Easter Festival of Flower Torches, São Bras de Alportel, Portugal

Spending Easter break in Portugal left a technicolour imprint on our memories. Sun seeking was the primary purpose of our visit, but it was the Festival of Flower Torches at São Bras de Alportel and it's vibrant injection of Portuguese colour that rejuvenated the soul.

Paper Menagerie

There are so many things to like about Owl Paper Lamps from Portugal. In themselves, these illuminated animals are just terrifically cute in their own right.

Stylish Beanbags Bonanza Chez Nobodinoz

Beanbags are a wonderful invention. Children can't resist taking a dive when they see one. They're perfect for lounging around and their softness will calm down even very stressed adults.   

Totem Lamps by Xadrezasriscas

These lamps are made of pine wood with water based-paints. You can play with the different parts and create your own version, in the colour combination of your choice.

Brikkon Spaceship for All Age Lego Lovers

Lego was my favourite toy for many years while growing up, even if it didn't offer the infinite array of specialised pieces that you find today. We could always improvise by mixing wood blocks or erector-set pieces to create some great hybrid robots, vehicles and landscapes. How…

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The Clover House Kindergarten Okazaki: MAD architects

How fun and inviting does 'The Clover House' kindergarten in the small town of Okazaki, Japan look. It’s the first project in Japan by Beijing based studio MAD architects. The former building was becoming too small for the needs of it’s young users so a remodel was required. The…

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Best Philosophy Books for Children

"What is fairness? What does it mean to be brave? Can you step in the same river twice? It is not only adults who can discuss philosophical issues". In this long interview with Five Books, Peter Worley, co-founder and CEO of the Philosophy Foundation picks the best books to…

Formidable Family Pimentel (Piupiuchick)

Four years ago, together with her sister Mariana and with her friend Marta, Ines Pimentel created Piupiuchick. She opens the doors of her house to Pirouette.

Paris Launches Le Grand Musée du Parfum

It's the new museum that everyone is talking about in fashion circles : Le Grand Musée du Parfum, located in 73 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, in a historic mansion that was formerly home to Christian Lacroix’s headquarters.

Art and culture in Milan : Osservatorio & Academia dei Bambini by Fondazione Prada

Milan is becoming a must-visit culture hub. Last month, the Prada foundation in Milan opened a new space in the city center called Milano Osservatorio, dedicated to photography and visual languages. Next week will be the opening of a space dedicated to children, Academia dei…

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Kid’s wear Living vol.1: Interview & sneak preview

On Monday the 9th of January kid's wear magazine will launch a new magazine dedicated to the world of design for children, lifestyle, toys and accessories. We do our very best to squeeze a little more information and a sneak preview from the editors Petra Barkhof &…

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Food for thought : Five a Day!

Do you know Five Books?  This excellent site showcases writers, thinkers, academics and others, who present the best five books on just about any topic under the sun.