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Rose Gold Clown Sequin Cushion by Pompon Petillant, £28.00
Pink 'Django' Fish Decoration by Scalae, £48.00
Jeanne Donkey - Sand by Petit Picotin, £38.00

Twice a year (sometime three, if we can get away with it!), I hop on a plane to Paris to hunt down the latest and most beautiful creations for our store.

I visit trade fairs, meet our wonderful suppliers, shop the boutiques for inspiration, and try to find bit of time in-between to unwind and catch up with old friends from the days when Paris used to be my home.   

You could say that I have a soft spot for France, and this is most definitely reflected in our collections at Bobby Rabbit. For me, France has that je-ne-sais-quoi-touch-of-magic, especially when it comes to children's rooms and decor - fine materials, delicate details, and a whole lot of love and imagination in every single product.

So, today we are taking a look at 3 of our favourite French designer-makers, each one of them creating beautiful limited edition and timeless accessories for children that are handmade and one-of-a-kind, and that I am very proud to include in our store.

Petit Picotin

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Animal Adventure children's room, styled by Bobby Rabbit and featuring Jeanne Donkey Cushions in Sand and Mustard by Petit Picotin, £38.00.

Just like Bobby Rabbit, Petit Picotin was founded from the cherished childhood memories of a favourite soft toy - this, and a special love of sewing. The brand was established in 2016 by Astrid Geoffroy, mum of 2 little girls Prune and Phillipine. Astrid lives in Paris with her husband and family, and close to her own mother - a talented seamstress herself. Astrid fondly remembers her mother making clothes for her as a child, and having worked in fashion for many years (including for Petit Bateau and Comptoir des Cotonniers) maintains that it was this passion that inspired her to work for herself and to create her very own brand.  

It was during her maternity leave second time around that she launched Petit Picotin. Astrid had spotted an opportunity to create high quality, beautifully handmade and personalised pieces for newborn babies and their bedrooms. Today her collection includes over 20 different designs, from cushions to sleeping bags, and the Petit Picotin brand is expanding to stores all over the world.

Astrid's mission to be make people happy, by creating pretty but practical gifts from beautiful materials, made by mums for mums. We adore her creations, in particular the animal cushions that are made from the most beautiful French linen. The animals make adorable wall decorations too - as each one has a little loop on the back for easy hanging... just perfect for the modern nursery.

Meet our favourite animals in the Petit Picotin Collection at Bobby Rabbit, including Felicie Mouse, Celestin Rabbit and Jeanne Donkey (pictured above) - cute factor: ten out of ten!

Scalae

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Cushions and accessories, styled by Bobby Rabbit and featuring our 'Django' Fish Cushions by Scalae, £48.00.

We have had the pleasure of working with Laetitia, founder of Scalae and mum of 2 children, for over 12 months. We adore her collection of birds and fish cushions and mobiles that are beautifully handmade in her atelier in Marseille. 

Laetitia started her business with a collection of textiles for the home - throws, cushions and mattresses in delicate prints and pretty fabrics with hand-embellished details. The birth of her own daughter inspired her to diversify her creations for children's rooms too, including musical mobiles and beautiful wall decorations and cushions. 

The world of Scalae is colourful, pure, poetic and bohemian, with a modern touch to blend into any style of home. From toucans and swans to flamingos, whales and fish, every single 'objet' is handmade and finished in the south of France, with love, care and the most wonderful attention to detail.

Take a peek at the Bobby Rabbit Scalae Collection - we defy you not to fall in love at first sight...

Pompon Petillant

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