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23 trendy things for your March!

2022 trends

We are going into March already but let me quick share the trends of 2022. Because today I will give you some great inspiration plus things to match the biggest trends of this year. Enjoy!

So, what’s hot in 2022? Emerald Green is the colour of the year and one of my all-time favourites.  It is just so elegant and pretty. Punk Pop is back and I love it. Further we have the mythical thing going strong with dragons and fairies.

For interiors it is all about Statement Lighting. I love a good lamp. Lights make such a difference to a room. The lamp itself to the design but high quality lamps also have high quality light which is just another level of GOOD.

And another great thing to do in 2022 – work with me. I can boost your Digital Marketing, organise a fantastic event and/or be on your side to launch your dream.

Now, here you go with some of my current favourites that fit the 2022 trends. And I actually added a little bonus trend below as well. Find it:

salmon pink home
Who would have thought that a salmon pink home can be that amazing?

DENIM DENIM DENIM – another trend in 2022. Check this edit… so much good stuff that your kids can wear at any time, any day!

 

noa razer lamps
Statement lamps? Have a look at this shop*!

Cheetahs and Emerald Green – great mix*!

 

scandi living room statement ceiling lamp
Talking about great lamps, loving this one in Sara’s & Rasmus’ living room.

Punk Pop is definitely more chic these days. Which is great because it means I can get away with it… still… totally in love with these two tops: black mesh top & sheer with amazing sleeves!

 

octopus costume kids
Octopus Costume*! How cool is that?

Social media and many other facets of modern life are destroying our ability to concentrate. The Guardian.

 

stars moon mobile kids room
That mobile is adorable and there is even more wall art… not just for the kids room… check it out!

I love a good list and The Guardian has some great ideas on ‘100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying’. Have a look. It is worth it!

 

highgate-london-kids-room-built in bunk bed
Use of space at its best! (and nice shade of green too)

Another list: 75 simple and cheap ways to improve your cooking this year. via Salon

 

kids desk ferm living
Most versatile kids desk! (and much more for the little ones) Also, spot the dark salmon colour on the walls, may this be another trend?

The world’s shortest flight!

 

trine brunsvigbom kitchen

trine brunsvigbom scandi living room
One thing I love to buy wherever I go is tableware. Therefore our table is always colourful and a wild mix. This shelf (and the whole apartment) made my heart jump!

100 Things Turning 100 in 2022. via RD

 

colourful family home paris
Always YES!!! to colourful, happy and real family homes! via The Socialite Family

Ben Affleck talks to Matt Damon. via EW

 

MayLina boho wall decorations
Trend cover: Fairy and mythical, you will get lost in May Linas creations*!

Cool info on how to turn a kids room into a tween room!

 

wall pom pom decoration nursery
A quick way to refresh a room…. (perfect for a little breath of Spring)

Are you still on Insta?

 

I hope you are all inspired. XOXO

 

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Handmade wooden lamps for the kids room!

Handmade wooden lamps kids room

So, I have had the draft of this article now for over a week. Trying to finish it and never got around it. Because we are in the last week of school and things are a bit crazy.

Antoine is finishing primary school and the last days are packed. I am super happy for him that he gets to enjoy all these parties, ceremonies and picnics because last year everything had to be cancelled. Further I am training (as well as organising a team) for a Half Marathon in September. And a new project will start next week for me as well. Adding the play dates and sleep overs that are happening again. Altogether, I am trying to keep up with everything and the day only has 24h.

However, now is time and I so delighted to share these cute lamps with you!

r o o m G A G A* was created out of passion and love for exceptional things. All of these beautiful lamps are made in a local workshop in Poznan, Poland.

‘Each of their elements is an effect of meticulous, manual work. Cutting, grinding, painting, polishing all elements is a process in which we put our whole heart. And we want everything we do to have the uniqueness mentioned above, that is why we use only solid pine wood for production.’

I am sure that these lamps are a perfect addition to your child’s room:

Handmade wooden lamps kids room

Handmade wooden lamps kids room

Handmade wooden lamps kids room
That hedgehog* is just the cutest!

 

Handmade wooden lamps kids room

Handmade wooden lamps kids room

Handmade wooden lamps kids room

Each lamp is manufactured entirely by Emilia and her team. And the whole process of its creation, from cutting out of solid pine wood from Polish forests, to sanding and painting with paints certified for children, is only manual work.

Which one is your favourite? Personally, I find it very difficult to choose but I think I have a little preference for the whale*!

More accessories for the kids room?

How about these dreamy accessories for the kids room or handmade boho furniture.

 

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27 jolly things for your July!

27 jolly things for your July!

July already started but I will share a Friday list for this glorious month anyway.

It is quite busy over here with lots of ‘end of year’ things going on. And no real plans for the summer. But let’s not talk about that, maybe something last minute will be organised.

This week I had my 2nd vaccination so that is all done and ticked off. Further… I am kinda out of words. So much to say, not finding a good start….argh…

Let me just share all the findings and readings of the last weeks. Lots of inspiration:

goose baby blanket
Super soft warm ultra luxurious faux fur blanket* for baby and children.

Successful Entrepreneurs’ Best Small-Business Advice.

 

handmade baby mobile
Delightful mobile* for the nursery.

Beautiful kinetic mobiles.

 

Personalized Embroidery hoop
Personalised embroidery hoop!

Gorgeous illustrations.

 

family cottage london
Family Cottage in West London!

How Climate Change Will Transform What We Eat! Must read.

 

Lorien Stern
Lorien Stern!

Korean family recipes.

 

scanidnavian living room
Beautiful Scandinavian living room.

Have you heard of UNFOLDED?

 

dream bedroom
What a bedroom!

Did you watch the Friends reunion?

 

at this very moment book
NEW books:
The Young Cyclist Companion
With cycling on a new, post-pandemic high, this book tells our children everything they needed to know about bikes but are maybe too afraid to ask.

At this very moment
A beautifully poetic bedtime book for children ages 2 and up.

The History of Cars
The knowledgeable Professor Wooford McPaw is here to take you on a journey through time, so climb into the passenger seat and let’s take a spin…

 

 

bachaa paris dress
India meets France at Bachaa. (and if you like this, you will love this too)

Lots of inspiration from this Insta account.

 

home of sophie ellis bextor
Refreshing, real, quirky and full of life – the home of Sophie Ellis Bextor!

Colourful and full of retro folk charm clothes and accessories*.

 

mome portugal kids clothing
Möm(e)´s story is about the unconditional love for the family!

Planet Hollywood? Remember that place?

 

mauvais marie toys
Mauvais Marie.

OMG! The cutest baby swim set* ever. Trust me!

 

pinch toys
Wooden play things from Pinch Toys!

Hello Lilibet!

 

Wishing you all a fantastic month of July!

 

 

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5 colour block wall ideas for your kids room

kids room clour block wall

Colour block walls can really make a statement in any room without a big budget. Try using contrasting colours to create geometric effects that highlight a part of your space or simply dress up an empty wall.

Further, this is a great idea if you are not a fan of wallpaper but love a splash of colour and pattern. Colour blocking is done by selecting zones on a wall or ceiling and painting them in a different colour from the main wall colour.

And with colour blocking, you can actually combine as many colours as you like. However I would like to recommend to start subtle and see how you get on.

How about this ideas: You can create patterns, paint parts of a wall, just the window frames or parts of the ceiling. You can even update furniture, take an old armoire and paint it for example. The possibilities are truly endless and I am iviting you to think outside the box and be creative…

Here are 5 fantastic kids rooms with colourblock walls to get you inspired:

colourblock wall kids room pink

Image: VTwonen

With colour blocking, you can create a sophisticated as well as fun look. White and pink walls with wooden furniture gives this room a nice girly touch without being too romantic.

 

colourblock wall natural nursery

Image: Minty Magazine

It is the easiest, quickest and most budget-friendly way to add some colour to a room. And pastel colours like above will create a beautiful, bright and soft paradise. Clearly, this simple and minimal children’s room got a lovely and stylish addition with the colourblock wall.

 

colourblock wall nursery

Image: Estilo Escandinavo

The classic! White wall painted with a contrasting colour on the ‘lower level’. The turquoise is gender neutral, fresh and fun.

 

colour-blocking-kids-room-mountains

Image: Loaf

This room shows another fun way to bring together two colours on one wall. The ‘mountains’ are playful and create a really quirky wall for a kids room.

 

colourblock wall teen room

Image: Dezeen

A white room got a wall full of Lego brick plates for creative non-stop fun. Combining the colour block trend with toys is the ultimate solution!

 

Altogether: An easy way to get started is to simply keep the walls white or in a very neutral colour. And then pick a very bright or significantly darker color to paint halfway up the wall.

More ideas on how to freshen up the kids room?

 

21 sunny things for your April!

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Another Friday. Another article bursting with fun and cool things. Including some cute things for Easter of course.

Which is very early this year, so I am hoping that the Easter Bunny will bring good surprises and a little break from our current reality. Yesterday was Antoine’s birthday. The 2nd round with Corona and who would have thought that?! Who would have thought that, again, no party, no friends around… and worse, not even school. Because he is isolation since last week because there was a case in his year group.

Therefore, hop hop HOPE. Hope for things to settle down over the next weeks…

To help I gathered my latest finds and favourites:

frida kahlo print

Spring is here and one easy way to give your home a little update is with prints. And I have some great finds for you, please have a look:
1. Botanical and so perfect for the season, from Hawaii and it is the shop* where I found this amazing Frida print
2. If you are into Vintage, you will love this shop*! So good!
3. Chinoiserie art prints* right here from London.

Extra: Wall decals are also super for creating a fresh look in an instant. Have a look at these bold and quirky designs.

 

abc Mermaid Resin Play Set
ABC play made really fun*. Uppercase, Lowercase, numbers… you name it. Made from resin with glitter, confetti, mini dinosaurs and more. So cute!

These lovely reusable bags* will allow you to bring snacks, store food in the fridge and be kind to the planet. They are pretty cute as well!

 

linen suspender skirt girl
Linen staples in all the gorgeous colours you can imagine. Rompers, skirts, ruffles, accessories…

One year into the coronavirus pandemic, women are not OK.

Also: Working mums during the pandemic.

Talking about women, this dress went straight on my wishlist.

 

bobby pins hair tie decals
Get organised with these decals. Stick them to any jar, pot or bowl and always find the little pins and ties quickly!

A new pasta shape!

 

A+Colourful+London+Family+Home
More colour inspiration with this incredible London family home.

More interior inspiration from London. Love the green walls.

 

ganni founders home copenhagen
Who does not like Ganni? Now you get a peek into the home of the founders. A great place in Copenhagen!

Another very inspiring family home, in France.

 

easter brunch table
Planning an Easter Brunch? Have a look at these cute printables*. Quick download, print and voila – your table setting will look glam.

DIY with the kids during the Easter break – Batik t-shirts. (In German)

Unmissable: Natural Easter Egg Dyes

 

personalised easter shirt children
Looking for a little gift from the Easter Bunny? Have a look at these personalised gifts that include t-shirts, baskets and more…

Perfect Spring Looks for the kids. Stylish and so comfortable!

 

Hugs and happy weekend you all!

 

 

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