Indian summer

Just for the pleasure of the eyes, this serie of pictures published in the September issue of Milk magazine with the French actress Aure Atika and her daughter Angelica.
Fall and bohemian atmosphere in the grasslands bordering her house in  the South of France...
and a sharp selection of chic outfits for mother and daughter from cult French brands: Paul and Joe, April showers, Zef, Wowo, Antik Batik ... all the essentials to spend a warm and beautiful autumn !

Photo credit: Milk, September 2009

The bedroom of the cherries

After Céleste, two other children returning from few years in Asia, have been offered a new bedroom In Paris.
For her "cherries", as she named her kids, Lise has concocted a world collecting furniture from flea markets, design furniture and furniture from French retail stores painted and accessorized by small delicate details.

Above the vintage furniture : cupboard, desk, chair and a commode all painted in various grays..

The beds from AMPM have also been painted in gray, in the same tones as the walls,
Ikea black shelf welcomes kids treasures enlightened by a pink mushroom lamp,
 The stars carpet  from CSAO welcomes games,
and the Eames chair provides a relaxing reading corner ...

A small child chair by Panton welcomes dolls who could not climb on the little pink highchair ...

From Bonpoint store, she brought the little cardboard suitcases ready to take the dolls or Japanese figurines for a new trip ...

A little treehouse

It's back to school time! For her first day of school, Celeste has got a new little nest nicely decorated by her mom Morgane.
It's a blend of the latest trends in French decoration and home-made furniture for a very cozy interior!
First  of her good choices the wallpaper with a retro feel by ISAK.

The alcove and the cupboards were made by her father ... very handy! Maybe he will inspire some others!
A small blue mushroom lamp grew on a shelf.
Inside the alcove the bed is from AMPM, from the same collection that the pink bookshelves.

The other walls are painted with "embruns" (Dulux Valentine) and highlight the small school desk.
Small garlands fly here and there.


The small tepee from Petit Collin creates a corner where the dolls have also their beautiful furniture.

No one has been forgotten in this fairy bedroom and certainly not Celeste!
Pictures credit: ma cabane celeste

Maison et objet Fair

This week was held in Paris, Maison et Objet fair, one of the most popular and expected fair in French decoration. An opportunity for me to find some of my favorite artists and discover some new features.
Thanks to the French bloggers fee maison, lao sur la colline and Marie-claire maison I could visit some stands on their blogs!
The very good surprise in the children section  is the new collection of  furniture by la chaise longue as this little school desk in light wood and metal painted in pastel shades ... an excellent value for those who, like me, have not the courage to fix a previous model found in a flea market.

Another good surprise was to realize that the furniture from  Laurette, that I could admire at the Parisian showroom of AIRDEJE last summer, had their own stand. 

A great opportunity to admire her collection of furniture inspired by the 40s, 50s with poetic names such as "Buffet gourmand", "Parisian wardrobe "" trailer bed "or" bedside secrets".

Fine furniture still in the retro spirit also with the famous brand Bonton.
In each collection you will find a bed, a highchair, a changing table in a variety of colors always punctiliously chosen: bright red, delicate violet, light gray or dark brown ... it is easy to find a hit from the wide choice.

Mimilou Stand is always joyful with animals, little stars and bubbles wall decals licately pasted on the walls and lit by beautiful paper lanterns. 

Cushions and blankets with retro prints and shimmering colors filled the shelves from  Petit Pan and sumptuous fabrics brought from India were covering the sofas at Lisa Corti corner.




Finally, for the parents, I particularly like the lighting in Japanese paper by Adeline Klam or made with wool from Non Jetable.
A vintage spirit for kids and Environmental concerns mixed with design for a zen decoration for the parents : all that I like!
Photos ; fee maison, lao sur la colline et Marie-claire maison

New fall atmosphere at Bonton bazar

Last year the trendy brand Bonton, launched by the ex-owner of Bonpoint, opened a second "concept store" in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, called "the Bazar'. I visited it last summer and enjoyed the different decors.
A liberty print bedroom for girls, a soft grey for boys and the great paper lanterns by Appolline in Paris to light the house.

I also like the colorful kitchen decor.

And I have great news : a New collection of Bonton will appear this fall : Papillon by Bonton more classical with sweet cashmere, tweed for a soft winter !

BONTON BAZAR

122 rue du Bac
75007 Paris

Bonton GRENELLE (clothes)

82 rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris
Photos credit: Bonton

Origami by Fifi

Our favorite French designer for stationery, Fifi Mandirac, has posted on her blog great ideas of origamis that can be turned in decoration objects.
Let's make decorative garlands, small bowls, to storage all our little things in the kitchen, in the bathroom or on a desk, and paper beads to make “the less expensive-necklace-of-the-world”! Not to forget the colorful windmills.

For the windwills all her explanations are here, for the beads it's here and the bowls there. For the others, you can find many explanations on the internet!

Photos credt: Fifi Mandirac.

Very chic and precious Jewelry by Very Sisters

New chic and precious jewelry by Very Sisters available on my little shop Comptoir d'enfance !
 

Back to your childhood thanks to adorable biscuit bracelets, bow bracelets or star bracelets in silver or in vermeil.

Very discreet and original, it is dedicated to the grown ups as well as to the youngest.

The perfect present for a baby shower, a birthday or christmas with a very French touch.

The Very Sisters French line of jewelry is a good representation of its creators: elegant, cheerful and authentic. Conceived in a chic and refined spirit, the Very Sisters collection addresses all women and will satisfy both girls and ladies.

Made in Europe and hand made, the models of the brand are the reflection of a high quality and a perfect know-how.
Enjoy!

New Small for fall

The new issue of Small magazine is available here for free. You will find as usual great hand-made projects ideas to make with the kids such as these cute puppets or clips holders, great fashion pages and discovery of the world of many designers, illustrators...
Have fun !
!

New garde-robe for a new season

This new fashion season for kids seems to be Very bohemian chic.
The september issue of French Marie-Claire magazine picked some nice pieces such as this cute white poncho from DPAM, the good cheap French brand for kids, and more high-end designers ones like Wowo or Louis Louise famous for their very parisian dresses.
It is always a pleasure to mix styles and colors together for chic but comfortable outfits for the kids.


I had the confirmation of this bohemian chic trend with Elle magazine which also picked a cute Wowo vest, a nice bag at Monoprix, cute dresses at Marie-Puce, a new kids designers and many others. You can click on the pictures for the details !
So let's shop!