books

books

Paul & Paula shares their favourite books for kids. We cover books for all ages – from baby till teenager!

We love books and enjoy sharing what we read at home. With so many languages around us our personal library is big. The kids love to read and we all love to spend time in book stores. Enjoy our selection and have a look at our book store.

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A few things … {Friday List}

main sauvage

Cabin fever has hit here. Really hard! It’s been a little over 3 weeks with my cast. And even so I can walk without the crutches I cannot go really far. Weather has been bad too. And all this sitting and starring at the screen is driving me crazy.

In a bit I am off to a lunch with a friend {picking me up, I am so lucky} and this week end I will just need to stretch my capabilities and go out. Crossing fingers the weather is with me…

But stop with the whining now and lets have a look at this week’s Friday List! Full of inspiration – kids fashion, kids rooms, news from our favourite shops and brands…

New collection from Main Sauvage! {above}
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kids room

Crisp and fresh kids room. Love it!

 

A great brand for teens but I will tell you a secret – size 18 years fits tall mums like myself very nicely.

 

portable dolls bed

Super cute little dolls bed. {the doll is available here}

 

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minimoon

The Minimoon Kickstarter campaign started. These teethers are designed specifically for tiny, uncoordinated hands, so they’re easy to hold with one or two hands.

 

Little interview with me over on Fourmonkey’s blog.

 

cheese box DIY

DIY’s with egg cartons and toilet paper rolls are so yesterday. Use the cheese box!

 

Tights with braces. The latest trend.

 

Sweet_potato_eggplant_and_cauliflower_bechamel_lasagne

I will make this tomorrow – sweet potato & eggplant lasagna!

 

Howlin’ Junior.

 

summer skirt

The perfect summer skirt.

 

We love dots.

 

maison eozmaison eoz

Maison EOZ – Spring / Summer collection just launched.

 

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Gifts for Tweens {ideas 2016}

Gifts for Teens

Gifts for Tweens

– Romy is 9 1/2 now and I can see that her interests and taste are changing. This time before they become teenagers. This time where they are not children anymore… too old for toys and too young for boys… or at least not interested at all in our case.
And I love this. I love the talks we have now. Her curiosity and personality that takes more and more shape.

When your kids were small / below eight you were usually confronted with many shops, things, toys, accessories and more. Probably more than one can need and digest. And then the overwhelming kids world starts to fade. There is less and there is a little gap for these cute 9-12 years old. But there are great things!

Here is my list of great gift ideas that I would buy without a doubt for my own tween.
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1. Pop a bubble every day – the Bubble Wrap Calendar!

2. Linen bedding by LAB.

3. Truly organic and zero “strange stuff” products from Enfance.

4. Be Fearless – wire wall art.

5. A cool print for the teen’s room.

6. Six of Crows book set – fantasy novel loved by teens.

7. Lomo instant camera.

8. Macon & Lesquoy – find some funky embroidered jewelry to brighten up anything in seconds. So stylish!

9. Dream catcher DIY kit.

10. Gorgeous shoulder bag.

11. Truly unique rings, bracelets and more – from Nach.
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The last one in November {Friday list}

Advent Calendar DIY
Advent Calendar {DIY idea} found on VT Wonen.

Can you believe that we will light the first Advent candle this Sunday? The year is nearly over… I am not ready yet. Are you?

I promised the kids that we will get the Christmas boxes upstairs and start with some decorating. We have a Christmas coloring poster in the kitchen and the kids add a little sparkle every day.

Do you have all the gifts? Advent calendars ready? Decoration up or maybe even a tree in the house already?

… but right now I want you to make a cup of tea, take a little cookie if you want to and read on. I have some lovely things in this Friday list like the wonderful Advent Calendar on the first picture. Maybe an idea in case you have no plans for the upcoming week end {… yah, I know… very unlikely}:
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Aro for kids
Aro for kids with sweet cushions and lovely wall decorations.

25% off and free shipping & the best sparkling outfits – Eden & Zoe.

 

Oscar by Architect Made
Oscar’s can sit, play, crawl… just like a normal dog! By Architect Made.

Sweet little bear with matching back pack and book!

 

Moon Phase mobile
Hang this Moon Phase Charm from the ceiling and let it dance in the air.

Do not forget to join our Instagram give away we run together with Petit Kolibri – the best alpaca goodies!

 

Paulina - pregnancy clothing
Paulina Umstandsmode (Maternity clothes) – they have such stylish clothes. Are you pregnant – lucky you!

I love this selection of ‘pretty things‘.

Limited Edition hand sewn “La Petite Parisienne” doll. Love the baguette and croissant accessories.

My Leonor would love that dress.

 

Mad about monkeys - book
Junior Edition added books to their sortiment. Just the best of course! Have a look, books are always make a great gift!

In January I will attend Pitti Bimbo and Playtime Paris and then in February Ciff Kids – will I meet you there?

 

Paper tool
2000 sheets of high quality paper on wheels. As a little table or a great creative tool for the kids. Love it!

Moonwalk & Teddybear – fun wall stickers.

 

Yoriko New York
Pretty little things by Yoriko New York.

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Have an amazing week end everyone xoxo

 

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Halloween 2016

Halloween 2016

Yesterday I bought the pumpkin, on Wednesday the kids will have their Halloween party at school… I think it is time for a little spooky round up:
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1. Find lots of cool deco over at Meri Meri.

2. Halloween Super Hero costume

3. Bear print

4. Alpaca CAT HAT

5. Popeye jumper

6. Ghosts scarf

7. Tovi goes trick-or-treating – BOOK

8. Baby fleece jumpsuit

 

 

Find tons of DIY ideas right here on Pinterest.

PS: Here are the Halloween Sonny Angels for this year. Must Have!

 

 

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The last one in September {Friday list}

gym bars in the kids room
I love this idea and my kids would too… I am sure. A gym bar in the kids room! {in our house it would not be a shelf, trust me}

Wow, I have not done a Friday list for a very long time and I really have lots to show you. So please get a cup of your favourite tea and enjoy…

September was really busy. We went back to school already in August but had two birthdays to celebrate – Josephine turned O N E and Leonor four.

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And talking about Josephine – her nursery was featured here.

sleepy moon lamp
Moon lamp.

Cool scarfs for us mamas.

my mini label
My Mini Label.

Great coat for cool girls.

kid+kind
New kid+kind collection is out!

Stripes Stripes Stripes

 

fun baby book
The Incomplete Book of Awesome Things – shows some really important things that we don’t always think about.

Paul & Paula is on FashionMakery now too.

laetitia dalbies

Cool crochet stuff by Laetitia Dalbies – from hats to toys and more…

Will I see you in Paris in January?

 

IKEA only - can be so cool when done right
IKEA furniture only – looks cool when done right.

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baby cutlery

Ubercute baby cutlery set!

For my desk…

 

Next week my ‘baby’ will start daycare. Big step. And it also means that I will work on ‘something new’ that will hopefully come out this year still.

I am also thinking to include a new category on Paul & Paula – food. Healthy recipes that are easy, family friendly and whole. What do you think? Interested?
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