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Sponsor Spotlight: Parasols

I love shops thay pay so much attention to their front-page or should I say 'shop-window' like Parasols has done. The beautiful illustrations (by leslie dallion) bring you exactly in the right mood to do some shopping don't you think? Parasols is a boutique for babies and children, offering a unique collection of clothing and toys. My Favorites are: girls leggings:monkey kit;jigsaw kit; airplane tee; magugu toto quilt... I just found out free shipping on all orders of $75 and more....

 

..Parasols boutique..

 

Craft Project: Wooden Clothes Pin Dolls

A super lovely craft project today: how to make Wooden Clothes Pin Dolls? Khali was so kind to sit down, make some images and write down the instructions for us in simple steps...just click here to see the tutorial

Please click here for this week's Craft Project...

..Little. Lovely...

Sponsor Spotlight: Baobab

I believe it's pretty cold in Europe at the moment so Yes this post might seem a bit 'sunny' for you but don't forget that the lovely people down under are enjoying Summertime right now and what better way to dress your children with soft, comfortable and fun cottons...baobab would therefore be the perfect solution! Baobap is known for their funky 'everydaywear' for babies, toddler and kids. Founder, designer and mom herself totally understands this concept and has given an original twist to it...I'm a big fan of baobap! {ps. nice interview here on the Kidsstylefile with Belinda}

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Meet Mom Marta from Lisbon...

Marta is a fashion designer and lives in Lisbon, Portugal. Her  passion has always been fashion and currently she works in her home studio making skirts, dresses, aprons and more ...today I'm happy she is our geust on BKids for a Mom Story and would you like to see her home and read how she divides her time between work and family then click here...

Click here Marta's Mom Story...

..Marta Mourao..
..Marta Mourão blog..

Hello new week....

 
 
 

Sponsor Spotlight: Ubabub

I don't know why I don't share children's bedroom furniture very often...guess I don't see that much very special passing by  but Ubabub from Australia totally is my ally...wow beautiful nursery beds that you can transform in to toddler beds. Natasha and Daniel Dumais from Melbourne are very brave in my book...starting a furniture company must not be easy and thinking of the start up costs etc.but I truly believe Ubabub is going to be a big success worldwide and if you are already interested in buying something from them but a bed is not what you are looking for right now then head over to their wall-art section and choose one of the super great prints the boat is my favorite!

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..ubabub wall art..

French Labels from Kuala Lumpur

 

I finally have time to share two super nice French labels with you but the women behind these labels live in Kuala Lumpur and I have met them at a open house-shopping event a little while ago...

First is Flavie from Petits Parisiens, together with a her friend, who does live in Paris she designs and creates all sorts of beautiful accessories for kisd, bags, blankets, toys and bedding and they use Japanese fabrics to make them...nice don't you think?

...the second label is Etoile et Moi...and my boys wear clothes by this label...because the material Katell finds for her patterns are of super high quality...the best cottons and linens available. Everything is manufactured here in Malaysia and you can buy online at the shop...nice little detail Katell has a sister with a famous blog: a petit bruit...

Sponsor Spotlight: Broer&Zus

Dutch label Broer&Zus not only sponsors BKids we also love to wear their clothes in this house...both my boys like the bright colors. The warm weather here in KL allows Kiet to wear his underwear as 'normal' clothes, no need to put another layer...the soft cotton feels fantastic. Roos is the founder of Broer&Zus (=Brother&Sister) she started with a real brick and mortar shop in Amsterdam where I used to go to..but nowadays Roos focusses completely on her online shop with great brands and expanding her own label.

 
..Broer&Zus..

Giveaway: Twelve products from ecojot

 

What can you win this week :: Everything you see in the image above: 4 Jane Goodall sketchbooks + 2 Large sketchbooks: Apples and Owls +  3 ecojotters: City, Forest and Rosettes + 1 workbook: Owls Green +  1 NEW: Fox journal ( not available in stores yet) from our 2011 collection + 1 Canopy Jumbo = Total: 12 products from ecojot

What do you have to do :: just leave a comment stating which design you like best from ecojot journals.

This giveaway runs until Tuesday 30 November and winner will be announced the following day.

Last weeks winner from the Winter Water factory giveaway is : Grit

..ecojot.. ..jot and dot..
..where to shop for ecojot.. 
Please read a bit more about the fantastic ecojot Give Program : Ecojot was founded on a simple premise: When a notebook is purchased, ecojot will give notebooks to a child in need. Buy One, They give One. Ecojot works together with the Jane Goodall institute. {here a post about their charity project}

 

Gift ideas and Festive Thoughts by Flavia from Petit Eco Kids

Gift ideas and Festive Thoughts by Flavia from Petit Eco Kids

*for Babies:  Silk and Bamboo Insect Mobile at Pomme Shop
*for Girls: Bunny ballet messenger bag by Meeabee
*for Boys:  Wooden Airplane Kit by Varis Toys at Shak-Shuka
*handmade:  Willow Handmade Doll by Cuckoo for Coco at Made It
*eco-friendly: PlayShapes by Milller Goodman at State of Green
*pure luxury :  Hut Hut rocker by Kalon Studios at Fawn&Forest
*less than 25:  Scrubble BPA free bath toys by Boon at Modern Little Munchkins
*less than 50:  Long Weekend Bodysuit by Gaia Organic Cotton at Cornflowerblue
*less than 100: Wooden Aquatic Set by Holztiger at Hocusadabra

"For me Christmas is a time to spend quality time together with family and friends; a time to relax, play games and have long conversations over yummy home cooked feasts. I have always lived in the southern hemisphere so in my mind Christmas and summer go together… I know this must sound weird for everyone up north :-) I have very fond memories of Christmas celebrations by the beach when I was a kid.

Every Christmas we try to go back to our home country (Argentina) to spend this special time with our families. But this year we are changing plans and celebrating with some lovely friends here in Australia in a beachside cottage a few hours out of Sydney. We are all really looking forward to some warm and relaxing summer days together!"

..Petit Eco Kids..

 

Bloggers Gift Guide for Kids 2010

Jar of Love...a Thanksgiving craft project

Today's craft project is sweet, thoughtful, interactive with your child and easy!
The 'Jar of Love' is a great idea from Helen and makes perfect gift for far away grandmas...just click here to see how she made it!

..Craft Projects..
..Curly Birds..

Sponsor Spotlight: Juime

Do you recognise the 'Juime' style in these new products from Manuela? I do! All Juime's creations have a special vintage feel to them but are new and different...I really like this idea of using old teenage books as a cover for a unique photo-album and my other favorites are : the lovely jewelry collection ; the cute lamps and the Teller (=plates) series! It is really nice eto see how husband and wife team, Wanja and Manuela have grown their business in such a short time...and everything is still handmade by themselves...

..Juime..
..Juime blog..

Gift ideas and Festive Thoughts by Jen from Style Milk

Gift ideas and Festive Thoughts by Jen from Style Milk

For Christmas I love to give handmade decorations and products. I think there is nothing more special then to receive something that has been made lovingly by hand. A lot of the products I have mentioned in this guest post are handmade or made by local Australian Designers/artists.

*for Babies:  Binky Baby Dummy Accessory
*for Girls: I love LUV (Little Urban Vintage) Child Classic Vintage singlest just gorgeous
*for Boys:  Rocket Boy Art Print
*handmade:  Ensparkle ceramics and I love how you can order personalized named plates…and more such a special keepsake….I will be giving this jug to family I love it!
*eco-friendly: Maiike Toys
*pure luxury :  Play Shapes at Lark
*less than 25:  I love handmade vintage decorations these garlands are gorgeous
*less than 50:  MonkeyTail and Wellington Monkeys , my son has one of these and they are the best
*less than 100: Ooohhh the little ones can never have too many gorgeous handmade toys: Toadstool House with Mice made by Cuckoo Nest
 

"We will be away on holidays at the beach for Christmas. In Australia it is very hot at Christmas…so very different to the white Christmas I used to celebrate as a child growing up in the UK. Christmas to me is a wonderful time for family…spent with loved ones: relaxing, enjoying lovely company and eating beautiful food. I love the weeks leading up to Christmas…baking gingerbreadmen, making decorations, hanging up decorations, shopping for gifts and wrapping presents with brown paper and twine. It really is a magical time!"

..Style Milk..

Bloggers Gift Guide for Kids 2010

 

 

Meet Mom Lucie from Utrecht...

 

Lucie Beck is Joep's mom and they live in Utrecht in the Netherlands...Lucie als runs a gallery and organises creative workshops...and I believe she loves colors :) would you like to read more about her life then click here...

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..Gallerie Lucy..

Wise words from Kids ... Hello new Week!