The petroleum industry rarely gets a good rap, but in the Norwegian
city of Stavanger, it was the inspiration for an amazing experimental playground, modelled on a gas and oil field in the North Sea.

This cheeky monkey with a light coloured belly has transformed kids’ rooms into jungles and sparked dreams of far-away places since 1951. Designed by Kay Bojesen, this beloved European classic is handmade of teak and limba. And he measures 20cm in height. The prankster does have friends – a bear and an elephant. Buy alone [Read More]

Ah, quel plaisir! is a collection of silk printed items and accessories by Belgium born, Caroline Halusiak. Her pieces are 100% fun, handcrafted using premium cotton canvas and other quirky fabrics like terry cloth, velvet cotton and fur. Halusiak’s childlike and retro designs are an extraordinary medley of playthings. Each one is cozy to touch [Read More]

Alphabet-inspired craft calls for some fanciful fabric. Fabric designer, Lucie Summers screen prints her hand drawn ‘Alphabetty’ design on oatmeal cotton with water based inks. Each piece measures approximately 10 x 14 inches and would be perfect for any small craft projects that spring to mind.
Alphabetty screen printed fabric, by Lucie Summers, US$6.75 each. Summersville
[Read More]