by Raquel on August 22, 2010
I received an email from Annie Bowen of wonderful new eco store ♥ Gallop Lifestyle - it’s so divine, I’m wondering if she’ll let me move in? - which led me to the delightful handmade wonders of textile artist Aly Peel that Gallop Lifestyle carry.
Under her label ♥ Maiike, Aly upcycles old jumpers, cleaning, felting and cutting them into squares, which she then fashions into an exquisite collection of cot quilts, cushions and scarfs.
While there’s quite a few lovely blanket options for baby, quilts are another matter. So I was thrilled when I spied these sumptuous puffs of sustainable goodness - what a stunning heirloom piece for babies cot!
The thrills don’t end there. As a sustainable artist, Aly doesn’t allow anything to go to waste; any leftover material is used to create super snugglie softies. There’s monkeys, rabbits and cats, all equally adorable, thus making it impossible to single out any one of these lovely play pals for special mention - each and everyone would totally delight your little guy or girl.
♥ $72 - $259
♥ Gallop Lifestyle
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by Raquel on August 12, 2010
I want one, I want one! Oh yes, this supercalifragilisticexpialidocius ♥ Modern Playhouse makes me want to .. PLAY!
Created by two San Francisco mums, the minimalist indoor/outdoor cubby has a sophisticated design that fits neatly into modern homes, providing a delightful haven for littlies to create, play and imagine.
Constructed from locally sourced sustainable wood, the sturdy design comes in two models, Circle or Wedge, with optional furniture and acessories. And while sleek in profile, its full of possibility thanks to a flexible modular design which makes it suitable for toddlers and young adolescents.
On sale 1 September, Modern Playhouse will be taking pre-orders from 15 August.
♥ Modern Playhouse
via Minor Details
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by Raquel on August 12, 2010
I can’t think of many cooler ways to chase away spooky shadows in the kid’s room than with one of these excellent sun jars. A hit in orange or blue, I’m totally tickled by the addition of pink to Suck UK’s range.
A kid wowing lesson in capturing the sun; a solar powered cell stores direct sunlight and then automatically distributes it via a stunning night time glow .. sealed tight, the cordless light is terrific indoors and out, and is a totally child friendly way to calm night time fears!
♥ $59.95
♥ Shop Until
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by Raquel on August 10, 2010
You can’t fault Miss Brittany’s Organic Fun Dough, when it comes to being green Shrek’s got nothin’ on them. Building on the success of their fabulous fun dough kit - see here - they’re released several new products that are so eco fresh they could practically be planted!
Kids can now shape their organic dough with a funky set of four biodegradable recycled corn ♥ Eco Dough Cutters; there’s a totally kiddy-cool Eco Collage Kit (top) chock full of recycled and biodegradable goodies - ideal for rainy days and restless tikes! - and some gorgeous Eco-Tree coloured pencils (far top) crafted from sustainable Tamarind tree branches .. check out all of the new goodies over at ♥ Miss Brittany’s Organic Fun Dough.
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