Unto This Last is a relatively small workshop in the UK, making use of modern digital cutting [...]]]> Forgive the ghastly pun with which I’ve topped this post, especially because these mad little animals from Unto This Last wouldn’t get anywhere near the Ark if I had anything to do with it – they’d be much happier on my mantlepiece.

Unto This Last is a relatively small workshop in the UK, making use of modern digital cutting technologies to create wonderfully inventive furniture from birch ply… and, of course, marvellous little animals from the offcuts. Check out their funny little motorcars too!

But it seems our readers are lucky too, because her dad, Conrad Botes, has made one of the stencils he used to decorate Nell’s room, available [...]]]> Little Nell is lucky to have a stylist for a mom and an artist for a dad, so I guess it’s no surprise that she has such a gorgeous bedroom.

But it seems our readers are lucky too, because her dad, Conrad Botes, has made one of the stencils he used to decorate Nell’s room, available to our readers. Check out the sidebar for our free Conrad Botes stencil* download (top), and a bonus stencil too.

* These stencils are for personal use only, not for re-sale or for use in commercial projects or products.

L-O-V-E spells what I feel about this lasercut birch ply alphabet from the brilliant Bookhou (above) and also the stuffed felt alphabet sets by Etsy seller MiChiMa.

The site is all in Danish, so [...]]]> What’s with all the miniature houses on this blog? Last week I posted about a life-size dollhouse, and now it’s playhouses. Whatever the reasons for the mini obsession, I’m sure you’ll agree that these houses, castles, palaces and pirate ships from Danish company Legehytten will spark playground imaginations.

The site is all in Danish, so I can’t tell you much about Legehytten houses. But I do know is that even though I’m quite grown up, I’d just love to line up a little row of geraniums and unfold my recliner on one of those wee little porches on a sunny day.

LittleBig magazine is not all about just being a stylish parent with stylish kids, but focuses on exploring what [...]]]> When Jenny Dalton, previously features editor on ELLE DECORATION UK, made her fairly recent venture into motherhood, she accompanied it with a new editorship – that of online magazine LittleBig, dedicated to “big designs for little people”.

LittleBig magazine is not all about just being a stylish parent with stylish kids, but focuses on exploring what good Design is all about: good looking things that do the job right. And, as Jenny Dalton puts it, “We don’t believe good design is good design unless it works. Life with kids is complicated enough.”

I found some great reads and inspiration at LittleBig, like this charming story of the room belonging to the four-year-old son of stylist Emma Cassi.

A great high chair review (to suit all budgets and space constraints)

I also saw some great tips on where to find cool things for the kids, and also interviews with designers who share the LittleBig interest in finding great design for little ones.
And alongside the magazine, there’s also the LittleBig shop where cool (and well-designed) stuff is to be had, such as adorable plywood Enzo Animals by Momoll, and exquisite lambswool blankets by Melin Tregwynt.

Other unmissables for kids at this fantastic online store include this stitch-it-yourself Raccoon called Clauss…

And the little blue eyed bunny from Shinzi Katoh, which makes my knees feel fair weak!

Foldschool is a fun and generous website that enables you to download free templates to make your own stool, chair and rocker for children. The designs are by Swiss architect, designer and bike messenger, Nicola [...]]]> You’d be forgiven for mistaking these for origami Christmas decorations, but in fact they’re all cardboard chairs for children by Foldschool!

Foldschool is a fun and generous website that enables you to download free templates to make your own stool, chair and rocker for children. The designs are by Swiss architect, designer and bike messenger, Nicola Enrico Stäubli.

In the tough economic times we appear to be expecting, folding your own furniture sounds like hot news!

This post started out as a roundup of cute kids things out there, but I have to admit to getting totally stuck at the incredibly gorgeous things at London store, Couverture.

Not necessarily only for kids, this hand woven wool Apple [...]]]> I’ve yet another kids’ birthday party on the weekend, and have been scouting for present inspiration.

This post started out as a roundup of cute kids things out there, but I have to admit to getting totally stuck at the incredibly gorgeous things at London store, Couverture.

Not necessarily only for kids, this hand woven wool Apple cushion could tempt me to take a bite out of my budget.

This maple wood japanese rattle is one of a number of wooden musical instruments that Couverture has in stock.

My recent post on coat hangers feels diminished now, seeing as I managed to miss this adorable Ape hanger coathanger.

Aw, velvet elly, I know you’d make a baby sleep tight…
…especially snuggled under a merino baby blanket.

Couverture is to be found in Notting Hill, London (see map here). If you live nearby and read this blog, I have no doubt that you’re a frequent visitor, but if you live far away like me, you’re in luck, as they sell a limited selection of their gorgeous goods online too.

The easy to clean food-safe silicone mats are screenprinted with really cute designs (some by the marvellous Matte Stephens).

But these aren’t just for the [...]]]> These placemats from Modern Twist are perfect for style-conscious parents who’re understandably keen to stem the tide of the Barbie and Spiderman school of decoration at the threshold of the kids’ rooms.

The easy to clean food-safe silicone mats are screenprinted with really cute designs (some by the marvellous Matte Stephens).

But these aren’t just for the kids. There are lots of other designs in a restrained style, like this Pebbles design. See more at Modern Twist.

via Babygadget