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There is something about soft toys that make them hard to resist.

They are cute, soft or probably both. And everyone goes ‘awwwwww’ and before you know it you have a nice little collection at home and your first child is only 2 months old.
And then there are soft toys that are cute and soft and just incredible stylish. More like an accessory! A decor object!

One of these cool friends you can find at Main Sauvage.
A young French brand of fun and hip soft toys for kids {and their parents}. Made in small quantities these friends are Eco-friendly and help to preserve traditional skills.

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LITTLE CREATIVE FACTORY A/W 2015

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The new collection from Little Creative Factory is out and there is everything I love – cosy, elegant, dark colours {and a little bit of mustard!} and timeless!
Clothes and accessories for children, slow manufactured in Barcelona. Beautiful hats, adorable linen dresses and skirts – easy to wear, with a creative flair and always just the right amount of “sophisticated”.
I also love the mix and use of fabrics – fluffy hats and jumpers, linen and soft cotton. Perfect!
You see… I am in love!




” We are not a trend machine that mass produces clothes and ideas that will be irrelevant some months later. We believe that less is more and this is why our pieces are atemporal. Each piece allows our little customers to grow with it and create their own style. We want everybody to tap into their creative side and be capable of creating their own identity. “


The collection is available here.

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CITY JUNGLE

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Jungle feeling in the city:

1. ZOO pillow
2. Leopard sneakers
3. Rare bird dress
4. Radish necklace
5. Tiger Jungle notebook
6. Monkey sweater
7. Flamingo with feathers
8. Cactus print
9. Tiger rug
10. Bear board

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BABY NUMBER FOUR IS A …

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1 1/2 weeks ago we went for the “big” ultrasound. The baby is doing marvelous and we also found out the gender. Even so I really like surprises I also really like to know the gender of my baby… it just feels a little more real to me when I know if a little girl or boy is kicking inside me…

And we are expecting another girl! Makes three and can tell you that the boy was really bumped when we told him… he so wanted a brother. Some things you cannot choose and I am sure he will get over it but it also broke my heart a little to see him this sad about it. If you have a good tip on how to make him excited to have a third {!!!} sister, please share…

After the news I browsed around my favourite shops to see what they have for tiny baby girls. You know, there is so much for babies it is really hard to choose but as we gave away so many things {nearly everything actually} because we did not think to welcome another baby in our family, I am a little happy about the choice we have today… because when my first one was born {nearly 8 years ago this summer} it was truly different:

1. Safe mushroom bath toy by Oli & Carol // 2. Leather slippers by Donsje

3. Soft purple baby pants by Gro // 4. Pink mustard baby blouse by Miller // 5. cloud beanie by Wilson + Frenchy // 6. Sleeping bag with black dots by April Showers

7. My little pear bib by Wilson + Frenchy  // 8. Angel wings by Angel Wings // 9. Hand knitted adorable cactus

10. XO muslin swaddle by Modern Burlap // 11. Soft knitted blanket by Wilson + Frenchy  // 12. Baby Milestone cards now in a special MIFFY edition

1. Harlequin pants by Soft Gallery

2. Striped cashmere suit by BonnieBaby // 3. Swaddle blanket by Bonton // 4. Cutest vintage socks by Etiquette

 // 5. baby card

6. Another cactus {I love them}

7. Maileg bunny Helen // 8. bunny bib by Bonton

9. MILK music box by Annabel Kern // 10. Linen tunic by 1+ in the family // 11. Softest grey baby pants by Babe & Tess  // 12. cat booties by Oeuf NYC

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SO VERY MONOCHROME

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1, 2, 3…. monochrome… let’s do a black & white day with these cool items:

1. Eye Eye print by Fine Little Day // 2. Linen overall by 1+ in the Family // 3. baby blanket by YarningMade // 4. Tribute to Jimi tank by Quinn & Fox via Orange Mayonnaise

5. Triangle print blouse by Miller // 6. Wooden penguin by T-lab

7. Ine de Haes sweater by Ine de Haes // 8. hand printed feather leggings by Thief & Bandit // 9. Catmask socks by Emile et ida // 10. Breton baby booties by House of Jamie

11. striped baby pants by +1 in the Family // 12. Very cool silver slip on by Maa Shoes !

1. Cutest blouse with black bow by Miss Ruby Tuesday// 2. Dog rug by Sew Heart Felt

3. cat mask tee by Emile et ida  // 4. Swan blanket by Spearmint

5. X O pants by Beau LOves // 6. cats nesting dolls by Wee Gallery

7. Wonder lips sweater by Caroline Bosmans // 8. Sailor print by Pax & Heart // 

9. White leather sandals by Pom d'Api // 10. Tangram print top by Motoreta

 11. Wooden turtle by T-lab // 12. Don’t grow up ! by Mini & Maximus

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

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This coming Saturday is Valentines Day and not only for the grown ups. A great moment to look out for some special pieces and maybe a little bling… here are my favourites:

1. Red wellies are the cutest!

2. Striped knitted pants, a sweet bow and a chunky knitted hat.

3. Alpaca baby blanket.

4. NEON pin.

5. Beautiful star necklace.

6. Glitter crown & red dress with stunning pink collar.

7. Glitter ballerinas.

1. Personalized mini sweetheart cloud.

2. Sparkly skirt & bird print sweater.

3. Kitty onesie.

4. Je t’aime cushion.

5. Jumpsuit with wings and sweetest red patent leather Mary Janes.

6. Design balancing blocks.

7. I LOVE YOU poster

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ALL ABOUT POWDER TONES

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Of course we want Spring but Winter will still take a while. Lets keep the light skirts in the wardrobe and go for some subtle colours…

Sophisticated and exquisite is what I think about this colour palette… very girly!

1. Cute little socks by hansel from Basel.

2. Ecru linen scarf with sweet print by The Small Gatsby

3. Raindrops shirt by Pola & Frank & Voile skirt by Bobo Choses

4. Angel wings by polpettine.

5. Lovely cushions in dusty colours from Numero 74.

6. Cloudy print.

7. L O V E in aubergine from Numero 74.

8. Je t’aime pillow by Atsuyo et Akiko pillow.

9. Beautiful hooded towel by House of Jamie.

10. Baby nest in powder from Numero 74 !

11. Limited edition pillows by Numero 74 for Mokkassin.

1. Lots of beautiful muted tones in the bien a bien collection.

2. Cotton doll by Severina Kids.

3. Cute garland from Numero 74.

4. Striped scarf that goes with everything, by Miss Ruby Tuesday.

5. Cashmere wrap cardigan by Eden & Zoe & pretty skirt with a lace trimmed hem from Louise Misha.

6. Pink sneakers by Goolden Goose Deluxe Brand.

7. Supercute salopette by Gray Label & cosy bonnet by Ketiketa

8. Hair elastic from Nini La Duchesse

9. Dotted storage basket by Firm Living

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ANIMALESQUE

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Founded by Sara Lowes in 2013, Animalesque is a children’s costume brand for all those wild little creatures who love to dress up.

“The philosophy behind Animalesque is to inspire creative play and to help bring narrative to life in order to capture a sense of wonder and reconnect children with their innate gift, and fundamental need, to imagine.”

Sara lovingly produces all of her products in her studio in London and combines traditional and contemporary techniques of illustration, screen-print and embroidery! And aren’t these pieces fabulous and special? And apart from being so unique already, every mask has so many details as well… sequins and plumes for example.

We love them and might this be the new birthday crown???

Also to find here at Orange Mayonnaise.

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ALL ABOUT DENIM BLUE

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Monday {denim} blues...

1. Love those jeans that look a bit like chinos. // 2. It is called "snowbird", says it all....

3. Denim crown // 4. Submarine bag {not just for kids} // 5. This is Pepe

6. fish pillow // 7. beautiful blouse & skirt // 8. fancy tights // 9. velcro sneakers

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GIFT GUIDE GIRLS [CHRISTMAS 2014]

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A few ideas for the girls between 6 - 10:


1. Maybe you can borrow this from time to time then… beautiful bag by April Showers.

2. Balloon mirror by April Eleven.

3. Pink flamingo!!!

4. Little ballerina at home? Perfect cashmere wrap cardigan.

5. Glitter skirt, perfectly matching the cardigan. {both available in different colours}

6. My girl is a real book worm and this lamp is the perfect gift. Reading light and to keep your page - just put the book over the house!

7. The most beautiful rag dolls.

8. Snake bracelet.

9. Little house shelf for little things...

10. Squirrel for the day. This beautiful head piece is super darling and there are many other animals too...

11. Scooter for bigger kids {and adults}.

12. Je t'aime in hot pink and cute little golden stars in the corners! Adorable. by Atsuyo et Akiko.

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GIFT GUIDE BOYS [CHRISTMAS 2014]

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Today it is all about the boys between 6 and 10.


1. Handknitted LUCKY pillow case by Lucky Boy Sunday.

2. Funky backpack by Herschel

3. Chief Red Cloud in big size by Bang Bang Kid.

4. A really cool jumper… by  Finger in the Nose.

5. Striped alpaca snake by Oeuf NYC.

6. This is so cool, I can hardly believe it: Sailing ship kite by hapticlab.

7. Warmest helmet by Petit Nord.

8. Automoblox pick up truck. Best cars on earth.

9. Super H mirror by April Eleven.

10. A powerful Friesian horse in a rich blend of colours. An inspiring 3D DIY object, made from recycled  cardboard by Totem.

11. Astronaut bedding, every boy should have one by Snurk.

12. Deluxe and fancy - Golden Goose sneakers.

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GIFT GUIDE SMALL GIFTS [CHRISTMAS 2014]

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I always have a little bag or box with little gifts in the house.

Last minute birthday invitations, lunch or diner invitations and and and... it is just always practical.
And we like to give.

During the Christmas period it comes in handy even more often and all these ideas make perfect stocking fillers too!


1. I have a very soft spot for Maileg and this Winter Mouse is so adorable.

2. Use scribbles or paint, collage or markers to find creative ways to dress up the piggy, by Wee Gallery!

3. Christmas Sonny Angels!

4. A confession - probably one my most gifted items for the last 2 years or so. I love them! Classic, practical, personel and just a must have. This is the kids melamine version by Design Letters by Arne Jacobsen! {available in all letters}

5. Leg warmers by Eden & Zoe.

6. Balloon bracelet by Titlee.

7. Cat mask by Fabelab. {other colours available}

8. Alpaca fox mittens by Oeuf NYC.

9. Same for lovely elastics by YUME creations. Girls can never have enough.

10. Candy spinning top by Londji.

11. Tattoos are so good. All kids love them! I always have some in the house. Little treat... {psssst...works well during travelling too} by Tattyoo

12. Small pink diamond pillow by Nobodinoz.









1. Lion paper costume. Hours of fun! by Omy.

2. Little baby drooling scarf by Mini Rodini.

3. Strong man puzzle by Londji.

4. Carrot spinning top by Londji.

5. Cute little tote bag by La cerise sure le Gâteau.

6. Wooden cup&ball game by Londji. A classic.

7. Yoyo by Playsam!

8. A pretty hairband by Violeta e Federico . My daughter cannot have enough... as probably many other girls...

9. Glow in the dark moon cushion by le Petite M.

10. Friction motor wooden car by Kukkia.

11. Looks great and is useful. Best gift ever by Tellkiddo.

12. Pouch for everything by La cerise sure le Gâteau. 

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GIFT GUIDE BABY [CHRISTMAS 2014]

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Starting the gift guides for 2014 with the smallest family member. Enjoy!


1. Cosy sleeping bag with a beautiful pattern, by Nobodinoz.

2. Cutest baby beanie hat, by Tiny Cottons

3. Adorable and very warm penguin jumpsuit for little boys or girls, by PopUpShop

4. Warm baby set - hat and little shoes. Perfect gift, by Minabulle.

5. Wooden babybird puzzle, by Janod.

6. Wooden stacking cubes, by New Classic Toys

7. Forest animals nesting dolls in black & white, by WeeGallery

8. Muslins can be stylish too... like those with the famous owl print from Soft Gallery.

9. More a gift for the parents but such a good idea. A lovely jar that includes note paper and 2 pens. Now you can write down precious moments, first words or just something you do not want to forget about your baby. Time is going faster than you think... this is fantastic especially in our fast living world!

10. Sweet polar bear baby suit, by Winter Water Factory.

11. This is Emiko and might become his or her best friend.

12. Birds nest sack - beautiful storage idea for the kids room! You can hang it as well… by Mushkane


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THE BEST BLOCKS

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If you have children you definitely have a least one set of blocks. The classic toy...

The toy that lasts forever and that babies, toddlers and also older children can play with!

It is a good gift as well... like I said - a classic. A lovely set of wooden blocks...

We are in 2014 and there are many different versions. For design lovers, traditional sets, advanced, colourful and and and... here is a selection, my favourite blocks:

1. Art meets science in this set of nesting hand-painted blocks that use leverage and counterbalance to build clever modular structures that adapt to and inspire any builder's imagination, from a toddler's to an architect's.

2. Mini cubes. Create lots of fun houses, animals and and and...

3. Classic set to learn numbers, colours and animals.

4. A doll house made of wooden blocks. With lots of great colours and different shapes.

5. Eight angles and a cube create sophisticated constructions with piers, columns and supports. Angular {also from Naef} is a game with the right angle and colours.

6. Classic set of building blocks in easy to see colours - even babies will love it.

7. Wooden cubes with the numbers 0-9 for the design lover {and their parents}.

8. Black & White blocks from NAEF for the advanced block builder. The cube is divided several times in adherence to the golden ratio and surrounded by black shapes. During play, these become foundations, walls or roofs and a player the architect. {forgot to add the number above}



1. Wooden blocks with a little cart. Perfect to keep them all in place. 28 hand painted wooden blocks. One side features a very lovely racoon. the other sides have letters and numbers for some good fun and educational play.

2. Classic and colourful building blocks from Grimms.

3. The facemaker. One of our favourites and we especially like the mini version because we take it along when travelling or going out for dinner... make faces with the blocks, its so much fun for everyone!

4. Pyramid maths blocks. As they stack and sort the blocks of varying heights, younger children learn early math concepts such same and different, smaller and bigger.
With the same set of 100 blocks, older children can be playfully introduced to mathematical concepts from addition, subtraction, and multiplication to counting by multiples, proportion, sequencing, and decimals fractions.

5. From famous German wooden toy maker Anker and for older kids because the pieces are relatively small but that also means you can build lots of fun things and I also know this is a big hit with parents, grand parents, oncles...

6. Another classic and for all ages. Wooden planks to build anything your creativity allows...

7. Definitely nice to look at and also a little different - those blocks need to be balanced to build.

8. Ant blocks. Trails of ants connect on all six sides of these sixteen blocks, forming never-ending patterns for your kids to explore. Each set contains images of ant hills, a queen with her eggs, and a spider, the ant’s nemesis.

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