The largest city in the Southern hemisphere, Sao Paolo counts 20 millions habitants, 10 millions cars and the largest Italian, Jewish, Japanese communities in the world. A tower of Babel full of energy and vitality. And stunning architecture. Could you live here?

Jeanette Petersen recently launched Little Fashion Factory, a PR Firm specialised in children’s products, in Copenhagen.

Modern Rio, Vintage Rio, Decadent Rio, Rio is so much beauty and fun. All vertical, with a crazy urban jungle and beautiful beaches. We loved the Jardim Botanico, a must to visit with kids.

Lamps “Favourite things” by Chen Karlsson for Studio Eno

Eulalie is a cute as her name, and as blod as the summer sun - Marine her mother is the founder of e-store Little Factory.

It was fun to visit the store-atelier of Petit Retro in Sao Paolo. It was like being transposed to Paris for a moment.

Petit Retro , a Franco-Brazilian brand of accessories and decor, was created in 2004 when two friends, Luca Schiller (Brazilan with a French soul) and Tinou Le Joly Senoville (French illustrator) decided to join forces. Luca and Tinou  put together a poetic and playful concept based on childhood memories, extensive use of colours

Photos by Rio de Janeiro born photographer Marc Ferrez (1843-1923)

We found a lovely place in the hills of Santa Teresa : Lola Cafe Atelier. Lola is an artist who produces lots of colourful and playful thinks, for kids and their rooms : garlands, little frames, hair clips, jewellery, felt crowns, etc. The best of her creations is a mini stove/oven made out of recycled steel container, bottle and jar taps. My daughters had an incredible amount of fun playing at Lola’s. Like being back to the good old times when toys were invented and created, not manufactured.

Brand name macarons Company name macarons GmbH

Date of creation July 2011

Country of origin Germany Country of production 100% made in Germany The region of the Swabian Alps in South Germany is a great spot where you can still find some amazing craftsmen talent in textile manufacturing.

Paris welcomes a new children’s boutique called Chou Fleur (cauliflower). This 35 square meter store is located in the 5th arrondissement, known for its concentration in universities, libraries and cinemas focused on good old classics. Founder of Chou Fleur, Véronique Suzzoni mixes toys, decor, clothing and accessories, but also events for her little clients : workshops, birthday parties, English for beginners.

I was pretty impressed by a the store called Enfim Infant. Almost hidden on the third floor of Shopping da Gavea, a rather unattractive mall in Leblon, this little toy store has an amazing selection of wooden toys (almost all) made by Brazilian artisans. Puppets, reversible dolls, doll houses, trucks, all handmade in high quality standards, with nice finishes and vibrant colours.

Name of the brand PIGMEE

Date of creation 23/06/2010

Country of origin France  Countries of production France, Marocco and India

Name of the founder Florence Bories

Nbre of employees Only me

Nbre of sales points  40, including  Serendipity, Pois Plume, Laurette