Our friend Felicty has recently teamed up with Anorak Magazine , the clever and cool London-based publication devoted to fun art and illustration for kids aged 6-12. Simple and nostalgic, the press also offers a pre-school age magazine called Dot. We love the graphics and friendly sensibilities. She sent us a few to test-drive and the girls had a ball. Bonus: they now ship free to the US & Canada!
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We're nuts about the newly launched bathroom collection Quiet Town. References of Americana quilting and mountain-scape lines collide with a high-dose of pop color and lush, hand-dyed organic fibers. Fresh graphics, thoughtful craftsmanship, and chic brass hardware bring major style to the place we families spend a LOT of time in. We're thrilled to sit down and chat with one-half of Quiet Town, tastemaker + daydreamer Lisa Fine. Click for more as she shares a bit behind the brand , including her own #sleepstories and how she channeled her exhaustion into some serious creative productivity.
Read MoreBoburbseast local e-shop proprietor, Marichelle Hills of MEUS leads a gorgeously curated selection of artisan-made goods with a simple philosophy: "Celebrate the small moments and surround yourself with things that make everyday living feel more special." She's built a beautiful, thoughtful lifestyle destination while also raising three little girls. Click for more as this busy Mama takes a moment to tell us a little bit more behind the brand and the tricky art of balance.
Read MoreOur friends at Indego Africa have just launched their adorable print-happy Summer collection for Target. This is a collaboration we can get behind with heart and soul! Each piece is hand-sewn by one of the talented ladies of Umutima Cooperative, a group of 30 seamstresses in Nyamirambo, Rwanda. These women, most of whom are also moms, are creating brighter futures for themselves and their families. Click for more on the project and pictures (including some of our own PS littles) and snatch some up for YOURS!
Read MoreTThe 90s-child in us both love a good Converse shoe, so we totally can get behind the new Chuck II sneaks for our littles. Brand spanking new, the identifiable Chuck II features include a Nike Lunarlon sock liner, super soft micro-suede lining, a padded non-slip tongue, an embroidered All Star patch and monochrome matte eyelets. Converse sent us a few to road-test and the gals LOVED them! Take a look....
Read MoreWe're back to gush on the DÔEN label again, this time talking sisterhood, motherhood + balance with Katherine and Margaret Kleveland, the sisters behind the dreamy collection of bohemian staples. We have our eyes on every single piece, as shown in the gorgeous pages of the Spring look book below. You'll find yourself coveting DÔEN's romantic, wearable clothing with a mission we certainly can get behind: small batch , ethical sourcing brought forth by a serious pack of female minds. DÔEN feels like the future..... click for the shared interview!
Read MoreIn cahoots with our ongoing project #thedollhouseremodel, the schoolgirls inside us are giddy about these paper and watercolor dioramas by Mar Cerdà. Naturally, we're obsessed with anything miniature... tiny and orderly precisions are weirdly satisfying and make our heart skip a beat. A handful of our friends and followers sent us The Jealous Curator 's piece about Mar's brilliant work - we had to piggyback on this story and reach out ourselves! Click for the teeny interview.
Read MoreWe're going to let you in on a huge secret treasure of ours.... Pretty Tidy Vintage on Etsy. This shop stocks the most adorable French deadstock (from the 40s-70s) and is always merchandised to a color-order of perfection. We spend an obscene amount of time here, "window-shopping" and imagining each new find like paper dolls on our own little ones -filling our carts with hopefuls. For the sake of transparency, we feel it is our duty here at PS to share the love and spread the gospel of this heavenly shop. Just make sure to save some for Penelope, Lake, and Edie!
Read MoreWe're infatuated with the Frame & Canvas series of moody paintings by New York artist, William Crump. The gorgeous layers of oil, flashe, and acrylic feel silk-spun. Click for the interview- William discusses aspects of his life as a painter as well as a parent.
Read MoreThe wildly popular daily companion for divination and illumination The Circadian Tarot offers a modern, accessible approach to guidance, authored by Jen Altman with stunning artwork by Michelle Blade. Dreamscape watercolors beautifully depict each of the 78 traditional Tarot cards. Click for more as Michelle herself shares a bit behind the project and gives us a peek into her life as a mother and artist.
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Our East Coast contributor Kat Johnson talks to author, illustrator, costume designer and Wes Anderson collaborator/partner Juman Malouf about her stunning new book for the middle-school set.
Read MoreKneeland Mercado Market finds for the Bohemian Nursery.
Read MoreThis clever and crafty mama, Sacramento-based Sarah Golden (such fitting name, no?) of Maker Maker creates gorgeous block-prints and cheerful textiles -note her handpainted fabrics, GAH! We just die over them! It was only natural for her to start collaging some of her pieces into one framable work of art! These guys would be the perfect statement nursery decor or baby shower gift for the choosy mom. Click for more of her pop- art prints.
Read MoreWe can't stop thinking about Heather Evans Smith's stunning photography project: Seen Not Heard. Equally haunting and exquisite, the series navigates the captivating and ever-shifting tension of the mother-daughter bond. We're hooked. Click through for more.
Read MoreAs we like say here, Painted Sidewalks is a celebration of friendship + motherhood! We're over the moon to be able share our inspiring Momma- friends with our readers here. Meet Mother + Maker, Textile Artist, Jenny Irene in California. Click for more, as she talks work + life balance and the scoop behind her coveted booties, bonnets, and play wear.
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