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KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | September 30, 2009

Kid-Friendly Cafes in Toronto and Montreal

Earlier this year, I told you about Maman, Bébé et Café, a coffee shop in Montreal that was more a community center for parents than a typical coffee shop. (October 4th, 2009 update: A friend told me that Maman, Bébé et Café has closed their door.) It seems that Toronto are catching up with two new [...]

ENTERTAINING, LIVING with kids | February 27, 2009

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Friday’s Quick Links 2009.02.27

+ The Modernist Temple New York apartment of this Indian affluent couple with kids is striking. Ms. Luthra’s grandfather was an engineer who helped build Chandigarh, a planned city in northern India partially designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s. I love their space. You can admire the details of the apartment on the [...]

HOME + GARDEN, LIVING with kids | February 12, 2009

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Hand Printed Housewares by Inklore | Etsy Watch

A self-taught block print artist named Sam founded Inklore in 2008. I like her organic, natural style. She made adorable products for your home and to take care of your family. My Favorite Products from Etsy seller Inklore 1-2-3 Grow With Me is a growth chart. Sam got the idea because she didn’t like the [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | February 10, 2009

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Feeling Festive and Green | Quick Links 2009.02.10

I received good news twice before 10 am so it is fair to say that I am feeling cheerful all day. My quick links reflect that state of mind. + I adore the Dandelion Clocks patterns available in fabrics and wallpapers. I imagine this color palette will be soothing in a nursery. Sadly, this is produced [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids

August 20, 2008

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Daily Quick Links | Artistic Orange Tones and Burgers

This is my daily collection of noteworthy stuff that I saw online. + A delightful scene photographed by Alicia Bock that you can buy on Etsy. She is a completely self-taught photographer. All her pictures exhibit a vintage vibe. Via Apartment Therapy San Francisco + Pottery Barn Kids excel in devising amazing kids décor. For the future [...]

HOME + GARDEN, LIVING with kids

July 27, 2008

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Would you buy a cute design handkerchief to save the Earth?

I came across this little design studio in Vancouver that is making cute, 100% organic cotton handkerchief. Hank and Cheef can also custom make handkerchiefs for weddings corporate events and promotions. A Little Bit of History Kleenex was intended as a facial removal tissue at first. It became a handkerchief substitute later when some [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids

May 5, 2008

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Gourmet Baby Food hits the US Market

Recall my story last month about Menus Bébé, a brand in France that produces Ready to Serve Gourmet Baby Food. I have found a similar company in California. Why to choose Pomme Bébé? Pomme Bébé produces small batches of fresh organic baby food. The food is simmered slowly to retain the maximum amount [...]

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