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Giveaway: two gift cards to Wee Stitchery

This giveaway is open for entries until February 8.

Welcome Wee Stitchery, we're happy you are doing a giveaway with us!

What you can win this week :: this giveaway is open to two winners who will each win a $40 gift card to the lovely Wee Stitchery!

What you have to do :: leave a comment below telling us, what is your favorite handmade article of clothing or accessory for your little one?

Wee Stitchery is the creation of Lauren Dalzell, after becoming pregnant with her adorable daughter Maya, she decided to start making unique handmade things for her, and now for you.

..Wee Stitchery..

*If you are interested in doing a giveaway with Bloesem Kids, please contact Tiffany - tiffany.bloesem(at)gmail.com

a FREE Valentine gift tag from Hello!Lucky

Yes February officialy started today and isn't it a nice way to start this month with a FREE Valentine gift tag or card for you illustrated and designed by the wonderful team from Hello!Lucky ... 

Download Hello!Lucky Valentines nolion

Welcome 'almost' February

You can find these lovelies here and here.

I absolutely love Valentine's Day, I think because of my tendencies to be cynical about anything too commercialized, this really surprises those that know me. I love the pink and reds, and even the tackiness that comes from this day of love. My love for Valentine's Day was born out of my love for my mother and the way she made this day special. To her it was a day to tell my brother and I how much she loved us. She would leave cards for us, candy, and at our school there was this flower program for Valentine's Day where you could send your friend's carnations - she always sent us some. It always made me feel so important, so loved to see her make that extra effort for a day that is usually reserved for couples.

You can find these here and here.

Mom Story: Inés from LaCasita de Wendy

Inés Aguilar is the fabulous fashion designer behind LaCasita de Wendy - check out this gorgeous coat! She is our Mom Story guest this week, and her daughter Valentina is too adorable for words. Let's find out more about Inés, shall we...

This week's Mom Story with Inés Aguilar...

Monday's quick Start: Gro company

The first month of this year is almost over and although for many of you winter is only starting I do hope you are in the mood for some spring and summer ideas to start this week with...

This beautiful company, GRO  from Denmark that I have fallen in LOVE with...

..GRO

Some things I liked last week...

these lights for your kids room wall from Hartendief...

this Glider by Contexture...

these patchwork murals by TresTintas...

The making of the Great Parade lamp

**guest post written by Hylkia from Hartendief

Last year I, founder of  Hartendief, asked paper cutting artist Geertje Aalders to design a silhouette for our shop with animals in it. We actually met via Twitter- and finally we met in person when we were both attending the Flavourites live fair in november.

For Hartendief I was looking for a happy and funny design with animals, and Geertje was inspired by my idea right away. Just a few key words were enough to set off a creative explosion in Geertjes work space! And within a few days the Great Parade was finished.

Geertje started sketching first, with white pencil on black paper.

After that she began cutting the animal shapes out of paper. I love the drumming crocodile and the elephant with the party hat! Geertje placed the original papercut in her room, where it shows off beautifully against the white wall.............. more >>>

Giveaway: Bug 2 Hug

Welcome Bug 2 Hug, we're happy you are doing a giveaway with us!

What you can win this week :: A polar cowl of your choice and a eco sweater made from selected, raw and not dyed wool.

What you have to do :: leave a comment below telling us, what are your favorite items at Bug 2 Hug?

Cadja ceramics you will love!

 

Hello lovely readers, do you like these gorgeous ceramic little lights just as much as I do? It was again the 'super spotter of nice things' Deborah from Kickcan&Conkers that brought these lovelies to my attention. Perhaps you have seen the ceramic hangers below already somewhere in blogland, but I guess it doesn't do you any harm showing them to you again :)...

The only information I have about these ceramic pieces is that they are available via Serendipty, a French online shop and that they were made by Cadja. If you have more info please feel free to leave a comment!

 

Sponsor Spotlight: Tea Collection

I love Fall and even Winter, so I can't say that seeing warmer clothing makes me excited, but I can admit that I do love seeing it. Spring and Summer clothing has such a lovely softness about it, everything seems bright and airy. It makes me wish I was on vacation, but since that isn't possible right now - I'll just daydream while browsing through Tea Collection's new arrivals. My picks (above) can be found here and here.

You can find these here and here.

..Tea Collection..

Craft projects on Tuesday

{diy mini stamp book...}

Sometimes you forget to see what you already have... that is why today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite Craft Projects from the past years that were posted on BKids.

Just click on the images below to find the specific instructions for the projects... have fun creating!

scrap paper pictures...

Quick Start... 'beautiful around the world'

..... Gong Xi Fa Cai = Happy Chinese New Year ......

yes I know I am one day late, but I was 'also' celebrating my 40th Birthday yesterday! 

And it was a super beautiful day, enjoying some time in Singapore with my three men. Thank you all who left messages on my facebook page and twitter!

I thought these pillows by 'beautiful around the world' are very appropriate to celebrate Chinese New Year here on BKids. My dear friend Yvonne Kusters who lives in Kuala Lumpur but is Dutch from origine has founded her Beautiful Bag company already some years ago and recently she has added these happy pillows to the collection.

Mom Story: Amy from Little Alouette

{Photo Credit :: Karen Walrond}

Amy Turn Sharp has got to be one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. She owns the awesome Little Alouette and lucky for us, she is doing a Mom Story today. Let's find out more about Amy, shall we...

This week's Mom Story with Amy Turn Sharp...

some things I liked last week...

HIAWATHA ...

the colors in this room, via odette &manon...                             MORE >> MORE >>

Let's Talk Bedding

You can find the above gorgeousness here and here.

When I think about having a baby, there is something that continues to pop up in my mind besides all the thoughts of how wonderful it will be...the bedding. I know that may seem ridiculous, but I love bedding. I like to keep it simple, so when I think of my future babies room - I like the idea of having different bits here and there to change the look of the nursery from time to time, but still keep its simplicity.

Ferm Living is killin' it with their new bedding items, you can find these here and here.