Octobre Rose

Welcome to the wonderful, colourful world of Satine Violette, a.k.a. Octobre Rose.

Beautiful children's clothes, accessories, decor and photography not to be missed.

Love at first sight!

Un grand coup de foudre Satine!

Une Sardine A Rio

Les Ephémères

I spotted Justine's beautiful Made in Brazil baby kits when she launched Une Sardine A Rio in February, and I had a feeling that we'd been hearing a lot about this children's clothes label in 2010. I wasn't wrong. This little sardine has got everything it takes to swim with the big fish if its new collection is anything to go by.

Pao de Acucar

Escadaria Selaron

Audrey Hepburn

Inspired by family trips to Brazil and other lands, Une Sardine A Rio is a 100% organic and fairtrade label based in the south of France. Justine believes very strongly that children's clothes can be beautiful, comfy, practical (some are one-size-fits-all) and respect the environment. Her new Brazilian photo series skirts, printed on cotton satin with water-based pigments, are a perfect example of her "style with a conscience" philosophy, and I love them!

Une Sardine A Rio is offering 20% discount on its new collection throughout June.
I can see myself wearing one of those Selaron skirts, can't you?

Justine has a bilingual French / English blog and is currently translating her shop site too.

Shop Watch: Suvi Ainoa

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful - William Morris

A few weeks ago I received this gorgeous tea towel from my blogging pal Yanyan. I love it so much, and have decided to hang it on a wall rather than use it in the kitchen. Heppa is one of two equally beautiful tea towels designed by Finnish artist / illustrator Hanna Kanola for Yanyan's new lifestyle brand Suvi Ainoa.

So what exactly is Suvi Ainoa?
Suvi is a Finnish girl's name, also meaning Summer, and Ainoa, another Finnish word, translates as the only one.
Suvi Ainoa is a new label commited to being both stylish and sustainable.

It's

Useful
Minimal
&
Beautiful

Handmade
Organic
Natural
Smart
Stylish
&
Unisex

Simple
Unusual
Recycled
&
Limited Edition

And
It's only just the beginning!

Yanyan I'm so pleased for you!

Suvi Ainoa

Definitely one to watch!!!