09. 1.2010
Petit Collage elephant mirror
You can rely on Petit Collage for consistently high-quality design. When you click on the 'about' tab, you understand why - it's all the work of Lorena Siminovich, artist/illustrator turned designer.
This elephant mirror is a perfect example. I love the way the elephant emerges from such simple shapes, including the teardrop and circle cutaways that create the negative space. Just perfect for a baby's room (it's acrylic too, so no need to worry about breakage).
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08.24.2010
Solar powered night lights from Clifford Richards
In March 2008 we featured the gorgeous paper sculptures of old-school designer/illustrator Clifford Richards.
A friend recently drew my attention towards these solar-powered animal nightlights, and it was a delight to realise that the assured and somehow jolly shapes come from the same designer's hand. In powder-coated steel, these should last an entire childhood, and quite possibly beyond.
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Tags: animals bears designer elephants nightlights rhinos
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08.20.2010
Belle and Boo
If you have fond memories of picturebooks from your childhood - or even those passed on from your parents' childhoods - then you'll love the illustrational prints of Belle and Boo, created by Mandy Sutcliffe.
Somehow reminiscent of the Little Grey Rabbit and its ilk, the world Sutcliffe creates shows small children with bobbed hair and vintage style clothing. The images are available on art prints, cushions - and, if you really wish to embrace the look - clothing up to age 4. Goodness, I wish I had found this before my own daughter turned 4.
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Tags: clothes cushions painting pillows prints wall art
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08.15.2010
Birdhouse wallpaper
I defy you to chance upon this gorgeous birdhouse wallpaper from Souk Shop, and not immediately get They Might be Giants stuck in your head.
Would the effect eventually wear off if you decorated your kid's room with this design? Maybe not - but hey, there are worse earworms to suffer from, and this wallpaper? Totally worth it.
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07. 1.2010
Elsie Dodds alphabet cushions
Elsie Dodds is designing an entire alphabet's worth of cushions. On one side she exercises her typographer's eye, with a graphic upper and lower case letter. The other side is more like a child's puzzle book, featuring a large number of objects beginning with that letter.
It'd be nice to buy a child his or her initial for the bedroom, or, if you're feeling flush, a whole name. You might even find that you get hours of peace as they puzzle out what all the objects depicted are. Don't worry if you can't find them all: they are listed on the label.
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06.30.2010
I'm as big as a baguette
Normally, height charts are for kids, and stop around the four foot mark. Maybe measuring yourself is just, like, so-o-o babyish after that age?
Well, the I'm As Big As... height chart is one the whole family can enjoy, even those who stopped growing some years ago. I mean, who wouldn't be interested to know that they're as big as a baguette? Or the Statue of Liberty's nose, or indeed your average lion.
The lower end of the scale is well-populated, though I'm not sure who is going to be as small as a drawing pin - unless you have a pet ladybird in the family .
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06.24.2010
Happy clouds
Aw, happy, puffy, fluffy clouds - surely any baby would be glad to awaken to see these friendly faces on a wall?
One swallow does not make a summer, but as speculated before on Babygadget, this many clouds do seem to make a palpable design theme. And a very pleasant one, too.
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Tags: clouds decals stickers wall art
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06.23.2010
Miss Butterfly throw
Not every girl wants a Disney or Dora the Explorer themed room: some just seem to be born with a little more sophistication.
If your wee madam is among the discerning ones, this throw from the UK's Designers' Guild might just please her. It has an unmistakably girly palette and theme, but is a bit set apart from the usual offerings - lovely.
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Tags: blankets butterflies designer uk
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05.14.2010
Susan Bradley branch shelf
Nothing wrong with a bit of cute and whimsical in adult design, but these bird shelves from Susan Bradley would add a lot of charm to a kids' room for sure.
The basic shape is steel; you add the leaves and birds as vinyl stickers in whatever configuration you like best. Then, the only issue is finding something to put on the shelf that doesn't totally obscure the design - a few favourite toys, perhaps.
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Tags: birds decals shelves stickers uk
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05. 3.2010
Join the dots wallpaper
This wallpaper will start off as the subtlest of the subtle, but how it ends up will depend on you - and what pens you choose to use. Yes, it's here: Dot to Dot wallpaper. The butterflies are complete; now it's time for you and the youngsters - and any guests you may have - to draw them some flowers.
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