THE OBSERVER MAGAZINE

A revista do The Observer dedicou a sua última edição à ecologia e produtos éticos, sendo que o shopping, entre outros, incluiu um dos nossos primatas de eleição, o Mr Ape!

The Observer magazine has dedicated its latest issue to ethical matters, and among others, has included our very own Mr Ape in the eco shopping wish list!

TIME OUT LISBOA

A edição de compras de Natal da revista Time Out Lisboa, já nas bancas, vem com um dos nossos bonecos... O One of a Kind #2, disponível na loja alfacinha Paris-Sete.

The Xmas shopping edition of Time Out Lisbon has included one of our soft toys... One of a Kind #2, available at lisboan design shop Paris-Sete.

( Texto de Iolanda Mealha; Imagem por Time Out )

CASA RUIM

Já com cheirinho a Natal, os nossos bonecos mudaram-se para uma nova casa... A Casa Ruim.
Localizado em Torres Vedras, neste lindíssimo espaço podem encontrar-se os mais variados objectos, como coleccionáveis livros (entre eles os portugueses Planeta Tangerina) e outros deliciosos artigos de autor.

Funcionando igualmente como Atelier para as áreas criativas (design, ilustração, pós-produção de vídeo e webdesign), esta casa bem-humorada encontra-se de portas abertas a dois passos de Lisboa.
A visitar!

Casa Ruim, Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho 4 B/C, 2560-303 Torres Vedras


( Texto de Iolanda Mealha, Imagem por Casa Ruim )

IN THE PRESS

We're excited our new Fauna cushions, by way of the 'Dachshund' one, have made an appearance in the June edition of deco magazine Caras Decoração, where they're described as 'full of colour and the characteristic charm of La Maison de Lola'!

Our soft toys have also been blogged, via Little Catwalk, by You Lool So Fine, a kids fashion design consultancy based in Verona who also has the most gorgeous website.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

ANNIVERSARY OFFER!!

We're turning 3 years old this month (yay!), and to celebrate in style, we're offering our loyal customers - besides free worldwide shipping - one Archie Grand notebook of your choice with every order above €50!

Colourful and tongue in cheek, we're in love with these themed notebooks... and so will you.

Hurry up, because this offer is valid only through the month of May, and Happy Anniversary to us!

( Written by Lola, Photograph by Archie Grand )

NEW: FAUNA CUSHIONS

We ♥ our new cushions... Inspired by nature and so decorative, they come in two designs and mesure 45x30 cms (18 by 12 inches).

'Adelie', which features two Adélie penguins and a blooming heart on a dotty print, is available in beautiful colours such as grass green, black, hot pink, lime, peacock and pistachio, and 'Dachshund', featuring a wiener dog, plays up the most gorgeous earthy colours like ginger, rust, chocolate, latte, yellow and peach.

Both are shipped with stuffer.

Recently, the 'Dachshund' cushion has made an appearance - along with Ms Oink - on a lovely new blog called Miyo Wada Wants. Check it out here.

( Written by Lola, Photographed by Álvaro )

AGITATTO

Recently launched and based in Switzerland, Agitatto is an online gallery dedicated to bringing the best of the international creative scene to all lovers of fine art.
Showcasing the works of artists and delivering them worldwide, among others Agitatto represents Whitney McVeigh and Connie Noyes (painting), Daniel Weisser and André Wagner (photography), and Conor Wilson and Matt Chivers (sculpture).

Besides art, it also boasts a book store and a design one, where besides our soft toys, you can find other design objects such as Hulger's phones and Vitamin's modern plant pots.

( Written by Lola )

IN THE PRESS

I've been working lately on making a few changes to our website, adding some new lovely products (quite soon now!), and changing a few bits and bobs in the overall look, so although we've been having quite a few press articles, i haven't been able to write about it here or add it to our in the press pages.

So, as i daydream of having a little more time to keep everything updated, here's one of our latest features to hit the newsstands, in portuguese deco magazine Caras Decoração.

Shown alongside the lovely Wooden Dolls by Alexander Girard (we're big fans), our soft toys couldn't be in better company.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

HEAVY METAL

Our soft toys have found a new home in Loja das Quasi, the first shop of cultural project Do Impensável.

A space totally devoted to art, literature and design, this shop/gallery opened last Saturday with 'O Espírito das Coisas Invisíveis', an exhibition by surrealist painter Artur do Cruzeiro Seixas which can be seen until February 9th, while unveiling its impressive all-metal, circle bound industrial space.

Located at Rua Conselheiro Santos Viegas, n. 102, 4760-129 V. N. de Famalicão, it's definitely worth a visit.

( Written by Lola, photography courtesy of Loja das Quasi )

THE CAT'S MEOW

We're excited to announce our soft toys are now available from Little Catwalk, the recently launched online children's boutique for everything lovely and sweet.

Based in Spain, besides our creations, this yummy mummy's dream of an online retailer also stocks desirable clothing items from Caramel Baby and Child, Antik Batik, Little Paul & Joe and Tammy Donohoe's, plus kiddie-friendly accessories such as Kidsonroof eco doll's houses, and Child Child Chair award-winning table and chairs combo.

Check it out and fall in love whether you're a parent or not... the items on offer are that cute.

( Written by Lola, Photos courtesy of Little Catwalk )

TOUR DE SANTOS

Our soft toys have been featured in The Guardian, in an article about the riverside neighbourhood of Santos, in Lisbon.

As well as Paris-Sete Concept, where you can find our little guys, you can also read about the local hotels, art galleries, bars and restaurants of this lovely hood.

( Written by Lola, Illustration by Adam Hayes for The Guardian )

MAU FEITIO

Summer has gone by, and unfortunately we haven't been able to blog for a while.

Our list of stockists has become bigger as a new member has been added to the family: Mau Feitio in Coimbra.
At Mau Feitio you'll be able to purchase our soft toys among other lovely things such as Aich Brito toiletries and Serrote stationery, so if visiting the enchanting city of Coimbra is in your plans, do drop by.

Mau Feitio, Rua Quebra-Costas 8 & 42/44, Coimbra

( Written by Lola )

MILK + NÓMADA

Our latest creations, Ms Honeysuckle and Mr Moustachio I, have appeared on the lovely website of children's lifestyle magazine Milk.

You can read the full article here.

Also in the news is the opening of portuguese designer Alexandra Moura's guerrilla shop, 'Nómada', where besides her designs, you'll be able to find our soft toys, Boa Boca gourmet products, A Vida Portuguesa trad re-editions, and fellow fashion designers Ana Salazar and Dino Alves creations, among others.

This guerrilla shop, a first of many, is open from today until 17th August, on Av. 25 de Abril, loja D, Figueira da Foz, so if in the neighbourhood, don't forget to drop by.

( Written & Photographed by Lola )

SECRET CRUSH

Our soft toys have been featured in the Dubai edition of Time Out, in a feature called 'Secret Crush', where some of our Creatures, such as Ms Chimp (pictured here), Mr Grizzly, Mr Bunny and Ms A. Lee Anne get special attention.

You can read the article here, and shop our collection here.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

IN UNIBANCO MAGAZINE

Recently our little guys were featured in the bi-monthly magazine Unibanco, in a very amusing three-page article where our soft toys took centre stage.

You can read the full story here.

( Written by Álvaro, Photographed by Lola )

EN CASTELLANO

Our soft toys have recently been featured in two spanish speaking magazines: Guía del Niño (a children's magazine from Spain), and + Decoracion (a design and architecture publication from Chile), where they're kindly described as lovely and humorous.

You can see other press clippings here.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

IN VISÃO

Our newest characters, Ms Honeysuckle and Mr Moustachio I, have made an appearance in Visão, a portuguese weekly magazine, in a lovely feature where you can read:

'She is passionate about bingo, flowers, cricket and picnics; he's a romantic aristocrat wannabe with a very blond imperial moustache, who loves history and philately. Ms Honeysuckle and Mr Moustachio I are sweethearts and the most recent creations of La Maison de Lola. Designed by Iolanda Mealha and handmade from wool fabric and felt, they retail for €40 at www.lamaisondelola.com, and also at Paris-Sete Concept, in Lisbon'.

You can see other press articles here.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

NEW CHARACTERS

Our collection of soft toys keeps growing, as we've just added two lovely new characters to our collection: Ms Honeysuckle, the bingo player, and Mr Moustachio I, the aristo wannabe.

As always, our new little guys are limited edition and lovingly handmade from wool fabrics such as tweed and felt.
With colourful personalities - and facial features to match - they're so much fun!

So go ahead, and meet the adorable couple here.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

NEW STOCKIST: FIVE GREEN

Our soft toys are now available from a new stockist, Five Green.
Located in Dubai, UAE, Five Green is one of the most fashionable concept stores in the Emirates, and where besides our toys you can find women and menswear, books, magazines and a large selection of music.

Five Green at Garden Home Center, Oud Metha. Dubai.

( Written by Álvaro, Photo courtesy of Five Green )

MONKEY BUSINESS

Known for being a karaoke aficionado and to travel the world searching for the perfect banana, Mr Ape has been featured in Publica, the sunday magazine of portuguese newspaper Publico.
In the two page shoot Mr Ape was accompanied by our old time favourite Teak Monkey by Kay Bojesen, in a true homage to chimps all over the globe.

( Written by Álvaro, Photographed by Lola )