Speck iPad iGuy Case for your kids

I love how this Speck iPad Case for kids has handles for little ones to grab onto. 

Speck iPad iGuy Case

{Interiors} Fabulous retro lightbox

Isn't this so cute for all your quotes and messages? You can have great fun changing your message as often as you like. check it out here

{Interiors} 9 cool throw pillows for your sofa

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With the new year, I am on the hunt for some accessories for my sofa. So I thought that I would design a bunch of them on my Society6 shop. I then got a bit sidetracked and started getting lost in it's giant maze. There are so many cool designs, it is worth mixing up pattern, and scale.
I might get some for the kids' bedroom also.

So here is my selection for you to enjoy.

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1. dotty dots black on white
2. the heart of my heart
3. black and white triangles
4. all you need is love
5. dotty dots white on black
6. always be yourself - unless you can be a unicorn - then always be a unicorn
7. galaxy deep
8. triangle bunting pattern
9. giraffe

{Kids} 16 Amazing Lego Simpsons figurines

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I just want them so bad for mother's day! 
The 16 Simpsons Lego minifigurines are expected to be available just in time for the special Lego episode of the Simpsons premiering on May 4th on FOX. In the meantime, the Simpsons Lego house is already available here.

{Craft} 8 creative ideas for your Easter eggs

Spring seems to have arrived in London. You might remember my post from last Easter - Check it out here. It had so much success that I thought I would share some new ones this spring. It is such a simple and effective way to create this fresh new look for your home.

I hope you enjoy these ideas that I've put together to inspire you to get creative this Easter and in springtime in general. Enjoy and share!

1. Gold leaf over dip dyed egg. Gorgeous. Read more at little inspiration.

Gold leaf eggs at little inspiration

2. Rope wrapped egg. More details at SAS does.

Rope wrapped egg at SAS does

3. Golden glitter eggs, by Frufly.

Golden glitter eggs by Frofly

4. Monochrome & natural look for your Easter eggs, by Herz allerliebst.

Natural Easter egg display by Herz allerliebst

5. DIY concrete Easter eggs. Check out how to make them on usefuldiy.

Diy concrete Easter eggs by usefuldiy

6. Simple Easter egg magnets, by Le style.

Easter magnets by Le style

7. Egg candles, by Lekker Fris.

Easter egg candles by Lekker Fris

8. Here is one for the non crafty ones; just get on to Revision Design Sudio's Etsy shop here and order a set of these really cool ceramic handmade planters and wheatgrass and it will be ready to set up in no time... 

Egg planter by Revision Design Studio

{Interiors} Top 10 coolest kids bunk beds

Bunk beds are a fantastic way of saving space and avoiding the bedtime argument of who switches the light off and when. Each child has some privacy as well as control over their sleep.
Since our 2 years old and 8 years old share a bedroom, we decided to tackle the sleeping arrangements last weekend.

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I turned to one of my favourite Pinterest boards for some inspiration for the best bunk bed ideas for kids rooms. Here is a selection of my top 10. They really make me wish I was a kid again...

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Single Bunk Bed in White

Apartment therapy

Annipalanni

Leiliving

Bunk Bed with Storage by Arthauss

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Or what about this cool sleeper with built in stairs.

Bunk Bed Tala

I love the simple metal frame of this black metallic bunk sleeper.

Single Metal bunk bed

I have chosen the IKEA Mydal bunk bed for the kid's room, and I look forward to doing my very own IKEA hack. I'll keep you posted on the progress. Check out this really cool IKEA Hack for inspiration!

Ikea Hacker

{Kids} Juguetes para la crisis by Natalia Aguado

One for the kiddies! Product design student from Escuela de Diseño de La Rioja in Spain, Natalia Aguado, has designed these really cool "toys for the crisis". Or as she calls them: Juguetes para la crisis.

It’s a simple toy made ​​with a few basic wooden and cork shapes that can be put together simply. You can swap them around to create different shapes: police cars, boats, buses.... Kids can also let their imagination run freely painting the different pieces. There are endless possibilities!

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{Kids} A party fit for a Birthday boy!

It seems like such a long time since I last posted... I have had such a busy time lately, but school is finally of for my eldest and summer has arrived in London.

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One of the many things in the diary in the past few weeks was my boy's 2nd birthday. Last weekend, my baby boy turned 2! Since he is a July baby, a picnic in our local park was obligatory, and will be for years to come. We were very lucky with the weather, as summer decided to arrive just in time for the party.

The first thing we did, was the all important Birthday walk! It is a tradition that my daughter's school has started for us, and I love it! Every year, we make a poster for the Birthday person through the years. It is a great way to see how baby has changed: newborn to 2 years old.

After a long breakfast at home, we took the party to our local park, where many of our friends came to celebrate with us. I loved chatting to everyone and catching up over a glass of wine and some cherries.

The birthday boy was so happy with the celebrations and all his amazing presents. Thank you all for coming and helping us celebrate in style!

Here are a few of my ideas for the party:
1. Healthy Bento boxes: a hit with both parents and kids.

2. Brownie tower, decorated with icing sugar, colourful sprinkles and Legos. He loved blowing the candles so much, we had to do it 3 times!

3. Potted succulents as party favours, since the birthday boy is a keen gardener these days.

Jad was so happy with the celebrations and all his amazing presents. Thank you all for coming and helping us celebrate in style!

There are so many cute ideas that you can find these days to make your child's party a little bit more personal and crafty. Check out my Pinterest board on Parties for my selection of more great Party ideas.

Has anyone been planning birthday parties recently? I'd love to hear some more ideas...

{Kids} House chair by Paloma's nest

Check out this cute kids chair that also works as a doll's house, by Etsy shop owner Paloma's nest. It comes in 3 different designs: colonial, victorian and modern house, but my favourite has to be the colonial style one. Love it!

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{Design} Life's Journey measuring stick by Baum Kuchen

I knew as soon as we moved into our home, 6 years ago, that I wanted to track my daughter's growth on a doorframe. But since I am not 100% positive we will live under this roof forever, I looked for a wall mounted growth charts.
I love Baum-kuchen's new product, the life's journey measuring stick. A simple, blank measuring stick where you can record the special milestones in your child's life. You can keep it hung on your wall and can take it with you when you move. I also love the philosophy behind their brand and hope to see more elegant products from them.

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{Kids} Easiest DIY dollhouse

My daughter Ines (7) loves playing with her little figurines. So I thought that with her help we could build this easy homemade dollhouse by El hada de papel. 

There I found the easiest DIY tutorial for a homemade dollhouse yet. Use stiff cardboard to cut out 2 pieces as shown and slot together. As decoration, you can paint the cardboard or cover it in paper. Go with the templates provided or create additional cutouts to add detail. I love this idea because you can also adapt it to be the correct size for your dolls.

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{Art} Crayon sculpture by Diem Chau

You don't know what to do with all those crayons lying around? Check out Diem Chau, I am loving her crayon sculptures...

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