Child's Play: Queensland Homes Summer 14

Shine a Light Lime, blue and pink are the colours that have us dreaming of a funfilled summer! These bright pendant lights are the perfect addition to any kid's space, especially in the warmer months. Made from certified Australian hoop pine, the Quarterium 'Double-Dipped' pendant lights are fun, eye-catching and completely cute. $350 through Lifestyle Home and Living. lifestylehomeandliving.com.au

A Dog Eat Dog World Packed lunches can be fun when you've got an adorable lunch tote to carry around!

Biome Eco Stores' Fit and Fresh insulated lunch bags come with extra-thick insulation, a magnetic button closure and a large reusable ice pack. Teamed with the adorable puppy and kitten designs, you're onto a lunchtime winner. $30.95, biome.com.au

Cloud Nine When your tiny tots travel along to dreamland, this mobile will encourage sweet dreams along the way. Customise with your child's name for a treasured keepsake – one that will last all the way from the nursery, right to teen years. Made from wood and strung together with coloured cord, you can hang it from the ceiling or hang it on the wall.

Approx. $45 from Scamp Baby Gifts. wearescamp.co.uk

Child’s

Play Let their imagination run wild and free with these cute and cool ideas for play and rest.

Wham! Bang! Pow! Embrace the superhero craze with these handmade letter blocks, crafted using old comics and sturdy cardstock. You can create your child's name or simply use one on its own as a decorative feature.

You can even get letters made up from comics of your choosing – perfect if your child loves a certain superhero.

Available in medium and large letters from Down That Little Lane. $37.25, downthatlittlelane.com.au

Print Perfect Some musical inspiration never goes astray, so we love EvieTheElephant's gorgeous Beatles-inspired print. The quote might be summer-worthy but this print will happily hang on your kid's walls all year round. As each one is made individually, you can choose your own colour scheme… though we're pretty inspired by the rainbow brights seen here. $30 without frame + shipping, etsy.com/shop/evietheelephant 34

DESIGN & DECOR

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Rainbow Bright

Give your kids a comfy space to read their books with this darling buttoned salon chair. Made from pure linen, it perches on curved cabriole legs to add a bit of French Provincial style to their room.

It's a timeless design that will last, no matter how their tastes change. $490 from Lavender Hill Interiors. lavenderhillinteriors.com.au

Red, yellow, pink, green, purple, orange, blue… those are the colours of the rainbow, and those are the colours on Blink Designs’ gorgeous wall hanging. Created from long-lasting vinyl with a timber dowel and hanging cord, it channels an old-school class chart while still being completely beautiful and fun for your kids. $60, blinkdesigns.com.au

Camp out Pitch this tent in your backyard for hours of laughter and fun during the holidays! The Blue Waves Wonder Tent brings a beachy feel to the garden thanks to its bubbly blue and white water pattern from Danish designer Jessica Nielsen. It's a sturdy design – high quality American maple wood and organic cotton canvas see to that – and is flat packed for easy storage. $298.95 from Such Great Heights. suchgreatheights.com

Rock and Roll Nothing epitomises childhood quite as much as a rocking horse, and these luxurious numbers from Little Bird Told Me are certainly ones to behold. The Chester & Fred rocking horse, made from houndstooth fabric in a classic coffee-and-gold combo, stands on a walnut stained bow base with matching handles. Your children can 'brush' Chester's faux suede mane and tail, and sit atop the leatherette saddle (complete with matching bridle). When they've finished rocking, his teddy bear friend Fred will be there to ensure hours more play. $280, available from kidstuff.com.au queenslandhomes.com.au

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