Like many, when sisters Renee McGrath andย Natalie Muscatello had children, they desperately wanted to findย a job that was flexible around motherhood. Unlike many, that job actually turned into their dream career.
Launching children’s decor label Toucan in 2014, Natalie, who has a background in retail and design, and Renee, in preschool teaching, combined both their skills to create an online shop full ofย art prints, bedding, garlandsย and rugs.
With the aim toย create beautiful, modern spaces where children (and their dreams) canย grow, the art prints areย designed and printed by the sisterly duo, with allย other products beingย sourced ethically with quality and longevity in mind. “It’s important to us that our designs are contemporary and generate positive energy,” explains Renee. “We want toย give kids the opportunity to visualise their true potential.”
Specialising in prints, for the sisters, art has always been the most important part of a room. “Art brings such a beautiful energy to an interior,” says Natalie. “It provides a talking point, helps to frame the space and injects it with colour and creativity.”
With a large suite of art printsย on offer,ย theirย capsule collectionย draws upon inspirationalย quotes, ensuring motivation is never more than a glance away.ย “Ourย timeless and charmingย art pieces will dress your walls with hope, inspiration, motivation and positive thoughts including: โDream Big Little One,โ โFrom Little Thingsโ and โGood Vibes Only,โ” explains Natalie. “For something a little sweeter (and without a quote), children will just love our favourite product,ย ‘Golide Ice-cream’ which isย fun, colourful and makes us smile!ย Or alternatively, be wild and free with the โFlamingo Heart,โ โWater Coloured Deer,โ or โLove you more than I could Bear.'”
While they love their art, the sisters aren’t leaving the rest of the business behind. Withย Toucan on the upward trajectory, they have recently relocated to a larger spaceย and have a whole range of new ideas in mind. “Weโre about to have a creative explosion,” says Renee. “We have lots of fun, new designs in mind and are expanding our linen range to include a whole new suite of products for the nursery room.” Watchย this space!
