Imagine Children’s Festival: 10th-26th February at Southbank Centre

Celebrating children’s literature and performing arts, the Imagine Children’s Festival is back for a fortnight this February with 53 free and paid events for kids of all ages including opera for babies, a musical tour of the animal kingdom with Carnival of the Animals, a craft pavilion, and a 5 minute live performance of an [...]

Cool Mama: Poppy’s 1950s Inspired Dresses

When Lu and I were at Bubble, the fashion trade show for kids wear, we ended up getting rather excitable over the big people’s versions of the collection of story inspired dresses by Northern label Poppy. The designer Byrony designs the prints which feature Poppy and her dog Fred off on a variety of countryside [...]

Hot: Jack N’ Jill Biodegradable Cornstarch Toothbrushes & Organic Toothpastes for Kids

   I’ve been on the lookout for some new toothbrushes for the girls and am in love with Australian brand Jack N’ Jill’s eco and child friendly designs. The ergonomic handles which feel great in your hands are made from 100% corn starch and feature cute a cool bunny and hippo motifs. When it’s time [...]

Isabella Oliver Spring/Summer Collection

Isabella Oliver has long been a goto for luxe maternity wear that’s ideal for work and going out. They’re infamous wrap and ruche pieces are effortlessly flattering. New buys include very flattering maxi dresses that will certainly see you through a special occasion or few and relaxed every day pieces that can be dressed up [...]

Label Love: Scotch R’belle & Scotch Shrunk

Dutch label Scotch & Soda have been around since the 80s but they’re definitely re-emerging on my radar with their new mini peeps collections, Scotch R’belle for girls and Scotch Shrunk, mini versions from the mens collection. Mini adult clothing is normally synonymous with ‘inappropriate’, but there are no such concerns here – if anything [...]

By Carla Stain Resistant Changing Mats

Traditional padded changing mats tend to err on the side of boring and twee, but not with the range from By Carla, which aside from the colours (orange and black are ticking my boxes big style, plus there’s red and blue), they feature a Nanotex stain and spill resistant towel liner and pillow. Available from [...]

MoMA Topsy-turvy Stacking Blocks

Stacking blocks with a twist always make a great gift and this set of ten topsy-turvy blovks by MoMA, The Museum of Modern Art hit the spot with their playful tilts. Lightweight, they’re made from paper and wood, and I’ve earmarked them for a future gift. RRP £13.99 – try Waterstones (£11.19) and Amazon (£12.59).

Swoop Now: Dorig storage coffee table – Perfect for family spaces

I’ve been keeping an eye out for a coffee table and have fallen madly in love with the mid-century vibed Dorig storage coffee table. Featuring two very handy storage sections for keeping clutter at bay… and panic tidying when people show up unexpectedly, it’s made from beautiful solid oak with lacquered mdf for the table [...]

Flux Junior Chair

I love the Dutch designed Flux chair, a large polypropylene envelope that transforms into a chair and winner of the Grand Designs Product of the Year Award 2011. Now there’s a junior version (suitable from 3+), which can be flatpacked in a couple of folds, used indoors and outdoors and can take up to 12 [...]

Hot Shop: Anglo-French store Cachette

Cachette is a new online retail destination by an Anglo-French couple Stephen and Delphine who’ve upped roots and moved to the south of France. Packed full of chic, design led Euro buys for the home by a host of independent designers, it’s another temptation spot to add to your list. J’adore the ‘learn to draw’ [...]

Guards suitcase by Cath Kidston

We love the iconography of London so needless to say, this guards suitcase by Cath Kidston is on our temptation list. Let them rock it as standout luggage or use as cool storage for their prized possessions – it will look great open with its glossy blue interior. £25 Also check out Lu’s round-up of [...]

Inspiration: Customise bedroom furniture with wood grain effect for a woodland theme

I visited Home and Top Drawer on Monday, the trade show for design-led products and went to visit the stand of one of my favourite British brands ever, Anorak. Laurie’s famous ‘kissing animals’ prints adorned bedding, homewares and accessories displayed on a bunkbed, chest of drawers and shelving that have been transformed with wood grain [...]

Donna Wilson Endangered Species Exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

I’m a huge fan of Scottish designer Donna Wilson who I had the pleasure of meeting earlier this week. Her eccentric style across knitted goodies, homewares, furniture, prints, and accessories (check out the house blanket that Kat featured last week) have become instantly recognisable and earned her the coveted title of Elle Decoration’s Designer of [...]

Dawn Crothers Art

We’re weak for a bit of art here at BG and always on the lookout for cool artists. Northern Irish artist Dawn Crothers is an emerging talent currently on my radar with her quirky creations. Originally sculpting by day, she fell into painting by accident and has gathered quite a following. While she hasn’t set [...]

Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike and Ride-On

New Zealand company Wishbone with its 3 in 1 innovative designs has blown some inspiration into the ride on market. There’s their bike which starts as a trike, then becomes a medium sized balance bike, and then you flip the flame and make it a large balance bike when they’re five, plus there’s also the [...]

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