Quirky 'Real' Juice Packaging

Here at Chic Mother and Baby we showcase a lot of fashion, stationery, party and accessories but we also love to share interesting packaging ideas.

This brilliant packaging solution designed by  product designer Naoto Fukasawa for fruit juice box to imitates the feel of real fruit skin.

“I imagined that if the surface of the package imitated the colour and texture of the fruit skin, then the object would reproduce the feeling of the real skin.”

I wonder how it is produced, so good I want to eat the packaging :D and if it's biodegradable!?
Image source via The Dieline

i Heart Ashley Meaders

Ashley Meaders never disappoints. Everything she makes and styles has a romantic and unique touch to every event. *sigh*  Think garlands, paper crafts, pegs, straws, stationery, flowers everything and anything a party desires.

Metallic Purses

These metallic animal clutch/purses are wicked cool by tsurubride. Pretty unique and make super cool gifts :D

Love the story behind the name: In the old Japanese tale The Crane Wife, a poor sail-maker finds an injured crane on his doorstep with an arrow through its wing. The man takes the crane in and nurses it back to health. After he releases the crane, a woman appears at his doorstep with whom he falls in love and marries. Because they need money, his wife offers to weave a wondrous sail that they can sell at the market, but only if he agrees never to watch her make it and never have her create another one. The sail sells for a tidy profit and they live comfortably. But the man gets greedy and gets his wife to weave another sail, which she does – again making him promise that this will be the last and that he will not watch her weave it. This sail is even more beautiful then the last, and sells for even more. But again, the man gets greedy and haves her make one more. As the previous times she makes him promise that this will be the last and that he will not watch her weave it. The man is too curious though and he eventually peeks in to see what she is doing and is shocked to discover that at the loom is a crane weaving the wind from her wings into the sails. The crane, seeing him, flies away and never returns.

Puppy Love

Aww, makes my heart melt. My lovely friend (who has his own intentions to start a blog too) emailed me these amazing puppy floral arrangement and I just had to share it with everyone.

FYI: I googled searched and found these exact photos on the internet, but no mention of the artist's name. I would like to give due credit.

I heart Jack Spade

How brilliant is this changing mat! Sometimes an Angel, sometimes a Devil, its different everyday, every hour and every minute.

This one is for the men of the house. Jack Spade is noted for their range of practical, sturdy and stylish men messenger's bag (alternatively a diaper bag - nappies and laptop can fit :).

I think I have seen some of Jack Spade's bags at Incu, Paddington or I wonder if its in DJs?

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

Starstruck

How chic are these Eco-Stars made from recycled crayons from the same company as the organic playdough I featured a while ago. Each box contains 20 star shaped, solid colored crayons made from 100% recycled and recyclable crayons packaged in a 100% recycled box. {Thanks to a lovely email all the way from NY}

Friday Find: Sweet like Candy

Today's Friday Find: Le Chou Chou is a sweet bijoux collection by an Italian jewellery and accessories designer that I discovered on Etsy (thats what I love about sites like Lark, Etsy & Made It - you get to discover all these talented designers). These delicate bijoux accessories are too sweet!

It's a Matter of Taste

Heard of an eggplant shoe? or a raspberry purse? I am sure this is not what you picture...

Stunning visualisation! Fashion is a matter of taste - a very succinct statement. Found via Coute Que Coute an art/fashion/design blog I follow. There are unusual pieces of art and design but definitely inspiring textures, fashion, photography and thought-provoking images.

Friday Finds: Some Aussie Talent

Rittenhouse  – uber cool fashion - I'll have the whole ladies collection - size S - thanks :)

Birdy & Me – how gorgeous are the illustrations super talented!!!!

Creative Plates

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

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

Plantable Packaging

This is awesome! People can be so innovative. We found Dandelion's made from corn reUsable products and now this. Pangea Organics have eco-friendly and fun packaging for their skin care products. The packaging is plantable as it is infused with seeds and grows to a basil plant! A coconut soap holder is included in the pack too.

The above image is the holiday packaging from last year. Wish I had found this earlier!!
"Born out of the desire to do right by the planet, this year Pangea Organics has a great gift idea to let you in on the fun, too! After two years in development, Pangea just released a series of holiday gift boxes that actually grow Spruce Trees. Yes, that’s right. Just like their plantable packaging that grows organic, edible sweet basil, the box itself grows a tree. Just soak the box for a day, and plant it in the earth. If everyone plants their holiday gift box and bar soap box this year, collectively, we will have planted 122,000 trees which is equivalent to not driving 30 million miles in one year! Multiply that out by 75 years, the average lifespan of a Spruce, and that’s 2 billion, 250 millions that we’re collectively offsetting!"

Rabbit Made out of Carrots!

It is good to know how other industries are thinking of taking more eco-friendly approaches. This is a promo poster for a commercial printer's new adaption to an environmentally friendly alternative is vegetable based ink. It's creative, cute and gets the message across instantly!

Creative by Magpie Studio

Tuesday Theme: Moustache

Ok ok, weird I know but I think moustache themed things are uber chic, quirky and cool! Definitely makes us chuckle!

Spanish label Bobo Choses hoodie. Mug and Plush Labbit sold at Urban Outfitters.  Moustache Onesies & Moustache Tote made by Handsome Howard found via swissmiss.  Pencils from Curiosity Shoppe

We think Peekaboo Magazine is Chic!

March Issue of Peekaboo Magazine is out! Fabulous Brisbane mum Bianca Shrugg is the created this magazine which features high-end baby and kids fashion, local Australian talent, yummy recipes, amazing toys, inspiring nursery decor, stylish photography... just everything chic.

We already can't wait for the next issue and hope chicmotherandbaby to be featured in it very soon. Stay tuned!

Be sure to subscribe online.  It's Chic and Affordable.

Chic Picks: Made It

Our 'Chic' collection pick from Madeit. Madeit is great alternative to etsy - allowing independent Australian sellers to sell their handmade crafts, clothes, accessories and designs online. At Chic Mother and Baby we are always on the lookout to support smaller & undiscovered Chic Australian unique designs. So don't hesitate to contact us!

1. Denim Pleated Dress by Blossomchild
2. Earring Tree by Mr Killmousky
3. Handmade Envelopes by Inaluxe 
4. Leather-bound Journal by Dare Alla Luca
5. The White House Refillable Journal by the Rabbit and the Duck

Friday Finds - H&M Garden Party Inspiration

Taking a break from this heat - where is this midsummer breeze? I was so delighted to see H&M’s Garden Collection for Spring/Summer. These pieces sustainable, environmentally-friendly and affordable - made out of environmentally adapted materials like recycled polyester, organic cotton & linen and without any hazardous chemicals used. Go H&M!

1. Lovely packaging from Teaparty. Our fav is French Earl Grey with a dash of milk.
2 & 3. Selected pieces from H&M Garden Collection
4. Stylish Baby Wipe Cases from Katiebug Etsy Store (custom made)