09. 7.2010
Early adventures in tessellation.. via the medium of rabbits!
Zoomaderita's tessellated rabbits puzzle has just two pieces, making it a perfect challenge for those just starting out in life. Whichever way up it turns out is the right way up: ideal for those who really don't know up from down just yet.
It looks good too - and it reminds me a lot of the Threadless giraffes we featured a year ago.
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toys
Tags: jigsaws rabbits wooden toys
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09. 7.2010
Das Kinderzimmerbuch - German inspiration for your nursery decor
Das Kinderzimmerbuch means "The Kids' Room Book" in German, and there are two editions, one pink and one blue.
Whether you're a German-speaker or not, as Babygadget readers you're going to love them, because they showcase lasting, design-based ideas for kids' bedrooms - kids of every age, that is. When it comes to decor, you're dealing with a visual language, so words just aren't necessary to pick up inspiration.
It's not just about buying the coolest stuff, though - there are ideas like this cardboard box cooker (below), too. There are also interviews with kids, though for those, you really will need a smattering of language.
Via Kidsmodern
One pink and one blue
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books/media
Tags: books decor decoration inspiration interior design nurseries
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09. 7.2010
Habitat cat
Habitat has its new autumn lines in store. When it comes to the kids' stuff, as usual, they've kept the perennial favourites available, and peppered in a few new lines.
Remember the large-mouthed bear? Obviously a great seller, because it was available for years after its launch (and rightly so; I still love ours). Well, this new cat has the same degree of moxy about him... same designer perhaps? He's available in a variety of acid colours, and I'd be tempted to buy the lot and compose a hard-living, tough-talking gang of alley cats in the nursery.
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toys
Tags: animals cats soft toys
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09. 2.2010
PAWLING/print studios, a break from the usual
Had enough of the usual baby motifs, but still want to outfit baby in something ridiculously cute? No problem. Get an alpaca onesie. Or a tapir. Or an anteater. Heck, for a mere $25 bucks, you can get all three! Conceived by PAWLING/print studios, each of these cuties is as original (and as adorable) as baby himself.
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fashion
Tags: animals cotton handmade onesie
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09. 2.2010
Mother cat and kitten
Where do babies come from? Never worry again about having to explain the lurid details - just have this gorgeous, minimalist mother cat and kitten toy to hand (or, if you prefer, the cow in the same range).
Handy - and unlike real life, when you want to tidy up, junior just pops back into his mum's tum. Hmm, so come to think of it, you might still have to do a bit of explaining - but at least this will broach the subject in a very natural way.
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toys
Tags: cats educational soft toys
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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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decor
Tags: animals elephants mirror
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08.30.2010
Great Goose!
I think part of the reason I had kids was so I could legitimately indulge my love of all things farm: sheep, bunnies, ducks and particularly, GEESE!
So, OOOOOO, am I drooling over this exquisite, felted, wool, goose puppet! It's so expressive! So beautifully rendered! So cuuute! Part of a fantastic menagerie of hand crafted critters by Hungarian artist Klara, it's definitely an heirloom piece. What a wonderful way to engage your child's imagination (not to mention your goose fetish) for generations to come.
Geese not your thing? (Whateverrrr!) Check out this balloon mobile. The animal figures come out! Another brillant decorative/play addition to any kid's room. The stork is great too!
Posted by Justine
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toys
Tags: balloon decor felt geese handmade puppet stork wool
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08.29.2010
Kristian Vedel chair - a piece of design history
This children's chair was designed in Denmark, back in the Fifties: it's now been recreated for today's kids to enjoy. Cleverly, it requires no screws or nails to hold it together, thus meeting the safety standards of even the most fretful parents.
With its curved lines and coloured highlights, it looks good too. The only downside, as always when it comes to classic reproductions, is the price label. Let me sum that up in two words: not cheap. It may be time to start exploring the yard sales of Denmark...
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furniture
Tags: design furniture
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08.26.2010
Babygadget not enough? Try Babiekins, too
Goodness knows we try to bring you as many posts on kids' design as we can, but even we would admit that we can't offer coverage of everything. So, for those long moments between Babygadget posts, you may be glad to peruse the online Babiekins magazine.
Styling itself as "for the trendsetting child", the publication brings together several inspirational contributers, mostly parents themselves. Fashion and interiors are interspersed with ideas for things to do with kids and some stunning photography. The Moomins interiors spreads are a particular highlight.
The whole publication is visually beautiful, and it just goes on and on, with something to catch your attention on every page. Babiekins, we salute you.
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Category:
paper goods
Tags: characters design fashion magazines photography
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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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decor
Tags: animals bears designer elephants nightlights rhinos
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