When I first started writing this blog, over three years ago now, I never imagined it would become such an amazing journey and addictive endeavour! Sharing this space (and all our other online meet-up spaces) with fellow mums fills me with joy everyday and for that I am grateful. So today, I want to celebrate all mums with this beautiful selection of handpicked gifts! Luckily, I have the help of these amazing and generous eco designers and online boutiques: Petit Collage, filled with inspired wall décor and home accessories for kids and their grown-ups. Thunderpants, cosy organic cotton underwear with... Continue reading

With the school holidays fast approaching, and a subtle but noticeable change in weather, my mind has turned to slower indoor activities. And crafting is always top of the list! Here are some pretty amazing finds for little hands to keep busy: This very cute cross-stitch kit at Lots of Loops. Oh my! Look at these pretty wooden dolls! Everything you need to create one of these sweet girls comes in a kit by Sophie Tilley Designs. Here is another one I love! Make a lovely house for a bird friend and encourage some wildlife into your garden. DIY Birdhouse... Continue reading

Here is a little round-up of simple easter crafts perfect for last minute gifts and decorations. I adore this clucking rooster and bunny over at Willowday. For pretty as a picture eggs checkout these printable decals by How about orange. These cute bags are ideal all those last minute gifts. Follow the tutorial at Oh Happy Day. Another great idea for kids, egg decorating with stencils! Over at The Alison Show. And last but not least these super fun easter boxes just right for carrying little gifts! Details over at Design Mom. Hope you all have a fun, crafty or... Continue reading

Hello all! This year I've had a visit from the crafty fairy and somehow managed to put together a little Easter printable to share. I hope you like it! You can download it below. Enjoy! Download file here > > Download Free_Easter_Egg_Printable_Basket_PetitEcoKids Continue reading

There is something so soothing, almost mesmerising, about these colour spectrums by Children Inspire Design. Just perfect for the nursery! Continue reading

Anyone else in need of some art caddy inspiration? Around here one caddy isn't enough; we seem to have art supplies in every room of the house, so I am always on the lookout for upcycling projects to keep supplies under control. Here are a few that I really like: The simplest project using cans and jars by The Creative Salad. A great diy using bits and pieces from around the home by Playful Learning. This cool recycled caddy at Makermama Putting some coffee cans to good use at Homemade City. And for those kids learning to write, how cute... Continue reading

Sweet new designs at Earth Greetings! Take a look at those birdy and cloud shaped notelets in yummy neon colours! They are made from 100% post consumer waste of course and are oh-so-cute! And a spanky new line of cards inspired by the woodlands and designed by Australian design duo Kristina Sostarko and Jason Odd from Inaluxe. Continue reading

Just discovered the BEST source for downloadable desktop wallpapers for devices at The Fox is Black. And some lovely designs to carry us through the seasons. Lucky us! From top to bottom illustrations by: Marissa Seguin & Julianna Brion, Hendra Permana and Heather Diane Hardison. via How about Orange images: The Fox is Black Continue reading

I am totally digging these handpainted eggs as placeholders by Blankspace via The Pretty Blog. Continue reading

Australian brand Broken Tricycle's winter collection is out. All in organic cotton and with super sweet designs! Broken Tricycle Continue reading

(image via: lonesomelacowboy.tumblr.com) Are you going into the woods this weekend? Here is a little prayer to take with you :-) Continue reading

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Thank you so much to everyone who entered our JOCO Reusable Cups giveaway! And congratulations to the three lucky winners, Monica Hines, Blair Harley and Karen Evans-Lancaster, who will start the new year with a shinny new JOCO Cup for their daily ritual! Please email me at info@petitecokids.com with your postal address so that we can organise the delivery of the cups. And of course a BIG thank you to JOCO for their generous giveaway! Continue reading

Did you think I was going to wrap up the year without one last giveaway? But of course not! It has been a fantastic year for Petit Eco Kids with the launch of our marketplace and so much goodness throughout the year that one final gift is definitely in order. And I am happy to say that thanks to Joco we have not one but three smart looking and very green reusable cups to give away! Joco Cups have so much going for them! Starting with the obvious but by no means small fact that by using one of these... Continue reading

Thank you so much to everyone who entered our Sqrl & Bee Studio giveaway ! Congratulations to Liz Feliciano Olivier who won this utterly cute handmade rattle. And of course a BIG thank you to Sqrl & Bee for their generous giveaway! There are more giveaways coming up in the next few weeks so make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to be in the loop! PS: Lots of inspiration in Sqrl & Bee's Tumblr! Continue reading

Wishing you all a weekend full of play! Continue reading

With the cooler weather settling in we seem to be spending slightly more time indoors, and with that of course comes the endless search for fun indoor activities. As much as we have been trying to reduce the amount of waste in our household over the past few months there always seems to be a health supply of cardboard boxes around so why not put them to good use. Here are some interesting crafts and DIY projects with cardboard boxes I came across lately. {1} Cereal Box Houses Tutorial at Bella Dia {2} Cardboard Shape Sorter Toy Tutorial at Play... Continue reading

Clockwise from top left: {1} Four Cow Farm Calendula Remedy {2} Bucket to Bathroom Hand Crafted Goat’s Milk Soap {3} Little Innoscents Massage Lotion {4} Burt’s Bees Nappy Cream {5} Weleda Calendula Cream Bath Continue reading

Wild at Heart, the latest collection by Mini Rodini, has landed at Cool Kids NYC. Bold jungle themed patterns and graphics teamed with a daring colour scheme make for quite a statement and I am LOVING it! See more styles at Cool Kids NYC Continue reading

Clockwise from Left: {1} Organic cotton Drop Sleeve Dress by Baobab | AUD $44 {2} Fiesta Dress by Babushka Baby | AUD $75 {3} Blue Gathered Skirt by Ola & Olek | AUD $48 Clockwise from Left: {1} Navy Scribble Comfy Pants in organic cotton by Baobab | AUD $39.95 {2} Zip Hoodie in soft French terry by Mini Rodini | AUD $54.95 {3} Midnight Stripe Racing Sweat in organic cotton by Purebaby Kids | AUD $44.95 Clockwise from Left: {1} Grey Knitted Dress in organic cotton by Purebaby | AUD $59.95 {2} Woven Berry Print Dress by Purebaby |... Continue reading

Have you seen the new creations by Sqrl & Bee Studio? Melissa just keeps coming up with the happiest colour combinations for her mesmerising mobiles. The new additions include this rainbow creation and my favourite the lilypad mobile! All Sqrl & Bee Studio’s mobiles and rattles are handcrafted from pure wool felt meeting CPSIA standards of being lead and chemical free. Love! Sqrl & Bee Online shop Sqrl & Be on Facebook Continue reading

This week's fresh picks from our marketplace (clockwise from top left): {1} Cardboard Little Aeroplane by Flatout Frankie | AUD $45 {2} Custom Wool Felted Baby Rattle by Sqrl&Bee Studio | USD $30 {3} Sandwich Shop Play Food Set by Green Toys | AUD $29.95 {4} Wooden Ride-on Tiger by I'm Toy | AUD $79.95 {5} Wooden Roll-a-saurus by Voila | AUD $13.95 Continue reading