Gift Guide for the Little Ones

Over the next few days we’ll be rolling out various gift guides from a pattern point of view. Today we’re focusing on the little ones. Whether you’re in the market for your own kids, your friends kids or your beloved pets, we’ve got crafty ideas to inspire creative giving at every price point. Take a look and let us know what’s on your list this holiday season!

1. ShapeMaker by Miller Goodman, $54

2. Organic Fun Dough, $15 and up

3. Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring and Doodling Book, $18.95

4. Bla Bla Tiger Doll, $36

5. And to Name but Just a Few, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, $12

6. Cheyenne Collar + Leash Set, $65 and up

7. Baby Jungle Dish Box Set, $34

8. Books to Bed: “Corduroy” PJ + Book Set, $46

9. Doggie Houndstooth Sweater, $15 and up

10. Kid Robot Pascagoula Alien, $120

11. Make Your Own Monster Kit, $24

12. Corella Clutching Rattle, $14

December 14, 2009 | By: Shayna Kulik

Budget: Pin Clusters

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Designers and stylists can’t get enough of the safety pin this Fall/Winter season. Forever a signifier of punk culture, fashion houses alike are using this affordable accessory to translate their vision, be it tough, tribal or eclectic. Alexander McQueen‘s latest print campaign along with Dazed and Confused‘s styling techniques and Moschino‘s demurely edgy accents are giving the pin as much prominence as the model, inviting the viewer to draw inspiration and replicate at home. A box of safety pins paired with last year’s twinset can give your wardrobe the facelift it needs to stay current. Just remember, there’s a fine line between cheap and chic.

November 16, 2009 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: Highend Doodles

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It’s hard to not be inspired by the Pamela Bell couch we featured this past February. In an effort to freshen up her antique furniture, she handed crayola markers to her children and let them fulfill every child’s fantasy; yes, she let them draw on the furniture.

The idea of letting doodles run wild has been swept into a multitude of mediums over the past year. After a forward from friend and fellow blogger, Lisa Toff, we were alerted to this “Chairity” project, a DIY initiative that directly benefited the Palliative Care program, an extension of the Cook Children’s Hospital in Forth Woth, Texas. The funds raised were funneled into a support system for seriously ill children and their families. Jane Aldridge, the writer behind Sea of Shoes, along with her mother and aunt, a pediatrician at the Cook Children’s Hospital, recovered an antique chair with beige canvas and let a few lucky kids have their way with it. The results speak for themselves.

Coverage by: Emily Gup

November 4, 2009 | By: Shayna Kulik

Follow-up: Bargain Basement Wallpaper Solutions

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Back in March, we fell head over heels for Anthropologie’s budget-conscious in-store kitchen display. This month’s no different as they tackle the back wall with checker-textured chalk. A brilliantly simple solution that adds umph to any wall. A can of chalkboard paint, chalk sticks and a sealant and you’re good to go- all for the cost of takeout.

By: Shayna Kulik

October 21, 2009 | By: Shayna Kulik

Event: Thomas Paul Sample Sale

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We seem to give One King’s Lane a lot of love here on Pattern Pulp, but it’s hard not to when bags like this pop up in our inbox! Today marks the start of Thomas Paul’s tote and pillow sample sale. Paul got started as a textile intern at DKNY, then branched off as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, Bill Blass, and Calvin Klein. He then ultimately started his own line of patterned home goods and textiles. Each print is vibrant, thoughtful and a true representation of bold elegance. Pop into this online sample sale for a refresher course on how to cross-pollinate your brand.

September 3, 2009 | By: Shayna Kulik

Street Finds: Window Trends in New York

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Summer in the city is a great time for wandering. While the windows this season don’t presently hold the luster of the glittery holiday quarter, it’s not difficult to discern a bit of escapism in the air. The summer months are when we want to relive, if even for a moment, the thrills of our youth. It appears that retailers have tapped into this idea, hoping to pull at our nostalgic strings. Chanel and Marc Jacobs, staying true to their brands, have unveiled secret gardens, MAC‘s gotten crafty with gods eyes and Kate’s Paperie has taken the art of the pinwheel to a whole other level. Here at Pattern Pulp, we’re fervent observers, and so we’re continuing to photograph displays around town, connecting the dots whenever relevant themes and stories emerge. And so, our second window round up:

The Great Outdoors:

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These nature inspired windows are a bit of Alice and Wonderland meets Little Red Riding Hood. Bergdorf uses white birch, Dior incorporates leafless silhouettes and Ralph Lauren offsets their mannequins with bark-covered moss.

Vintage Bikes:

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The NYTimes recently proclaimed that New Yorkers have fallen back in love with their bikes. Vintage models have been visible all summer long, and in an effort to sell bohemian chic to the masses, retailers aren’t shying away from these bulky props. Here we have Paul Smith, Henri Bendel and a wooden model from Camper.

Assorted Headgear:

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Hats have really made a comeback over the past year. Be it New Vintage influences or a throw back to individualism, men’s fashion is embracing this forgotten accessory. In typical Barneys fashion, creativity creates the product. Bergdorf uses ethereal pop illustrations and John Varvatos suspends the real thing.

Back to School:

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Late August wouldn’t be complete without a few back to school windows. Books, pencils and blackboards dominate for J. Crew, Jack Spade, and Juicy Coutoure.

Bright + Basic:

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Bright colors prevail for these budget friendly windows. Custo Barcelona offsets their clothing with dangling textured nets while Brooklyn Industries weaves together colorful box strips for a pixelated effect. Eryn Brinie completes this geometric puzzle with dangling paper plates.

Wooden Landscapes:

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Reclaimed wood has always been a commodity for interior designers. Anthropologie and Barneys are capitalizing on this trend by getting crafty.