I think it’s safe to admit that Nat, Lu and I are not yet at the wrapping stage when it comes to our Christmas gifting, but this round-up is sure to inspire us to get to it… once we have finished the shopping that is! Dress Up A Penguin Interactive Wrapping Paper Set, £4.75, Clara & […]
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Festive 10 Best: Stockings & sacks
Ah, the stocking, or (if you’re feeling generous) the sack. Who doesn’t love hanging them on the fireplace Christmas Eve, then sneaking around to put the filled versions at the end of their children’s beds? Here’s how to make the whole thing a thoroughly stylish affair. Check out last year’s round-up for further ideas. Ferm […]
Festive 10 Best: Pyjamas
One of my favourite Christmas traditions is giving the children a new pair of PJs and a festive book wrapped up on Christmas Eve. This year, Alfie will be opening Gap’s space pyjamas with Enid Blyton’s Happy Christmas, Five!, while Kitty is getting Ava & Luc’s dog print set with Belle & Boo and the […]
Festive 10 Best: Decorations
This weekend is prime tree decorating time, so here are a few ideas. Check out last year’s selection for inspiration as well. Neon honeycomb bauble, £6.50, The Forest & Co. Kiko mini frames, £3.95 each, Nkuku. Rice DK Peacock feather ornament, £3, Sisters Guild. Glass multicolour baubles, £11.95 for four, Edited. Felt wreath, £25, Sandy […]
Festive 10 Best: Cards
Some of the fabulous cards we featured last year are still around, so it’s worth checking them out. And here’s our pick of the best for 2014, a mic of single cards and packs. Letterpress card, £2.75, 1973. MoMA 3D card, £2.95, Postmark Online. Jen Rowland Foiled Woodland Animal card set, £15 for six, Cockpit Arts […]
Festive 10 Best: Easy Christmas Crafts
I do love a little Christmas craft, not only to decorate our own house but to gift too. Last year we did a brilliant round up of christmas crafts, and here’s a few more to add to the mix. Hama Beads Christmas Cards, Emily Greig, Flicker Wreath of Buttons, Cherishables Pine Cone Christmas Tree, Crafter’s Delight […]
Festive 10 Best: Stylish Christmas jumpers and tops
Ah, the ubiquitous Christmas jumper. From relatively obscurity adorning the chest of your uncle Bob, it’s crept into acceptability, with the help of Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. Luckily, some cool designers have ‘jumped’ onto the festive knitwear bandwagon, so you can be cool, charitable and Christmassy, all at the same time. Smafolk Christmas […]
Festive 10 Best: Advent Calendar Fillers
If you’ve bought or made a fillable advent calendar, you’re going to need something to put in it. You can, of course, put chocolates in, but it’s a great opportunity to build a playset. Here’s some inspiration for you. Vintage Lego Fabuland figures Last year, after spotting Fabuland figures on boutique Cissy Wears’ Instagram, I snapped […]
Festive 10 best: modern advent calendars
With November about to greet us, we’ve decided it’s officially time for us to start talking about Christmas without whispering! We’re easing you in gently though, with this fabulous round up of cool advent calendars. After all, you will need them by 1 December. There are throw away, reusables, make your own and printables. Something for everyone! Meri Meri advent village, […]
BG Christmas Gift Guide 2018: 100 Stocking Fillers Under £10
December is here and our Christmas Gift Guides are in full swing. We’ve covered loads already, and today we’re listing 100 stocking fillers for under £10! You’ll notice that there’s at least 2+ things from each store, and that’s on purpose – it makes the shipping worthwhile on the lower value items. Make sure you […]
10 Best: Christmassy reads
If you’ve been following our gift guides you’ll know that we are BIG fans of the Christmas Eve tradition of wrapping up a pair of pyjamas and a book to read at bedtime. Why not make the whole experience that little bit more festive with a Christmassy story? Here are a few new tales and […]
10 Best: Christmas decorations
Deck the halls… and the living room and the kitchen. Yup, it will come as no surprise that the BG crew is fond of a festive decoration or two. We’ve scoured the web for the most delectable decs on the market. Do hop over and check out our 2015 picks for more inspiration. Pom pom wreath, £20,Paperchase. Tropical […]
Festive 12 Best: Christmas Jumpers & Tops
Love ’em or hate ’em the Christmas Jumper is here to stay, and although there are some horrific ones out there for adults, there are some beauties around for our little people. Spotted anything we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments. Marching Guards, £22.40, Picallilly | Donna Wilson Robin Jumper, £22, John Lewis | Sea Green Stripe Reversible Sherpa Top, £36, […]
Festive 12 Best: Decorations
Not for us boring baubles and tiresome tinsel, we love a bright and beautiful Christmas tree. Here’s our pick of this year’s best decorations – check out the 2014 round up for more inspiration. Geometric acrylic, £3.25 each, Sophia Victoria Joy. Meri Meri birds, £5.50, Shop BG. Beaded umbrella, £7.95, Sew Heart Felt. Ceramic chevron […]
Festive 12 Best: Pyjamas
Being a mum on Christmas Eve is THE best thing. I love it. We do the whole new pyjamas and a book malarkey, which sets the scene beautifully (and ensures they look their best for Christmas morning photos!). This year I have snapped some up for Lola from Little Green Radicals and Finn’s are from Sense […]
Festive 12 Best 2015: Stockings & Sacks
We have posted our favourite cards, gift wrap and advent calendars and hunted down 20 toys under £20 and today it’s the turn of stockings and sacks. There’s scandi, Liberty zoo prints, personalised, stars, paper and glitter… something for everyone! Do let us know what you’re hanging up this year. Doodle Christmas Stocking, £16.50, EatSleepDoodle. Vintage Deer […]
Festive 12 Best: Christmas Cards
We do love a Christmas round-up, and when it comes to Christmas cards there are too many fabulous ones to choose from, but here are some of our current favourites… Animal Christmas Cards (12 pack), £10, Big Slice Graphics. | Book Page and Map Christmas Cards (4 pack), £11.75, Bookishly. | Very Merry Christmas Card Collection Packs (6 pack), […]
Festive 12 Best: gift wrap
We’re all about the great gift, but often even the most unassuming of presents can be made magnificent with the right wrapping. We like to eschew traditional Santa and holly prints for more quirky ideas – you’ll find monochrome, space and peacock feathers under our trees. Check out last year’s guide for even more inspiration. Double-sided wrap, €6, […]
10 Best: Penguins
Who doesn’t love penguins? Especially after Monty and Mabel’s festive shenanigans. Like Badgers, they’re also marvellously monochrome, so perfect for all you lovers of black and white. Print, £15, Ingrid Petrie. Oyoy wooden penguin, £25, Skandivis. Animalesque satin headdress, £35, Shop Bambino Goodies. Penguins on Parade lampshade, from £75, Mountain & Molehill. Personalised map bookend, […]
Christmas 12 Best: Crafts
We’ve rounded up our favourite festive craft activities. So fab you’ll want to do them yourself, but some might give you a few minutes’ peace to write/wrap/cook. Free Printable Tabletop Holiday Village Just download the PDFs, print them out, and follow the instructions. Hope you have been saving some jars! Christmas Tree Doll House Sheer brilliance form […]
Christmas 12 Best: Wrapping ideas
Found us via Pinterest? Hello and welcome! Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss a post and don’t forget to visit our store. This is an old post from 2013. View the latest guides. Now it’s December, Christmas seems to have notched up a gear! And we’re feeling festive here at BG […]
