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Charming, Cheerful, Cuddly... Cushions by Em!

While speaking to the lovely Kellie from Moo Woo Handmade earlier this week, I was introduced to a new range of handmade goodies made by a stylish Mum by the name of Em who lives in the remote Kimberley region. Em is a busy Mum of three who uses her sewing time for relaxation, during which she has whipped up the beautiful goodies that you see below.

Handmade Cushion Covers, Alexander Henry Fabric

Em has been a hobby sewer for quite sometime and has just been convinced to sew a few items for sale. Her charming cushion covers feature a selection of Alexander Henry fabrics and make wonderful accent pieces for a room. If you’d like to show your support for Em and encourage her to keep creating, you can pop over to Moo Woo and check out her range. I’m certainly keen to see more!

Handmade Cushion Covers, Alexander Henry Fabric

Tutika's House of Happy Dolls

These sweet wall dollies from Tutika tickled my fancy this week when I was hunting for wall decorating inspiration. Each one is made from thick foam, felt and fabric and come ready for hanging. You can choose from all sorts of different hair colours and outfits and this month as a Christmas special you can have it delivery (anywhere in the world) for free.

Handmade Wall Dolls by Tutika

Design Candy... Bamboo by Bombol Bouncer

This month, the folks at Danish by Design have released the Bamboo by Bombol seat for the first time in Australia and it is modern design candy at its best. The styling is sleek and minimalist with a lightweight frame that is highly flexible and can hold up to 18kg. It’s available in three colourways {spring lime, elephant grey or coconut cream} and is a case of “come for the style, stay for the features”…

Bamboo by Bombol Bouncer Seat from Danish by Design

The basic concept behind the design is its versatility. It has a flexible 3D frame and elasticised fabric that lets your little one choose a position {sitting, playing, resting} simply by shifting their weight. You can lock in a position by adjusting the straps when needed and release it again without having to move the child out of the seat.

Bamboo by Bombol Bouncer Seat from Danish by Design

The bouncer is suitable for newborns through to toddlers, with an additional “newborn kit” available that includes a head support. The harness on the seat acts as a safety brace, but once your child is older, you can remove the brace and use the seat as a stylish mini lounge chair. Plus, once you’re finished with it, 95% of the Bamboo seat can be recycled at the end of its life. Good news!

Bamboo by Bombol Bouncer Seat from Danish by Design

You’ll find the Bamboo by Bombol online at Danish by Design.

Wallpaper is Back, Baby!

If you’re thinking about experimenting with some interior decorating over the holiday break, I urge you push paint aside for a moment and think back to the papery walls of yesteryear. Last month I met Kaliska Poynter from Crave Interiors and she’s got me in a wallpaper tizzy!

Children's Wall Paper, Crave Interiors

When I was young, I had Holly Hobbie wallpaper on my bedroom walls and would spend hours lying in bed imagining how much fun I could have if I could join Holly and her friends, frolicking through the fields and picking dandelions.

When you think about wallpaper for kids, it’s easy to imagine those old school wallpaper borders that were popular in the 80s {ducks, teddy bears…} but times have changed my friend, and the humble wallpaper industry has had a design makeover. For example, I’m seriously smitten with the Studio Ditte Collection from the Netherlands. How awesome is the robot design, and what about those vintage porcelain plates?

Children's Wall Paper, Studio Ditte, Crave Interiors

You can find a full range of children’s wallpaper, wall murals and decals, and general interior decorating products at Crave Interiors.

GIVEAWAY - IVI Play Rug from Danish by Design

Forget scratchy, boring old rugs and uncomfortable wooden floors… these amazing IVI Play Rugs are the perfect way to transform your floors into a creative 3D landscape. There’s four designs to choose from {Farm, Formula 1, Playing Family and Traffic} in a choice of small or large rug sizes. Each rug is made from carpet quality 100% polypropolene and is hypo-allergic, anti-static and anti-stain.

Scroll down to enter the giveaway!

IVI Play Rug - Children's Rugs at Danish by Design

The winner of the play rug is Glenyse Chan.

Competition Would you like to win an IVI Play Rug for your child’s room? We have a small IVI Play Rug to giveaway {winner’s choice of style}! To enter the giveaway, visit Danish by Design and subscribe to their newsletter. One winner will be drawn by Danish by Design on 1 November, 2011 from all newsletter subscribers.