Current statistics tell us that in Australia, nine children die suddenly and unexpectedly every day. It’s a horrifying reality, and as a new parent or carer, it can be incredibly hard to remove these thoughts throughout pregnancy and when caring for a newborn.
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Nursery
5 Must Do’s for a Sleep Safe Nursery
With Red Nose Day just around the corner, we were delighted to be tasked with designing a beautiful nursery that ticks the boxes of the Red Nose Safe Sleeping Guidelines. As Red Nose’s official bed linen partner, the Sheridan Baby range, available at David Jones, was a natural choice to create this serene space.
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How To Get Biophilic Design At Home
Succulents and greenery have been such a monumental trend over our Insta feeds and on our Pinterest boards in 2018. In today’s blog post we chat to Co-Founder and Brand Manager of Plants in a Box, Ella Prince about all things biophilia.
If you have no idea what biophilia is, then this post will blow your mind and if you already know what it is, then keep reading for how to achieve it in your own home!
REAL ROOM TOUR: Cool, Calm and Collected
There is no denying we live in a world of social media. For me, I find it a blessing. To be inspired and entertained by creatives around the world at the touch of a button is a gift. For Ally Batties, stylist and mum-to-be, the simple act of sharing her newly completed nursery to her…
BEHIND THE BRAND: LITTLE BIG LEARNING
Our latest print magazine Issue 12 is all about fostering learning through play. A brand that really aligns with the core value Minty Magazine holds is Little Big Learning. Their products are developed around simple, open ended play items that allow children to actively use their imagination.
Today we chat to Stephanie and Lauren, owners of Little Big Learning about all things business, sustainability and their upcoming plans for the future.
Real Room Tour: The Nursery Nook
I am a huge fan of the Nursery Nook. I have kept both my babies in my room for many a month. (Let’s face it, nearly 4 years in and most nights we are four in the bed by morning…) When the time came to get ready for my number 2 (Florence) I…
5 Hot Tips for an On Trend Nursery in 2019
We partnered with the experts at Spotlight to bring you these trend tips for 2019. Decorating the nursery is one of the most exciting ways to while away the wait for your new baby. Creating a space to soothe and nurture them is one of the best ways to prepare for their arrival. Create a…
REAL ROOM TOUR: Sophie’s Serene Nursery
Welcome to Sophie’s stunningly serene nursery. Created by her mum, Danuza Rogers of Danuza Rogers Interiors, this nursery shows us that you don’t need a large space to make a big impact. Working with just 7sqm, Danuza has created a perfectly peaceful and practical space for her daughter. We were delighted to catch up with Danuza…
BEHIND THE BRAND: BLUE FLAMINGO LIVING
Blue Flamingo Living was created by Narissa Corrigan as a way to tell stories and educate her children in a creative way. The stunning and intricate bedding and pyjama designs are representations of your favourite childhood fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood and adventurous, imaginative play like pretending to live in space with aliens!
Narissa chats with Minty about everything from conceptualising her vision, design process and materials to Trade Shows.
TRENDING: SUSTAINABILITY
At Minty Magazine we pride ourselves on working with interior designers who design ethical spaces for babies and children. We support local Australian brands who have sustainability and ethics at the forefront of their values.
This weeks #trending post is dedicated to all things we love that are sustainable!
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BEHIND THE BRAND: MINI NATION
Are you looking for a way to make Christmas shopping easier? Well… Look no further than Mini Nation. They are the one stop shop solution for everything you need for the little loved ones in your life. With beautifully curated gift recommendations on their website for babies, kids, mamas and teachers you are sure to find what you are looking for!
Today, we chat to biz mum Jodie West. Jodie is the owner of Mini Nation and is the all-rounder managing all aspects of the business whilst being a mum of 2 under 4.
BEHIND THE BRAND: BELLE & CO LIVING
Belle & Co. Living are the stylish storage cases that no doubt you have seen all over your Instagram feed! The European inspired vintage cases are the perfect storage solution without compromising on style.
Since 2016 when Belle & Co. Living was born, the brand has expanded their product range to include rope baskets, rugs, blankets and wall decor.
We chatted to Courtney Bell, founder of Belle & Co. Living to learn more about the ins and outs of her business, social media, organisation, product design processes and more!
TRENDING: FORM + FUNCTION
Good design is all about form and function. This week for our Minty #trending post I have sifted through the web to bring you my top 6 products that turn your average item into something functional and practical but that doesn’t compromise on style.
If you are someone who is (or who wants to be) super efficient and requires products with a dual purpose of both form and function then keep reading! Don’t forget you can join our Facebook group The Minty Forum where we discuss all things kids decor and design! Everyone is welcome and we would love for you to share your thoughts, ideas, room plans, questions or whatever you like!
BEHIND THE BRAND: DUTCH WAREHOUSE
Dutch Warehouse is a children’s home and decor store created and run by Dutch mum of three boys, Annemarie. Dutch Warehouse is all about ethically made unique homewares that are just simply stylish!
We chat about all things business, organisation, trends and we give you our top 3 product picks!
