Melissa Shoes just keep upping the cute factor with their Mini Melissa footwear! These pint-sized versions of the iconic plastic shoe brand (whose guest-designer pedigree includes Westwood and Gaultier) now come in sweet cherry and apple designs that are the perfect garnish to any little girl’s outfit.
‘Ultragirl Cherry’ and ‘Furadinha’ designs available from Melissa Australia – priced from $59.95
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Is it a piece of amazing new cubist modern art? Nope, it’s junior’s new toy. When your little one has finished pulling, twisting and rearranging these playableART toys in to every shape he can think of, feel free to place them on a glass shelf and invite friends around to admire your new one-of-a-kind sculpture! With bright colours, geometric shapes and pliable hidden connectors, these funky toys blur the line between play and creativity.
Available from Urban Baby – priced from $41.95
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See more cool toys on The Daily Buzz here.
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The typography trend isn’t going anywhere and that means we’re all still loving our ABCs – especially when they are this pretty! Create gorgeous nameplates for kids’ bedrooms with Mooza Designs‘ personalised letters. Made from beautiful Japanese papers on an acrylic base, sealed with glossy resin, they are a cut above your usual wooden cut-outs.
Available from Hard To Find – $8 per letter
Gear up for Australia Day on January 26 with these cute Aussie accents – from fun and funky to retro-chic!
A. Arnotts biscuit mobile from Bower & Beyond – $39
B. Cockatoo lamp from Ada & Darcy – $299
C. G’Day Australia leg warmers from Huggalugs – $6
D. Iconic directions teapot from Make Me Iconic – $48
E. Iconic biscuit cup and saucer (with slot for Tim Tam) from Make Me Iconic – $30
F. Alphabet mugs from Typo – $9.95
G. Blue Heeler puppy plush toy from Teddy Treasures – $27.95
H. Australian memory game from Ozzilla – $40
I. Aussie drink bottles from Stuck On You – $24.95
J. Australia print from Down That Little Lane – $25
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From cosy corners to sky-high hideaways, converted cupboards to tiny tepees – here are 11 brilliant book nooks and beautiful reading spaces. Frankly, we’re jealous. We want to curl up in some of these nooks right now! Get inspired and get the look with our copy-cat shopping list at the end.
A bit of 80s retro never goes astray – even at breakfast. Crack open these Pac-Man ghost egg cups to please all the video game fans, nostalgia geeks and fussy eaters at your table. Even the little ones who have no idea who these characters are will get a kick out of dipping soldiers in to their yolky heads. Get ‘em before they get you!
Available from Cradle Rock – $19.95
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If you are anticipating tears at the school or kinder gate when term starts, then this sweet idea from Kimochis could hit the right note. The two plush hearts nest together and clip to a bag or belt. When you and your little one are going to be separated, you each take one heart with you – to symbolise that you are connected and thinking of each other, even when apart.
Kimochis are adorable little soft toys that help kids talk about and manage their feelings. Each one is labelled with an emotion (sad, hurt, jealous, happy, loved, scared – and everything in between). The larger soft toys ‘store’ the feelings and some have special features to help kids communicate, such as a caterpillar who is afraid to change in to a butterfly (its wings can be spread when he is feeling brave, or tucked back in when he is scared). These toys offer a gentle way to open up dialogue as your little one takes scary and exciting steps towards independence.
Available from My Mini Munchkin – Nesting Hearts $24.95, feelings packs from $19.95
A. Skip Hop Zoo straw drink bottles from Bambini Pronto – $14.95
B. Blafre drink bottles and lunch boxes from Baby Donkie – priced from $24.90
C. Fit & Fresh kids’ little dipper snack container from Metro Mum – $9.95
D. Vapur quenchers drink pouches from Bonito Baby – $19.95
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E. Boon snack containers from Urban Baby – caterpillar $17.95 and owl $15.95
F. Stephen Joseph lunch pals lunch bags from Lime Tree Kids – $30
G. LEGO snack box from Howard’s Storage World – $19.95
H. LEGO drink bottle from Howard’s Storage World – $19.95
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I. Fuel snack container from Bambini Pronto – $6.99
J. Dwink juice box holder from The Kids Depot – $9.99
K. Wildkin insulated lunch bags from Haggus & Stookles – $24.95
L. ecococoon kids’ drink bottles from Relauncher – $24.95
M. Squooshi reusable food pouches from Moo Woo – packs priced from $19.95
N. Zippered re-usable snack bags from Moo Woo – priced from $9.95
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A & B. Coq en Pâte backpacks from Little Frenchy – $45
C & D. Coq en Pâte satchels from Little Frenchy – $69
E & F. School backpack from Penny Scallan – $59.95
G & H. Personalised backpacks from Stuck On You – $49.95
I & J. Bakker Made With Love satchels from Scallyoop – priced from $64.95
K & L. Miniseri satchels from Hard to Find – $78
M & N. Gooie backpacks from Haggus & Stookles – priced from $29.95
O & P. Irony backpacks from Haggus & Stookles – $59.95
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Lazy picnics in lush gardens are Summer’s most beautiful gift, so ditch the scratchy tartan picnic blanket and invest in something more stylish for your park soiree. UK company Anorak makes cool outdoor accessories with bold repeated motifs and a nostalgic vibe. Grab a waterproof-backed picnic blanket, funky cool bag and some cute throw pillows and you’re ready to hit the sunshine.
Available from Outliving or SE10 Gallery – priced from $82.95
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