There’s something lovely and comforting about having real, paper books in your home. They add warmth and texture and are so nice to hold and look at. These are some of my personal favourite child and family-focussed decorating books; I’ve sourced them for the shop so you can enjoy them too. You’ll find lots of beautiful images, ideas, how to’s and DIY’s.
Decorating doesn’t have to be daunting. Find a style which suits you and your lifestyle and work with what you have, make things, source key items you absolutely love, throw out what you don’t need or love and just enjoy your home. Have a lovely weekend x
- Big book of small cool spaces, by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
Room for Children, by Susanna Salk
- Babies Rooms 0-3yrs, by Judith Wilson
Written by Mimi King, illustrated by Lindy Longhurst, this lovely picture book tells the story of Molly, a sweet little girl, who falls ill. Unknowingly she comes to rely on the help of her doting animal friends who seek out a medicine to make her better. The medicine comes from a flower which grows on the side of a nearby cliff. The animals, one by one, try to get it – but it is the bird – quietly in the background of each and every scene, who reaches the flower to help Molly get better.
The illustrations, by Australian Artist Lindy Longhurst, flow hand in hand with the sweet story and are enchanting in their vibrancy and rich texture.
A Little Birdie Told Me $24.95 is a limited edition publication. The first 5 copies sold via Little Living will be personally signed by the author Mimi King. BUY IT NOW!
This bedroom solves the problem of siblings with dueling tastes; keep it symmetrical and colourful. Photo: John Gruen. Images courtesy of Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.
Look what we spotted over at lmnop! A whole interview with Susan Salk, New York designer and former projects editor of House & Garden, Author of one of our favourite inspirational interior books Room for Children: Stylish Spaces for Sleep and Play. Susan has collected over 200 photographs showcasing some of the best kids’ rooms around the world!
This book is available at Little Living $65.
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Little Living has followed young Riley from his first adventure in Beijing in ‘Riley and the Sleeping Dragon’
and as he went off to Hong Kong in ‘Riley and the Dancing Lion’
and waits in anticipation for the new release of the third book in this young children’s travelogue series by Australian author Tania McCartney,
‘Riley and the Curious Koala’ – as too, I know are many of our customer’s children!
And how exiting – Riley is in Australia!!
With the book launch at end of November 2010, this new release featuring Rileyon a trip around Sydney in search of a very elusive koala, is a must-have Christmas present for ‘new kids on the block’ to Tania’s books and the avid collectors of this series!
Parents and children alike will enjoy Tania’s beautiful vista photography in black and white with gorgeous illustrations from Kieron Pratt throughout the book, not to mention the storyline with Riley and his friends.
Order now in advance for late November/early December delivery here at Little Living (RRP $16.99).
Also, to read more about Tania McCartney and the Riley series – and also for some fun activities concerning Riley, visit www.taniamccartney.com.au.
