BG Christmas Gift Guide: Pyjamas

Welcome to the BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011. I love the tradition of new pyjamas for Christmas. Wrap them up, then let your little one open them on Christmas Eve, wear them to bed and to open presents in the morning. Better than being embarrassed by those over-washed, ill-fitting ones you’ve been meaning to trade [...]

BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011: 4 – 5

Welcome to the Bambino Goodies Christmas Gift Guide 2011! Here are our selections for children aged four to five. With school either on the horizon or already a daily reality four and five year olds are expressing their learning and exploration in their play. I’m Toys Space Pinball Game is a fab alternative to electronic [...]

10 Best: ideas for a rainbow-themed room

Red and yellow and… Who doesn’t love a rainbow? The thing I like best about them as a theme is that it’s so easy to customise pretty much anything to suit. Painted cot bars. Seven strips of fabric for a curtain. Paper lanterns. All cheap and easy updates. Check out Pinterest for some amazingly creative [...]

Cool Exclusive: Winter Water Factory organic clothing at Shak Shuka

I’m always on the lookout for organic kidswear brands that offer something a little bit different which US designer Winter Water Factory delivers in spades. While I’m a die-hard colour fiend that’s dressed her kids in a lot of Scandi prints, I also love more subtle patterns, and with prints like ‘High Seas’ (top) which [...]

10 Best: ideas for a weather-themed room

Ever since I first set eyes on Swedish designer Gunila Axén’s frankly amazing Clouds pattern I’ve been smitten with the idea of a weather-themed room. In all honesty, you could kit out a nursery solely in Axén’s icon design – find bedlinen, curtains, lampshades, cushions and storage in a variety of colours at Little Baby [...]

Hot Summer Sales Roundup #3 Bargains at Sienna Loves Kai, Sisters Guild, Little Fashion Gallery + more

LOVE blanket by Rice DK now half price at £55 at Sisters Guild. Napoli Coat by Mini Rodini now half price down to £27.50 at Sienna Loves Kai Shopping Gods and rain have mercy on our bank balances! Another day, another sale to tempt us. Here are the latest sale hot spots that we’ve featured [...]

Shapes, colours and numbers fabric books

I just can’t believe these cloth books from Shak-Shuka (€22.00 each) were originally put out in the Twenties: the illustration just looks so vibrant and modern. I guess that’s  timeless design for you. Plus, those chocolate biscuits look like Oreos to me. Are they another example of timeless design? Three titles are available: Colours, Shapes, [...]

10 Best: cool children’s jewellery

I’m not crazy about kids in jewellery, but there’s no denying that little girls (and boys) are fond of  bangles and baubles, so if you are going to indulge them, at least make sure they’re not adorned with lurid plastic. Why not vintage Swarovski crystal and brass instead? As in this dinky little acorn necklace [...]

Livie & Luca super stylish affordable shoes for kids

Ever since I had my first daughter, I’ve despaired at the either squeamishly middle of the road and often over priced high street offerings for kids that stick to saccharine tones of pink and blue, or the delightfully stylish but more than the price of my own shoes offerings. Thankfully the internet and One Small [...]

10 Best: Memory games

I’ve been ever so slightly obsessed with memory games ever since a design-conscious friend bought the Binth version, above, back from the US for Alfie. They’re a great way to stimulate your toddler’s brain and encourage learning and a brilliant opportunity to play together. Essentially, the game consists of a set of cards with images on [...]

New Generals at Shak-Shuka

My eyes nearly popped out my head when they first chanced upon Danish clothing brand New Generals. A small collection of black and white separates covered in bugs and butterflies? What’s not to love? All items are also 100% organic cotton and therefore incredibly soft and prices are pretty reasonable for the quality. And the [...]

Shak-Shuka Sale – 40% off

Eco-chic boutique Shak-Shuka have 40% off items in their Winter sale. As with everything at Shak-Shuka the sale is packed full of beautiful clothes and shoes with impeccable eco-friendly credentials. The sale looks every bit the well coordinated capsule collection. Brands include: Bobo Choses, Bieq, Shampoodle, Ada Ada, Mini Rodini, Buisjes+Beugels, Lille Barn, Keep, Piecemeal [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: Fancy Dress Costumes

1. Superhero capes and accessories which are 100% cool whilst allowing you child to create their own super hero. Prices £5 – £25 from Iwishiwasa… 2. Luxury hand finished costumes from New York designers Wovenplay. Gorgeous when teamed with some Baby blochs. Prices £19 – £119 from Orfeo. 3. If you want your pirate to [...]

Christmas Gift Guide: 2 – 3

1. Keptin Jr Baby Doll £30 from Petit Guili 2. Hippie Tipi £140 from Nordic Elements 3. Glodos BIT bike £84.99 from Toyella 4. Djeco Rainbow Fishing Ducks £19.94 from Tickety Boo! 5. Kokuban Blackboard Shapes £29.50 from Bellieboo 6. Tapikid Racy Red Playmat €38.50 from Shak Shuka 7. Wooden Animal Puzzle Blocks £48 from [...]

Ma Cacabane

If you’ve got a recently potty-trained little one in need of some privacy, look no further than Ma Cacabane, an adorable idea from France. When I spotted this over on our oh-so-eco chic chums Shak-Shuka‘s blog, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Made from 100% recycled cardboard, Ma Cacabane is essentially a flat-packed Portaloo for [...]

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