paper goods, playtime 2 Comments »
These are the best animal alphabet posters I’ve seen since Binth’s version that’s inspired by mid-century Danish wooden animals. Both have been released recently and have been making the rounds on various design blogs, but you may not have known that they are both available on Etsy!
The three-color screen print on the left is the artwork of Lorena Siminovich and it’s found in her Petit Collage shop. I love her illustration style and the water-based ink colors she’s chosen have a certain retro feel in my opinion. Her limited edition collages are also fantastic. One of my favorites of her current offerings is here.
On the right you’ll see the artwork of Tara Hogan in her Etsy shop that showcases her Ink + Wit brand. Her design is offset printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper using soy-based inks in a fresh color palette that’s very much on trend. This print has a different feel than her other artwork. I’ve always admired her illustration style featured in her letterpress pieces such as this fill-in invite and this print.
I love how both prints use a gender neutral palette and perfectly suit a nursery or child’s room.
Technorati Tags: Etsy, alphabet poster, animal poster, modern nursery, children’s spaces
June 15th, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, art + decor, paper goods 3 Comments »
Technorati Tags: Etsy, handmade, made in USA, note book, journal, lego
May 29th, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, paper goods No Comments »
Poppytalk Handmade is a monthly online marketplace curated by Jan of Poppytalk to showcase, buy and sell handmade goods of emerging designers from around the world. Each month has a different theme and you’ll find an eco-themed market on now until April 11th. I’ve mentioned before that this site is a good place for retailers to find new designers. But admittedly you often will not find many items for children. However, the next market opening on April 14th is a Mother’s Day and Kids Market! In the meantime, here are a few of my favorites from Green Pop! that fall in the realm of kids design.
First up is some decor items suitable for children’s spaces. A Little Hut offers limited edition hand cut paper illustrations. I also love this print of original acrylic and mixed media painting by Creative Thursday. Reiter8 makes pillows and other items from recycled sailboat sails!
If you are looking for gift items, I think Annie and Olive’s wool felt heart pendant would make a nice present for a special girl. Just slide the pendant onto a ribbon or chain using the sliver ring tucked into the top of the heart. And of course I have to include my own Sweetbeets letterpress cards for welcoming a new baby or celebrating a child’s birthday.
(images via poppytalkhandmade.com)
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March 19th, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, art + decor, paper goods, resources No Comments »
While browsing the Etsy shop of Sarah & Abraham, these adorable gift tags caught my eye with their sweet yet modern illustrations by designer and mom Sara Tams. The personalized versions were recently featured by Cool Mom Picks as being perfect for party gift bags and baby shower favor tags. Sarah & Abraham also offers invitations, baby announcements, note cards and prints with simple silhouettes and many personalized options. Wholesale inquiries are welcome!
You’ll find a variety of lovingly hand stitched felt goodies at posieandme, including these cute tooth fairy pillows. My son will probably lose his first baby tooth in the coming months and he would love this rocket ship pillow!
Brooklyn-based deseta offers these unique “live and learn” pillows that come with a smaller, removable pillow in the middle. The pillows are made of soft ultrasuede and will add a burst of color to a modern nursery. Perfect for teaching your little one about shapes and colors. You’ll find more designs here including custom pillows that feature your child’s artwork in embroidery and applique.
Technorati Tags: Etsy, handmade, indie designers, gift tags, tooth fairy pillow, nursery decor
February 18th, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, art + decor, paper goods No Comments »
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your new little bundle of joy? For babies up to 6 months, Itty Bitty Bella offers this vibrant red gift set that includes a cozy hat, deluxe wrap bodysuit, pants and a soft blanket doll that are all made with 100% organic cotton. Or how about a pair of adorable, organic cotton bunnies?
Browse this online boutique and you’ll also find some Itty Bitty Bella originals that are available for wholesale, including a collection of cute organic bodysuits inspired by familiar nursery rhymes. These bodysuits come in a range of sizes up to 24 months and are made with soft organic cotton that is grown and sewn in the USA and printed with safe water-based inks.
The three parents - a graphic designer, a photographer and an artist - who make up the creative team behind Itty Bitty Bella have also designed a line of note cards that are perfect for including with a gift, saying thank you or even just hello. These cards are printed on sturdy, recycled paper and I love how the design is carried through to the inside flap of each card. Itty Bitty Bella is based in the greater Boston area and wholesale inquiries are welcome!
(images via ittybittybella.com)
Technorati Tags: organic, baby gifts, eco-friendly, baby clothing, stationery, made in USA
January 28th, 2008 Lisa posted in KIDS, clothes, paper goods, playtime No Comments »