Chamber’s and Beau ID Bracelets

I don’t normally hanker for jewellery and longtime readers will know I’m not majorly into personalised gear, and yet here I am feeling more than a touch droolsome over Chambers and Beau’s stunning collection of heirloom quality, sterling silver. We featured jewellery designer Amy Elson’s work last year and my attention has been drawn back [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Hot Picks from…Global & Gorgeous

I love finding new haunts that test my powers of restraint and Global & Gorgeous certainly fits that bill! With a mission to sell ‘unique and fabulous’ goodies that they’ve sourced from all over the world, here are few of my favourites from their children and babies section… Hand Embroidered Muslin’s Muslin’s with detail have [...]

Last Minute Valentine’s Suggestions

The boyf and I don’t really do Valentine’s day although in a special salute to the credit crunch we’ve decided to go out for dinner just for the hell of it. If however, you’re on the lookout for ideas, here are a few things that took my fancy…. ‘Union’ pillowcases by Twisted Twee Loving the [...]

‘Urban Babies Wear Black’ Board Book

Elli writes… I recently received Urban Babies Wear Black as a gift and it made me feel cool again. Yes, it’s a board book. No, board books are not cool. But trust me, this one pulls it off. For a start, the idea is great: urban babies enjoy art galleries, drink latte (!) and love [...]

Pom Pom Alpaca Scarf by Peruvian Knitwear

I saw this scarf several weeks back in Marie Claire but it was sold out when I went to check it out! Handmade in Peru from 55% alpaca and 45% acrylic, these purple scarves with colourful pom pom’s are ethically made in fair trade factories. Alpaca is an increasingly popular eco fibre that’s lightweight and [...]

Patterned Shoe Boxes

Natalie writes… I’m always on the lookout for shoe storage and these patterned shoe boxes went right to the top of my list! As an owner of an awful lot of shoes (think the upper end of double digits…) plus the bambino has also amassed quite a collection of shoes, we could do with a [...]

Gwdihw

Natalie writes… Whilst shortlisting ideas for Christmas presents (I really need to start shopping soon), I stumbled across Gwdihw over at Lapin and Me. Gwdihw, pronouced ‘Goody Hoo’ is a Welsh balms brand started by Rowena Mansfield who has been harnessing the healing properties of local herbs and plants in Anglesey for over 20 years [...]

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter

Natalie writes…My friend who had a baby six weeks ago was raving about Mama Mio’s Tummy Rub this past weekend. She says she hasn’t a single stretch mark (lucky thing…) which may or may not be down to the cream, but she also said after never moisturising, she does it religiously because this cream feels [...]

Pregnancy Craving: Nostalgic Sweets by Hope and Greenwood

Natalie writes… I admit that in this pregnancy, I think about food for pretty much the majority of the day and my eyes are often bigger than my stomach, plus I’ve taken to restricting myself from visits to Waitrose… As soon as I saw the Gargantuan Jar of Flying Saucers by Hope and Greenwood, I [...]

Chic Mama Gear (Gifts) from Couverture

Natalie writes… I’ve gone into lust mode after a browse around Couverture, home of covetable one-offs and delightful clothing and accessories for adults and kids. As soon as I saw these Swedish Goose Down Duvet Socks, my feet got all twitchy at the thought of being snuggled in these through the cold winter. The outer [...]

New! Huddle & Bliss Body and Skincare Collection

Natalie writes… When I was The Baby Show recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with a few of the ladies from Huddle & Bliss who we’ve been fans of ever since Brenda discovered their 48 Hour Mama and Baby Bag which Natasha Kaplinskey’s husband brought for her – Oh to be loaded! Of course [...]

Orla Kiely Mugs

Natalie writes… I love my very large Orla Kiely bag (courtesy of the boyf for mother’s day) in its eye catching retro print and I reckon I’ll have to treat myself to one of these lovely mugs from new baby etailer, JuicyTots. I can see me working away sipping tea out of one of these [...]

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