I don't want the summer to end! We are all completely obsessed with the weather here in the UK and it's so nice to be able to wear lighter weight and summery clothes at this time of year, well ok often running to grab the rain mac and wellies too!
Read more🎸DIY Rock Guitar for Camp Bestival🎸
With Camp Bestival less than 3 weeks away we are in full prep mode! With the 'Popstars and Rockstars' theme this year we decided we wanted to make a guitar as a fun prop for Finn to take with him.
Read moreTop 12 Unisex Kids Shoes for Summer
I get asked all the time to write posts on nice kids shoes as I'm always being told how hard people find it to know where to look. It is hard to find functional and practical styles that look nice too but the kids shoe market has massively improved in the last few years.
Read moreI Hate Camping and Festivals...Camp Bestival here we come!!
We are hitting family favourite festival Camp Bestival in July. Held in Lulworth Castle in Dorset, this will be my first ever trip to Camp Bestival and the first festival I have taken the kids. It's going to be interesting as I'm not going to lie... I don't like camping!
Read moreHigh Street Love (AW17 sneak peek)
OK I know this seems crazy as summer is finally here... but I wanted to share some of my star finds for kids and mums from some AW17 press days I attended recently for Monsoon, Next and M&S. I always get so excited about seeing the new ranges and couldn't keep them secret.
Read moreSummer Dressing at M&S
M&S have got some lovely summer pieces in for babies and kids at the moment, especially in their Autograph brand. The styles we saw at the Press Day in March (click here) are now in store and online. Lots of pretty sets in florals, embroideries, chambray, grid checks and broderies. Now we just need the summer to properly show its face please!!
Read moreFeel-good shoes // TOMS x WildAid
I remember having a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) panda money box when I was younger for many years and have always been a fan of animals, animal protection and charities. In fact I wanted to be a vet when I was younger but quickly went off that idea after I realised what it really entailed!
Read moreKids Swimwear Edit
We road tested a fair few pieces of swimwear whilst we were on holiday last month which I thought would be good to share (the kids holiday wardrobe was so much better than mine...not fair!). Swimwear for kids is always so fun and a good reason to go all out on the prints and colours.
Read moreM&S Kids SS17 Press Day
Cardigan from £18, Dress from £24
Very excited about this beautiful new M&S kids summer range coming out at the end of April! We got to go to the breakfast press day last week in the unique setting of the Bourne & Hollingsworth building in Clerkenwell. It was the perfect place to show off this summery Miami vibe range. Some of the Autograph collection has had prints designed by British illustrator Louise Wilkinson, including this fab pool and beach scene print.
Read moreFolkloric Style with Miszkomaszko
We love to discover new kids clothing ranges and were super excited to see Polish brand Miszkomaszko's new SS17 collection. It has a real folkloric retro feel to it which made it really stand out. As you know we also love print and colour so this brand is right up our street! All styles are made in jersey so super easy to get on and off and very comfy.
Read moreBOGS Boots
Wellies - a bit of a family essential when it comes to muddy walks, puddle jumping, beach trips and rainy days. We've been testing out BOGS - a new kind of welly (well more a boot than a welly) made with 100% waterproof neoprene panels which makes them more comfortable than standard wellies and also makes them much easier to get on and off
Read moreLittle Feet // Amy & Ivor
There's something about little feet, little toes and little shoes. The prospect of those baby feet, smooth and innocent, taking their first steps turns me into a sentimental old mama. Part of me wants to slow down time but the other part can't wait to see the adventures we walk together.
Read moreMore Kids Christmas Gift Ideas...
With just a couple of weeks to go until the big day and those advent calendar doors in full swing... it's the final countdown!! I'm trying to do my last few bits of Christmas shopping and not have that inevitable last minute panic. I thought I'd share a few more ideas of my favourite things I've spotted out and about (well online) to hopefully try and help some of you.
Read moreWell Grounded
I've been thinking recently about my son, Finn, and how mature he has become since we've had Violet. Sometimes (always with kids) time flies past and when you have two it's easy to overlook their developments and changes as life is so full on. In the last 10 months he's really changed into a proper little boy and I'm starting to realise how influential we are as parents in what our little ones develop into and believe in.
Read morePJ Twinning with Panda & Ping
So we all know that as soon as you have kids you spend a lot more time at home and in your pjs. Sadly not sleeping in them for very long but certainly spending long lazy mornings playing with the kids and eating breakfast, normally twice in our house! Buying pjs for babies and kids has always been a favourite purchase of mine, even more so when you have two and can get them twinning in them.
Read moreOlive Loves Alfie // Kids Gift Guide
We love kids' lifestyle store Olive Loves Alfie! It's got really original gift ideas this Christmas for your little ones. We love their ethos of investing in quality timeless pieces from honest origins that will last and can be handed down several times. Ashlyn, the owner, always curates a playful and imaginative collection of clothing, homewares and toys.
Read moreMothercare SS17 Press Day
We went to the Mothercare SS17 press day the other week and as usual were really impressed with the sneak peek of the new ranges they are producing for SS17. I can't wait for Spring! Got quite a wait but wanted to share some of our favourite pieces we saw. This nautical inspired dress is beyond words cute and is top of the list for SS17.
Read moreHygge // Scandibørn
There's a lot of talk of hygge (the auto correct desperately wants it to spell higgle!) around at the moment. In case you've been on another planet, higgle, no hygge is (roughly) the Danish word for cosiness and it is one of the words of the year apparently.
Read moreChristmas Kids Clothes
Next up we have an edit of our favourite finds for your kids to wear on Christmas. We love a fairisle knit, some retro velvet and colourful pyjamas that will still work beyond Christmas. The metallic trend seems to be hitting kids clothes too, how amazing is that pleated skirt (Zara also do a similar cheaper version here) which I'd quite like for myself.
Read moreMuddy Puddles Woodland Feast
We went to the Muddy Puddles SS17 Woodland Feast press day at the Skip Garden in Kings Cross last week. Wood fired pizzas, s'mores, cakes and goodies kept us well fuelled for all the nature inspired activities including nature trials, woodland pendant making, crown making and a science extravaganza. Wow they really put on quite a spread!!
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