10 Best: ideas for a tree-themed room

  The branches may be bare at the moment, but I can’t help but think of spring and greenery. Although far removed from trad teddies and bunnies, trees are a fantastic unisex theme for a nursery – great if you don’t know what flavour you’re expecting. Designers love them as well – there’s a veritable [...]

Ten Best: Baby Sleeping Bags

It is chilly out so we thought we’d collect some of our favourite baby sleeping bags together. Sleeping bags are one of the best ways to keep a baby warm at night as no matter how much wiggling goes on they still stay tucked up safely. Lasting a massive 3 – 24 months Bambino Merino [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: Dressing Up

Welcome to the BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011. We love nothing more than a well stocked dressing up box. From princesses, knights and dragons to doctors and astronauts we have something to ignite the imagination for everyone. KIGU are exclusive to Selfridges this season and they have a range of animal dressing up suits. Our [...]

Swwwwoooppp! £15 for a £30 Nubie voucher at Kidoo

We’re very partial to a bargain here at BG, so there was a barely restrained squeal when I found out that one of our absolutely most favourite hotspots Nubie, is doing a £30 voucher for £15 deal over at Kidoo where they do deals on kid and family related brands and shops. Whether you hold [...]

Sebra Bookcase

I love Scandi company Sebra who make a wide range of toys, decor and furniture including our favourite cotbed the Kili. I am currently lusting after their shelving units. Their asymmetrically arranged shelves come in two designs; the rectangular six shelf version shown above and the square multi-shelf design below. Each unit is made from [...]

Alfie’s presents: gift ideas for two-year-old boys (and girls)

I always ask people what their children received for birthdays and Christmas. Call me nosy, but I often get inspiration for my own gift purchases. And I’m always happy to return the favour, so just in case any of you have two-year-olds to buy for, here are some of the pressies Alfie received from his [...]

10% off at Nubie

Nubie, the modern kids boutique is giving BG readers a cool 10% off everything which includes their fantastic range of toys, furniture, clothing, gifts and more. A serious hotspot with brands including P’kolino, Djeco, Brio, Aden and Anais, Olli Ella, BE, Ninetonine, Naturalmat, Skip Hop, and more, use the code BG10 when prompted at the checkout. [...]

P’kolino at Nubie

The Bambino team have long awaited the arrival of P’kolino on UK shores. Founded in 2004 by two Florida based Papas with a passion for design and great children’s products they have long been an object of international desire. The waiting is over and Nubie are now stocking P’kolino online where we can all get [...]

Florence’s Playroom

Nearly two years ago in one of our very first room tours we shared Florence’s contemporary nursery with you. It was a big hit and recieved sighs of envy from the BG team. Florence’s Mama, Amanda one half of the team behind Nubie, has once again opened her doors to share her home with you. [...]

First Day of Christmas – Win a Retro Play Kitchen by Kidkraft worth £160

Drumroll please! Welcome to December where we’ll be spending the next twelve days giving away a host of goodies! Woop! You can get a sneak peak at all the prizes here. Thanks to our friends at Nubie, the modern kids boutique stuffed to the brim with furniture, clothing, and living accessories for the design junkie [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: 4 – 5

1. Haba Marble Run Ball Truck Basic Construction Set £75.20 from Ptolemy Toys 2. Kids’ Den Wendy House £75 from Habitat 3. Djeco Chamboul Boum Knock Down Game £8.99 from Peanut & Pip 4. Selecta Cucina Kitchen £199 from Nubie 5. Miffy Light £195 from Olive Loves Alfie 6. Oskar & Ellen World Map £55 [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: 3 – 4

1. Mini Micro Scooters in Limited Edition Colours £54.95 from Micros Scooters (also check out their scooter ribbons) 2. Haba Mail Box £12.95 from Tickety Boo! 3. Selecta Play Store £139 from Nubie 4. Subscription to Anorak (4 issues) £13 from Anorak 5. Plan Toys Eco Town £80 from Born 6. Plan City Parking Garage [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: Babies 0 – 1

1. Ferm Living Quilted Owl Playmat £89.95 from Lula Sapphire 2. Lipfish Amoeba Rattle £12 from Baby Angels 3. Owl Squeaker £13 from Mamissima 4. Wooden Ball Pram Chain £5.50 from Little Green Earthlets 5. Brio Play Balls £12.99 from Nubie 6. Zolo Boa Stack and Squeeze £29.99 from Peanut & Pip 7. Brio My [...]

Cool Lunch Bags and Lunch Boxes Roundup

Saria started preschool this week (my baby’s growing up on me!) and in typical belated fashion, I’m now furiously hunting down a cool lunch bag or lunch box for her. Here are my favourites so far: Dante Beatrix Lunch Bags We love this NYC brand and these lunchbags are standout swoonsome! Made from heavy duty [...]

Nona from Ninetonine

Ninetonine have made a name for themselves as a high end designer of nursery furniture. Their latest collection, Nona, has been designed by Lluís Codina and is a vision of sleek, clean modern lines. Launched this week we can exclusively reveal it is available as of today from Nubie. Currently the collection consists of a [...]

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