bunny figures.

Sorry everyone for the delay! As you can guess, I am pretty busy here, so updates won't be as frequent. But I wanted to share these adorable bunny figures from A+R Store. They come in a set of two with a book by the designer, Mr. Clement. Quite wonderful. ($98)

things i'm loving : monday afternoon edition.

I was in bed all weekend with a wretched headache, but I hope your's was much better!



Above: Matthew Williamson Silk Funnel Neck Dress ($1,500), 2. House Blocks ($60), and 3. Flieg Vogel flieg ($40)
Below: 4. Raquel Red High Heels (£119.70), 5. Sets of three - flowers ($36), and 6. Child of the Forest - Art Doll ($25)

eco-friendly children.

Good afternoon everyone! I apologize for not posting yesterday- both of my boys have been sick with the flu so I haven't had much time to spend on my computer. Luckily, they both seem to be feeling much better now. Speaking of my boys, London, my youngest one, is one year old today! This year has gone by so quickly and I really cannot believe it has been a whole year already. Since both his birthday and Earth Day occur on the same day, I thought it would be nice to do an eco-friendly kid post featuring some of my favorite sustainable and/or organic baby and children's items. So enjoy and Happy Earth Day!


1. Twin Fitted Sheet in "Supercharged" ($98), 2. I Eat My Veggies Onesie & Lap-T ($22), 3. Bobux Sport Shoes ($29), 4. Kids Spork ($4), 5. "Yard" Snake ($36), 6. Argington Fuji Toy Box ($420), and 7. Celery Furniture Lullaboo Changing Table ($945)


8. EcoTots Coat Rack ($108), 9. Organic Baby Blankie ($25), 10. Organic Build A Bot Onesie ($24), 11. Amenity Nursery Wall Prints - Woods Deer ($99), 12. Kids Giza Table ($170-$252), 13. Carrot ($6), and 14. DwellStudio Baby Crib Bedding -Motif ($350)


15. Cariboo Activity Gym ($160), 16. Fauna Kids Hoody - Black Lightning ($88), 17. Stuffed Seal ($56.95), 18. Nest Pack Toy Bag ($36), 19. White House (£33.95 GBP), and 20. Stella McCartney for LeSportsac 'Mum' Tote ($350)


21. Cardboard Appliances ($42), 22. Spaceframe Sculpture Kit ($199), 23. Cameo Bunny- Organic Cuddle Pillow ($72), 24. Via Toy Boxes- 3 Pack ($204), 25. Flock Jumpers ($28), 26. Motosolino ($99), 27. Natural Wood Fire Engine ($19.99), and 28. Argington Babylon Adjustable Highchair and Cushion ($198)

last minute christmas gifts!

1. Eva Solo Tea Brewer Gift Set with Tumblers ($130.95), 2. Star Curtain String Lights ($34.95), 3. Prickly Cactus Eggling ($9.95), and 4. Glitter Tree Straight Candle Set ($12.95)


1. Prozac Canister ($70), 2. Muse Candle ($70), 3. Cat Salt & Pepper ($48), and 4. Apple Pillow ($95)


1. Chantilly 4 Cup Teapot (£6.00), 2. Princess Phone (£39.95), 3. 6 Cup Vintage Espresso Maker (£8.00), and 4. Russian Dolls Set (£7.50)


1. Trellis Pattern Plate Set ($49), 2. Mirror Votice Holder ($19-$39), 3. Brushed Metal Vases ($129), and 4. Jewel Bottles ($69)

lead-free toys.

As a mum, I have been rather concerned and angered over all the recent toy recalls, as I am sure many others have been. Luckily, when it comes to gift giving this year, there are many wonderful options from independent and eco-friendly businesses (For a huge list of major brand toys that are not made in China click here).

• 1. Embroidered Stacking Blocks from Spunky Sprout ($68)
  
• 2. Elephant Dot Doll from Craftsbury Kids ($26)
  
• 3. A Fleur Called Pansy from Onegirl ($30)
  
• 4. Dinosaur on Wheels from Arte Bebe ($28)
  
• 5. Boa from Babygeared ($40)
  
• 6. Louis Has a Sweet Tooth from Chet & Dot ($18)
  
• 7. Woodland Gnome Figures from Mimmo ($31)
  
• 8. Skyscrapers from Oompa ($37.99)
  
• 9. Magda Lepuskin from Odkins ($32)
  
• 10. Giraffe Stacker & Blankie Gift Set from Giggle ($70)
  
• 11. Arigurumi Godzilla Cho Kung from Raewa Dolly ($12.99)
  
• 12. Finger Pupper City Set from Bla Bla ($25)
  
• 13. Soft Animals from Modern Tots ($32)
  
• 14. Happy Wheat Bread from My Paper Crane ($20)
  
• 15. Leu Cushion from Modern Mini ($39)
  
• 16. Wooden Camera from Romp ($26)

maXimo.

I'm loving these lovely products from maXimo, the official source for designs by the late Alexander Girard.

brio : my first sets.

I always see these train sets by Brio in my favorite toy store and I get excited every time about how wonderfully designed they are. Each train set features a brightly colored adorable character, wooden track, and super-cute train cars, all made for little fingers (for ages 18 months+).

toys.

I love browsing through good independent toy stores. It's always nice to take my son to one of the many great ones here in Portland. While walking around our neighborhood this afternoon, we ran into Kids at Heart, a frequent stop for us. So many good things...

aprons & bath mitts from Furnis:



tree stumps from Fuzzy Town:



products from Crocodile Creek: