A long time ago I wrote about this adorable kids shoe brand. So vintage and full of character. After a creativity break Adriana just re-launched the brand and it did not loose any of its charm!
Yaya Lala is a London based label of children’s shoes. Every pair is handmade by a small group of skilled artisans in Portugal. Handmade with passion, dedication – and time!
Translating “Yaya Lala” (or “Miss. Lala”) uncovers the brand’s essence: a refreshing balance between old and new permeated by loving inspirations. Former architect and designer from Brazil, Adriana, creates the original designs. She lives in London with her husband and 8 year old daughter, Clara. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]
The shoes are for boys and girls ranging from 3 to 10 years. Beautifully crafted products made from wonderful leather. Extraordinary colour combinations and always a little nostalgic feeling coming with every pair.
Also the shoes are especially crafted to perfectly mold to the little feet that will wear them, which means that you will have a pair of high quality good fitting shoes that look spectacular!
Yes, the collection is small but there are so many details like fine trims, contrasting leather lining, delicate perforated patterns and leather buttons. Which means that the decision for just one pair will already be difficult to make…
Hello! Today we are in Toronto for a new edition of Interior Tuesday. This room is the perfect fit to my day. Sunny, bright and happy. This space just tells me the same. Lots of daylight, minimal design and happy kids. Yay!
Two adorable children are sharing the space that adapts to a one year old as well as a three year old. Nothing unusual. Many siblings are sharing rooms. But giving you some inspiration for upcoming projects can only help!
Mama Sina, founder of Happy Grey Lucky (I love her style and cool Insta account!), designed this space. A modern, clean and open kids room with many clever details.
‘I wanted to keep the place airy and bright, with lots of white to play off the gorgeous afternoon light that this room gets. Unlike the rest of the house, I also wanted to add some colour in the form of pastel pink and mint green. Childhood is just so pure and innocent and, for me, pastels embody that sweet innocence so very well. Mix in lots of light woods for warmth and you’ve got yourself the perfect recipe for a sweet Scandinavian-inspired kids room.’
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You will discover that it is a very budget friendly room too. Many of the key items – beds, play kitchen and table for example – come from the Swedish furniture giant. The family updated them to their taste, white!, and in the whole it makes for a clean, minimal Scandi inspired room.
Heya! How are you?
The trade show season kicked off last week and I just got back from Glorence and London yesterday evening. For direct and also live updated you can follow my blog insta account. Of course I will bring you the latest news, reviews as well as impressions in articles very soon as well. On Friday I am off to Paris for Playtime.
But first I will celebrate my dearest Romy today – turning eleven and reminding me how wonderful parenthood is.
To keep you inspired and happy I have another really cool kids brand from Japan for you this morning. To kick off the week in style!
Super fun and quirky michirico is so full of humour that I know you will love it. I do too! Every day outfits in cool colours, cuts and with fun prints and details.
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It is a brand of daily wear, a little surreal and humorous. Childhood memories and classic silhouettes with surprising details. Just what we love and what we need.
One day I want to go to Japan and just wander the streets and get inspired. Street style, I imagine, at its best. Until then I will share a few more kids brands from Japan with you. Do you like them as much as I do?
We visited Charleston, SC for the girls’ spring break this year. Our original plan involved a couple of beach days at one of the many beautiful islands near Charleston but the weather never quite warmed up enough to do so. We ended up staying in Charleston the entire time and made the most of what the charming city had to offer!
I had done extensive research on kid-friendly things to do in Charleston before we ventured there. Some of the activities that came up in the searches included: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Fort Sumter, South Carolina Aquarium, etc. The girls vetoed all indoor museums since we had done enough museum-going in Boston all winter long.
The openness and ease of being in the outdoors is what we were all craving. Naturally, we decided to not plan anything and simply go with the flow. It was so freeing and just what we needed as a family.
Take a peek at our top 5 trip highlights below:
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1. Long, unstructured walks
From bustling streets like King Street to quieter, residential neighborhoods, we walked through it all. The lush greenery and pretty spring flowers were breathtaking. And the cozy backyards and beautiful porches helped us discover what southern living is all about.
I, of course, enjoyed taking pictures and so did my five-year-old. We had recently bought her a ‘real’ kids camera and she went all out taking pictures during the trip! It was fun to do together and so cute to watch.
2. Middleton Place
Middleton Place has 110 sprawling acres that include 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens, a house museum, plantation stable yards, a restaurant, inn and organic farm. The plantation was the only ‘planned’ or ‘ticketed’ activity we did. The girls led the way and we happily followed them and enjoyed the quiet outdoors. The alligators, piglets and a colorful peacock were wonderful surprises to see.
3. Downtime at bookstores/Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
To take breaks from our long walks, we found bookstores and enjoyed some reading downtime to recharge for the rest of the day’s adventures. The girls were totally into it and us adults appreciated the quiet time, too.
While walking around the campus of the College of Charleston, we went and explored the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art on a slightly chilly morning. We looked at student art and discussed the different mediums of artworks – charcoal on paper, oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, and watercolor on paper. We also watched an intriguing documentary on making of one of the saltscapes by Motoi Yamamoto at the Halsey Institute.
4. Leisurely Meals
Besides walking, leisurely meals were our favorite! This was one of the first trips where the girls were not selecting meals only from the kids menu! They were experimenting with food and ordering for themselves. We tried great southern food and some amazing inventive cuisine. A few memorable meal experiences were at Butcher and Bees, One Broad Street Cafe, 82 Queen and Toast.
Some quotes from the girls: “I think I’m going to skip lunch!” (after a big breakfast). “Try the mashed potatoes, they are killer.” “I’m full alright. All I want is a movie and a good night’s sleep.”
5. Movie Nights at the hotel
Last but not least, plunking ourselves on the bed and getting some screen time after dinner was the best! This was a zero screen time getaway for all of us but we allowed ourselves movie nights once we were finally back at the hotel for the night. The girls watched kid-friendly movies together and the adults caught up on a few episodes of Sneaky Pete. It was perfect.
