Activity boxes are super popular in our household. My daughter and me love scouting for new ones together, and they make wonderful ice-breakers during playdates. A brand which I really like is Tiger Tribe, Australia, which makes such lovely activity boxes for kids. I love checking out their collection which is as vibrant as little {Read More…}
Smiggle, Australia
The Smiggle brand totally knows how to make kids lives fun. This Australian based retail store that sells stationery and all things school, was founded in Melbourne by Stephen Meurs and Peter Pausewang. The brand was acquired by the Just Group in July 2007. Today this colourful brand has stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, {Read More…}
Riau Candle, Batam, Indonesia
A soothing fragrance always uplifts the mood at my home. I have an irresistible attraction for sweet smelling candles and love walking through candle stores taking in every fragrance. I recently came across this Batam (Indonesia) based candle company called Riau Candle. What drew me to their candles was their very relaxed signature white design. I {Read More…}
Igloo Books, Northhamptonshire
We had a very interesting conversation at the breakfast table few days back. My son was very curious to know if Jupiter was a planet and was asking questions on the number of planets that exist. I was so excited to learn about his interest in space and felt it was the opportune time to {Read More…}
Craft-tastic, USA
I am always scouting for crafts for my daughter to create. I love this brand Craft-tastic which makes lovely craft boxes for girls. On a recent playdate, Saira worked on the Design your Own Flower kit – which is a lovely kit that teaches little ones to get creative with paper flowers. The challenge for {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…}
Playeum, Singapore
During the school holidays, my daughter and I went to check out Playeum’s latest exhibit, ‘A World Full of Stories’. Playeum is a wonderful space in Singapore which organizes creative exhibits for children. I like how each installation is well planned, allowing kids to interact with art at their own pace. From glass painting, kinetic sand play, storytelling to imaginative play, kids have a whole lot {Read More…}
Scribolo, Singapore: Poster art
Looking to take back a cool souvenir of Singapore? The latest to hit the shelves is Scribolo’s giant colouring poster, which is sure to keep the kids busy for hours. This is the first product to be launched by the company which proposes to focus on paper goods for children. I meet the founder Nathalie {Read More…}
Arteastiq: Art over tea
This lovely space tucked away in the Mandarin Gallery, on Orchard Road in Singapore, is a welcome relief from the street’s shopping frenzy. I’m introducing you to Arteastiq, a cosy tea lounge that invites people to paint, while unwinding over a soothing cuppa. They call it ‘art jamming’ or social painting. I step in, one {Read More…}