A baby sleeping bag could be mistaken for a gimmick, but in reality they’re genius. They appeared in the 15 year gap between my two pregnancies and I viewed them with slight suspicion, wary after being suckered into buying stuff I didn’t need the first time around (including, ahem, a miniature ironing board. Don’t ask). My younger daughter hardly … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Shadow Play – The Coolest Puppets For Kids
I became slightly obsessed with these puppets after spotting them at Bubble London in July. Made by Noga Ravin, a Israeli designer now living in Poland, they take the simple idea of playing with shadows to the next level. For big kids everywhere. Available in five different animal shapes. See the rest of … Continue reading
Fashion Trends For Babies And Kids – Winter Pastels
This autumn sees a gorgeously pale and frosty palette of sorbet from softest pink to icy duck egg blue in every guise imaginable from chunky knits to faux fur, fleece and corduroy. These textures make it feel very different from summery pastels. Layer up to add contrast and mix with grey and other neutrals to stop your little … Continue reading
Comfort Blanket – Autumn’s New Look Coat
Leading the model pack at Burberry’s AW14 show, Cara Delevingne, swathed in Christopher Bailey’s iconic monogrammed blanket coat instantly created the image of the season. All very well you say, but how does this work for me? Refreshingly for a key look this style is also surprisingly practical, and works well on many levels, even the school run. … Continue reading