It looks like we’re going to have to play inside for a little while longer, so here are some of my favourite play tents… Which one is yours?
1. moozlehome grey printed teepee 2. tardis play tent 3. casa cabana play house 4. hippie tipi play tent 5. paperpod rocket 6. firekit table lamp 7. cardboard circus wagon 8. ethnic teepee 9. navy multistripe wigwam 10. nathalie lete teepee
If you (like me) love Scandinavian style, you’ll find it hard to resist this children’s bedding from Danish homeware designers by nord. Inspired by nature, their range of bedlinen features woodland animals in black and white photo prints which give an instant contemporary edge to kids rooms. Combined with cool and calm flooring and walls, it’s the perfect background for children’s colourful possessions.
The kids bedding collection includes a bear, deer, wolf and squirrel design. New to the range is this adorable baby bedding featuring a baby deer and hedgehog. The duvet covers are made from high quality 100 per cent cotton and no noxious chemicals were used in the manufacture. You can buy them here in the UK.
(images: kjerstislykke, by nord)
Longing for summer, I’m bringing the outside in today. If you have enough space, you could set up a wooden playhouse in the playroom. Alternatively a teepee or play tent will provide hours of fun or a quiet nook to hide.
(images: 1. floral lamp 2. summer garden bunting 3. nurseryworks tree bookshelf 4. wooden swing 5. raccoon wall sticker 6. wooden playhouse 7. my first ever flower garden 8. dotty bird hook 9. crochet woodpecker 10. kids wheelbarrow 11. strawberry wall sticker 12. dragonfly 13. rainy day garden)
I grew up with prints of paintings by the Swedish artist Carl Larsson, and in my child’s mind I somehow imagined that this one above was a painting of me and my sisters. There’s me, the eldest – blond – with my middle sister – dark haired – and my little sister – blond again.
Carl Larsson (1853 – 1919) is best known for the paintings of his home Lilla Hyttnäs and his loved ones – Karin Larsson and their eight children. What I love about them is how they show snapshots of the rhythms of daily life, with toys and clothes strewn on floors, and children in the middle of play. There’s open windows, wind in the curtains, flowers inside and outside, a meal in mid preparation… I can gaze at them forever and discover new details every time.
The home’s interiors, with strong reds and greens, were designed by Larsson’s wife Karin, who was an artist in her own right. She designed much of the wooden furniture herself, as well as the fabrics, rugs, hangings, and the children’s clothes. Now a museum, you can still visit the family house, which remains largely unchanged (see above).
Here’s an image of a little girl’s Larsson inspired bedroom I found. I love that timber panelling on the wall!
And here’s a little board I’ve done with Larsson inspired kid’s decor:
1. rocket and bear blankets 2. laurette armoire parisienne 3. rockid 4. kritter table 5. brunte horse 6. jeans duvet cover 7. check pillow case 8. vertbaudet summer bloom sheet 9. hemnes linen cabinet 10. stek children’s chair
If you would like to see more of Larsson’s work, have a look here.
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This gorgeous bedroom belongs to Anya who is three and a half years old. She lives with her family in Surrey in the UK. Anya’s room was decorated by her mum Veronika who is an artist and designer at Sarah & Bendrix (she designed the stars picture). Let’s find out a bit more about Anya, shall we?
♥ What is your favourite food? Chocolate
♥ What do you love doing? Painting, reading and ballet
♥ What is your favourite colour? Purple
♥ What is your favourite animal? Cat
♥ Your favourite book? Anything to do with ballerinas
♥ What do you want to be when you grow up? Fairy
♥ What is your favourite thing in your room? My toy Rabitty
♥ What do you love doing most in your room? Reading
Thank you Anya, it was lovely to meet you!
(images: 91magazine, veronika pollard)
It feels defintely spring-like and perhaps that’s why yellow has been catching my eye. I love the combination with dark moody blues.
1. mimi’lou bird wall border 2. sal de coco pau crib 3. donna wilson cloud rain cushion 4. muuto unfold pendant 5. eleanor home pandulera pendant 6. pappelina max rug 7. etsy almost sunday family tree print 8. serener hooks 9. toast tin trunks 10. noodoll giant cloud cushion 11. anne-claire petit crocheted lemon cushion 12. tissue rosette 13. daisy fan 14. mrs booth alphabet print
(image: room to bloom)
