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Super Cool Gifts Kids Can Buy Dad

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is only two weeks away so I thought it would be nice to share a round-up of gifts for Dad to thank him for all that he does. Let’s face it, Dads are Cool and I believe that they deserve original gifts that are thoughtfully designed and ethically manufactured. This Father’s Day I personally love the idea of giving Dad a gift that says: let’s take a family road trip and enjoy the great outdoors and slow living! Dads are busy with work, life and their babiekins, so toss a football with your Dad in nature and explore the mountains, deserts and plains together!

Happy Father’s Day to all Dadkins!

Schoolkins//Learning in the World

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

Guest post by Julie Martin.

22 months ago, our family sold (almost) everything, rented out our house in Oregon, and took off to worldschool (homeschooling while traveling the world). My husband changed careers to become a digital nomad, so he could work while we travel, and my work has always been conducive to travel. We’ve been to 20 countries and have about 14 more to go this year before we look for a new home base in the USA! While having a “hang out day” in our Airbnb in snowy, freezing Ljubljana, Slovenia, I sat down with our two tween girls, Zoe (12 1/2) and Delia, 11, to get their perspectives and answer a few questions that have come our way from friends and internet acquaintances recently.

What has been your favorite worldschooling experience?

Zoe: Alcatraz in San Francisco

Delia: Horseback riding lessons in Wales, UK

What have you experienced in your travels that has touched you or made an impact on you in some way?

Zoe: Homeless people and how no one even looks at them. I like to give them coins. It makes me sad.

Delia: Anne Frank and her diary.

What has been your least favorite experience?

Zoe: Falling off a horse in Wales.

Delia: Stepping on a sea urchin in Mexico.

If you could pick one place you’ve travelled to live in forever, where would it be?

Zoe: Texas, USA (to be nearer to family and to ride horses Western style)

Delia: Wales, U.K. (where my favorite horse lives)

Do you feel like you are missing out by not being in traditional school?

Zoe: No. We are doing the same stuff, just differently.

Delia: No. I don’t want to go to regular school.

Which experience in traveling has been the biggest surprise?

Zoe: Beans on toast (she loved it).

Delia: Alcatraz. I didn’t think I would like it and it was amazing.

Are kids around the world different than kids in the USA?

Zoe: No

Delia: No. Sometimes they speak different languages, but we all are the same really.

Favorite new food you have exerienced?

Zoe: The pickled sausage in Czech Republic.

Delia: Escargot and haggis were really good.

What do Europeans do better or worse than Americans?

Zoe: The hotdogs are better in Europe, but the burgers are bad in the UK.

Delia: The hotdogs are better over here. The towels are too small. They do yogurt well, though.

Photography: Julie A Martin

Clothing: Vintage, Blu Pony Vintage, Target, Triple Z Threadz

Sleepykins // A Boho Mod Nursery/Playroom in South Florida

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

A hip, young couple recently bought a home in the desirable Valencia neighborhood in Jupiter, Florida. With a preschooler and baby on the way, they enlisted the help of local interior designer Krista Watterworth to create a bohemian chic vibe for their home. The homeowners wanted bright, white and contemporary with pops of color to create a clean and modern vibe. This space is a nursery, but the couple wanted their 4-year old daughter to be excited about the space and new baby, so it that doubles as a playroom for her. Krista thought the bohemian chic style would fit this young international, fashionable couple. They are well-travelled and the type that strap their baby on and tour the world without a second thought. The bohemian chic style suited the couple’s personalities perfect. The home is peppered with found, weathered, distressed pieces and a mix of modern and antiques. Tour the entire home, which is designed in the same bohemian, chic style of the nursery.

BABIEKINS MAGAZINE | A Fresh + Modern Nursery/Playroom in South Florida

Interior Design by Krista Watterworth Design Studio | Photos by Jessica Glynn

Fashionkins // Petite Parisians in Australia

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

One of our favorite Australian stylists, Bonnie Kay, teamed up with Sharon Petito to bring us a little fashion story inspired by their dreams of visiting Paris. We love the mix of high low fashions.

Photography: Sharon Petito | Styling: Bonnie Kay | Hair: Stacie Sinclair

Clothing & Accessories// Petit Parisians, Rock Your Baby, H&M, Wovenplay,Halo Accessories, Target, Adidas, Converse, Timberland, Dr Martens

Sleepykins // The Cutest Room for Ever

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 3 Comments

Guest post by Patty Nelson of @tinykaper.

Ever’s toddler room was her big gift this past Christmas. I started putting her room together by first converting her crib into a toddler bed. The bed became not only a place for her to sleep in, but also served as a space for her to lounge, read and play. Most of the larger pieces of furniture in her room were purchased from either Ikea or Target, which we ended up doing some DIY on. We then chose a rug that continues to serve as a statement piece and anchor for her entire room.
What I like most about her room is that it is filled with colorful toys, objects and decor from small businesses and shops we’ve come across on Instagram. We’ve become friends with many of these shop owners and talented artisans, and they continue to be such a great source of inspiration for me in decorating Ever’s constantly evolving space.
My biggest piece of advice for those putting a kids’ room together is to work with what you have and to curate and edit as you decorate. Play with colors and patterns and have fun!

Sleepykins // Artsy Playroom

By Brittany Williams, Former Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

When I was designing the playroom in my home for my three young boys, I knew I wanted it eclectic; just like each of their individual personalities. A blend between their love of art and music, mixed with touches of books and various collections, and finished off with pieces remnant of nature. That was the perfect eclectic balance I was looking for, in order for them to each express themselves. This has been such an enjoyable space for us to hang out in as a family, and we love being able to be creative and play for hours on end in the playroom.

Sources//

Wall shelves, square woven baskets, and Curtains from Ikea

Woven rug from West Elm

Wood Play table from Little Colorado

Sunburst mirror and various stripe baskets from Target

Wood hexagon Art from Mulberry House

Vintage Art Prints from Art.com and Yellow Hammer

Wood stools from Serena and Lily

Floor Baskets from Home Goods

Batman Wall Decals from Urban Walls

Featurekins // Like Dreamers Do

By Annelie Klein, Contributor Leave a Comment

“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”-Oscar Wilde

Like Dreamers Do // Photography: Annelie Klein | Illustration: Beatrice Funke | Hair/Make-Up: Jacqueline Perez-Moreno | Kid Models: Lea-Sophie from Agentur Lichtkind Berlin |

Credits // 01. Dress: Atsuyo et Akiko by Orange Mayonnaise | Shoes: Rainbow & Snow by Orange Mayonnaise | 02. Coat: Zara | 03. T-Shirt: Noe & Zoe by Orange Mayonnaise | Leggings: BangBangCopenhagen by Orange Mayonnaise |04. Dress: Cavalier by Orange Mayonnaise | Shoes: Golden Goose by Orange Mayonnaise | 05. Dress: Atsuyo et Akiko by Orange Mayonnaise | 06. Sweater: Finger in the Nose by Orange Mayonnaise | Leggings: BangBangCopenhagen by Orange Mayonnaise |

Sleepykins// A Colorful Shared Space for Eva & Elsie

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 1 Comment

Guest post by Rachel Fox Kipphut.

We have recently moved into a new home, and it was a priority for me to get the girl’s room done first. Eva (age 3) has a love of books, dancing, art, plants, and playing dress up. Eva also happens to have Down Syndrome. She attends pre-school full time as well as dance class. The days can be tiring for her, so she looks forward to coming home to her room to read, play, and more importantly, decompress from her day. It is important to me that Eva has a space in which she could do this but also share the fun with one of her best friends, her sister Elsie (age 2). When designing a room, my first stop is usually Ikea, then Target, and then the thrift store. I like to finish the rooms off with plants and some handmade items from small businesses and artisans. What is special to me about this room, specifically, is that a lot of the decor has been hand crafted by some incredible friends with shops, that I met through Instagram. It was also my first encounter with Babiekins Magazine, which continues to inspire me daily.