Shapes, colours and numbers fabric books

I just can’t believe these cloth books from Shak-Shuka (€22.00 each) were originally put out in the Twenties: the illustration just looks so vibrant and modern. I guess that’s  timeless design for you. Plus, those chocolate biscuits look like Oreos to me. Are they another example of timeless design? Three titles are available: Colours, Shapes, [...]

Littlephant prints

Lillephant‘s prints will provide a bit of retro-styled fun on your nursery walls: colours, style and characters all have the air of the 50′s about them. In the UK, selected Littlephant prints (including those shown) are available through Little Baby Company at £15, plus £4.45 shipping. While I like them a lot, I am rather pining over [...]

Hot shop alert: Love Frankie

Oh, Brighton, with these children’s fashion delights you are really spoiling us. Yes, I’ve uncovered yet another fabulous shop just a stone’s throw from my house – hurrah for where I live! Love Frankie is a delightfully quirky label comprising the kitsch stylings of mum-of-one Johanna Franks. You’ll find shift dresses in bright print fabrics [...]

Get Cutie childrenswear

Oh, get me doing my bit for local business this week! Get Cutie‘s flattering Fifties-style vintage-print pieces can be seen on all the most discerning Brighton fashionistas and now little ladies can get the look as the label launches a childrenswear collection at its North Laine shop. Currently the website only has the pinafore dress, £27.50, available, [...]

Smafolk

Natalie writes… I absolutely love Danish brand Smafolk who do retro baby clothing in some seriously eclectic prints. I am gutted that they don’t have any of the smaller sizes left of the Smafolk Jacket with Apple Pockets. They only have them in 3-4 (and 5-6) at Otis Me Lotis and it doesn’t look like [...]

I love Cloth-Ears

Natalie writes… Ah…sigh…I’ve found another fabulous vintage and retro haunt where I will be snapping up some birthday gifts for my mum and forcing myself to resist  shopping for myself or the bambino… I love these limited edition handmade Ollie Owl cushions which are handmade making each one unique and they’re really reasonable, £14.99 for [...]

Retro Happy Families Print

Kat writes… If you’re looking for a little retro chic to liven up the nursery this print could be for you. It is the cover of an old French notebook and features a vibrant family enjoying some quality time together. The title is Joie et confort dans la maison which I’m told translates to Joy and [...]

Rock Your Baby Blankets at Peace and Jam

Natalie writes… I love unusual baby blankets because you know I can’t bear ‘normal’ and hip Australian brand Rock Your Baby certainly seem to be making sure that your baby and their blanket will be seen from about 50 paces. Old School Tattoo Blanket This square blanket with tattoo print and green edging in 100% [...]

Art at Mango Baby

Natalie writes… Mango Baby is a little vintage haven full of unusual blankets, changing mats, burp cloths, bags, and more and I have just discovered their art section, which aside from some personalised pieces, has got some great nostalgic prints with echoes of childhood innocence. There’s the Three Bears Revisited print which is a new [...]

Le Baron Cocoon Chair

Brenda writes… Oh I love these chairs!!! Perfect for our little ones to sit with us adults, they are so funky and retro in style. Specially created for kiddies, these chairs have metal frames, a wooden base and woollen covers over firm wadding. They are height adjustable and you can use them with or without [...]

Ubi Changing Table

Brenda writes… Coming from the US is this stylish, hip and very useful changing table which is exclusive to Funky Kids Furniture and already a huge hit stateside. On the deluxe table, its features include a spring loaded dispenser which holds up to 8 nappies and allows the them to be ready in place for [...]

Elephant Bed Linen Set

Brenda writes… Coming from this hip Swedish Company is the utterly retro and gorgeous Elephant Bedlinen Set. Available in various colours, you can also add in extras like cushions, blankets, or lampshades to finish off your kiddies room. Available from Scandiliving for £60.00 which is probably a bit on the pricey side for my liking.

BabyLegs Leg Warmers offer at Fill Your Pants

Natalie writes… I have just ordered 4 pairs of BabyLegs (you know I love these) over at Fill Your Pants as they’re doing a buy one, get the other half price. Everyone always asks where the bambino got hers and they really add some funk-da-funk to an outfit. I’d say retro, but it’s more flashdance, [...]

School Desk

How utterly retro is this? This traditional style school desk takes you back to the good old days! This would look fab in either the kids bedroom or in the playroom. It’s somewhere they could sit and draw and paint to their hearts content. I want one for my daughter! Available from Bramble Corner for [...]

Krutter has arrived at The Hedgepig

Natalie writes… I’ve been dying to see the new Krutter range which is being exclusively stocked at The Hedgepig and I haven’t been disappointed. This Danish clothing brand specialise in retro clothing in soft fabrics like denim and velour with bright contrasts aimed at kids aged 0-4. They like clothing to last so they make [...]