Happy NEW YEAR...

 Just Wanted to Wish You All A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 

2011 was crazy and 2012 I think will be just as crazy...

Thank you to all my readers, you make me happy!

I am so grateful for all that blogging has done for me this year... I've discovered so much talent which in turns inspires me everyday. I've made new friends, I pretty sure you know who you are ;) Thank you! 

I'd like to thank La Petite Magazine for having me contribute in their latest issue, Babiekins blog & Moonfrye for having me guest post, Paul & Paula for sharing our breakfast (and so much more!!!), Small for Big for sharing the love, Flannery O'kafka just because and Kickan & Conkers for being...

For 2012...

Lot's of giggles, tickles, hugs and kisses, success, health and happiness and great design of course!!!

So much is already planned!

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WOVENPLAY... Luv, lovin', love it!

What better way then to end this year of blogging with my obsession, my discovery of the year, my favorite of 2011... WOVENPLAY. I've showcased their clothing and accessories here and there on the blog, but here is a collage of their fall collection. As usual it's full of creativity, it's fun and embellished with gorgeous details... What's not to LOVE?

 I'm so happy I got Miss E the moth suit over the summer and Mister loves his aviator hat... I'll have to save up to buy some more!!!

I can hardly wait to see what's in store for 2012!!!

The photos I used are from these lovely online shops: Monkey & The Bug, Line + Liv, Orfeo, Nonchalant Mom, Sweet William.

Nice to meet you... PIECEMEAL

I love a good basic and that's just what Piecemeal is all about! I've fallen head over heels for this children's clothing line from Sweden. I love the simplicity, the subtle colors the classic prints and the just right amount of volume. Even the boys items are adorable... To top it off, sustainability is a key theme at Piecemeal  therefore all their fabrics are either certified organic, reused or recycled, they also work closely with their manufacturers. Awesome!  

Can you guess which is my favorite piece?

Piecemeal also has an online store, but you can find a few items at Quirky Collective (the first photo was from their site) and they are having a sale!!!

Nice to meet you... LOULOU ESKIMO

LOULOU ESKIMO is another of those collections that wowed me this fall... This french label is a new comer and one to watch! Their attention to detail is delightful and their choice of color and fabrics is fresh. I love the sequins hats and the polka dot skirt, but what I love even more is their upcoming spring summer collection!!!

Here's a glimpse of what's to come...

The satin jumpsuit is to die for and so is that lovely printed fabric. I love the volumes and the bow details here and there... sure can't wait for summer, already!

LOULOU ESKIMO is as creative as it gets, it's fun, whimsical, funky and original. Definitely one of those avant-garde and trend setting brands. Doesn't get much better in my books!

This label is on my list of favorites this year and probably for years to come...

Nice to meet you... APRIL SHOWERS by Polder

April Showers by Polder is one of my favorite collections, every season they come up with the cutest accessories for your little ones and I specially like their knitted selection.

Why I haven't talked about this earlier, I'm not sure since I dream of having a little something from their collection for Miss E or even me!

Your in luck, many online store are on sale now and you can find a few of the April Showers items on sale! 

Check out some of my favorite online stores: Sweet William, Thumbeline. or Smallable to get your hands on some April Showers.

If you are on the Toronto area, you must stop by Advice from a Caterpillar and check out their great selection.

Perhaps you'd like a little something for yourself and you could match with your daughter! The Polder collection is just as nice, just a little more grown-up!!! LOVE...

Can't wait to see their Spring-Summer collection, I doubt I'll forget to showcase it again! 

Expect more favorite this week...

Wishing You...

Wishing you a...

 MERRY CHRISTMAS*** JOYEUX NOËL!!!

May your day be full of giggles, hugs, kisses, good food and great company...

My Virtual Advent Calendar... THE END!

Ah! Only 1 day until Santa comes... Do you celebrate on the 24th and open up all the gifts at midnight or do you wait until the 25th?

Todays selection is from Atsuyo et Akiko, on of my favorite duo! They have an amazing selection from tee-shirts to bags and jewelry of course... I love these star charm necklaces for 12$. 

Want to find out about all these amazing gift ideas, all under 10 euros or 15 dollars... 

You would like to discover some amazing online shop and designers? 

Just click on days below and discover 24 different ones!!!

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I hope you enjoyed this little feature as much as did! I'm thinking of adding a "pick of day" to the blog (not everyday, just here & there). 

What do you think?

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 2 Days to go!

2 Days to go... OMG!!!! Have you finished all your shopping? I'm almost done...

How great are these Babouches? The pink ones for Miss E and the Orange for Mister M... Aren't slippers a classic gift? I love these Moroccan ones... for only 8 euros on the most amazing online shop Les Petits Bohemes.


Come back tomorrow for the last reveal!!!!

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 3 Days to go!

3 Days to go... oh my! I hope I finish my knitting on time...

Today's selection is a felted mushroom from Muskhane. It stands 11 cm tall and is environmentally friendly. It's handmade and ready to play with or just a real cute decorative item... don't you think?

Find this yummy mushroom for 6,50 euros at Yume, an great little online store.

Happy Hanukkah!

**Hanukiah by Mister M.**

Yesterday, we lit our first Hanukkah candles...

This week Miss E & Mister M had their Hanukkah parties at school. They each made a crown, they sang, they danced and they ate latkes & donuts... We had so much fun! 

Miss E was a little shy and overwhelmed, but enjoyed all the same.

Mister M wasn't a bit shy, he twirled like a dreidel & recited his lines like a pro, a natural! I was a very proud mom.

We'll be lighting candles for 7 more days... Happy Hanukah!!!

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 4 Days to go!

4 Days to go... Oh so close!

How about offering the great Anorak Magazine for kids? The latest issue is all about toys, how perfect!

This little magazine is full of great stories, illustrations, activities, it will keep your kids busy for weeks...

You can find your copy at your neighborhood magazine shop, online, or straight at your door if you subscribe.

I heart... KICKCAN & CONKERS

Have you heard the amazing news? KICKCAN & CONKERS has open up shop and I'm so excited!!!!

First let me tell you a little about the blog, it's by far one of my favorites, I've talked about it, referred to it on many occasions... Sometimes I feel a little bit like a stalker, I check it the minute a new post goes up, trying to never miss link. I'm always in awe with all that Deborah finds and showcases, her selection never ceases to amaze me, from modern to vintage, from fashion to toys, her taste is impeccable... And now with the online boutique we can dive into her world and actually own a little piece of it for ourselves. 

Deborah will make you travel without moving from the South of France, to England, through Poland and all the way to Japan. I just love to discover what the world has to offer through her blog and now her shop.

Expect to find the unexpected, the creative, the vintage, the new, the old, the quirky... All that for all ages.

I hope you will enjoy this little shop as much as I do ... I know I'll be checking it out often and I have a strong suspicion you'll be hearing more about Kickcan & Conkers arround here!

Don't forget to check out my virtual calendar from today, my selection happens to be from Kickcan & Conkers!

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 5 Days to go!

5 Days to go... It's really starting to smell like christmas!!!

Today I give you thaumatropes (I hope I spelled that right!) by illustrator Chloe Ehninger. This simple game will keep your kids busy for days! I wish I could see these paper optical illusion toys in action... as the card flips around you see the bear play dress up. There's nothing like good old-school fun! 

Find these on the Kickcan & Conkers shop for €4.50. 

Designer of the Year.... LM

I cannot possibly end this year of blogging without showcasing my FAVORITE 2011 designer, blogger creator, artist, dream maker, magician... LIESCHEN MUELLER.




You have no idea how I wish I could buy everything she makes for Miss E... You have to be quick, her creations are sold out as soon as they hit her online store!



I check her blog daily, just so I don't miss anything, wether it's her new creations,  to get a glimpse of what she's working on next or perhaps just to see the quirky videos she posts here and there...



I admire her creativity, she never ceases to amaze me... She is not a trend follower, but a avant-gardiste, a trend setter, a true artist.



I can't wait to see what's in store for next year (click here for a sneak peak)... Thank you LM for making this one a delightful year!

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 6 Days to go!

6 Days to go and counting...

I'm loving todays selection! Once again it's one of those gift perfect for re-gifting....

Have you seen the Japanese paper balloons? They come in a variety of color and shapes, are so much fun and make cutest room decorations ( get some here).

However, todays paper balloons from KYOUEI Design, are not your traditional ones... these you can write, draw, squiggle or doodle and make it your own or keep them white, just because! How perfect is that? Give me 20 please...

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 7 Days to go!

7 Days to go! This time next week the kids will be over the moon with all their new gifts or super disappointed Santa didn't bring them what they had hoped for! Oh well! How could they be disappointed with these...

Todays selection is from Niddle Noddle, they have a nice little selection of stocking stuffers on their site and I just loved these clay whistle birds, and the paper accordion and the windmill and and and...

Hope you are all enjoying your sunday! I am! I got to sleep inn and then chill with my little family... What's better than that?

My Virtual Advent Calendar... 8 Days to go!

8 Days to go!

I have a thing for designer toys, wood toys and blind boxes, so when you put all 3 together... I'm ecstatic!!!

Perhaps you already know the work of NOFERIN, they've made wooden toys (Jibibuts) and plushes (Pecanpals) for a little while now. How cute are these little wooden Jibibuts? They come in a blind box, so you can try and collect all 12 of them + 2 extra special ones... good luck! 12$ each.

You can find these at the most awesome online store Magic Pony, they have a great selection of designer toys and random cool stuff as well... If you are in the Toronto area, you'll want to stop buy the boutique for some great shopping!

My Virtual Calendar... 9 Days to go!

9 Days to go... we're in the single digits, OMG!!!

Are your kids sticker crazy? Mine are! You must check out these really adorable stickers from Catherine Campbell, seriously I would steal a few from Miss E and stick them on my agenda! She also has a cute set for the boys. LOVE, Love, luv!

Happy friday! Come back tomorrow for more gift ideas...

MishMash Friday no.11

It's been a long week and it hasn't ended yet! Did I ever mention I worked in the "gifting" business? I do! So you can just imagine the amount of work I've had this week... 

So unfortunately this weeks mishmash will just be a list of the things I found via Pinterest, some of my favorites. I've put them all in a board I called Pinluscious, you might want to check it out... I haven't showed you everything here and if your interested you'll get all the links there or just click on the photo and it will take you to the source. 

So sorry for this lazy post!!!

I already wish it was summer... 

I'm loving this mountain brooch, for me or Miss E?

Too cute...

Too cool...

Ummm, my favorite series of books & some summery colors... I'm starting to smile!

How awesome are these knitted bloomers? I might attempt to make a pair for Miss E...

Greatest Polar Bear, don't you think?

Something about this room... 

Bobo Choses makes chairs.... Yeahhh!

Best Santa ever!

Do get socks and p.j's for x-mas? I wouldn't mind these...

Love you guys... Thanks for passing by and have the greatest weekend ever!

I'll be posting my Virtual advent calendar pick a little later...