Journal

Five Picture Books for Crisp Autumn Afternoons
Five Picture Books for Crisp Autumn Afternoons
Autumn has a way of inviting us indoors. Not because adventure is over, but because it changes shape. A walk through crunchy leaves replaces a swim in the lake. A... Read more...
What Letting Kids Choose Their Own Clothes Actually Teaches Them
What Letting Kids Choose Their Own Clothes Actually Teaches Them
A four-year-old choosing between two jumpers is practicing something we spend the rest of our lives relearning. What a classroom taught us about clothes. Read more...
Why We Chose Fliink
Why We Chose Fliink
That quiet disappointment when a jumper loses its shape after a few wears — we've felt it too. Here's why we chose Fliink instead. Read more...
Come Visit Us at Palo Alto Market
Come Visit Us at Palo Alto Market
This September, Pip & Mim is heading to Palo Alto Market Fest. Join us for a weekend celebrating independent brands, thoughtful craftsmanship and slow shopping. Read more...
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Children
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe for Children
A practical guide to building a smaller, more thoughtful wardrobe for children — with versatile pieces, natural fabrics and plenty of room for favourites. Read more...
The European Brands We Keep Coming Back To
The European Brands We Keep Coming Back To
 Thoughtfully designed, beautifully made and created with childhood in mind. One of the questions we're asked most often is, "How do you choose the brands you carry?" The answer isn't... Read more...
Decoding Baby Clothing Labels: What GOTS, OEKO-TEX®; Organic Really Mean
Decoding Baby Clothing Labels: What GOTS, OEKO-TEX®; Organic Really Mean
If you've ever shopped for children's clothing and found yourself staring at a collection of unfamiliar logos, you're not alone. Organic cotton. GOTS. OEKO-TEX®. Better Cotton. CE. It can feel... Read more...
Why We Chose Studio Bohème
Why We Chose Studio Bohème
When we first imagined Pip & Mim, we knew we didn't want to fill our shelves with hundreds of brands. We wanted to build a thoughtful collection—pieces we'd happily choose... Read more...
Why We Still Love Shopping in Person
Why We Still Love Shopping in Person
In a world where almost everything arrives with the click of a button, markets invite us to slow down. They ask us to touch the fabric, notice the craftsmanship, meet... Read more...
Five Picture Books for Slow Summer Afternoons
Five Picture Books for Slow Summer Afternoons
Summer has a different rhythm. Between swims, ice creams and evenings spent chasing the last of the sunlight, there are also quieter moments—the kind that invite us to slow down with... Read more...
The Beauty of an Unhurried Summer
The Beauty of an Unhurried Summer
There was a time when summer wasn't measured by camps, colour-coded calendars or carefully planned itineraries. It unfolded slowly, one ordinary day after another. Mornings blurred into afternoons. We left... Read more...