Win 1 of 4 Mini Moderns Picnicware Sets worth £24 each

If you’ve been reading BG for long enough, you’ll know we’re near obsessed with Brit design duo of cool interior products for kids, Mini Moderns. They’ve kindly given us four of their plastic picnicware sets which include a plate, bowl, beaker, and cutlery hand screen printed in their signature pear green colour with their famous [...]

Jon Burgerman Brain Drain Exhibition

As massive fans of Jon Burgerman there was more than a little squealing when I discovered that Winchester Discovery Centre (formerly the library) was hosting an exhibition of his work. Brain Drain is housed in the gallery and the blurb says: The show will involve the squishing, twisting and wrenching of Jon’s meagre brain to [...]

They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science

For curious pre-schoolers there is nothing more interesting than the world around them and the world inside them. As an out and proud Science geek I am in love with the new record from They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science. After writing about how much we loved their first two children’s records, Here Come [...]

Children’s Author: Quentin Blake

The illustrations of Quentin Blake evoke a host of childhood memories. His distinctive, spontaneous style is both inspiring and tangible. Although for many he may be well know for illustrating the likes of Roald Dahl or Michael Rosen he is also a prolific author himself. Quentin Blake had his first illustration published at the age [...]

Littlehorn

It is widely acknowledged that clothing for boys is no where near as nice or varied as clothing for girls. Since my son turned one I have struggled to find boys’ clothing which suits our style. Of course ASOS are one step ahead and have sourced fabulous Australian brand Littlehorn whose boys’ clothing is exceptional. [...]

Merry Christmas Peeps!

For however long you’ve been with us, thanks for being along for the BG ride and have a fabulous Christmas. We’re on a break, however what with the sales starting, look out for updates and we’ll be tweeting (also here) too. Just so you know, the Polarn O.Pyret sale starts on Saturday with up to [...]

Charity Online Auction for Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund

I know that you will have seen the Cumbrian floods on the news. We have all been shocked by their devastation and our thoughts go out to everyone affected. Both Natalie and myself know people in the area and wanted to do something to help so we decided to run a charity auction and raffle [...]

Hot Alert! 20% off at Muji with Elle Decoration!

I actually felt the rush of shopping palpitations as I flicked through the December issue of Elle Decoration and saw that they have 20% off discount code for the Japanese, understated high design that is Muji – praise the shopping gods! I rounded up several of my favourite buys from their gift section a few [...]

Get 25% Off at Mash N Gravy

      Hot shop Mash N Gravy have a whopping 25% off at the moment. With brands like Popupshop who do these fabulous leopard print tights, £11, to Mini A Ture’s classic Baby Wen jackets which are a staple that gets pounced on every year, £71, to Kids On Roof’s white playhouse made from recycled cardboard, [...]

The Pushchair Track: More Mamas and Papas Mylo Travel System Pics

I tell you there’s a lot of curiosity about the soon (but no actual date confirmed) to be released Mylo travel system from Mamas and Papas. I’ve had emails and questions about getting a view with the shopping basket and the Cybex Aton car seat ever since it was featured, so here you go! – [...]

Subscribe & Win Up to £150 to spend at Aunty Ollie plus 20% off!

United Arab Emirates based Aunty Ollie is the hotness! Designed by mum of three Jodie, it’s a fantastic childrenswear range featuring limited edition pieces in retro prints. Bursting with coolness and originality, Aunty Ollie will certainly have your child creating their own individual style. There’s her funk-da-funk shirts which are a blast of excitement in [...]

Bedroom Tour: White outdoor inspired boy space

When south London interior designer Tina Moore created her now four year old son’s living space, she had her heart set on a “spacious play area with a modern twist” that was inspired by her sons love of the outdoors. Meeting the brief and then some, what’s resulted is a cool, airy space full of [...]

Three Little Trees at The Hedgepig

I’m always excited to see which new lines are being added to The Hedgepig each season, as Kate has an eye for print and colour second to none. True to form, the latest addition to her shop is a delight. Three Little Trees is an Australian brand specialising in practical clothing which is seriously stylish. [...]

Wee See World Art Installation DVDs

This is definitely one of my favourite finds. I’m not one to advocate putting babies in front of the television, although a lot of my friends swear by CBeebies or Baby Einstein when they need to get the housework done (and, come to think of it, their houses do look a lot tidier than mine…). [...]

Handmade Home by Amanda Blake Soule

Creating a home with character, style and an individual touch is something we all strive for. With increasing numbers of us turning to thrift and craft to create it, Handmade Home couldn’t be more timely. It is a book filled with simple ways to repurpose old materials into new family treasures from the author of [...]

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