Flora Fauna: Mammals. © 2012 Josh Brill, Lumadessa.

Artist Josh Brill has created an extraordinary collection of animal portraits titled Flora Fauna: Mammals. Each graphic portrayal is available as a limited edition Giclée print and comes in 3 sizes.

The Giraffe is our favourite. Which one is yours?

Images courtesy of Lark.

You think you’ll never forget the moment your baby first smiles at you. Or sits up. Here’s a cute and clever way to keep those memories crisp – Milestone Baby Cards.

Designed in Holland by Gemma Broekhuis and illustrated by Aussie artist Beci Orpin, each of the 30 cards records a major milestone – all you have to do is fill in the date and take a picture of it together with your baby. Start an album or update your family and friends with each pic. Or pop a set in as a novel baby shower gift.

Available at Lark

Photo: ©2011 Denise LeBreux.

The beautiful work of photographer, Denise LeBreux will feature in LMNOP Magazine’s soon to be released winter issue. The story is still under wraps, but here’s a couple of Denise’s images to whet your appetite.

Photo: ©2011 Denise LeBreux.

LeBreux has been a lover of people watching since her grandfather put a camera in her hands at 13. After receiving her Fine Arts degree in 1994, Denise’s free-spirited attitude, and candid, unobtrusive photography launched her as one of Newport, Rhode Island’s most sought after wedding photographers. Realizing she was more passionate about photographing the children than the brides, Denise began pursuing her love.

Look out for Denise’s photo story in LMNOP Magazine – Issue 17, and in the meantime, check out her
portfolio here.

Images courtesy of Wall Stories.

In January, we invited our readers to enjoy a free sample of Wall Stories soon-to-be-released Woodland Families removable, reusable wall decals. It was one of our most popular giveaways – so we’re sure you’ll want to know that the complete range has finally been released.

Designed by children’s book illustrator Maria Carluccio, Wall Stories™ repositionable fabric stickers are durable, easy to use and won’t damage walls. The set contains three squirrels, two owls, one chipmunk, one robin, one worm and seven acorns. Arrange your creatures on the beautiful Blossoms Tree or add them to your collection of Birds. And don’t forget to make up lots of stories as you decide where to stick them.

Click here to shop the entire Wall Stories collection.

Photo: Evgeny Kudryavtsev, Play and Grow.

Russian architect and dad, Evgeny Kudryavtsev handcrafts toys for his daughter Ira, then shares them for the world to see on his blog, Play and Grow.

We spotted Evgeny’s charming ‘Replika-Geometrika’ design at Handmade Charlotte.

Clockwise: Meredith Alexander (photo: Gretchen Easton); Stav Hatchett; Shelly Mason; Andrea Rembeck (photos: Ian MacPherson).

We celebrate our mums everyday… but especially today. Happy Mother’s Day to you all.

Meet these top mums:
Meredith Alexander
Stav Hatchett
Andrea Rembeck
Shelly Mason 

Perchero Coat Hanger by Paulina Gonzalez-Ortega & Amaya Gutierrez, 2011.

Traditional top toys inspired Mexican designers Amaya Gutierrez and Paulina Gonzalez-Ortega to create the Perchero coat hanger. It’s ‘arms’ can be positioned in multiple orientations. How cool is that?

Want one? You’ll find it at MoMA.

Spotted at Dwell.

Elias & Grace is currently our favourite destination for all things colourful. Here’s a roundup of must-have hues from their online store:

A. Bonton Mediterranean Blue Kit Scarf.
B. Kanel Round Flower Hair clip in Purple.
C. Maan Orinco Ribbon belt in Curry.
D. Kanel Orange Classic Hair slide.
E. Bonton Green Filet bag.
F. Bellerose Pink Pom Pom Necklace.
G. Frank Rucksack in Charcoal by Ally Capellino.
H. Bonton Squaw crepe cotton plaited belt.
I. Maan Odetta leather belt in Green.
J. Pepe Rose sandals.
K. April Showers Mustard, Suede Shimmer Georgia Bag.

Fancy a fresh take on Goldilocks? Maybe you’ve never liked the ending in Little Red Riding Hood. Those Three Little Pigs might need help to outsmart their home invader.

All you need is a computer, a printer and some basic craft tools like card stock, scissors, craft knife and glue and you’re all set to stage your own version of a classic fairytale.

Pukaca has created three whimsical Paper Theater designs in a printable PDF that you can download and assemble yourself. The kit comes in five pages and includes a 3D theatre along with scenes, four characters and props.

And don’t worry about finding an audience for your production – you’ll receive set of five paper finger puppets when you buy your Paper Theater.

Shop the entire range of Pukaca toys for worldwide delivery at Pukaca’s Etsy shop.

Introduce your budding artist to colour, form and design with eeBoo’s colourful, new Felt Mosaic game. The simple felt shapes and their vibrant, enticing colours offer unlimited creative and learning opportunities for active little minds.

eeBoo’s newest creation makes learning perspective and illusion concepts enjoyable for older kids; or for pure creative play, little ones can watch in awe as the geometric mosaics magically transform into imaginary creatures, space age vehicles and faraway castles on their own personal storyboard.

The game includes 72 sturdy felt triangles in 9 vibrant colours, a flocked board and 100 idea cards to get you started. Available online at Ovest.