Hot shop: Line + Liv

Over to Germany this afternoon for trop-stylish online boutique Line + Liv. Little Red Stuga, Wovenplay, Fine Little Day, Mini A Ture and Lucky Boy Sunday – a wish list of our super-quirky favourites sit alongside new-to-me European collections from BOdeBO, Théluto, Les Zigouis, +++BB and Bieq and funky Brit brands Jessie & James and [...]

Hot shop: I Dream Elephants

I still can’t quite believe that we haven’t featured the wonderful I Dream Elephants as a Hot Shop before. This is literally a dream online retail destination, featuring, as it does, so many of our favourite labels (think Bobo Choses, Ej Sikke Lej, Popupshop and Smafolk) alongside less familiar but equally fabulous names: Inge van [...]

Hot shop: Imp Kids

  Hide the credit card, I’ve found some serious shopping temptation in the form of ImpKids. Founded by Liz Marsh, the store is the exclusive UK stockist of Swedish brand Villervalla which, I’m sure you’ll agree after a quick glance at these pictures, is completely fabulous. The site is pretty much a one-stop shop, stocking everything [...]

Hot shop: Niddle Noddle

When I spied Kat’s mention of Niddle Noddle on her marvellous snow boots post I simply had to go and check it out. And what a treasure trove I uncovered. Established by London mamas Eilidh and Katrine, both on a quest to find something a little bit different for their children, the boutique’s ethos is to [...]

Gorgeous Crochet Hats by Kat Goldin

  I’ve tried crochet and it didn’t end well (nothing which ends with Mama throwing a tantrum is good) so I am always in awe of people who can hook their way from a ball of wool to something magnificent. Kat Goldin who writes Slugs on the Refrigerator has magic fingers and uses them to [...]

New goodness at Deluna Kids

You may remember we featured Deluna Kids‘ fab pom pom poncho back in December last year. Now we bring news of the brand spanking new autumn/winter collection which features a host of loveliness for little ones (up to the age of seven). I’m loving the vibrant retro florals of this trapeze dress, £42, which is [...]

The Great Autumn Winter Coat Hunt – Winter Accessories Bonanza!

Molo Stripy Kandy Ear Muffs – Style Steal! We got ours in Kidsen but they’re currently sold out. Try Nordic Kids, £4.99 and Simply Piste. Bargain! Liandlo farm and squirrel print hats. Quite frankly some of the coolest hats ever. £10, Love It Love It Love It. Zara Baby & Kids There’s trappers, bonnets, ear [...]

COS online!

Now, I know I’ve asked you to do this before but, seriously this time, hide my credit card, for (be still my beating heart) H&M’s chicer sister COS is finally online! We told you about the gorgeous spring/summer pieces in stores and I’m lucky enough to have a branch on my doorstep, but for some [...]

Hot shop: Burp!

Hurrah for another online boutique and yay for it being British. Burp! is the Hampshire (Farnborough, to be exact)-based brainchild of Kate & James Hayden-Ellis who, like so many parents these days, were bored with the traditional baby offerings and took matters into their own hands. The result is a small but lovely selection of goodies [...]

Ear Defenders for Babies and Young Children

After having to sit with my hands over Betsy’s ears at the tame volumes of Giffords Circus I knew we would not be going to festivals without some proper ear protection for her. From festivals to air shows to fireworks (or even noisy wedding discos) they will come in handy year round. There are three [...]

Hot Shop: Little Home

I do so love discovering a new online shopping destination and Geneva-based boutique Little Home is one such place. Featuring furniture, toys and accessories for small people, there are goodies from big brands such as Vilac, Moulin Roty and Momoll, labels we love (think Atsuyo et Akiko, Donna Wilson, Famille Summerbelle) and new names like [...]

Kwid – sand timer watches for kids

Arf kids brought us the Kidsleep clock, one of a couple of devices on the market that promise to make it easy for children to tell the time. Crucially, to tell whether or not it’s too early to go and disturb mum and dad of a morning. As to whether or not it works, I [...]

Super Star Stamp Necklaces & Tell Me a Story Stamp Sets by Sarah Neuburger

As soon as I clapped eyes on these Super Star Stamp Necklaces which featured a wooden peg figure clad in vintage inspired fabric with a stamp on the end, I had it marked as a future cool gift. My girls love peg figures, so much so that tracking down the figures around the house from [...]

Height of Cool Alert: Crazy Stuff animal shaped bicycle & scooter helmets

Man I wish I was a kid again so I could rock one of these super cool animal shaped helmets! Perfect for biking, scooting and skating 2-8 year old children, these delights by Danish company Crazy Stuff come in several popping designs – eagle, bunny, crocodile, cat, skull, and tiger. Standing out from the crowd, [...]

Hot shop: Cool in Cloth

Barnstaple-based boutique Cool in Cloth was founded by Elizabeth Mason with the intention of giving ‘children children a better planet to inherit’. Consequently, you’ll find eco, organic and ethical clothing brands such as Aravore, Organics For Kids, Pili Pala, Frugi and PEA (Pure English Alpaca) stocked on the (virtual) shelves, plus Aden & Anais muslins [...]

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