I often spot these lovely food art creations for kids on Pinterest. Sometimes I get to see some really colourful works of food art at birthdays. They are so visually appealing and pre-school kids seem to get pretty excited seeing them. Almost a year ago, I came across a book by Lil L. Alexander called {Read More…}
Sew Darn Close, Virginia, USA: Handcrafted bags
I love handmade products. I think as the generations go by, several traditional crafts like knitting, sewing, are sadly dwindling. As big brands take over the consumer space, we often find it easier to simply walk into a store and shop. However, I love small businesses, where homepreneurs are keeping their creative passions alive by {Read More…}
Pluie Kids, Delhi, India: Playful designs
I love smocking. Especially in little dresses. This brand caught my eye because of a smock dress I spotted on their website. If you’re looking for clothing that is simple, functional and comfortable, check out Delhi based Pluie Kids’s online wardrobe. Founder Vasudha and Harleen use a no-frills approach to design clothes that are comfortable {Read More…}
Your Little Miss, Netherlands: Hair accessories
As a girl mum, it was natural that I was drawn towards dressing my little one in clips and bows. However, I realized when the little ones are younger, sometimes they don’t like the fuss. It was funny to see Saira happily take out her clips the moment I fixed it on. Now that she’s {Read More…}
Kalila Organics, Singapore: Comfortable style
Often when we buy clothing for kids, you are torn between style and comfort. Sometimes, kids just want to be relaxed and wear clothes that are easy-breezy to move around in. That’s why I completely fell in love with the soft fabric of Kalila Organics clothing. Kalila Organics is a clothing brand, launched in Singapore {Read More…}
Susse Linton, Sweden: Surface pattern designer
Often when I speak to illustrators/designers, I realize a lot of their style is inspired by travel. I was excited to get in touch with Scottish-origin surface pattern designer Suisse Linton, who now lives in Sweden. Susse’s works spans across animal prints, florals, home patterns and the seaside. My favorites from her collection, are the {Read More…}
Honeysticks, Auckland, NZ: Non-toxic crayons
With Easter having gone by, we decided to make some colourful Easter eggs. I brought out some paper and shaped them for Saira. We decided to use these lovely natural crayons we had received from Honeysticks in Auckland. I was curious to know how these crayons were different? The makers say that Honeysticks crayons are {Read More…}
Toy Shelf: Toy rentals, Singapore
A doll’s house is perhaps every little girl’s favourite toy. Or so I would assume. As a little girl, I would love playing in the life size dollhouse at school. A bunch of us would squeeze ourselves inside the dollhouse to play. As I fast-forward the years to watching Saira play with her dolls, it {Read More…}
Supernature, Singapore: Organic supermarket
Tucked away in the basement of Forum Mall in Orchard Road (Singapore), Supernature is a grocery store which is easy to miss. But families who are familiar with the store, regularly check in here for their grocery finds. I visited the store one afternoon to check out the products on offer. Here are few that {Read More…}
Ada and Iwo, Poland: Kids wall art
I love flipping through kids board books, often to check out the different styles that illustrators use to bring a story to life. Sometime back, I came across the work of Anna Zatorska, an artist based in Warsaw, Poland. While she is not a book illustrator, I totally love her illustrative style. Her playful kid-friendly {Read More…}