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It looks like a VW camper but it is…a tent! You can fit a whole family in. I know my kids would love it, but they would probably even prefer to sleep in the small dog house! 

(myself in a real VW camper, luxury version – with Haastens mattress, please…)

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www.themonsterfactory.com

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Kalon introduces a limited collection of beautifully handmade masks for Halloween. Made in New York by Amelia McIssac the masks are available in five whimsical styles: Coyote, Owl, Fox, Chicken and Bear.

Using traditional techniques passed down through generations, all masks have been handmade from wool from Ameila’s own sheep and plant dyed from her own garden.

Each piece is unique and the collection is very limited. There are only 50 beautiful masks to go around. So get yours fast. Available only at KalonStudios.com.

After Milan and Graz, kidsroomZOOM opened its Vienna last week with more than 20 international designers presenting contemporary art and furniture, as part of the Vienna Design Week.

I am hoping that Paola Noe will bring the event to London soon; London Design week 2012?

Participating to Kidsroom were  az&mut (F), Bybo design (S), Bomb Design (D), breaded escalope (AT), Collect Furniture (DK), Caroline Gomez/mouta (F), Gommini (D), Liliane (NL), green lullaby, Hektik (NL), Johannes Hoffmann (AT), Kalon Studios (USA), KIdsonroof (DK), kubix (AT), Jaell & Tofta (D), jooloomooloo (AT), Junior Living (DK), Lou & dejlig (AT), Move-it product (GB), Nonjetable (F),Nonah (F), Pete Oyler (USA), perludi (AT), Punch’n’Cuddle (GB), Rijada (LV), The Collection (F), Thorsten van Elten (GB), Tukluk (AT).

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Aalto + Aalto is a design office focusing on functional, esthetical and emotional product design, with the aim to bring something new to our material world.  (The bed on the picture is a prototype).

Via e-glue

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PlanToys  - Wooden toaster, spaghetti plate, sauce pans for  mini chefs and food lovers.

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www.plantoys.com

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New website, new pieces for the Portland based Queen of paper gralands and mobiles, Heather Frazier.

I’ve loved her poetic and airy creations since day one. 

Frazier&Wing

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Crazy colorful psychedelic animals  -  www.etsy.com

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Need More -Think Twice Creatures by Meyer-Lavigne is a series of savings boxes that encourages consumers to show restraint and only buy the things they really need. 

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danishcrafts.org

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“Y’a pas le feu au lac” means “no need to rush”. The French expression evokes Lake Leman and the slow approach to life of Swiss people. YPLFL is also a design company based in France. Created by designers around the world, YPLFL products are an invitation to take your time, to contemplate your environment and to share with friends.

Inspired by traditional know-how and current technology, these objects primarily use wood as a poetic, aesthetic and functional vector.

My personal invitation to slow down today and to enjoy the last day of August with your children before crazy back-to-school… (Swiss children are already in class!)

http://www.yplfl.com

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Located two hours north of New York on the Hudson Valley, the house of fashion designer Ryan Roche is filled with light, poetry and  inspiring details.

The place is extremely peaceful and joyful at the same time, allowing space for reflexion, bringing true happiness.

For those who know children’s fashion, the name of Ryan Roche will be familiar. In 2004, Ryan opened a Brooklyn store called mor mor rita and selling her beautiful line of knits and woven pieces. A collection of dreamlike clothes with an amazing color palette that influenced the industry.

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Today, Roche has moved to adult’s (while keeping a small production for children) and her eponymous line has won the loyal support of a client base including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Milla Jovovich, Anne Christensen and Olya Thompson. 

The house reflects pretty much the clothes that Ryan creates : quiet, soft, modern, poetic with subtle yet stimulating details.

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Fashion photos by Anna Palma

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Ryan Roche is available at

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ryan-roche.com - www.ryan-roche.blogspot.com