Do you remember what your dreams were when you were 10 years old?  Lulu has a timeless passion for horses but she is also a kid of her times, dreaming of visiting New York and wishing to have her own  laptop. Alison Spence her mother is the designer and founder of new girl’s brand called Original Sister, offering “plainer (but not plain) well-considered, easy-to-wear, premium quality and stylish basics”. The brand was featured last Sunday in The Telegraph (read the article here).

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Lovely illustrations by  Florine - All characters are wearing the new Autumn/Winter Caramel Baby and Child collection:  signature knits, structured tailoring, Liberty print blouses and  little pastel dresses…

www.caramel-shop.co.uk

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Thanks to Deborah Beau from Kickan & Conkers for bringing this beautiful issue of Tiny & Little to our attention.

www.tinyandlittle.com.au

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Photographs by Gabriele Galimberti - Sunday Times magazine, 04.09.2011

www.gabrielegalimberti.it

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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

Winter Water Factory, available at Sweet William : sweetwilliamltd.com

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Bu and the Duck, 106 Franklin Street ( btw W. Broadway and Church streets)

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When Susan Lane opened Bu and the Duck in 1997, she created a destination; Franklin Street was empty. It is only a decade later that Steven Allen and other fashion designers joined the Tribeca address.

Today, Franklin street is a must-visit for hip shoppers. 

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Bu and the Duck is very unique, with its charming antique feel and a great selection of clothing (including exclusive pieces by Bouton), knits, shoes, books. 

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Don’t miss Patron of the New (151 Franklin Street) – A newly opened fashion heaven with a sharp selection of upcoming brands for men (mainly) and women, as well as a small and fun range for children. Nicolas Andreas Taralis, Benoit Meleard, Ronald Pineau, Meresine.   Another cool store is the one of Gary Graham , with an inspiring ambiance as well as attractive women’s clothes and accessories.

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buandtheduck.com

patronofthenew.com

boutonkids.com

garygrahamnyc.com

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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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I like the happy faces of the children wearing Oeuf.

The “Eco Friendly Fair Trade Clothes” reflect comfort, humour, amusement, confidence. All is needed to make parents and children satisfied…

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http://www.oeufnyc.com/clothier-fall10.aspx

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Photos Melanie Rodriguez, production Lila&Tom, clothes Bobo Choses

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melanie-rodriguez.blogspot.com

www.lilatom.com

www.bobochoses.com

Jasmine in the Swiss mountains –  Tee-shirt Maan, short pants Bonton, cardigan  Petit Bateau.

Vintage posters on display at Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland.

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I am a big fan of Bronagh Staley (owner of Sweat William) for she has such a great eye in spotting cool new brands and displaying them in a tasteful fun way.

Clic here to read an interview of Bronagh, published on The Inside Source.

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