Category: Art
Zoe Est lion print
You can’t beat a touch of African-inspired print – naif shapes and vibrant hues are ideal for a child’s room. This lion print is my pick of the collection of children’s art at Zoe Est Studio. It’s a giclee of an illustration by Michael Woods and comes signed, dated and numbered by that artist. [...]
Ruka-Ruka typewriter custom prints
I’m not usually one for personalised artworks, but I couldn’t resist these cheeky little typewriter robots and their wavy arms from Ruka-Ruka. £25 for a 30 x 40cm print in one of four colourways, customised with a name or message of your choice.
10 Best: ideas for a tea party themed room
This might seem like a rather odd theme. Ok, it is rather odd, but I was inspired by this bookshelf I saw on Etsy (amazing, but unfortunately doesn’t ship to the UK) and it occurred to me that children love tea parties, so why wouldn’t they love a room that looked like one. My first [...]
Super Hot: Supafrank Creature Collective Prints
I’m so in love with these hand pulled screen prints with paper cut eyes by designers Katie Steel and Vicki Turner of creative agency Supafrank, that I want them all! Bold, quirky, and mesmerising, while it seems they weren’t designed with the specific intent of hanging in children’s spaces, they’re perfect for parents seeking contemporary [...]
10 Best: Foxy Finds
Foxes are fast becoming the new owls, loved by parents and little ones alike (Alfie adores his Tootsa Macginty fox sweater), so I thought I’d round up some the foxiest finds for kids. My love for Maileg toys knows no bounds and this little fella is no exception. In fact, I’ve decided he’s going to [...]
Hot shop: Polly & Joe
I have friends (a couple) called Polly & Joe, so I liked this online store before I’d even seen what they sold. And what it is is a small but perfectly formed collection of toys, clothes, art, nursery decor and changing bits from a few well-curated labels. Think toys from Ferm Living, tops and bodysuits [...]
Dawn Crothers Art
We’re weak for a bit of art here at BG and always on the lookout for cool artists. Northern Irish artist Dawn Crothers is an emerging talent currently on my radar with her quirky creations. Originally sculpting by day, she fell into painting by accident and has gathered quite a following. While she hasn’t set [...]
Bubble & Tweet animal prints
Amazing art alert! These limited-edition silkscreen prints by Bubble & Tweet are beyond cute. Whether its the zingy oranges and turquoise of the Chickadee Forest or the muted pink and blue of Owl Forest (make a great new baby gift), these are wall candy of the highest order. £35 each, Not on the High Street. [...]
10 Best: ideas for a tree-themed room
The branches may be bare at the moment, but I can’t help but think of spring and greenery. Although far removed from trad teddies and bunnies, trees are a fantastic unisex theme for a nursery – great if you don’t know what flavour you’re expecting. Designers love them as well – there’s a veritable [...]
Katie Viggers
Our good friend Eve tipped me off about Katie Viggers, a British children’s book illustrator after her daughter recieved her book for Christmas. Her first book Almost an Animal Alphabet is a sixty page illustrated animal alphabet. It was published in November 2011 and is a limited run of 1,000 copies. I love the [...]
Design by House Landmarques prints
As you’ve probably guessed by now, I do like a bit of a city-themed room, which is why I was drawn to these understated ‘Landmarques’ prints by Preston-based studio Design by House. There’s all you need for your London, Paris or New York nursery (the Eye, Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty), but I’m favouring the [...]
The Illustrated Alphabet Project
Just in time for some seasonal (self) gifting I spotted this superb affordable art project. The Small Print asked twenty-six illustrators to create one letter and a print based on that letter. The result is a series of fifty-two prints called The Illustrated Alphabet Project. I definitely have my favourites but, as Candepop point out, not [...]
Bird House Press star print
Love, love, love this Rob Ryanesque screenprint from Etsian Bird House Press, aka Warrington-based Rachel Jones. Love the foxes, bunnies, squirrels and birdies. Love the deep blue tones and woodland silhouette. Love the silver star. Love the sentiment of the words.Fabulous for a little one’s room. £25.
Gumo Gallery animal alphabet prints
Squee! Just when I thought I’d already discovered every cool animal alphabet on the planet, along comes another one. Gumo Gallery is the brainchild of Sally Guy and Andrew Morris who live in Staffordshire and create funky animal prints. I love the full alphabets (although I wish they were available in colours other than blue [...]
Woop Studios
Is it just me or are there lots of amazing alphabet books around at the moment? First, there was Operation Alphabet, now there’s A Zeal of Zebras by Woop Studios (Chronicle, RRP £11.99), which I spotted while browsing the shop in Tate Modern the other day (what can I say, it’s right behind my office). [...]
