scandinavian design

I am HUGE fan of Scandinavian design. Even 'Little Lagom' is paying tribute to Scandinavian design as 'Lagom' means not too little not too much in Swedish. I like to think that my design style reflects this mantra, especially for this blog. 

So with that in mind today we take a look at gorgeous Scandinavian design for children. Whilst the design style is rather minimalist the interiors still exude warmth and character with small pops of colour. What I love about Scandinavian design is that it really is timeless. Rooms in this style can really grown with your children.

Leila xx

floral explosion - kids fair for fashion

A good friend of mine suggested I post about this very unique design installation for the International Kids Fair for Fashion.

It really is an explosion of floral and colour! If you ever had trouble trying to get your kido to try on a pair of shoes maybe you need to take them here.

Source: Contemporist

Spanish designers +Quespacio created this unique forest of flowers to showcase the best Spanish kids shoe brands at the International Fair of Kids Fashion.

From the designers:

Briefing: Create an exhibition for the International Fair of Kids Fashion (FIMI) to make a tribute to Spanish kids shoe brands, using only materials available or producible in the fair. Besides taking in mind the collections for autumn/winter.

Solution: Taking in mind that the fair mainly exhibits clothes, a forest of unique flowers was created with autumn fashion patterns to integrate the shoes collections in a better way. The product was exhibited as the protagonist of the installation on both sides of the flowers. A place in which the buyer disconnects from the rest of the fair, while he experiences the best Spanish kids shoe brands.

homegrown talent - kate & kate

I love stumbling across true homegrown talent and that's exactly what I found when Kate & Kate appeared randomly searching the internet. 'Kate & Kate' specialise in creating the most beautiful graphic blankets and throws for babies, children, adults and the home.

This is a bit about the girls, straight from their website:

Kate & Kate is the brainchild of sisters in law Kate Pascoe and Kate Pascoe Squires (yes, we both have the same name – lucky one of us lives in Melbourne, the other in Sydney, otherwise things could get confusing…)

Launched in October 2013, Kate & Kate offers a range of beautiful blankets and throws, knitted from the softest, breathable cotton and free from harmful substances.

Fresh and contemporary, our design obsessions are clean lines, geometric patterns and graphic elegance.

Kate & Kate blankets and throws are oversized and incredibly generous. Designed with flexibility in mind, our blankets are the perfect size for babies, children, adults and the home. Our throws are just that bit larger, but equally as adaptable.

A little about us… Kate Pascoe has a background in fashion (retail, design, wardrobe – she’s done it all), while Kate Pascoe Squires is a communications specialist in the fields of restaurants, food and wine. We are mums, best friends and family.

Kate & Kate blankets and throws are finally here. To be enjoyed, with big love.

These throws and blankets are a great idea for Christmas presents.....or 'just because' presents.

For pricing and stockists visit their website:

http://kateandkate.com.au

Leila xx

just hanging around - nursery mobiles

Entertaining, peaceful & delightful

Creating the perfect the nursery for your child to sleep and dream in peacefully is important for all parents which is why a nursery mobile is an adorable addition to any child's room.

The mobile is the 'must have' baby nursery accent to hang above a crib. Mobiles create the perfect nursery addition by stimulating your child's imagination and providing enjoyment and whimsical visuals.

The mobiles as seen in the above image can be found at these stores:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlenestbox

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveFeltXoXo

http://www.etsy.com/shop/moloco

maisy dee - interior styling

One of my dear friends sent me a link to this project and I fell in love with it immediately. It embodies an eclectic and relaxed style while still maintaining a fun and creative environment appropriate for kids.

These rooms belong to Samantha from Maisy Dee. 

http://www.maisydee.com.au/

Maisy Dee specialise in children's blankets,  cushions, toys, garlands and bibs with a focus on using bamboo as this material is hypoallergenic and biodegradable, so creating healthy environments for your tots!

The rooms that have been designed in this family home are so creative mainly due to the fact that new and vintage items have been put together which gives the spaces a homely and natural feel.

The images have been sourced from Little One Magazine, check out their blog for the full story and photographs:

http://littleonemag.com/archives/3463

neon - what's trending

Now I know I may be pushing the boundaries with some of you with this one but I am all about breaking the rules when it comes to interior design and in this case I am talking about NEON.

Neon has been trending in children's fashion for a while now and it seems to be making it's move into the world of interior design.

Neon is a great way to bring some spunk into your children's rooms and the good news is you don't need a lot of it to make an impact. Neon is particularly punchy when styled together with warm neutral tones, pastels and natural textures like timber.

Wall decals, throw rugs, artworks or little accessories in neon are great ways to pop some colour into a space that are super bright and playful.

neutral nurseries

Say goodbye to the days where you were boxed in to designing a yellow or green nursery because neutral is in to stay.

Gender neutral nurseries are a great way of preparing for your bub to be if you are keeping the gender a surprise! 

Neutral nurseries create a calm and peaceful ambiance for your new baby. While neutral nurseries lack the pop of colour they are rich in texture, pattern and layers. Grey lends itself beautifully to being the main back drop to most neutral nurseries with warm timber elements, cream and beige accents and off white soft furnishings to create a timeless and elegant nursery. Colour is added inherently in the toys and artwork that complete the nursery.