LITTLE ONE // GIFT IDEAS

In an attempt to avoid seasonal interlopers & inevitable last-minute kvetching (Christmas shopping), I've decided to get off my bum & get organised NOW. 

If you're looking for gifty ideas for little people, here are a couple of my favourite things...

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BONTON | Alpaca Pocket Cardigan
Woodland Tale | Soft Critters
Plant Planet | Seasonal Fruits 25 x 19" Print
Evie Barrow | Original A5 Painting
Fabrik Store | Single Bed Sleeping Bag
Fanny & Alexander | Heirloom Wooden Tool Set

Ho Ho Ho. Only 5 weeks to Go!

FELTING DREAMS

Despite post-holiday malaise, I've been gathering some superb content for the bloggidy-blog & it's about time I shared the newness & cuteness with you. HUZZAH!

Spotted via Etsy, Felting Dreams exquisitely crafted forest nymphs are probably the cutest little tinkers EVER!

With a fondness for petit forest dwellers (currently re-watching The Borrowers) & Ratatouilles enigmatic protagonist Remy...I know what I'll be adding to my Christmas wish-list! 

Image | Felting Dreams 

LITTLE READERS

Although I've enjoyed revisiting some of my favourite childhood reads since becoming a parent, I find it difficult to resist gobbling up new reads for mini...there are just SO MANY AMAZING BOOKS for little folks these days...and BIG folks too! 

Here are some of our go-to reads, do you have a favourite? 

Home | Carson Ellis
Julia, Child | Kyo Maclear
Georgina & Dad the Dragon | Katrien Pickles
PEOPLE | Blexbolex
Just Being Audrey | Margaret Cardillo
Henri's Walk to Paris | Leonore Klein

P.S - Georgina & Dad the Dragon is available in the Otis & Otto store HERE

GRANDY & BAA

This morning I spotted a sweet little softie via Jodi's dreamy Practising Simplicity IG feed. Smitten, I swiftly tracked down his originator - Rachael Ashman of Grandy & Baa. 

A fellow Melburnian & busy lady, Rachael expertly juggles making - baking - motherhood and by that I mean - in between blogging, gardening, sharing her culinary adventures & raising two children, she sews together cute softies for us to snoodle. Seriously A M A Z E. 

Whether you are looking for les enfants présents parfaits or a treat just for moi, Grandy & Baa's cosy collection of Gazelles, Racoons & Frenchy inspired mini-folk are sure to delight! 

Go on...get snoodling! 

Image | Grandy & Baa

MADE BY MUKU

Known for growing & manufacturing flax, Lithuania is fast becoming a leader in defining the natural lifestyle trend. Made & designed by two young Lithuanian artists, MUKU balances a cosy, muted palette with elegant silhouettes based on form & function. 

Designed with their 2 year old daughter in mind...durability, freedom of movement & natural fabrics serve as inspiration & essential criteria for developing their ranges. A similarly lovely line of adult clothing is also available...joy! 

Image: MUKU

ECO-FRIENDLY GOODNESS FROM UIMI

It was on a recent trip to Barwon Heads & a quick drop into Bambolotta that we discovered uimi. What a FIND! 

uimi is a fantastic Melbourne based lifestyle brand specialising in eco-friendly knitwear products. Their products are also designed & manufactured locally (in Melbourne) which is super impressive!

Made exclusively from natural fibres with an eclectic range of colourful, geometric design combinations, it wasn't easy to pick a favourite...Eventually, M settled on the organic cotton Indiana Blanket in Tang (as above). Über cute choice!

Tick! Tick! Tick!

Images: uimi online

SCANDINAVIAN SOFTIES X JANE FOSTER

Happy New Year! 

BIG thanks to everyone who visited this space in 2012 & for keeping me motivated. 

It's been amazing watching the OTIS & OTTO audience grow!!! I am sooo looking forward to sharing more creative stories with you all in 2013! 

Today's NYD post features the work of UK based illustrator Jane Foster. Jane has a knack for collecting vintage fabrics & screenprinting scandi inspired designs. The end result...extremely cute softies for snoodling.

Looky at Jane's work & Etsy store here. 

Meow Meow!

CHRISTMAS GUIDE // FOR LITTLE ONE

Only 6 weeks until Christmas & I'm starting to think presents! A few sweet ideas  I've been pinning throughout the year...

1. Swiden, Tivolivat Wooden Decorations
2. FAT CAT, Original Watercolour & Pencil Illustration, Cake With Giants
3. This is Paris, M. Sasek.
4. Janod Childrens Wooden Vespa Scooter
5. Ouef NYC Toy Storage Unit
6. Rachel Castle Pink Velvet Penny Round Cushion