A New Season at Playtime – Looking ahead to SS16
Time is flying. I can’t believe that a few weeks ago there was a new Playtime edition, with the Spring-Summer 2016 collections. This time,…
Sunglasses Are More Than A Simple Fashion Accessory, They Are A True Health Product.
Are you about to pack your suitcase for the Summer holidays? You have probably already have in your list the swimsuits, the hat and…
Smell, Play and Learn.
All babies, are born with well-developed senses that help them to adjust to their new environment. The sensorial experience is key as the child’s…
Meet French Brand Jack n’a qu’un Oeil, Rock can be Soft!
When we talk about French Style, we often refer to classic, timeless & chic clothing such as the classic Breton stripes, smocked dresses, the…
The Secrets to French Style
I have had the chance to grow in the Western suburbs of Paris, prestigious, wealthy and rich in history surroundings of Paris. The area…
Vibrant Colours for a Child’s bedroom
Colours are key for a child’s development. One of the first external factors that an infant will react to even if his visual acuity…
The Next Generation of Teddy Bears
Every Mum knows how important a Teddy could be for young children. It replaces Mummy when she is not here and has magical powers…
Did you know that French uniform still exists?
The time when all French pupils were wearing berets and school smocks over their clothes is gone. The French uniforms, worn to protect clothes…
If Kate had a baby girl, what French brands would she choose?
It’s no secret that one of Kate Middleton’s favourite brand during her pregnancy has been Seraphine. Seraphine is a famous French brand for mums-to-be…
The Best Clothes for Superhero Play
My girls are now at an age where they love being Superheroes. I often have to create a cape with my scarf for them,…
La Queue du Chat celebrates its 10th Birthday
I started my “Tendre Deal” journey to find French Children’s brands with high values, that opted for quality rather than quantity, that are providing…
Pink or Blue for my baby?
For centuries, babies were wearing white dresses as white cotton could be easily bleached. In the early 1900s, blue was used for girls and…
In the Magic Garden of Annabel Kern
I love Spring as nature bursts into life again. The days are getting longer, the sun is coming out, the birds are starting singing,…
Anton et Zea, a Chic grown-up style for Children
Your little-ones often like to mimic you as it their way to learn and develope. Children enjoy dressing like you. They are also allowed…
This Easter, offer something other than Chocolate!
I love Easter celebrations because not only was I born on Easter day but also because it’s the first blooms of spring, the warmer…
Chic Underwear by Jours Apres Lunes
Being Chic is looking at every little fashion detail. Wearing lingerie for a woman is cultivating her feminity. Little girls shouldn’t be exluded. I…
Thao Van : a fabulous cultural mixing
Thao Van is the story of a French Mum who adopted her 2 Children in Vietnam. She understood the importance of roots in Identity…
French Romance For My Little Valentine
It seems that the French have invented Valentine’s day. You shouldn’t be surprised, as France is known as a country of Romance. The day…
French Children’s Fashion at Playtime Paris Trade Show
It’s not without emotion that I went to Playtime Paris this week-end. At this famous Children’s Trade Show, I started my Tendre Deal project…
Maison et Objet, 20th Anniversary of the French Lifestyle Trade Show
January isn’t only great for the New Year’s Resolution but that’s also the start of amazing Trade Shows. This week-end, I have visited one…
Doudou, a French Tradition
I have always been a big fan of Baby Comforters, as in France they play a major role for Baby. They are usually really…