HandyMaiden’s playful painted animal sculptures are, according to artist Danielle Pedersen, “for the travelers, the kids-at-heart, and everyone who wants to take an animal wherever they go.” Sign us up.
The tiny clay figures – most are under two inches tall – are available as totems, charm necklaces, brooches, and medals.
Our favorite? This quirky little owl (who hangs out on our bathroom door) and reminds us of our very own Owl.
Sculptures available for purchase at HandyMaiden.
We know, we know – this gorgeous nursery already made a splash on the internet back in February when things got too busy around here for us to update the blog. Better late than never? Joking aside, we were so blown away when images of Finn’s nursery landed in our inbox from the lovely ladies at Sissy+Marley. It’s such a thrill to see how our customers incorporate our prints into their spaces, and Sissy+Marley did us very proud. So for those of you who may have missed it, here’s a peek into Finn’s new room.We hope his Little Darlings are keeping him company at night….
Room sources are available here, here and here over at Sissy+Marley’s site. And check out their incredible services!
Thank you Sissy+Marley!
Finn’s room photographed by Marco Ricca.
When we needed a song to accompany our Little Darlings video, it had to be our friends Chandra and Leigh Watson. Their signature harmonies and beautiful vocal melodies brought our video to life with the original song they wrote for us, Love of Mine. The Watson Twins visited the shop a few weeks ago; we chatted, we laughed, and we took a few pics-it was a good time and a really nice break in our busy work day.
Do you love “Love of Mine” by The Watson Twins as much as we do? Buy the track here.
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Today marks the beginning of spring, an event we’ve been looking forward to since, oh, the first crisp day of fall. After a long winter (it can get pretty chilly here, even in Southern California), we’re ready to greet longer days and budding flowers. We’re also happy to introduce two new babies to our Little Darlings family. Baby Bunny and Baby Chick are spirited, sparkling, full of life. Just like sunshine, just like spring.
Joanna from the awesome blog, A Cup of Jo came by Sharon’s shoot a few weeks ago. See Joanna’s post about her visit with Sharon right here.
It may have been the first nursery commission of his career, but when it came to the design of baby Stefan’s soothing, sunlit bedroom, Patrick Hamilton was full of inspiration.
“My clients wanted happy, calm, and cool” the designer explains. “Also, the gender of the incoming resident was a surprise for all, so we had to be flexible. Notknowing made the choices really fun. Each decision had to be tempered by the next, to make sure we got a masculine-feminine balance – which all good rooms need, not just surprise nurseries!”
After settling on a gender-neutral wildlife theme, Patrick set to work, choosing a bold Marimekko printed fabric as a unifying element. A pair of portraits from The Animal Print Shop followed soon after.
“I knew pretty early on that I wanted Baby Chick, for its puff of soft yellow, ” says Patrick. And, Stefan’s parents refer to the little man as “Stefanchik,” making the print an especially apt choice.
“I also settled on the Lamb Close-up, primarily for the color – white was a very intentional color choice in this room. And then there was the whole “counting sheep” thing – which may be wishful thinking in a nursery, sometimes!”
White frames and custom 8-ply mats were selected for the prints’ display, while furniture from Room and Board, West Elm, and CB2; a mobile from Land of Nod, and animal-themed lighting from Jonathan Adler added tasteful, stylish flair.
Patrick’s favorite details?
“I love the stripes and the painted ceiling.” he says. “But really, I love how it feels, at all times of day and night. And it was a real joy to use the animal prints. I know that as Stefan gets older, they will help him understand things about the natural world beyond his door. I can’t think of anything better than that!”
We’re honored. Thank you, Patrick, for bringing this beautiful room to our attention!
Photos by Jody Kivort. (See more, plus room sources on Apartment Therapy.)
We finally got our hands on these beautiful new images of the nursery Kishani Perera and Layla Grayce designed for Molly Sim’s sweet baby, Brooks.
What a gorgeous, calm space. Oh, and hello amazing Sputnik light fixture!
Kishani made us proud with grouping ten of our Little Darlings for baby Brooks to wake up to.
Other highlights include the Austin Crib with matching Savannah Changer, a wood carved giraffe, a fun Ellie Side Table, and a whole lot of beautiful, soft textiles.
Thank you to Kishani and Molly for letting us tour the nursery! Read more about Kishani’s design process here on her blog.
Photographed by Laure Joliet for Kishani Perera and The Animal Print Shop.
Whether wide-eyed and innocent (hello, Lion Cub), or sprightly and mischievous (we’re looking at you, Baby Monkey), one thing’s true of all our Little Darlings.
They’re simply adorable.
Launched last year, Little Darlings - The Animal Print Shop’s series of baby animal close-ups – has become one of our most beloved collections, especially as nursery art. And today, we’re adding to it with two charming new faces: Baby Camel and Baby Zebra.
In celebration of their arrival, we’re excited to share a brand-new video (with original music from The Watson Twins!) honoring the special relationships your Little Darlings form with our Little Darlings (Little Darlings are especially popular as nursery decor). Have a look for yourself and see what we’re talking about!
Do you love “Love of Mine” by The Watson Twins as much as we do? Buy the track here.
(product shot wallpaper by anthropologie. wall sconces by urban outfitters)
