I was often asked when I worked at Mother & Baby what were my favourite baby products as a mum. The things I used again and again, that never let me down, and basically did what they were supposed to, i.e make my life as a parent easier. The things that I never regretted buying: Baby Sleeping … Continue reading
How clever is this? A new range of children’s rainwear has launched that changes colour when wet! I was invited to the launch of Squidkids at Hamleys last week but missed it (overrunning harvest festival assembly – oh the glamour). I think it’s a magical idea. The range consists of six designs; with flowers, pandas … Continue reading
I love getting dressed in winter. Layering and wearing thick tights with everything is so in my comfort zone. As seen on the catwalks at Dolce and Gabbana in their folklore inspired collection, dark and dramatic winter florals are a different breed from their summer counterpart and one of my favourite trends this season. Adding even a hint of … Continue reading
There’s nothing like buying a new pair of shoes to make you feel good. When I was little though, a visit to the shoe shop filled me with dread. My mother wanted practicality and comfort. I wanted shiny black patent. But I always ended up with mud brown leather t-bars, which were worn with canary yellow socks … Continue reading
Pearl’s room is full of knick-knacks that she’s picked up from holidays, party bags, and even (yeuch) Happy Meals. They cover her dressing table and desk (and often the floor), but none have a real home. It’s treasure to her, but to me it’s plastic rubbish that I’d dearly love to throw in the recycling. But obviously I’m … Continue reading
Little girls love accessorising (almost as much as we do) so why can’t they have an Autumn style fix too? Wearing the same old coat every day can get a little boring, so brighten it up with my favourite must-have mini accessories. Cosy, practical and funky, they’ll be worn all winter long (just why oh why don’t they come in my size…). (click to … Continue reading
As soon as you have a baby, you start to accumulate STUFF. It’s surprising how one tiny, immobile person needs so many things. First it’s nappies and what seems like millions of lilliputian clothes, then as your child grows, the toys start to appear. (Don’t even get me started on Lego. I’m sure it multiplies overnight..) Trying to keep … Continue reading
Hands up who loves autumn? It’s my favourite time of year for being a mum – woodland walks, collecting conkers, leaf kicking and the excitement of Halloween and Bonfire Night just around the corner (you can keep summer – sticky sun cream, mislaid hats and sand everywhere- pah). This week the colder weather has truly blown in with … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of the BabyBjörn carrier range. Their comfort and durability are second to none, but they’ve always been made in very utilitarian colours (apart from a brief foray into pink) so I was very excited to see these new limited edition prints at their press launch last week. It’s not often you can … Continue reading
Forget your trusty jeans, the new go-to trouser is a pair of jogging bottoms. The AW14 catwalks from Armani to House of Holland were awash with sporty legwear, meaning that the humble tracksuit pant is no longer just for gym bunnies and Saturday mornings in the park. But that doesn’t mean you can just sling just any old pair on, i.e the ancient … Continue reading
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