Don't Swim After Lunch

Don't Swim After Lunch by Jens Blank on Vimeo...


I really enjoy this little video and so I thought I would try to recreate it with some toys...

Handmade softie trees by Etsy seller Quietude Quilt.

Wooden birds by Kristian Vedel for Habitat.

Monty the Fox from Etsy store Saracarr.

Handmade wood iceberg stacking toy from Etsy store Imagination Kids.

Balancing wood penguins by Voila Toys.

Nice to meet you... Natacha Plano!

I'm always discovering new products, new collections, new designers, and I love to share all of it with you! Then, once in a while I discover something new and I get soooo excited to show it off, today is one of those days! I just came across Natacha Plano, an illustrator, graphic designer, painter who in her spare time time likes to make jewelry... Not just any jewelry, her pieces are entirely handmade with some delicate porcelaine which she then polishes and hand paints, making every piece unique. 

I am head over heels for these porcelaine doll pendants, I'm not sure if I would get one for Miss E or myself, maybe both! J'A.DO.RE!

I also love her black series... With the gold accents... L.O.V.E. 

These would make such wonderful gifts, don't you think?

Check out Nathacha Plano website for the entire line and vendors. 

All the photos are from this online shop.

MishMash Friday no.8

Some things I liked this week... The image above is from a book entitled Moment In Time by Anne Valerie Hash and photographed by Fabrice Laroche. What can you expect to find... gorgeous photos of Lou Lesage.

To celebrate Movember month I thought I'd share my favorite mustache! This print is available at Mokkasin.

Ahhh! How I love the daycares on this blog, it has a great round up of modern kindergarten and nurseries. How I wish my kids could spend most of their waking hours surrounded by such beautiful spaces! Thank you Andrina!

I first saw this on Pinterest, thank you Helena C, and thought how cool! But then i looked a little further And found out it was a giveaway on this blog for these really cool  pixel boards from Ixxi. I entered, will you? There are so many options and things you can do... I hope I win!

I always find new reasons to have another baby!!! I think this crib is a great reason, don't you? I rediscovered this little shop thanks to this blog. 

Now, we did have our first snowstorm this week here in Montreal, did you see my photos on Facebook? Well, I really wished I had these gloves to keep me warm. It only takes a touch of neon to put a little sunshine in my stormy days! Want to know more, head on over to The Purl Bee...

Les Enfantines...

Are you going through a collar craze? I know I am, I'm loving this new little trend that makes everything look oh so pretty. I'm not sure which I prefer, the peter pan, the Mao, the cape, the tie?  

Well Last night, I happen to check out Clara de Paris and was delighted to see this really great little line they carry: Les Enfantines. The collection is so simple yet so brilliant! 

Basically they offer basic cashmere sweaters with basic shapes and colors, but where it gets interesting is that they sell a variety of collars in different colors and shapes, and where it gets brilliant is that you can interchange your collars onto your basic sweater to make it unique and different every time! Now why didn't I think of that! 

You'll want to check out all the other great french designers Clara de Paris carries, the selection is great! Also, get 20% off in honor of Black Friday, starting today... What are you waiting for, this shop is a great place to get your little ones some holiday outfits!

Papier Mache... ob la di ob la da.

Oh me oh my, I can't believe I forgot to tell you I got my Papier Mache magazine in the mail a couple of weeks ago and WOW! I could leave it at that... WOW! I love it, I love every page, it's by far my new favorite childrens printed magazine. The content, the photo shoots, the styling, the clothing even the blank pages are phenomenal. 

You forgot to get a copy, your in luck you can still buy Papier Mache from their online store.

I love these photos by Amanda Pratt and styled by their amazing Fashion editor Katelyn Mooney... This was my favorite shoot. 

If you'd like more, you can get an inside peak on the Papier Mache website and you should definety check out Katelyn Mooney's blog, it's awesome ( all the photos are from there).

I can't wait for te next issue already...

I heart THUMBELINE

It doesn't get much better than this, THUMBELINE is an online kids boutique which carries all of my favorite brands and if you "Like" them on Facebook, you'll get 20% off your next purchase! Yeah! Just in time for the holidays...

Just to name a few here are some of the brands you can discover: April Showers, Lucky Boy Sunday, Wovenplay, ESp.No.1, Soft Gallery, Nico Nico, Antik Batik and the list goes on and on! I even fell head over heels over a few, new to me, collections! I'll let you discover them for yourself...

The items pictured are just pieces I desperately wished we're in Mister M's and Miss E's closest...

See ya later, I'm going to "like" them on Facebook!

I could keep on going... I'm not sure i saw something i didn't like. Go see the rest here!
By the way they are from the U.S., so shipping to Canada is reasonable!!!

Craft It Foward... Giveaway!

I thought I would start the week with a giveaway, but not just any giveaway... It's the Craft It Forward giveaway.
Here's how it goes...
I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here... They must in turn post this on their blog or on the Craft It Forward Facebook page and send something they make to the first 5 people who comment. The rules are that it must be handmade by you (sewing, painting, pottery, photography, doodle, whatever!), and it must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011.

I commented on I'm with Leia's blog and I can't wait to see what I'll get in the mail... I promise to share as soon as I get it!

So who wants to play? If you think your not crafty enough, no worries! What counts is that you make a little something, ANYTHING! If your out of ideas, try one of my tutorials! Or I'll totally help if you want... For more inspiration you can check out my Pinterest, I have a few DIY boards with easy ideas to try out...

When you leave a comment, let me know if you want something for you or your kids.... Don't forget to leave your e-mail as well.

You want to know more about Craft It Forward, click on the button below...

You have no idea how excited I am... Tis the season to be jolly!

Mishmash Friday no.7

Alright, I didn't love my "linky love Friday" title so I changed it up a little... I feel like my Friday list is always a little bit of a mishmash of different unrelated things... It's no different this week!
Hope you have a very happy Friday! Via Petite Alma...

I love this little movie for the making of Coco Mag on Vimeo. It make me smile every time...

I discovered Siaomimi via Paul et Paula. I think I could buy the entire collection, it's right up my alley!

I would love one of these ceramic girls for Miss E's room... Not sure which I like best! It's not too clear on these photos but the heart is cut out. Love it! I first saw these cuties on Pinterest, but you can find out more about them here.

And here's the bed to go with the ceramic dolls... Miss E is going to need a big girls bed pretty soon! Also from my Pinterest Via Summer-Ize.

This is the most innovative and intriguing teddy bear I've ever seen... Go check out the video on Kickcan & Conkers, the whole concept is so interesting.

Now if only I had 112$ to spare, I would buy Mister M this Stella McCartney military hat... They've put together a cute Christmas selection with items starting at 25$.

I don't know about you but I'm having a hard time finding a card to send out... So far this is one of my favorites! Actually, There are a few cute ones in this Etsy shop.
I think next week is going to start to feel a lot like Winter Wonderland around here!!!
Have a great weekend!

My Space...

Do you live in a small apartment in the city? I do, it's not crazy small but it's not big either. Each kid has his and her room, we have a connected dining and living room, a smallish kitchen, it's not big enough for a table, and we have a tiny bathroom. That being said our kids play in every room of the apartment, we have toys everywhere! Do I wish to live in the Suburbs? Never say never, right? How about, I would rather not, unless I was by the beach in some exotic country with unlimited access to a city near by and the Internet!!! I'm a city girl, always have been! So you can imagine my excitement when I saw MY SPACE a cardboard folding play area by designer Liya Mairson.

My Space is intended for children from age 3-6, although i could see my 2 year old have a blast! It's light weight and easy enough for a kid to manipulate on his own, it folds up and is easy to store away under bed or behind a door. It can be played with in many different configurations, letting the imagination lead the way. It's also entirely recyclable. NICE.

In my opinion this is the ultimate urban playroom. Now why isn't it being produced yet? I was so bummed out when I found out it was in the development stages and was going to be produced shortly... Soon enough I hope, before Mister M and Miss E outgrow the playhouse phase and I'm pretty sure the back of one door isn't filled up yet!

Look how cute it is with colors! You could customize your white one as well, let the kids paint or draw on their walls... I wonder how much My Space will go for? I'll keep you updated.

Liya Mairson has some interesting products on her portfolio website as well, I really enjoyed her DIY section... I might try a thing or two!