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small magazine behind the scenes

 

Behind the scenes of our fashion shoot for issue 18...out very soon...

Video by Jason Coker

small threads- really bright

I tend to wear all muted tones and secondary colors but I really wish I was able to pull off these kind of bright colors. These are my favorite companies that make clothes fromt he colors that make your heart sing.

Kit + Lili (Bright prints for kids and women)

Pink Chicken (Bohemian dress for girls and women too)

Dandy Dodo (A new company out of England - super patterns and unsual shapes too)

Polka (found at Little Pinwheel)- always colorful

Cupcakes and Pastries Great party dresses in bright jewel tones

small threads- vik prjonsdottir

Vík Prjónsdóttir is a collective of Icelandic designers thatare rejuvinating the wool and knitting industry in Iceland. They have collaborated with an old knitting factory and are producing new and innovative wool products for kids and adults. The products are all made in Iceland and reflect Icelandic traditions but often in a new and unusual way. This seal suit is bit warm for the northern summer but imagine how cosy it would be to slip inside this in winter. You can buy it at Birkiland (an online Icelandic design store)

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There is so much great jewellry around we decided ot show you a little more.
Anna Artmann has just put out a new range of jewellry, for adults or kids. She started with a line of delicate stars and hearts, and then did personailised sillohuettes and has now produced a gorgeous bunch of creatures. I would love to have all four and be able to wear them togehter.  They are all handmade in her tiny workshop in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, using only the finest materials-  925 silver - partially dyed using no chemicals at all - and very strong natural silk. The silk wont rip, but to has a saftey clasp to make it safe for children.

Check out her blog and website- both beautiful

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I can't believe we have done over two years of the Friday inspiration. We are hoping to do some more documentary style shoots in the Fall issue.

These images from Lee Grant's series Sister Love

....and one from the Indian photographer Ketaki Sheth from her series Twin Spotting are really inspiring me right now.

small play- finally...a convertible glider bike

The new Super Glider from Balance Bikes converts frpom a glider (or balance bike) to a bike with pedals and is larger than average so can be used by adults (for exercise and to get around quickly) and also older kids who have having trouble transitioning to a bike or did not get the opportunity to learn and also special needs kids that just want to join the fun and get exercise. (oh and it also folds up!)

 

small finds - Vinca

Amanda Dimova, the designer of Bear Feet shoes, launched an edgy kids accessories line called Vinca. It's aimed at the older set, 12 - 16 years, but I know my 7 your old would love to wear the earrings carved from wood or glitter acrylic in shapes of butterfly's, deers, seahorses and birds. Just like Bear Feet, Vinca is handmade in Austin, TX.

Vinca USA

small draw- Naomi Zouwer

Naomi Zouwer was the first artist we featured in the very first issue of Small and was part of our small draw colouring book project. She has recently put out two new coloring books which you can pick up from LalaLand - the Australian publishing house for really beautiful artists' coloring books, posters, stationary and prints.

Naomi's coloring books and prints

LalaLand - a publishing world of artists

Naomi in Small

small photo shoots- inspiration board

This Norman Parkinson Photo (found on the Land Ho tumblr) is on our inspiration board for the next issue. Grant Cornett is shooting another still life for us- this time outside in upstate New York (where he is an artist in residence at the wonderful Wassaic Project.)

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1940's...

Moreton Salt girl - Art direction by Rhea Thierstein photography by Tim Walker

Vee Speers

 

small finds- my little day

My Little Day - the French party site- has just teamed up with Milk to produce a photo shoot of their perfect garden party. So sweet.

small threads - Pantoffel & Co.

Love, love love these shoes from Pantofféll & Co handcrafted in Poland. The best part - Pantofféll & Co. pledge to donate monthly 25% of our profits to Abandoned Soul Foundation.

small art - urban tickle

Great modern birth announcement prints by Urban Tickle.

small photo shoots

We are heading to the beach this week to photograph our issue 18 fashion story. It's the same location we shot 'summer lovin'  in the summer of 2008. Check out these cute bikinis from Kayce Hughes our models will be sporting.

Kayce Hughes striped knit bikini

the Brooklyn renegade craft fair!

head over to the Renegade Craft fair in Brooklyn  today and tomorrow to pick up some original mimi kirchner tattoed dolls, little hero capes, hand made plush toys from zoogu, wooly baby upcycled booties (see our post on 9th) Screech owl prints and cards (see our post on the 8th) woolies from pipsqueak chapeau and tons more of our favorite  designers and makers. See the full list here.

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Carol Dronsfield (Holga Photos) exhibiting now at green square tavern

Sally Mann ( via collection on The Daily Knickerbocker )

and if she has a boy!

I have always dressed my girl in boys clothes and the boys all have very long hair but for now I am being very color coded!

onesie by Kit + Lili

rabbit by rabbit rabbit softie

blanket by pink chicken

reuseable wall stickers from mae

toy bus made form recycled skateboards at boardgames

organic soap from babybear shop

booties by wooly baby

 

if my sister has a little girl...

I am choosing a gift....

Pink Bunting from My Little Day

Felt Slippers by Grazim

Embroidered pillow by Coral and Tusk

Cat from Sparkle and Spin

Alphabet Print from Little Big House

Bib by Nanana

small draw- Jacqueline Schmidt

 
Jacquline Schmidt of Screech Owl Designs is exhibiting at the Powerhouse Arena at 37 Main Street Brooklyn, NY 11201. (You can also buy the prints at her website)

Last year we interviewed Jaquline about her role as art director at Moomah. (check out Moomah if you are in New York and if you are not, visit their website for tons of inspiration and ideas for making with kids) Read the interview here

small furniture- insekt desk

 We are excited Kellie Smiths- from the Dutch line Buisjes En Beugels -has started making furniture. We love Kellies experiemental cuts and styles and have featured her clothes in Small since our fourth or fifth issue.

Here are a couple of shots from the last autumn issue showing her dress and jumpsuit (shot by Steve Visneau). The INSEKT desk is her first piece fo funriture and is available for kids, adults and as an extra high work desk. 

Check out the Buisjes En Beugels website for great books and homewares too.

 

small hands- damselfly

We have a new sponsor who would want to tell you about even if they were not a sponsor. Faith of Damselfly is truly passionate about her new business. Every piece is hand made in England using the 'whole garment' system and the gorgoeus items are evidence of the involvement of 'petit mains' rather than factory piece-work.  Faith concieves and constructs really special clothing, utilising the talents of local seamstresses. Only the best quality fabric is used and each piece has a specialty hand finish, like the silk ruffles or the embroidery you can see on the coat above. They are really heirloom pieces (but also amazingly affordable for a special piece). 

The clothes are beautiful, the photography and the website is beautiful and the passion for the work is really beautiful.

 

 

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small shops- SilasJules

SilasJules is the new line from the people behind Dig Og Mig -a little store in New York's West Vllage-specialising  in Danish kids clothes.

If you have not yet bought summer shoes for your boy or girl you should definitly check out SilasJules for their lovely imported Danish sandals. You will probably be sidetracked by the gorgeous liberty print dresses and shirts and flouncy skirts- all made in Manhattan NY. I am loving everything in this line.