Normally I title these customer posts after the nursery-dweller. This one’s different, as mum-to-be Codie, from Edmonton, is awaiting the birth of her son, due any day now.

Anyway, nursery-wise at least, Codie’s all set; as these amazing pics she emailed show. She chose our George design, and included bedding, pillows, wallpaper, and wall-art.

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Normally I title these customer posts after the nursery-dweller. This one’s different, as mum-to-be Codie, from Edmonton, is awaiting the birth of her son, due any day now.

Anyway, nursery-wise at least, Codie’s all set; as these amazing pics she emailed show. She chose our George design, and included bedding, pillows, wallpaper, and wall-art.

Codie says, “I loved that your product was modern and not so nursery-ish. I wanted something that was more grown up and that was different from the usual stuff out there, that would last for many years while our little one grows up.” Our perfect customer!

She got creative too, with some cool ABC wall art. Codie says she “used the leftover wallpaper and put it into shadow boxes with the letters that I got at a local craft store.” Great example of how to add your own personal touch to a nursery design. We like.

Codie has also created a valance made from our George fabric, and added a matching lamp. The contrasting dark wood and white furniture complement the design well.

She says: “I love our nursery and so far have been told that it’s the best looking nursery many people have seen. Hopefully our little guy will love it as much as us”. We hope so too Codie. Thanks for sharing. Anyone wishing to do the same, please email me

Having finally got round to distributing some friend gifts from our last trip, we got a pleasant surprise. Lurking at the bottom of the bag, some rather fabulous coasters…

As you can see, we picked these up at the MoMA in NYC. Fitting we just found them, as I was reminded of our Eames ‘fetish’ earlier [...]]]>

Having finally got round to distributing some friend gifts from our last trip, we got a pleasant surprise. Lurking at the bottom of the bag, some rather fabulous coasters…

As you can see, we picked these up at the MoMA in NYC. Fitting we just found them, as I was reminded of our Eames ‘fetish’ earlier in the week when I spotted this post

A bit personal but with an O&L tie-in, so I think we’re okay. Just to say, a big congrats to our good friends Sup (pronounced ‘Soup’) and Helen, who married this week. Woo-hoo!

And the O&L connection? This (rather blurry) snap taken in Bath, when the pair were clearly delighted to stumble-upon our product display at [...]]]>

A bit personal but with an O&L tie-in, so I think we’re okay. Just to say, a big congrats to our good friends Sup (pronounced ‘Soup’) and Helen, who married this week. Woo-hoo!

And the O&L connection? This (rather blurry) snap taken in Bath, when the pair were clearly delighted to stumble-upon our product display at stockist, Funky Bambini

Not much to say, except check out our US or UK shop on Monday. And before anyone (including my mother) tells me I’ve spelt ‘labor’ wrong, it’s not our day, it’s theirs

Now we’re back in the UK, for a few weeks at least, we’ve started thinking about our new place, which I introduced a while back. Step one involves choosing some paint colours.

Colour representation isn’t great; the top three are distinctly different shades of grey,  bottom left is chocolate, middle is mid-brown, right is olive green. [...]]]>

Now we’re back in the UK, for a few weeks at least, we’ve started thinking about our new place, which I introduced a while back. Step one involves choosing some paint colours.

Colour representation isn’t great; the top three are distinctly different shades of grey,  bottom left is chocolate, middle is mid-brown, right is olive green. Click to enlarge.

The whole place is currently white, just as we like it, so we’re only talking feature walls here and there. We’ve also gathered a shortlist of wallpaper samples to consider.

Again, click to enlarge the image. We’ll use a couple of these – I’ll let you guess which ones – plus the very retro wallpaper we had in our last place. Mmm, this is the fun bit!

This weekend we ordered some of the wallpaper, painted one wall, fitted blinds and lighting and got a quote for replacing our stair carpet. Phew! I’ll be sharing more soon

Despite Boston’s impressive haul of historic architecture, dating back longer than you’d probably think, one of its most striking buildings is this Brutalist offering from the 1960s.

Loved and loathed in far from equal measure, Boston City Hall just can’t be ignored. It displaced one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods so wasn’t welcomed by most people.

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Despite Boston’s impressive haul of historic architecture, dating back longer than you’d probably think, one of its most striking buildings is this Brutalist offering from the 1960s.

Loved and loathed in far from equal measure, Boston City Hall just can’t be ignored. It displaced one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods so wasn’t welcomed by most people.

Now though, this beast of a building is part of Boston’s landscape. At worst, it’s a great example of its type. Some even think it should be a National Historic Landmark.

Well, the other day we visited, to discuss possible warehouse premises. Inside it’s much the same. Lots of concrete. Only took one pic and it’s a bit blurry but you get the idea…

I have to say, I’m glad that buildings like this aren’t still being created but I like it. It helps document an ‘interesting’ architectural period. What do you think; love it or hate it?

Further to my update a while ago, we’ve added a few more Canadian stores, who’ll all be stocking Olli & Lime. Thought I’d quickly update you on the new places to find our stuff…

West Coast Kids/e-children, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary…

Flo Urbain, Lemoyne, Quebec…

The Baby Boutique, Kitchener, Ontario…

And Cadeaux Kelly Green Gifts (Facebook link), Montreal…

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Further to my update a while ago, we’ve added a few more Canadian stores, who’ll all be stocking Olli & Lime. Thought I’d quickly update you on the new places to find our stuff…

West Coast Kids/e-children, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary…

Flo Urbain, Lemoyne, Quebec…

The Baby Boutique, Kitchener, Ontario…

And Cadeaux Kelly Green Gifts (Facebook link), Montreal…

This is great news for us, and our Canadian friends! For a full list of retailers now selling our products in Canada, and the rest of the world, please see our store directory

Just a quick post to say we’ve arrived in Boston, for the second half of our East Coast trip. We’re staying in our favourite neighbourhood, South End, in an apartment we’ve rented…

The apartment is just about perfect. At ‘parlor level’ with jaw-dropping proportions, period features and tasteful, minimal decor. I think we’re gonna find it [...]]]>

Just a quick post to say we’ve arrived in Boston, for the second half of our East Coast trip. We’re staying in our favourite neighbourhood, South End, in an apartment we’ve rented…

The apartment is just about perfect. At ‘parlor level’ with jaw-dropping proportions, period features and tasteful, minimal decor. I think we’re gonna find it very difficult to leave!

Another customer photo. This one featuring a particularly happy looking seven-month-old boy named Peyton, pictured relaxing on our (now discontinued) Egg Pumpkin bedding…

Mum Janelle kindly emailed from Minneapolis. This threw me, as I assumed that Peyton was named after a certain Colts quarterback. Apologies to non-American readers, who are probably thinking ‘what is he on about?!’ [...]]]>

Another customer photo. This one featuring a particularly happy looking seven-month-old boy named Peyton, pictured relaxing on our (now discontinued) Egg Pumpkin bedding…

Mum Janelle kindly emailed from Minneapolis. This threw me, as I assumed that Peyton was named after a certain Colts quarterback. Apologies to non-American readers, who are probably thinking ‘what is he on about?!’ Janelle explains why she chose the name…

“Although I do love football that is not why I picked the name. I have liked it forever, was going to use it for a girl but got worried I would not get another girl so I chose to use it for my son. I have a daughter and two sons; the other called Brady which really makes people think I am obsessed with football LOL!” (ref here in case you were wondering).

She goes on to say what attracted her to Olli & Lime, “I love the colors and designs that you have used in your products. They are exactly what I love (no puppy dogs and butterflies for me). I fell in love with your egg pattern all three colors.” Thanks to Janelle for the kind words and for sharing this great pic of your gorgeous little boy

If you follow our tweets, you may have noticed I mentioned we stayed at the Hudson Hotel. We couldn’t have picked much better, both for practicality and design indulgence.

We like to walk pretty much everywhere, so location is extremely important. The Hudson is very central, near(ish) to the show we attended, and handy for everything [...]]]>

If you follow our tweets, you may have noticed I mentioned we stayed at the Hudson Hotel. We couldn’t have picked much better, both for practicality and design indulgence.

We like to walk pretty much everywhere, so location is extremely important. The Hudson is very central, near(ish) to the show we attended, and handy for everything else we did.

Design-wise, it’s stunning. Unassuming from the street, just subtly stylish, it gets grander on the inside. Dual lime escalators provide a sleek funnel, opening into a lavish expanse.

Once you’re in, there’s an abundance of facilities, with multiple bars, restaurants, nightclub and a gorgeously green Sky Terrace, providing a welcome haven from the bustle below.

Impressive city views can be seen day and night, as you peer through the foliage and sip moderately priced (for NYC) drinks from outdoor seating with varying comfort scores.

We visited when last in town and said we’d come back. I’m glad we stayed. The rooms are rather compact but overall this Starck-designed boutique hotel is great value :-)