“nenufar” – the new brand

“nenufar” is finally here.

Like this. No accent and lowercase.

From now on, “nenufar” will be my new brand’s name.

When I initially met the wonderful world of children’s decor, 15 years ago, my first thought was to create a brand. However, I had already begun […]

Mia’s room

Mia is 4 years old and lives in a beautiful ancient house, near London. When her mother contacted me to decorate her room, I was very excited with this challenge. Most of the rooms I decorate are created and discussed remotely, untill we get to the final result, so the process is the same which […]

Christmas Decorations

It’s time to start preparing the decorations for your Christmas tree and everywhere around the house!

Ask your children to help transforming recycled materials into lovely objects and share with them those special and warmfull moments.

Yarn wrapped star ornament

Christmas light decor

Christmas light village

Clay ornaments

Clay Christmas […]

Full speed!!! (Filipe’s room)

Filipe just loves all kind of cars and professions associated with them. When it was time to choose his room’s decoration, the theme came naturally. In shades of white and light grey and lots of colour in the details, this is Filipe’s room! Where couldn’t miss fire engines, buses, police cars, taxis, ambulances and […]

In the Jungle (Diogo’s room)

Jungle´s theme, where wild animals turn into colourful cute little pals, is a little one’s favourite.

In this bedroom, the challenge was to balance a light and clear atmosphere with bright, cheerful colours.

To inspire me, I went back to the Jungle’s collection – one of my first collections.

However, and unlike other […]

Study areas

With school arriving, here are some study areas that recycle materials, reutilize furniture and create new spaces full of inspiration.

I love the reuse of these paint cans hanging on the wall (Pinterest image)

Fruit boxes can turn into shelves

Old school chairs get a new home

And […]

Children’s clothing inspirations

(post written for Blog Amniótico, a partnership of Boho inspirations)

I’ve been asked me several times why I don’t create a line of clothing for children.

The truth is, I don’t know the answer!

A few years ago, I did an experiment, fabricated models in a limited number, and the truth is that it […]

Dolls

All those who know me are aware that I just love dolls! Especially, if they are handmade, which gives them an unique character.

And who knows me also knows that I love stories and fairy tales.

So, it’s been a long a time since I want to get these two passions together and create a […]

A special birthday party

The first item to be made was the Rapunzel doll. I don’t really know why, but it was either because of my love of dolls or just to get the theme going.

This party was a task done by a whole team!

Now, tell me: doesn’t it look like, straight out of a fairy tale?

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