Tag: Gifts
Shinzi Katoh at The Hambledon
I love things that look good whilst enhancing my life which makes the scrumptious pieces by famed Japanese designer Shinzi Katoh and I a great fit. The pieces in this wonderful range are examples of ‘zakka’ which is Japanese for ‘many things’ and a serious design trend that has a requirement to make items improve [...]
Don’t Panic Cards
If you’re looking for a birth congratulations card that’s a bit different from the traditional bunnies and building blocks, then Dippylulu‘s contemporary take on a Second World War poster could be just what you’re after. Don’t panic it’s only a baby! comes in pink, blue and (my favourite) sage green and is modelled on the [...]
Naked Peggies – In the Likeness of Your Family!
Naked Peggies is a shop on Etsy that custom paints wooden peg dolls. The really cool thing about Naked Peggies is you can send in a photo of your family and the artist will paint the peggies to represent you! That’s right! From donning your favorite threads, hairdo and glasses, and even including the family [...]
Hot Owl Products for Babies & Toddlers
What is it about owls? Maybe it’s the wide eyes, the pretend feather ears or their ability to rotate their heads. Or maybe it’s their reputation for being wise. Whatever it is, they’re a long-time favourite of mine, reflecting in all the owl-based goodies I’m coveting for the little one. Firstly, there’s a wealth of [...]
Victor & Susie
Victor & Susie is a children’s book about friendship and compassion, illustrated entirely with letters and punctuation marks. As a self-confessed big softie and word geek, Brighten the Corners’ heartwarming tale went straight onto my wish list. Although the 72 pages of recovered paper are sleek enough to sit happily on mum and dad’s art [...]
Bholu Bubalahs
My addiction to all things quirky means that I’m eschewing traditional teddies for more unusual toys for the little one. I couldn’t resist one of the Amoeba rattles by Lipfish that BG featured last year and now I’ve fallen in love with Bholu’s adorable Bubalahs for their unique personalities. The brainchild of Australian designer Jodie [...]
Vintage Birthday Cards from Acorn & Will
Last week I wrote about very cool wrapping paper at Nineteenseventythree which is perfect when you’re the type of person who expends as much brain power on the presentation as you do on the gift. For those who like you’re bit of vintage nostalgia, these birthday cards at Acorn & Will are fabulous! Lots of [...]
Present & Correct ABC Prints
I admit to being slightly obsessed with alphabets (I can’t help it, it’s the sub-editor in me) but I defy anyone not to love these reversible circus-themed ABC prints from chic paper-goods store Present & Correct. As they’re vintage (dating from the 60s), designs vary and availability is limited, but currently you’ll find a lion [...]
Catherine Tough
Although I’m really hoping for a home birth, I’m packing the dreaded hospital bag just in case. It’s all been fairly straightforward, apart from one item that crops up on all the lists. I’m told your feet can get chilly in labour so a pair of warm socks is a must. Not being a sock [...]
Attack of the 50 Foot Baby Stacking Blocks
Run for your lives! Its the Attack of the 50 Foot Baby…Stacking Blocks! Just imagine how adorable and hilarious your little monster will look when when standing next to this set of creatively designed blocks resembling a high rise apartment building. This set of seven cardboard nesting stacking blocks are sturdy, easy to store and [...]
‘I Love’ Personalised Artwork by Ella Loves
A while back I raved about our bespoke, handmade picture of the bambino by Ella Loves, which are these wonderful personalised commissions that feature a photo and three words or phrases that represent their ‘loves’ printed onto cotton and then embroidered onto a background and embellished with details like fair trade ceramic buttons and sterling [...]
Inspired Wrapping Paper at Nineteen Seventy Three
If you’re the type of person that could spend as much time agonising over the wrapping paper as much as you would the gift, you must visit Nineteen Seventy Three’s online store which plays host to designs from familiar names you may recognise such as Belle & Boo, Jon Burgerman, Sandra Isaksson of Isak, and [...]
Mothers Day Gift Idea: Chambers & Beau Personalised Necklaces
Mum of two Amy Elson, creates beautiful personalised jewellery using organic tags, textured hearts, pebbles, and semi-precious stones. Her pieces can be customised by having names, dates, words or messages hand stamped. I want one! Please somebody tell my hubby, as I’ve been leaving the info lying around for weeks, hoping he may take the [...]
Best Mail Order Cakes for Gifting New Mums
Elli writes… One of my treasured memories of the first days of motherhood was the outpouring of warm wishes brought to us by the postman every morning. If this just sounds like a fancy way of saying ‘we got loads of swag’ it’s absolutely not meant to; we were genuinely touched by the messages and [...]
Budget Friendly Handmade Cloth Party Bags from Charlie Moos
If the thought of doing your atypical plastic goody bag sends a shiver through you and you’re not a crafter, the ideal alternative is to buy cloth party bags, which actually end up being part of the gift. Charlie Moos offer a selection of wallet friendly, handmade handled and drawstring cloth bags in a selection [...]
