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 [...]

Donna Wilson House Throw Play Den Set

It’s been a couple of years since Donna Wilson first released her House Blanket. This season she has taken the concept one step further and you can now buy a House Throw Play Den Set. Comprised of a luxurious 100% lambswool woven throw and a handmade wooden frame you can create a den with all [...]

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 [...]

Hot shop: Hello Bubba!

Hide my credit card! I’ve happened upon yet another haven of fantabulousness in Hello Bubba. The online boutique was created by Natasha Fellas who previously worked in the fashion industry. It’s all about the brands here and, boy, have they got some good ones.  Donna Wilson, Coq en Pate, Lucky Boy Sunday, Anorak, April Showers, [...]

Hot Shop: Little Home

I do so love discovering a new online shopping destination and Geneva-based boutique Little Home is one such place. Featuring furniture, toys and accessories for small people, there are goodies from big brands such as Vilac, Moulin Roty and Momoll, labels we love (think Atsuyo et Akiko, Donna Wilson, Famille Summerbelle) and new names like [...]

10 Best: ideas for a weather-themed room

Ever since I first set eyes on Swedish designer Gunila Axén’s frankly amazing Clouds pattern I’ve been smitten with the idea of a weather-themed room. In all honesty, you could kit out a nursery solely in Axén’s icon design – find bedlinen, curtains, lampshades, cushions and storage in a variety of colours at Little Baby [...]

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 To me, this seems like a bit of an outdated idea – many little girls I know enjoy playing with trains and cars as much as my [...]

Nubie

A positive haven for design junkies, Nubie is home to some of the finest examples of nursery design as well as gorgeous clothing and lifestyle accessories. Launched in 2008, it’s fast become one of our very firm favourites and has quickly grown into a robust boutique covering off lots of product categories. Why we love [...]

House Blanket by Donna Wilson

I’m having a serious attack of the wanties after seeing Donna Wilson’s latest piece. This gorgeous 100% lambswool blanket was inspired by a little girl making a den with Donna Wilson’s rainy day blanket. I love that instead of smiling indulgently like the rest of us Donna decided to create a blanket especially designed to [...]

New Shop: Green Gauge Designs

My home town is positively bursting with new independent businesses. One hot new boutique for Mamas and children aged 0 – 5 is Green Gauge Designs.  Tucked away at the top of town is a sweet little shop which has been turned into a haven for shopping whilst toting a bump or pram (or both!). It [...]

Nest Goodies Roundup: Best of Jan 2010

         It’s been a busy month over at Nest Goodies! Here are just some of the delights that we featured this month. Sit Down! Exhibition at the V&A Museum of Childhood     Coming Soon! Ropes and Boats collections from Anorak Russian Doll Storage Tins Recycled Hessian Sack Bags Bespoke Recycled Felt Scrabble Cushions Owl [...]

Hot Store! Dotty Dot

Ah…I love a new virtual shopping hangout full of eye candy and temptation and Dotty Dot, an online store focused on design-led toys, books, decor and soft furnishing, is ticking both of these boxes. With cute and whimsy bags by Japanese favourite Shinzi Katoh, beautiful wooden toys by Naef and Alexander Girard, edgy soft toys [...]

The Knitted Odd-bod Bunch: 35 Unique and Quirky Knitted Creatures

Jaysus, I think I could be in danger of retaking up knitting after seeing that one of my favourite designers, Donna Wilson, she of divine cushions, soft toys, and even a lush sofa, has her own book – yikes! The Knitted Odd-bod Bunch: 35 Unique and Quirky Knitted Creatures is chock full of quirky, adorable [...]

Hot Owl Products for Babies & Toddlers

What is it about owls? Maybe it’s the wide eyes, the pretend feather ears or their ability to rotate their heads. Or maybe it’s their reputation for being wise. Whatever it is, they’re a long-time favourite of mine, reflecting in all the owl-based goodies I’m coveting for the little one. Firstly, there’s a wealth of [...]

Make Your Own Monster

When exactly did monsters stop being frightening and start being friendly? I’m sure that the gorgeously gruesome Ugly Dolls are partially responsible and now new film Monsters v Aliens is set to rekindle bambinos’ desire for cuddly critters. But how do you avoid all those branded, big corporation products? By creating your very own monster, [...]

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