The Claudettes

More beautiful cards from the Norway design duo Darling Clementine. I love the 50's pastel colouration, and how cute is that kangaroo? I found these at the Avenue Bookstore in Albert Park, Melbourne.





These card designs are from The Claudettes collection by Darling Clementine, and are produced by UK stationery company 1973. You can purchase these and many other gorgeous paper designs from the 1973 website here.

Oh to be in Paris.....

If I did happen to be in Paris I would head straight to this Nathalie Lete book signing at Bon Ton Bazar. (Via the Marie Claire Idees blog)

Nathalie's latest book is a version of the classic fairytale Little Red Riding Hood, and is most likely jam-packed with her enchanting painterly illustrations. (I am looking forward to my Amazon France delivery to confirm this statement - thank you strong Australian dollar!).

For more Nathalie Lete loveliness, visit Wee Birdy's lovely post Nathalie Lete in London.

Spot On

New from Hiccups this season - the 'Spot On' sleeping bag, available in a pink or blue colourway.

Wonder Bear - a wonderful book

Wonder Bear by Tao Nyeu is a striking children's picture book where images, not words depict the tale of a bear who magically appears the day after two children plant a packet of mysterious seeds in their garden. 

With his magical top hat, Wonder Bear conjures one remarkable scene after another - dozens of cheeky monkeys playing on a flower laden vine, amazing sea creatures floating in the breeze and bubbles that turn into lions.

The next day, the bear and his top hat have disappeared. Was it all a dream?

Dutch Fairy Tales

From the latest edition of Ariadne at Home Kinderen - mushrooms, autumn leaves, squirrels, polka dots and hedgehogs - all of the finest of fairytale ingredients required to create an inspiring bedroom for kids.

A trip to Tesselaars

Here is a sneak peak of our Hiccups photography for next seasons range. Last week we headed up to Tesselaar's Tulip Farm at Silvan, where the tulips, anemones and ranunculus were in full bloom. Tesselaars is a lovely place, complete with windmills, clog wearing hosts and delicious Dutch pancakes.
The annual Tulip Festival runs until the 13th of October and is well worth a visit.

Beautiful Botanicals

BotanicaAsia is an exhibition of botanical art based on Asian themes from seven of Victoria's leading artists to be held at Domain House, Dallas Brooks Drive, South Yarra, from the 9th to the 25th of October. The central motif of the exhibition is the peony, and here are some of the beautiful examples below, including one from my botanic art teacher (at the Royal Botanic Gardens) Diane Emery.

Dolores Skowronski-Malloni

Dianne Emery

Jenny Phillips

Perhaps visiting this exhibition on the weekend will inspire me to do my botanic homework! Hmmmmm.

Bright and brilliant bedrooms

Marie Claire Maison magazine never disappoints - here are some inspiring and colourful children's bedrooms from the Marie Claire Maison website.

Hot pink and red from the owners of the Parisian brand Petit Pan.

Bunker down.

Timeless Marimekko designs in a light filled setting.

 
Vintage touches and dreamy blue walls.

 
Another children's room from the creators of Petit Pan.

A magical hideaway.

An efficient use of space!

Polka dot paradise.

Vintage florals and toiles.

And a perfect fairytale bed.

Sailing Away

Our Hiccups 'Sailing Away' bed linen design appears in the Manchester Warehouse Magazine Summer 09/10 edition. 

Love Birds - new Hiccups Babies

A beautifully embroidered flower garden surrounds the tree which two love birds call home!

'Love Birds' features appliqued gingham, corduroy and woven stripe fabrics to create a country garden theme for a little girl's nursery.

The 'Love Birds' range includes an embroidered cot comforter, quilt cover and cushion, which all work back with the Hiccups Babies 'Pretty Pony' collection.