Founded by Steve Cenatiempo in 2004, Tasman Eco is dedicated to bringing safe, beautiful, functional nursery furniture to Australian families with a passion for quality products and innovation. As an Australian-owned, family operated business Tasman Eco has been designing and manufacturing baby cots, bassinets, nursery drawers, compact cots, baby cot mattresses and other nursery accessories for more than 20 years. “Across the Tasman Eco range there is a focus on utilising sustainable materials and design principles to meet the needs of Australian families ..read more

Oobi is an ethical Australian clothing brand founded by Alexandra Riggs 25 years ago. What started out as a side-hustle selling her clothing range at market stalls, has now blossomed into a successful children’s brand. Known for their joyful, child-like illustrations, colourful patterns and prints, Oobi’s clothing is as fun as it is unique. Designed to withstand the test of time, Oobi is manufactured using 100% cotton which is screen-printed by hand, ensuring consistency and vibrancy in every collection. Alexandra has nurtured relationships with her female-led production businesses in Chin ..read more

If your child is an adventurous animal lover, you will both fall in love with this safari inspired bedroom by Mini Casa. Parents Paul and Leanne were reaching the end of their new home build and were seeking some inspiration to design a bedroom for their little boy. A room that would grow with him (as he was only 2 years old at the time!) and a selection of furniture and decor that was as unique as their son. With a keen eye for detail, interior designer Sandy Folder of Sydney based design studio Mini Casa has successfully drawn on the brief using a combination of rich colour, texture and a ..read more

Summer is coming! Is there anything better than a sunny beach day, followed by a balmy night spent with the kids, eating fish and chips for dinner? Here at Minty, we are dreaming of those long days and lazy nights (and no washing up) so we have pulled together a list of Summer essentials for some fun in the sun with the kids. Look no further for all your Summer essentials!  We have rounded up our favourite kids swimwear, plus beach gear like toys, multi-use playmats and perhaps the biggest beach bag you didn’t know you needed. There’s so many fun and vibrant accessories and practical ..read more

When you have an appetite for dessert, the aesthetic has to match, something Melbourne decorator, Nicole Rosenberg understands berry well! Feeding into young Sophia’s taste for all things pink, fluffy and dessert-centric, Nicole was careful to cater to these requirements while also being careful about the tones of pink she chose for the room. “We wanted to do a pink room but we didn’t want it to be too bright,” she said. So, to diversify the colour palette Nicole sought inspiration from the Adairs ‘Daisy’ range, mixing in the same orange and white hues as on Sophia’s bedspread, as well as s ..read more

If you’re living in a rental, we have 5 tips for making a big impact. Fresh from the pages of Minty Issue 16, we are sharing this rental glow up that makes a big impact. A new room on a budget doesn’t have to feel like a budget room.  1. Upcycle Look at what you already have and consider how you could reuse it. In this case, the existing bed was repainted in Porters Paint – Bayleaf for a whole new look, and a large splash of colour against the rental’s white walls. 2. Choose versatile pieces When faced with a room with no built-in wardrobes, think outside the box. A Mustard M ..read more

Halloween doesn’t have to be all about treats, because our amazing Smallist brands have got some great ideas to inspire creative play without the sugar rush. This spooky collection of gifts and play sets will provide young and older kids with interactive activities to amuse and excite!  Little Potion Co Check out the range of Halloween potion kits that kids will love, creating their own magic spells and even glow in the dark fizz! Put their imagination to work with this ultimate Trick or Treat Potion making set, packed with spooky and sweet ingredients that are perfect for any hallowe ..read more

Nicole Rosenberg from Liberty Interiors in Melbourne struck gold when she received the brief for little Oscar’s new bedroom – his parents gave her complete creative control to dream up something special for their passionate little animal lover. Keeping in mind the need to include the essentials of a double bed, book storage and toy storage, Nicole let her creative juices run wild! And the result is an animal lover’s paradise, complete with unique custom features and timeless pieces that can adapt and grow with Oscar as he ages. Nicole is truly passionate about producing calm, ha ..read more

The thing about storage is, there is never (ever) enough! As parents we are constantly tidying up and putting away a vast array of toys, books and games that it can seem like a never ending task. So with that in mind, we put our heads together and came up with our top storage solutions for kids rooms, playrooms and everything in between. Because I’m sure you’ll agree, there is nothing better than having ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’.  PERSONALISED DISPLAY SOLUTIONS BY LENNY & FOX Lenny and Fox was born out of the necessity for storage solutions that would wo ..read more

Spring is here and with the change of season, comes a new collection from our friends at ergoPouch. Australian owned and designed, ergoPouch is the trusted name in children’s sleepwear. The latest range includes the sweetest prints inspired by buzzing bees and flowers in bloom. Featuring the honey bees and garden critters such as butterflies, worms and snails, there’s a magical secret garden awaiting bedtime stories and endless adventures. The award-winning TOG-rated sleepwear from ergoPouch is the perfect addition for a restful night’s sleep from the cooler mornings of Spri ..read more