The mid-century modern inspired artwork you have to have by Inaluxe

Another amazing Australian-designed Christmas gift idea: the Sleepy Lion art print by Inaluxe - the masters of mid-century modern-inspired artwork. It's a piece that transcends all ages, and would look pretty fabulous with some beautiful mustard linen sheets, or even adding a massive pop of colour in a neutral space. It's certainly a head-turner.

New Eeni Meeni Miini Moh and e3-M SS16

A trip to France and Italy was all the inspiration that eeni meeni miini moh creative director Libby O'Connor-Cowley needed to design the fantastic SS176 collection. These are fun prints, classic stripes, cool grids in all the colours of a lolly shop. Let's take a look at some of my favourites:

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Baby (II)

I couldn't resist all the cute Australian-designed goodies for baby this year; here is the Christmas Gift Guide for Baby Part 2, featuring some of my favourite items from stores in the Bondville Online Shopping Directory.

Bondville Christmas Gift Guides 2015: For Baby (I)

It seems so early to be talking about Christmas, but I know that many of you are getting organised already, so I've put together a series of gift guides to get you thinking about some of the great local options we have buying online from Australian designers and stores. I'm publishing eight guides this year, with gift ideas for babies, little fashionistas, boy's and girl's rooms, and a one dedicated to big girls - sisters, Mums, Aunts, Grandmas, friends, teachers and other special ladies in your life.

Gift Guide #1 is dedicated babies! These ideas are perfect for baby's first Christmas (or for friends and family with a little one on the way). Each of the products can be found from Australian designers and stores listed in the Bondville online shopping directory. I've picked some of my favourites to make it even easier for you:

Rocky Cots at Lilly and Lolly in Australia

For all you parents or parents-to-be looking for a beautiful cradle that can rock (no more rocking chair!), will convert to a cot and then a bed, check out the gorgeous lines of the Rocky cot, available for pre-order now at Lilly & Lolly.

Australian Kids' Fashion: Kids InStyle Sydney 2015

Looking for something new for the little ones in your life? Here are some of my favourite Australian-designed kids' fashion finds from the Kids InStyle Sydney 2015 trade show. This isn't an exhaustive list, but a great starting point to hunt down beautiful clothing for babies and kids that is designed locally.

Best In Show: Kids InStyle Sydney 2015 - Phoenix and the Fox

My favourite stand at Kids InStyle Sydney 2015 was Phoenix and the Fox, a brand new clothing label based in Sydney. Let me start by saying that I only had 4.5 hours to traverse the enormity that is the Kids InStyle and Life InStyle trade shows. Camera in hand, I zoom up and down the aisles, pausing only to catch-up with designers that I have already been following. But I literally stopped in my tracks as I passed Phoenix and Fox. Here's why:

Milk & Masuki owl blanket

One of my favourite pieces at the Kids InStyle 2015 Sydney trade show this past week was this gorgeous stretchy wrap/throw/blanket/cover by Milk & Masuki, featuring this cool owl print designed by label co-owner Ishak Masukor (also holding the piece).

Happy Chinese New Year 2015: The Year Of The Sheep

Happy Chinese New Year! Do you know of a little bundle of joy due this year? A sheep-themed baby shower gift would be super-thoughtful. Here are some really cute sheep/lamb gift ideas by Australian designers and online stores to get you started:

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2014: Baby's first Christmas

More often than not, Baby's first Christmas gifts are for Mum and Dad than actually for baby! Honestly, they will likely love the packaging more than the gifts inside; but if you want something that will please everyone in the family, support Australian design and be useful too, look no further than the Bondville Christmas 2014 gift guide #5 - Baby's first Christmas...

Hip-as Anarkid organic baby wear at Small to TALL

It's the first day of Spring in Australia and the perfect day to introduce to you the new SS14 collection from organic baby wear brand Anarkid, available at the Small to TALL online store. Loving this dreamy photoshoot by Simply Bloom Photography complete with amazing teepee and paper feather headband (there's an idea to borrow!).

Laura Blythman kidswear

Laura Blythman is without a doubt one of my favourite Australian artists and is super-clever to boot with partnerships with all sorts of Australian makers. One of my favourite collaborations is the kidswear (and cushions, and tea towels, and adult tees!) with The Club of Odd Volumes. So many cute pieces of art ready to wear:

You can find Laura Blythman's kidswear and other homewares at The Club Of Odd Volumes online store.

Read more about Laura Blythman here on Bondville.

Images: Laura Blythman for The Club Of Odd Volumes

7 of the best Australian baby blanket wraps

You asked! Lovely Belinda from Nest Design Studio is on the hunt for some cool baby blankets that "aren't yellow, aren't chevron and aren't 'spensive". This is the first of my posts answering reader questions; I have a panel of experts at the ready to solve your kids' interiors, fashion, party, gift problems. Email me!

In the meantime, I've put together seven of the best Australian-designed newborn wrap/blankets. Most of these are made from bamboo, organic cotton, or a mixture of both by amazing local companies! Here you go Bel...

Crochet watermelon rug for girl's rooms

Do you remember the cute-as house shadow box with pirate scene styled by Karen from Yellow Dandy? Karen is also a keen crafter and sells these amazing handmade crocheted watermelon rugs in her Etsy store. They are beyond fantastic - just look at the face on Karen's gorgeous daughter Willow. Loving it! More great news from Karen - she is opening her very own online store chock-full of gorgeous clothes, design and fun for kids. Can't wait!

If you love watermelons as much as I do, head over to our watermelon birthday party that we had in January with watermelon cake and more!

Image: Yellow Dandy

40 gifts for kids from Australian online stores

Each year I feature fabulous Australian online stores stocking gifts, kids' fashion, kids' interior products and art. These stores are always listed in my shopping directory (make sure you bookmark it!) for whenever you need to order something special online. Here are 40 of my favourite products found in these stores at the moment, for all budgets:

Chibebe Pod Warmer baby bean bag blanket

Oh my goodness, how cosy does this look. This is the brand new Chibebe Pod Warmer (in mint and cream) attached to the snuggle pod baby bean bag. Can you just imagine being a little bundle of love tucked up in that comfy pod during the day?

Love these hip fair trade felt softies

I just love these felt softies from Bondville sponsor Happy As Larry Designs. Just look at them! Rabbit and Bono are great for cuddling and as display pieces. They are great gifts for both boys and girls and are made with love in Nepal with pure NZ wool. You can find them in the Happy As Larry Designs online store or at stockists around Australia, US, Israel and online.

Image: Happy As Larry Designs

Black and White kids' gift ideas on madeit

I was a guest editor on the madeit blog this week and had a ball choosing eight cute on-trend black-and-white gifts for kids from the small indie Australian makers. There were so many great options to choose from - head to the madeit blog to see them all with links through to the madeit stores. Thanks for having me, madeit!

Teepee onesie and harem pants set for baby

I'm putting together a blog post for Madeit.com.au today and came across this sweet baby outfit, handmade by lolli + bean. So cute! Margot can make this set to order in different sizes. The teepee is finished with hand-stitching and the cotton pants, elasticated at the ankles, would go with everything. Top marks lolli + bean!

Image: lolli + bean

Homely Creatures kids' room decor

There is so much to love about this image by Melbourne-based kids' homewares brand Homely Creatures. The fawn pillow is beyond cute, and I love the pastel pink with graphic black and white palette.

The great news is that you can find many of these pieces in the one place. Head to the Homely Creatures online store to find the gorgeous fawn pillow, Moon cut-out banner and pink wall dot decals, as well as many other cute homewares for kids' spaces designed by the very clever Emma Patterson. I promise you will love everything!

Image: Homely Creatures