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small type - Bonjour Camille by Bobo Choses

 

Bobo Choses has not only proved they are way ahead of the fashion curve with their brilliant clothing collection, they now have a book, Bonjour Camille, all about the girl who has inspired their Spring/Summer range!

Bonjour Camille

On Sunday mornings, as soon as the sun comes out,
Camille opens her eyes and puts on her battledress:
a tutu and a top hat. She has so many things to do:

Jumping on the bed until her mummy says THAT’S ENOUGH!
Eating loads and loads of cherries.
Hiding all the umbrellas.
Choosing a new favourite colour.
Giving names to the waves.
Asking the wind in a whispering voice to tell her a story.
Letting an ice-cream melt in her hand.
Drawing thousands of faces on thousands of balloons.
Yelling to the winter to go away.
Looking for something unexpected on a map...
But then Camille hears a voice from the other side of the door. Stop that jumping!

SHE HAS SO MANY THINGS TO DO!

 

p.s. Be sure to check the Bobo Choses rugs, bedspreads and woven toy baskets for spring. We were also just informed of a collaboration of Wovenplay and Bobo Choses premiering at Playtime Paris. Can't wait!

 

Bobo Choses

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left: Lord Whitney
right: Ditte Isager

small threads - rose desbois

I am still happily pouring over all the new spring collections for our next issue and had to share with you a few images from Rose Desbois. We have photographed this french collection before and the quality and attention to detail of these garments are fantastic. I love the light and whimsical pastel color palette they chose for spring.

 

Rose Desbois

small furniture - little vintage paris

 

Amazing assortment of vintage furniture at Little Vintage Paris!

small threads - petitbo

Just a few things we are obsessing over from Petitbo... 

Those vintage chucks are to die for!!!!

 

 

small art - in ameliart

Meet Mrs. Rabbit and Elephant. By In Ameliart.

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Klas Ernflo

Grant Cornett

small decor - livette la suissette

Stools from the forest, duvet covers, cushions, baby bedding, bins for storage- Livette La Suissette has thought of everything in their well designed, but minimal collection in blues, mustard yellows and muted prints topped with stars, silhouettes and owls. Well done!

Livette La Suissette

small giveaway - nellystella

We are thrilled about this giveaway from Nellystella. Nellystella is one of the best clothing lines to come on the children's apparel scene in the past year. Nelly Chen designs each of her garments, and draws her signature prints by hand. It shows in the unique luxe printed silks as well as solid tones on playful jump suits and streamlined formal wear.

You can win the Lauren Dress in Mulled grape in size 3, 4, 6 & 8.

Leave a comment telling us what you love about Nellystella and you are entered to win. The giveaway runs until Saturday the 22nd and will be chosen by Random.org. In your comment please leave your email address -  editor (at) smallmagazine (dot) net - so we can contact you.

Nellystella

Last week's winner of Sewing School was comment no. 23. Congrats to Amy!

 

small hands - Art Dolls by Paola Zakimi

We are swooning over these dreamy dolls (and the beautiful photo session!) by Paola Zakimi!

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image via Tiny Happy

small furniture - Smarin Design

Check out these linen and silk fabric mobiles from Smarin Design. They are meant to be hung so the light can filter through them to create "Shadows that sway, as calm as clouds in the sky, gently moved by the wind."

We featured Smarin Design in our winter 2007 issue.  Looking through some old issues it's so interesting to see how far along our little publication has come. We have always used our children as models so it's also cool to see how much they have grown. Well, we are about embark on our fifth year, and I have to say, I'm looking forward it!

 

Smarin Design

small illustration - Judy Kaufmann

I love these Famous Prints illustrated by Judy Kaufmann.  The John Lennon print would be perfect in your budding musicians room.

Judy Kaufmann

small threads - Tutu Du Monde

 

It's my favorite time of the year when we start to see all the designer spring look-books in our inbox. This is the best part of working on the mag...I get to pour over each beautifuly styled page and start making a list of what I am going to feature in our next fashion editorial. First up on the list are these dreamy dresses by Tutu Du Monde. Designer Andrea Rembeck is the mastermind behind these hand-made, hand dyed one off couture garments inspired by an old world feel, crafted from soft cotton, tulle and silk topped with feather sequins and beads. Expect to see Tutu Du Monde in the next issue of Small! I will continue share with you all my favorite spring 2011 collections over the next couple of weeks!

Tutu Du Monde

 

small giveaway - sewing school

We are giving away a copy of Sewing School- 21 Projects Kids Will Love to Make. This DIY book is loaded with craft projects like My Very Own Skirt, Hat Attack! as well as a chapter on Recycle and Repair. This book will also cover the basics - Button Up (sewing a button) and In Your Sewing Kit  (crafting essentials). Oh, and the book comes with all the patterns for the sewing projects!

Leave a comment telling us who you would share this book with (could be you! I know many adults who would love this for themselves) and you are entered to win. The giveaway runs until Friday the 14th and will be chosen by Random.org. In your comment please leave your email address -  editor (at) smallmagazine (dot) net - so we can contact you.

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Elmer Duyvis via my little day blog

small shops - Bequita Children's Clothier

Good news! Bequita Children's Clothier web shop is open! And through Jan 7th you can receive 30% off. Just enter voucher code: privatesale30.  Stock up on timeless play pieces in soft, organic fabrics with beautiful details such as handmade Chinese knot closures, Yuan and Qing Dynasty inspired trims and mandarin collars.

Bequita Children's Clothier

 

small threads - Ann Frances

I've had this postcard from Ann Frances pinned above my desk for sometime now and every time I look at it I fall in love with these classic heirloom dresses even more. I could concept a whole Small shoot around these dresses. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ann Frances is a couture bridal company that launched their flower girl collection this fall. Each dress is constructed of Swiss batiste, French laces and Swiss embroidery. I wold love to see these worn as day dresses, paired with sandals or ballet flats! I would also love one in my size...

Ann Frances

small art - confetti system

I'm still feeling a little festive (lazy) from the holiday season and can't seem to get back to work! Pulled from the depths of my inspiration folders from my desktop, these beautiful installations from Confetti System are brightening up my morning. I would love to use these in a photo shoot.

confetti system

small photography- Camille Levert

Camille is a French photographer who aims to capture the real/dream world of play

from her site: "It is said that children do not distinguish between living and inanimate objects; I believe they do. A child imparts a doll or tin soldier with magical life-breath. The artists animates his work as the child his toys." (Patti Smith Just Kids,  2010)

etsy shop