Deck the House with...

Some lovely Christmas decorations to start your xmas party planning and get you into the spirit. Best of  all available these are from my favourite online stores - and most of these WAHMs have been great supporters of Chic Mother & Baby..

• Ah Tissue creative decor creations (must check out their photo album)
• Peppermint Tree (spotted by Vesna from My Little Jedi)
• White Tissue Fan available from Mon Tresor & Candy Soriees
• Green & Red Striped Straws in packets of 25 available from Sweet Little Birdy
• Sweet angel like Alex & Ant Summer Set top & bloomers
• Felt Xmas Stockings

Xmas Garlands

Monday inspiration... Beautiful Xmas decor and Garlands from Anthropologie

November Blog Love

Some must read blogs this spring/summer...

1. Made by Joel - Joel is a super talented stay-at-home dad and artist taking care of twins. You'll find lots of very do-able crafty and clever projects for entertaining kids.

 
2. Cup of Coco
Awesome custom kids decor by Jen Talbot. Totally mesmerised by Jen's woodland installation project.

3. Sweet Paul
Impressive food and craft stylist who pumps out these amazing digital magazines each season. Lots of sweet treats and craft projects to enjoy over the holidays. You must flip through the mag!

we heart Milk Bottles

Our latest obsession over at Chic Mother and Baby headquarters are milk bottles. Novel and cute for kids to drink milk and milkshakes out of, party decor, pencil holders and even flowers. It surely is a great replacement for your ordinary stationary tin :)

Inspiration from Sharnel Dollar Designs. Glass milk bottles available from online store Sweet Little Birdy. Striped straws available from Mon Tresor

DIY Kid Grocery Store

As you all know I am fascinated by kids stuff :) Especially this DIY Grocery Store for Kids. It is a homemade divine creation!

If you look closely at it, you'll see that this store was created mostly from IKEA items. I see the shoe rack, wooden boxes and woven baskets.

There's a Birdy in the house!

What is it about birdcages or bird houses (without the bird) that we all want in our house to display as hanging ornaments, candlelight holders or as party/wedding decorations. The antique like textures add that vintage charm to them.

Soon available at Sweet Little Birdy. Im excited!!

I love Coco Boheme!

French company COCO BOHEME is super chic. There are SO many things I love from their store:

1. Blackboard stickers of all different sizes - particularly lovin' cute labels for my jars. 
2. The eco-design animal bibs which are made from potato starch and natural inks and are designed to deteriorate once buried in compost (just like our Dandelion feeding and cultery sets). 
3. Recycled cardboard storage decor and pedestal table
4. Quirky lobster hooks

Cool Hangers

"Imagine a floor free of all things" Kristy, mum of two says to me. I respond with "let me see what I can find" This was one of my solutions. Cool hangers that interest toddlers and especially the boys to learn to hang things by habit!

{1} Enchanted Tree Coat by Cocoon Couture {2} Slat Rack {3} Foozeball inspired coat hanger {4} Magis Design Stackable Coat Rack

Show & Tell: Cute as a button Sponges

If I had these, I think I would be cleaning with a smile :) This mushroom sponge set is made of 3 sponges. Even the green ground is a sponge. Where from? Japan of course.

Imagine using cute little strawberries to clear your cups. Strawberry cake.
via SPGRA

Wall Planters

insitu wall planters offer a unique way to display your pot plants. A nice 'green' touch to empty spaces. Aussie designed & made!

Friday Find: Lace Fences

Brilliant way to "chic up" your work office space and create a new unique environment. Check out lace fences projects, a Dutch Design House. I want one! This way please...

Cute Pantry Makeover Ideas...

I have been seeing lovely glass jars everywhere lately, especially on party blog sites - so why not give your glass or canister jars a chic makeover? It only needs a simple touch like twine, ribbon or labels. Not only are you recycling, you'll be feeling a bit more like Donna Hay each day :)

Kate Canister Makeover over at Design Sponge is a great DIY project.

ABC Chairs

Late friday find - how stunning are these chairs by Rotterdam designer Roeland Otten ! I wish I had a large studio space for the whole alphabet.

Via Dezeen

I am all corked up...

More Eco-Chic finds. Cork has a wonderful aesthetic - its soft & recyclable.
{1} Animal Corkboards {2} Toast it {3} Corkels {4} Cork Pots {5} iPouch

Salt & Pepper Shakes

Shake Shake with these gorgeous and creative salt and pepper shakes.

{1} No its not a battery {2} Pepper Salt Stones {3} Mushroom Salt & Pepper {4} Diamond Shaped Shakers

We heart Blossoms Creations

How lovely are these homeware gifts that are on 60% off!! Blossom Creations textiles is on sale, perfect with Mother's Day around the corner! This lovely little designer shop operates under sustainable practices selling stationary, cooking and living decor.

All these napkins, tea towels and placemats are for 100% hemp and only for $19.95!!!! You must take a look at their store.

Pulp Furniture

How cool! Egg cartons super-sized! I love finding sustainable innovations, even though the set is made out of pulp paper, the furniture is strong enough for practical use. Welcome in my studio any day!

via Odelia & Dan

Goodbye detergent!

Loving this range of environmentally-friendly cleaning products made in Japan but available here in Australia. Some of their products looks like typical soap but its actually natural abrasives such as pumice stone, walnut shells, peach seeds that can be used like liquid detergent and remove stains from coffee cups, dishware and even the basin.

Would you pay $11.95 for 4 pieces ?

Please take a seat...

This is how much Kristy loves shopping online - she's ordered her dining chairs online and she spotted the chair I would absolutely LOVE to have {1} Matt Blatt RRP $295 (*sigh let it go, could never justify that spend on a chair*)

{2} Bloom Chair by Kenneth Conbonque. {3} Multi-purpose shelf stool from Yanko Design {4} Felt Chair via share some candy.

Creative Plates

I would have loved to serve food on these earth plates.

Thanks to a great Toxel link with even more creative dishware.