The grand bunting parade

The inspiration for this post was a pretty string of bunting in my best-friend's newly decorated nursery. It's such a great way to prettify a room and is easy to remove as kids grow-up and tastes change.

I decided to hunt around and see what was on offer - below are some of the more creative pieces I came across.

ThePaperButterfly is the work of Canadian photographer Caitlin Brookes, who uses some of her pictures of flowers and insects to make dreamy streamers :

It's worth noting that her beautiful pictures can also be bought on-line at Etsy.

In California,Yreina Flores of Aymujer, makes lacy, hand-cut paper banners sporting snappy messages, best-suited to wedding or party decoration. They're all made from recycled tissue paper and have a very festive, frivolous feel:

This funky banner is by Birdspoke from Aukland, NZ and features cheeky pixies, appliqued by hand onto vintage fabrics and bed-linens. Too sweet!

For a more outdoorsy look, try this unusual garland by SaraTops which uses old maps cut into triangles to produce a bright, colourful streamer:

In Australia, Ponyrider make these great 50's style screen-printed flags. I like the use of rough canvas which is a nice contrast to the girlishness of the garland itself :

Back to Europe again and to England's jellybelly-jellybrain who sell a whole range of designs for children's rooms including cup-cakes, buses and Russian Dolls :

A quick zip around Australia now, starting with Littleboombalada , who produce several more classical designs all handmade from carefully selected fabrics :

Anna and Sally sell this attractive piece of rather retro bunting. Really it's all about the cloth but this one works well!

And while we're down-under, we just have to mention Mosey in Melbourne who produces a gorgeous range of handmade garlands made from vintage fabrics :

 

And to finish, a pink feathery garland by Scalae . French chic at its best!