One of our most popular wall prints; the customised world map looks amazing framed or mounted directly on the wall. They usually post within a few days and make a fabulous, personalised gift for a child of any age. $45.00 plus postage. Available at Little Living.

We were so excited to discover this fun and stylish French range of wall stickers earlier this year; and we have been counting down the days to its arrival! So without further ado (and before I stick them all over my own children’s rooms)… ladies and gentlemen – direct from Paris – our new “bonne nuit” glow-in-the-dark wall stickers!

The details: The 1 metre long wall sticker adheres easily to any smooth surface. Application is straightforward and the sticker is easily removed if necessary. Choose a spot near a window or light so it can recharge during the day, to keep your little one company in the night.  Stocks are limited, for more details click here.

Groovy, bright and good for the earth, Lunchskins are made from cotton with a BPA and lead free Polyurethane liner. These handy snack packs are grease and moisture proof and best of all they go straight into the dishwasher or washing machine for cleaning.  Say goodbye to plastic wrap – and hello to Lunchskins; the perfect lunch transportation system!

Available in snack, sandwich and sub sizes and various patterns and colours – you and your kids will love these!

A bag to wear not just to carry! The legendary plane backpack from Zid Zid makes day trips fun and funky. $79.95 BUY NOW | READ MORE | Check out our entire range of backpacks and groovy-Gus bags!

For just $9.95 these money boxes have to be one of the best gift-buys around. They really are a classic, ageless gift which would be perfect for any child, tween or teen. The colours tie in happily with any interior – and for double duty the lid comes off to make a handy pencil tin! Pop a few in the “present box” and you won’t mind when you find those birthday invites all squashed up in the school bag on the day of the party! more…

Oh we are so excited and can hardly wait for this new delivery!! Coming soon to Little Living is… MIMI’lou. MIMI’Lou is a divine French brand whose designs and products are inspired by a fanciful kids-world full of poetry – where you can read a book with your hippo, whisper a secret to your deer or take your butterfly out for a walk. So fun and very dreamy! Our first delivery will include paper lanterns and some unique wall decals which will be great for tweens as well as the littlies. You’ll be swooning along with us… we are expecting this range in a couple of weeks and will let you know when it’s available.

For those interested in colours and trends: hot off the official Pantone website, the 2012 Colour Of The Year has been announced!

In 2011 Honeysuckle gave us verve and vigour and in 2012 we apparently love Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, which continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward…

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute talks about the choice for 2012:

Over the past several years, orange has grown in popularity and acceptance among designers and consumers alike… Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango patterned home accessories. Pillows, bedspreads and tabletop accessories in this high-impact hue add spice to any room. Or incorporate Tangerine Tango appliances and personal electronics for an unexpected pop of color. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Tangerine Tango for a dynamic burst of energy in the kitchen, entryway or hallway.

To read the official announcement from Pantone.

WHERE AND HOW…

If you are brave and don’t mind a splash of colour a tangerine wall (or room!) might be just the ticket… but if you are colour-commitment adverse ( like me who changes things around too often to justify painting a whole wall or room), you might just like a bold splash here and there.

Look for smaller accessories and key pieces of furniture which will give you pops of your favourite bold colours against a more neutral base. Bold colours work well with statement furniture shapes and designs like some of the chairs below.

This tangerine works well with some shades of green, blue and brown and looks completely fabulous with white and black. It’s a good colour for kids as it can work well in  the rest of the house and it won’t become “daggy” as the kids get bigger like some baby blues and pinks.

a.    TOLIX stool, $119.Industrial style, various colours available.
b.    Playsam xbus in red $134. classic gift, beautifully crafted

c.    A replica of the iconic Eames DSW chair in child’s size. $49.
d.    Plush 3D Playway Rug. $159.95
e.    Euro Aarnio Style – childs ball chair $449
f.    Framed art for boys $89 various designs, sizes and styles available.
g.    Lilo childrens chair, available in 8 colours $185
h.    Allerhand mini rucksack $42

Made in Australia by the very talented Jenny Shaw, these delightful ‘handsomepretty’ necklaces are striking and beautiful and perfect for tweens and teens (and mums too!).

With two designs currently in store – ‘fly away’ and ‘daydream’, we hope to add to this collection soon.  The neck pieces themselves are made from sandblasted stainless steel and the detail is quite incredible!

They come with a sterling silver chain which measures either 16cm or 20cm on both sides.  Perfect for those special girls in your life! They will adore them.