Guest photographer

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Alexandra Darcissac, creator of La Princesse au Petit Pois  is a woman of passion. She loves making clothes and she loves spotting new talents to photograph her creations.  For her Spring-Summer 2012 collection, Alexandra has worked hand in hand with Helena, a Finnish designer

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In talk with Carly, founder of Corby Tindersticks

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Carly  lives and works in Birmigham. She is the founder of Corby Tindersticks, which creates fun design and illustration for kids (and grown ups as well). Carly tells us more

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Hair, hair everywhere…

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In the not-so-distant past, and even today, long beards were the sign of specific peoples and tribes: they might be a sign of holiness, wisdom or authority (Father Christmas, Jesus, The Ayatollah) or more recently, eccentricity

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A room for London

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Visiting London in 2012? Take a look at this temporary postmodern sanctuary peeping out over the busy South Bank walkways.The project is part of Living Architecture founded by philosopher Alain de Botton

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Link to Naif #12 !

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Do you know Naif Magazine? This will be most likely a “YES”  in continental Europe as Naif has been around for a while now. But the title isn’t very spread in other countries.

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The perfect simple solid swing

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This good looking swing is made of solid oak and thick natural Manila rope. It is delivered to you engraved on each side with the name of your choice

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Company Profile : Pom d’Api

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Brand Name Pom d’Api – Company name Rautureau Apple Shoes

Date of creation 1870 for the company, 1973 for the Brand

Country of origin France – Country of production France, Tunisia (and Asia for sneakers)

Name of the owners Guy Rautureau and Yvon Rautureau, sons of the founder Joseph Rautureau.

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Homes at play

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Just released, “Playful Homes” by Andrew Weaving is  not just another publication on kid’s rooms. The 240 pages book features twelve family homes, all designed

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Playtime New York – Part II

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I have to say that my favourite children’s trade show is Playtime New York. Well, two (main) good reasons

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For young eyes only…

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They are very stylish and wonderfully designed; they carry names such as Jackie, Lenny or Bobby; they do the best job to protect the eyes. Sons + Daughters‘ hot

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