I Like It RAW

Depst is one of those faraway shops I'd love to visit sometime.

I have lots of similar Eastern European and Baltic addresses on my list. One day maybe...

I've written about this Russian online and bricks-and-mortar retail space on several occasions, and always find something new and interesting whenever I "hop over" there.

Today I'd like to share this beautiful farm toy set by RAW Design Studio. I have no idea if it is possible to purchase this outside Russia (you can try sending them an email, or contact them via Facebook), but I love the simplicity of the sanded plywood animal shapes and the fact that children can also decorate the set with markers, crayons or paints. The farm comes in a lovely natural linen case.

It looks perfect to me!

This Little Piggy ...

This little piggy,

 I keep going back to have a peek.

The horse and caterpilla are rather sweet too.

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I love these simple, wooden toys from Russian design studio

iM Ocean.

You're never too old for a desk toy, are you?

High Five #87

"Zoo" is no ordinary kids' rocker.

For a start, it's several rockers all in one.

Want to ride a goat? Your wish is my command!

Fancy playing on a giraffe or an elephant today? I think we can manage that too.

Designed by Greek design studio elevenpercent, this smart rocker, made from CNC processed plywood, can also be a horse, a lion, a dog and a moose. How fun is that!

But wait, there's more! When your little ones have finished playing, they can remove the interchangeable cardboard heads and place the wooden 'body' upright to make a small bookshelf, thus saving space. 

Elevenpercent have even thought about older brothers and sisters or mums and dads. Zoo exists in two sizes and the larger model has a tail allowing it to convert into a floorlight - magic!

Please contact 11% in English for further product information.

Thanks Afilii!

Hideaway

Don't worry, I'm still here! I haven't gone into hiding, yet!

I suddenly seem to have so much going on at home, 

I guess it's just a very busy time of year.

I can't wait for the Summer holidays now. We have several special friends coming to stay, so there's much to be done in the garden, in particular. I love our garden. If you follow me on Instagram, you will already have seen some of the nicest spots for relaxing, in the hamac or on a wrought iron day bed in the shade... mmm.... c'est pour bientôt!

I hope you enjoy this small collection of hideaways, all perfect for little ones, and a far cry from the simple sheet tents we used to make when we were little!.

Thanks for the inspiration:

 

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Tumblr Thursday: Write On The Sand

 

 

 

Leather, denim, inky black and blue.

The weather's been foul here the last couple of days, I guess that explains my new mood. A sudden urge to wrap up, bring out my old, distressed boots and imagine it's Autumn,

for one week, at least!

I like men's fashion, as some of you will have guessed, so Write On The Sand is perfect for me today. Dark, masculine and poetical, this tumblr has a strong industrial vibe that   many of you will love!I'm not the only rags and rust gal out there, am I ?

Are you following any inspiring men's fashion blogs, I wonder? 

Iron Charlie, on etsy, has some interesting men's clothes and accessories for sale.

Thanks for the inspiration:

 (all images taken from Write On The Sand)

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Collage

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Enjoy!

Instagram Inspiration: Irodorco

 

Snippets, honestly, I don't need anything more.

One look at this beautiful instagram feed and I'm inspired.

Clean, minimal, pared down - the way I like it.

The visual poetry of Irodoco's everyday life.

Soothing simplicity,

No, I don't need anything more than that,

Apart from following her on pinterest ...

Shop Watch: Shop Tent

 

 

  

I've spent the last half hour drooling over the newly launched Shop Tent website.

I don't often do that, I mean, we're living the simple life - 

 we have everything we need, right?

Wrong. Well, kind of.

I'm pretty sure I can find room for one of Belle & Vidère's long-fringed, organic cotton lampshades and perhaps squeeze in a couple of Vanja Bazdulj's ceramic mugs. Mineheart's white book wallpaper would go perfectly in our new, minimal multimedia room, and, and, and I am in completely and utterly smitten with all those Persian Cowhide rugs!

It's only just gone live,

and they'll be adding new products all the time...

Bookmarks at the ready please!