Tiny & Little #4

Have you heard? 

The new "World Issue" of Australian online children's magazine Tiny & Little is out. Beautiful photography, costumes, fashion, books, crafts and finds from around the world, outerspace and the ever-inspiring, magical lands created by children at play.

Grab yourself a drink, sit down for ten minutes and enjoy each and every page.

 Thanks for inviting me on board again Natalie, I love contributing to your magazine!

When I See an Elephant Fly

I love Jenni Harley's new work.

And I'm delighted that things are going so well for her in Australia.

J'adore les nouvelles créations de Jenni Harley.

Et je suis vraiment ravie qu'elle commence à bien percer en Australie.

Rosie

 I have a new love called Rosie

Or should I say,  Kate McCarthy.

Check out her paintings, paper pieces and illustration (love "The Little Girl with the Loud Voice"), if you're not already familiar with her work. 

I discovered "Rosie" whilst browsing Story, a new shop I wrote about a while ago. I love it! It's beautifully created and has led me to interesting up-and-coming and established artists/makers such as Travis Paterson, Elisabeth Barnett and Rebecca Mayo (pleased to see they've welcomed Sandra Eterovic on board too!).

A wonderful thing the internet, n'est-ce pas ?

Slow Childhood

 I'm really looking forward to reading the second issue of Australian online magazine, Tiny & Little, coming out on May 1st.

 Based on the theme of slow childhood, with a focus on boys, I'm sure it's going to be beautiful.

Story

 Tara Badcock

The Oak Leaves

Studio Sam

Story

 A beautiful new tale in two parts

A store by a storyteller

Oh My!

Totally in love with 

 Tara Badcock's 

new work.

via

Big Kids & Birds

 

Guardian The Owl, Jonah, 9

Visual artist/educator Lilly Blue (Sydney) and dancer/writer Jo Pollit (Perth) have chosen Birds as the first theme for their Australian based magazine-in-the-making  BIG Kids. 

Currently BIG Kids Magazine exists as a blog but will soon be in print form with the launch edition planned for Sept 1, 2011. The BIG 'First Flight' will feature many of the gorgeous bird contributions sent in by kids and artists in response to the two mothers' Bird Call, as well as awesome stories, activities, limited-edition pullout art work and plenty of secret kids' business...

Bird Boat by Lilly

"BIG will foster conversations and collaboration between emerging artists and kids. Between schools and the home playroom. Between emerging artists and established names. Between established artists and kids. Between kids and parents. Between parents and artists. Between kids and kids!"

Paper Bird Doll by artist Sarah Grenard

I've read the BIG Manifesto and shall enjoy following the learning process in the making-of this new magazine, with all its highs and lows.  

"BIG is a poetic and tangible place of ongoing discovery".

"Love Bird" Humphrey, 6, Perth

I hope you'll take the time to browse the BIG Kids Magazine blog, admire the children's and artists' colourful and imaginative contributions (images & words) and keep your eyes peeled for mention of the magazine launch in September (BIG will be available internationally). 

Good luck Lilly and Jo! 

Five Faves #47

Handmade Snail Fancy Dress Costume - Ateliers Reinette - wonderful!

Another weekend draws to a close

K&C is in half-term holiday mode

so I apologise for the lack of posts

It's good to have a bit of a break from time to time though.

Keeps me fresh and sharpens my eye!

So, my five picks for last week

1) Favourite Step Back In Time - Meet The Mûllers from West Germany, 1970's

2) Favourite DIY Children's Room Decoration - Vintage Book Pages

 (Photo: Sofie Helsted)

3) Favourite New Online Kids' Magazine - Tiny & Little from Australia

(I have a couple more actually, but more about those next week)

4) Favourite Fairytale - Little Red Riding Hood

Interpreted by Ateliers Reinette

and Revoluzzza

 (free download)

5) Favourite Mix of Old & New - Sally Nencini

Lambswool New York Cushion

Victorian Hand-Embroidered Child's Rocking Chair

Voilà!

On a personal note, I wanted to say how pleased I was to see that people are starting to pin images from K&C - A perfect end to a perfect week - thanks!