10 Best: ideas for a robot-themed room

In the 50s, pretty much everyone believed that robots would be commonplace in every home by the year 2000, and I have to admit, having grown up with Tomorrow’s World in the 80s, I kinda hoped it would be true, too. Sadly, with maybe the exception of Japan, our world is lacking in automated help, but [...]

10 Best: ideas for a farm-themed room

I don’t know a toddler who isn’t enamoured of Old Macdonald, so a farm-themed room is a bit of a no brainer. Colourful and fun, it works brilliantly for boys or girls and you can ramp up the tractor count if you’ve got a petrolhead on your hands. I took this fantastic print from ByGraziela [...]

First Look: LulaBunny clocks by Lulabird

For months we’ve been pestering Louise, the creator of retro inspired design brand Lulabird, because we’ve been eager to find out what she’d follow up her smash hit launch collection of clocks and wall art featuring owls, whales, blooms and ‘MooseBoy’ with. Finally it’s time to show off her LulaBunny clocks in bang on trend [...]

Little Scout – shop for boys

I must admit to being slightly baffled by the concept behind new online shop Little Scout, which only stocks ‘toys for boys’ – think robots, planes and pirates. To me, this seems like a bit of an outdated idea – many little girls I know enjoy playing with trains and cars as much as my [...]

Lulabird

Lulabird launched in 2010 as an exciting new design brand. A range of retro inspired characters which will appeal to both children and parents alike adorn a collection of clocks and wall art made from eco-friendly sustainable birch plywood. Lulabird have more products in development which we can hardly wait for. Louise, the creator is [...]

Andrea Williamson’s Knitted Clocks

Textile artists are producing the most amazing products these days and Andrea Williamson is a name to remember. She lives and works on the Shetland Isle of Whalsay creating knitted goods inspired by traditional Shetland patterns. Her lambswool clocks are seriously desirable. Drawing inspiration from the design of cuckoo clocks and adding elements of traditional [...]

Lulabird

Lulabird is a hot new brand created by design conscious Mamas Louise and Rachel. They have created a range of retro inspired characters which will appeal to both children and parents alike. Their characters adorn a collection of clocks and wall art made from eco-friendly sustainable birch plywood. Having received a little box of delights [...]

Hot Trend: Dachshunds

Like owls, dachshunds are huge news for kids’ products. We’ve already featured Offi’s MyPetLamp Dachshund Light – here are a few more of our favourite buys. I love the unusual toy designs by Lipfish (of amoeba rattle fame) and Max the black velour sausage dog is no exception. Who could resist those doe eyes? Buy [...]

Cool Christening Gift: Present Time’s Family Time Frame Clock

We’ve just had one of our busiest weekends in a long time which included a wedding, christening, and 30th birthday, and particularly for the christening, my mind went blank when trying to think of what to get as invariably, with well over 70 people in attendance, the silver, money boxes, keepsakes, clothing, and toys were [...]

Folksy & Etsy Finds 21.05.09

I think it’s fairly safe to say we’re a bit owl mad here at BG (see Lucy’s fab roundup of owl inspired products) and this deliciously retro owl clock by etsy seller Decoylab is a musthave if you take your owl gear seriously. It’s made from laser cut bamboo and is $48 plus $7 shipping. [...]

Robot Clocks

  

Karlsson Peekaboo Clock from Contemporary Heaven

Kat writes… PapaGeek informs me that he would like to see a clock in ToddlerGeek’s room. So I have been searching the Internet for something which will please both of them. Luckily for me I came across the shopping paradise which is Contemporary Heaven. This is the kind of store I should probably keep secret [...]

Karlsson Do It Yourself Cubic Wall Clock

Natalie writes… We purchased this clock a few weeks ago although I am still hounding the boyf to actually put it up, and I was very pleased to see it mentioned in this month’s Junior Magazine. The Karlsson Do It Yourself Cubic Wall Clock, as the name suggests, can be laid out in any way [...]

Hot Picks from….Lapin and Me

I just love all things from Lapin and Me. They are so funkily different and so zany, you know they have to be French! Knitted Froggies You can’t help but fall in love with these! They’re very soft and lovable, hand knitted frogs, dressed in their finest. Made from pure wool and made by a [...]

Coo Clocks by Heads Up Design Co

If you’re looking for a fun and different time piece for your kids room or even for your kitchen, take a look at these cuckoo clocks with a difference from American company, Heads Up. My favourite is the Orangucoo Clock, which was recently featured in UKTV´s 60 minute makeover show. Made from a good quality [...]