Nicoletta Carlotto lives on Como lake with her partner and her children, Maurizio and Giordano. She works as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator for independent brands, companies and individuals.
She loves creating something unique, feeling part of a special story. She is also the co-founder of an emerging independent brand called "MINIO" that produces illustrated printed fabrics dedicated to home decor.
HELGA AVERSA
Helga Aversa is a young illustrator and designer who hails from Naples. She has a degree in Product Design from the Polytechnic University of Milan, studied illustration at MiMaster, and has attended illustration courses at the International School of Sarmede and Central Saint Martins of London. We fall in love with is "Lettere X" project, born from the idea of making people relive the emotion of receiving or sending a letter.
After the pandemic period and the shared nostalgia for travelling... she thought: if people can't travel, let's bring places to people!
MALIN ROSENQVIST
Malin Rosenqvist has an MA in ANIMAGE (animation & illustration) from the Hochshule Luzern Design & Kunst in Lucerne, Switzerland. She also studied at the Royal College of Art, Craft & Design in Stockholm, Sweden. Now she lives and has her studio in Bergshamra, Sweden. Look at her illustrations, they are so beautiful!
NADADELAZOS
Nadadelazos clothing was born in 2010 in the hands of the german designer based in Madrid, Kristina Laux. Since 2013 Kristina and Roberto Visús are the owners.
It was born committed to children inherit a better world. For this reason, and in line with their defense of the environment, they try to help in this regard with small actions such as working with eco-friendly fabrics as organic cotton. Following this commitment, they spent part of their profits to support programs and charitable activities through various organizations. We love it!
MR MARIA
Where there is light there are shadows, but there’s no need to fear. The elusive Mr Maria will always be there, keeping a watchful eye on his family shining bright.
Mr Maria welcomes anyone with the power of imagination, young and old, because only together the most beautiful tales can be told. Follow the light of their iconic lamps and they will guide you along the simple lines of their creation. Welcome their characters into your home to become family, their timeless peaceful presence will keep you company for many years to come.
PIM PAM
Pim Pam is a design-led label of reusable nappies based in Brighton, UK. After 15 years of working as an illustrator, the founder Aless Baylis found herself on maternity leave after having Lola, and that's when the idea came to her. It was going to be reusable nappies.
After having a baby you realise how many disposable nappies you go through and it's a staggering amount. It's a lot of plastic being thrown away! So she got to work. It's been a dream come true combining her illustrations, her love for well designed products, and a sustainable concept.
PROJEKTI TYYNY
Projekti Tyyny is a nordic home textiles brand, Their work carries influences from many parts of the world but has a deep-rooted nordic sensibility. Emphasis is on texture and tactility, individuality, quality, longevity and timelessness. Their work is modern interpretation of age old textile traditions that continue inspire them today. They aim to create the most beautiful range of home textiles, that will instantly transform any space. With a career that spans well over a decade of working in the buying offices of major fashion retailers in the Uk, founder/designer Nora has an unrivalled eye, passion and love for her product. Please have a look at this baby range, wonderful!
WIWIURKA
Over the years Wiwiurka has focused on the creation of children's furniture, inspired by Pikler, Montessori and Waldorf’s pedagogical proposals, promoting active and creative play, especially gross motor development.
Their products’ high quality, innovation, and aesthetics have positioned them as a point of reference in children's furniture worldwide. Look at their beautiful first sets of swings, playsets, tree-houses and wooden playthings, we love them!
KIDSAGOGO
Kidsagogo by Sue Hadinata is an internationally recognised brand of children’s clothes and accessories. Its range consists of crisp colours and fresh contemporary designs which define the Kidsagogo style. Beautiful 100% cotton fabrics have been custom printed and dyed to create a unique look. The colours of Kidsagogo inspired by the flowers and vibrant colours of tropical Bali where Sue lives since 1981. Kidsagogo also has a fabulous range of accessories, home wares and soft toys. Known for exquisite detail, many styles have bold hand embroidery and stitching. Wow!
LUMALANO
Manja ten Donkelaar and Sophie van der Lubbe: makers, thinkers, entrepreneurs and sisters-in-law. Home base: the Dutch countryside. They are Lumalano.
LumaLano is a small business, intertwined with their lives. They are committed to do their work with minimal strain on the planet.
Wool felt is the starting point for all their designs. The wool they use comes from European merino sheep. The bulk of the pigments that color our designs is from our own dye garden, right behind the workshop. Walnut, goldenrod, cow parsley and many other plants provide us with colours varying from deep dark brown to bright yellow-green.
Look at their lamps, we totally love them!
LES PANACEES
The meeting of two dynamic and passionate young women gave birth to Les Panacées. The complementarity of these two passions, one for plants and the other for the earth, has given rise to a shared desire to put well-being at the centre of their concerns. Their range of solid bath products offers a unique French aromatherapy experience and is a promising innovation for the near future. The two founders have at heart to promote the benefits of plants but also to make the bathroom a place of relaxation where we take care of ourselves in optimal conditions for our well-being and health. Love it!
HOIOH DESIGN
Hoioh design is a small business founded in 2019 by three friends united by the passion for furniture design. Based in Poble Sec (Barcelona), they create playful wooden furniture. They produce single or small series of objects through a balanced combination of CNC technology (machine cutting) and hand craft finishing, using sustainable plywood. Look at the original set of stools that gave life to their IN collection, winner of the Aldo Morelato Award at the FuoriSalone of Milan in 2017. A beautiful object when together and 4 seats when opened. Elegant, minimal and versatile. It may come already built or in a self-assembly box with instructions and screws (depending on availability and shipping efficiency). In this case, you will need just a small hex key to build it.
SOCIETY OF WANDERERS
Society of Wanderers is an Australian designed French flax linen collection of high quality sophisticated bohemian homewares. Inspired by timeless traditions, vintage pieces, tribal patterns and designs. The authentic products are ethically made by artisans from all over the World. The resulting look creates a classic, textured, eclectic home that tells stories of faraway lands. We love it!
CHAIR-RY BY CARLO AND MARY-LYNN MASSOUD
Carlo Massoud’s work stems from his relentless questioning of social, political, cultural, and environmental norms. He often pushes his viewers to question their knowledge of the subject, leading them towards thought-inducing confusion and provocation.
“I am in persistent search for new spaces, ideas, cultures, and destinations, and I actively document, research, and collect information from various sources.”
The exploration of new and unknown places is key to his creations. Through these, he finds new stories to tell and share through collaborating with local artisans and designers, creating a global narrative that stems from unique associations of people, cultures, and materials.
Look at the Chair-ry collection made with her sister Mary-Lynn, we love it!
ROOGA
Rooga is inspired by the Somali word for rug. Rooga cork rugs are designed for baby's and children's rooms. They were born at the meeting point between everyday life, deep love for natural raw materials and passion for beautifully designed items. Rooga believes in a design that is simple, warm and full of charm.
It is drawn to quality, cleanliness and simplicity that contain both beauty and sophistication.
Each Rooga rug is made of a natural cork layer (on top), attached to a natural rubber layer (underneath).
They coat the rugs with a thin layer of food grade varnish, making them wipe able and easy to clean.
Rooga rugs are healthy, safe and sustainable. Their handmade illustrations combine imagination, art and playfulness and help enhance a warm family atmosphere.
Last, as part of their eco-friendly agenda, they wrap their rugs using craft paper and cotton bags (handmade by people with special needs).
PHILLEY
How many baby food bottles do you make per day? A lot of? Here you are the best solution: Philley, the easy powder. Philley is handy for home and travel, it is based on patented technology and made from safe materials. Philley fits at least half a carton of baby food. Unscrew the generous bottom lid and put the milk powder in it simply and hygienically. Fill it once and you can go for days ahead. Love it!
MOM(E)
Möm(e)´s story is about the unconditional love for the family! It is a Portuguese brand born from the love for children. They produce limited collections with high quality and handmade finishing, made by unique people with decades of experience, who share their story through their work. They choose eco-friendly materials to guarantee what’s best for you but also for our environment. They carry the concept of made in Portugal, around the globe. Amazing!
STUDIO LOCO
Studio Loco is a one-stop shop for a range of awesome things for little people. It was born from a need for something more inspiring. A want of quirky, stylish and interesting pieces to fill children’s spaces.
We totally love everything they do!
KISO
KISO is a response to the need for tasteful, practical basics that can be shopped guilt-free. This is playwear designed for today and tomorrow. A clothing brand who sees a future where the best kids’ clothes are easy to find, and designed to be loved, played in, handed down, patched, and loved again. Their plans are big but they’re starting small, perfecting just a handful of pieces as consciously as they can. Every element has been considered and refined, and it won’t release new pieces until they meet its high standards for responsibility (basically, anything we can do that doesn’t result in a price-hike). We will keep a look at them!
BEDNEST
We discover Bednest who provides a beautiful baby cot for parents to let them sleep right beside their baby. It is very cool because it strengthens the bond between parent and child and, in addition, allow parents have direct supervision of their baby. Most important thing: the Bednest makes life more comfortable to the mother who just gave birth and who is not yet very mobile. Setting up it is easy, no screws are needed. The Bednest also has the function of a Moses basket and is easy to carry. We totally love it!