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 [...]

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 [...]

10 Best: ideas for a train-themed room

  Choo choo! You don’t need to go anywhere near Thomas the Tank Engine to achieve a first class kids’ room that’s just the ticket. Move along down, please! Firm favourites Ferm Living come up trumps on the wallpaper front with their Tiny Train design, £59, Koko Kids. Love these Galt room dividers – be great [...]

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 transport-themed room

So, I was going to make this generally transport-themed, but there was way too much good stuff, so I’ve split it up. Here’s the first, cars, vans and trucks. Hot off the Petit Collage press is this little piece of fabulousness - By Land, a road-based print on maple veneer, from just $15 for the small size. [...]

A Peek Inside: The Pippa and Ike Show

When we heard about a slice of kids’ cool opening up on the Gloucester Road in Bishopston, Bristol I knew we would be making a beeline for it on our next trip. The Pippa and Ike Show is a new boutique already creating a buzz amongst the cool Bristol parents. Located a minute away from [...]

10 Best: Ideas for underwater-themed rooms

If you’ve got a mini fan of the life aquatic at home then read on. I’ve hunted down ten cool deep-sea goodies for children’s rooms. Firstly, you’ll be wanting wall decoration. I love the work of London-based South African designer, Luzelle van der Westhuizen’s Mengsel Design – her bicolour silkscreen prints are simple and stylish. This [...]

Florence’s Playroom

Nearly two years ago in one of our very first room tours we shared Florence’s contemporary nursery with you. It was a big hit and recieved sighs of envy from the BG team. Florence’s Mama, Amanda one half of the team behind Nubie, has once again opened her doors to share her home with you. [...]

Cloudberry Living Sale – Up to 50%

Scandi online haunt Cloudberry Living has a small but perfectly formed sale with bargains by the likes of Ferm Living, Brio, Rice.DK, Klippan, Iitala, ISAK, Sagaform, and Pia Wallen. Major temptation both for decor accessories and kids gear, favourites include the Rice.DK hobby horse’s which are now £12.50 instead of £25 and the Brio Toddler [...]

10% off at Kidsen – The Scandinavian Kids Store

Another day, another discount, and this time it’s 10% off at Scandinavian kids store Kidsen. Pounce on cool clothing, furniture, decor, toys, books, and accessories by brands including Aden and Anais, Bisgaard, Ferm Living, Automoblox, Freoli, Blafre, ej sikke lej, Isak, Hummel, Lille Barn, Little Duckling, Lundby, Molo, Sebra, Melissa & Doug, and Mini A [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: Babies 0 – 1

1. Ferm Living Quilted Owl Playmat £89.95 from Lula Sapphire 2. Lipfish Amoeba Rattle £12 from Baby Angels 3. Owl Squeaker £13 from Mamissima 4. Wooden Ball Pram Chain £5.50 from Little Green Earthlets 5. Brio Play Balls £12.99 from Nubie 6. Zolo Boa Stack and Squeeze £29.99 from Peanut & Pip 7. Brio My [...]

Ferm Living Bedding Bargain Alert

When asked by a chum if I had any ideas about nice bedding sets for boys, I suggested she take a look at Bambino Goodies. Imagine my horror when she said she had never been on the site. After I picked myself up off the floor, I showed her some of the bedding brands we [...]

New Season Ferm Living

Ferm Living are a firm favourite around these parts and their Autumn collection for children sees two of our favourite prints in action. Both the retro owl and the Marionette prints have been transformed into swoon-erific wallpaper in the classic Ferm style. The Marionettes have been released as a series of four prints which will [...]

Cloudberry Living

Cloudberry Living is a design led online boutique dedicated to all things Scandinavian. For kids, there’s delightful wallpaper, bedding, and accessories by ISAK, as well as toys by Brio and Hantverkarlyan, Moomin diningware by Arabia Finland, decor accessories, wallpaper, and wall stickers by Ferm Living, and amazing felt shoes by Pia Wallen/

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 [...]

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