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YES finally a new Mom Story and I'm so delighted to give you the story of Lisbeth....Lisbeth is a mom of three, who teaches her children according to the Waldorf education principles, based upon the educational philosophy of the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner...I have been a long time fan of her blog, Smilerynker, and am happy she is sharing some answers to my questions with us and giving us festival of nice images ...

Please click here to read this Mom Story....

bows, bows and more bows with Tavi

Did 13 year old Tavi aka (famous) Style Rookie bring new life to the Bow? A while back I heard about this girls blog and am having so much fun reading her hilarious posts ...but Tavi is not just a girl wearing she is reagrded as a true fashion icon already by many BIG fashion names ... well today she had me inspired to find more  'BOW'fashion for your girl... :: La petite luce vintage silk bows :: FarahBoww dress from Baby Bean :: A bow cape from Marie et Rose-Alice :: lovely bow pins from magic alice ::

Luella jacket at Orfeo :: Bow hairband from Lupin made :: Bow T-shirt by Shirin Kids :: Baobap Bow dress::

...a somewhat different Win On Wednesday today ... the giveaway I'm hosting today is on Bloesem, but it is absolutely worth to go and visit because you can try and win a gift certificate of USD 50.- for a shopping spree at the lovely paper shop Ginko ... shock-full with Japanese masking tape, great Shinzi Kato items and these lovely pencils above...just click here and leave your comment on Bloesem, we will announce the winner next week on Wednesday, Good Luck!

Last Weeks winner from the Stool Tess giveaway is :: Lola from Madrid

This great craft idea from Khali this week makes me think of so many books I would love to turn into little artworks too ... have fun with choosing your own book and make a scrap paper collage like this...

Please click here to see how Khali has done it...

..Craft Projects..

..Little. Lovely...

#444 co.zen

 

oh how like this wooden cutlery set from co.zen ... that i found via spoon and tamago... when trying to order two sets for my sons online I bumped into this completely Japanese website that didn't even allow me to translate it via google, but I'm not that easily stopped ... so i have sent the shop a message and hopefully they will respond ...

..co.zen..

#443 wee see

Not often do I show images of our home, because I'm a terrible photographer and my images don't bring much good to B:Kids unless it really makes a difference in convincing you of something good ...like today when I share with you my feelings about the dvd's from Wee See...

Yes these two dvd's don't bring you a story, nor is there any color but it DOES attracts my 4 year's old attention and makes him curious what happens next... normally he prefers Peter Pan, Robin Hood and Tarzan but somehow Wee See inspires him and more important it calms him down. I expected the dvd to be for my 1 year old son (and yes he likes it too) but it happens to be a lot of fun for Lode ... Wee See is a collection of black-and-white animations built from basic shapes, you can read all about the genius creators right here and you can order here...

..Wee See..

#342 wild life prints

I know it's Monday and you might be wondering when will there be another Open House Tour or Mom-Story... unfortunately not this week, but please be a bit patient with me, I'm working very hard on new tours and stories...if you would like to submit images of your home, please shoot me an email right here...

But this week I will have some super nice new things for you and I'm sure you don't mind me starting today with these super fun Wild Life prints by Nova Scotia based photographer Jeff Friesen, who loves tree-climbing, wave-jumping part and is an award winning photgrapher!

..WIld Life prints..
..Jeff Friesen..

Some things I liked this week

Penny's lovely work at Pocket Carnival...

These Valentine brooches, cards or what shalll I call them that Katie made with her girls...

This impressive mood board by Keely...

more letters :) via here and via here

Wish you a very nice weekend ... love to see you back on Monday ...irene xoxo

The marine stripe...

Post by Kellie from Buisjes En Beugels +++ 

After my trip to Stockholm I can certainly describe that the marine stripe is a big trend in Scandinavia! Over here in the Netherlands it is not yet landed, but I’ve seen the first shirts in a shop on a cruise ship in Rotterdam too. Personally I like this trend, because I love stripes as my collections have shown and I love the boatman’s theme!

 

Some weeks ago this image on the cover of the Kid’s wear Dagblad from the Kleine Fabriek caught my attention, because I loved the contrasting combination of the marine shirt (Petit bateau) in combination with the chic and sensible dress of Dino et Lucia*. And this look is great finished with the fur hat, which texture corresponds with the shoulder parts of the great dress! I’ve searched around which kids brands represent the marine look and I just found: Tuss (Sweden) & Petit Bateau.  Both brands which are focusing on the basics most of the time. And at last I found Bellerose influenced by Marine...

1&2 .. Tuss..
3 ..Bellerose at Little Fashion Gallery..
4 ..Petit Bateau at Little Fashion Gallery..

 
*The Dino & Lucia dress will be sold next winter!

Posted by Kellie from Buisjes En Beugels +++ 

#441 Molly's room

Did you see Molly's room? I Love love love it! Wiebke must be such a nice mom :)

Win this beautiful Stool

What can you win :: A gorgeous Stool Tess by Nu interieur|ontwerp. This smartly designed step stool for your children and or yourself doesn't tip over when stepping on it! (please know that this giveaway is open for everybody, the stool can be shipped everywhere, fantastic!)

What do you have to do :: just leave a comment below below letting us know what you like about Nu interieur|ontwerp. 

Winner will be announced :: next week on Wednesday February 24 and notified by email.

Nathalie Fransen de Vette and Tessa Weerdenburg are the stylish ladies behind Nu interieur|ontwerp and they would love to see images of your current stepping stools just send them to this email address and perhaps they will show it on their great blog.

..Nu interieur|ontwerp..
..Nu interieur|ontwerp blog..

Last Weeks winners from the wee gallery giveaway are :: Rita and Maria Carolina Silva

#440 more letters...

I just discovered these great letter brooches over at Buisjes En Beugels and understand they are from the French label Marucho ...

..Buisjes En Beugels..
..Marucho..

Alphabet Puzzle Print ... I know Valantine was last weekend BUT this Valentine's DIY print would make such a nice gift for any other special occasion .... Kristen made it together with her daughter using small foam letters. Wouldn't it be a very nice gift for a grandparent, friend of family all year long and it seems so easy to make ...

Please click here to see how Kristen made it together with her daughter...

 

..Craft Projects..

..New House Project..

Gong Xi Fa Chai

I was planning to post this last Friday, but preparing a dinner party for that evening took more time than i expected...so I hope you don't mind me showing it to you today :)

Of course I hope you had a lovely and romantic Valentine Day yesterday and I would like to wish you a prosperous Chinese New Year :: Gong Xi Fa Chai :: year of the Tiger ....grrgrgrggrgrg my son likes the Tiger signs everywhere here in Kuala Lumpur!

Some things I liked 'last' week...

this room from MamaMekko ::

how to make textile pompoms ...found via EveryDayBeautiful ::

my little boy and one of Jane foster's lovely cushions...

and these DIY bookshelves found via Craftzine...

Two LOVE projects to make this Sunday even more special with your kids ... use Valentine's day to create something beautiful with them like Khali did with her son and daughter. The idea of making a love band is so sweet.

Please click here to see both Valentine projects ...

 

..Craft Projects..

..Little. Lovely...