It’s Friday finally. It’s been a crazy week here with lots of highs and lows and of course the highlight has been the launch of my very own kids clothing shop. It’s been a dream of mine for so long that I still can’t quite believe it’s now a reality. But nothing feels better than making a dream come true. I am feeling proud and very grateful. Grateful to all of you who have taken the time to leave encouraging words, who have visited the shop and given me your feedback, who have bought stuff already, who have shared my shop with your friends and overall been so incredibly supportive. So as a big THANK-YOU to you all, I’d like to offer you a special discount – 10% off everything in the shop for today and this whole weekend. Just use the code: THANKS01 at checkout.
Even though Halloween is not as big here in the UK as it is in the US, it’s becoming more and more popular. If I had to pick a celebration that Anya loves above all else it would be Halloween. She even prefers it to Christmas. I guess it’s the whole dressing up thing that makes it so exciting and also going out after dark to collect sweeties is such a treat for a kid. I’ve been looking around for some fun costumes and I really liked these simple cape and masks sets that I came across. As far as Halloween costumes go I prefer simpler stuff and stuff that can be re-used as part of dressing up play. These capes and masks are all handmade in cotton and are perfect for boy or girl. That little crown is so cute too. Anya hasn’t yet decided what she wants to dress up as this year but I’m hoping it will be something simple. What are your kids dressing up as?
A couple of weeks ago Anya lost her first tooth. I cried. I’m not normally emotional and have always enjoyed watching her grow up. When the baby years passed and she turned in to a toddler, I felt nothing but joy and delight in seeing her grow and develop. But this milestone was different. This milestone felt like my baby was no longer a baby and was really growing up (sob). Where have these five years gone?
I was soon distracted by Anya’s huge excitement right from the moment she realised she had a wobbly tooth. The tooth fairy is something she has desperately been waiting for and wishing everyday that she would lose a tooth for over a year. More than Santa, the tooth fairy has totally captured her imagination. So that night, along with the tooth fairy pillow loaded with cash and tucked under her pillow, I sprinkled some glitter around her bed. That moment of waking up and discovering the tooth had gone from the pillow and finding some money there instead was priceless – the look on her face was pure delight and amazement. She was jumping up and down and shouting ‘the tooth fairy came, the tooth fairy really came’. And the bonus was finding this adorable golden tooth pillow which she loves. Anya may be growing up but she’s still a child full of wonder and imagination and that is something I hope will stay with her for a long time no matter how old she is.
To celebrate this big milestone I wanted to do something special. So I partnered with Oeuf NYC to give one lucky reader the chance to win this adorable handmade golden tooth fairy pillow. Oeuf kindly sent one for Anya and there’s one for one of you too. The tooth is made of soft baby alpaca wool and has a little pocket at the back to put money in. Anya loves her tooth and has been sleeping with it under her pillow every night since she got it. And I have to agree – it’s so sweet. Oeuf’s tooth fairy pillow is the original and the best and so it had to be this one. Have your kids lost a tooth yet? How did you feel with the first one?
To enter to win this golden tooth, here are the details:
To enter:Simply leave a comment below. Just say hi or anything you like but keep it nice and friendly!
One entry per person and this competition is open to all my readers worldwide – yay! The competition closes at midnight (UK time) on Sunday 19th October 2014. Any entries after this time will not be counted. The winner will be announced on this post and on my facebook page on Tuesday 21st October. Good luck!
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Jacie. Thanks to everyone who entered.
We often talk to Anya about what she wants to be when she grows up. It’s such a fun conversation to have with kids as they often come up with the funniest things. As a little girl, my mum tells me that I used to say I’m going to be a peanut shop owner because I loved peanuts! Recently Anya came home from school very excited because she said she had decided what she wanted to be when she grew up. Here’s how the conversation went:
Anya (really excited): Mama, do you know what I want to be when I grow up? Me: No. Tell me, tell me. Anya: I want to be a teacher. Me: Wow! That’s great. It’s so nice that you want to help children learn and teach them everything you know. Anya: No mama, I just want to tell everyone what to do!
That’s my bossy baby! So what do your kids say? Have they come up with a funny profession or like Anya, just cracked you up with their innocent honesty? I’d love to hear in the comments.
Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the little gems your kiddies come out with. x
These have got to be the cutest toy storage sacks ever! Even though they’re made of paper they’re durable and the little faces and hearts are all hand painted on. We are hoping to move house soon and if all goes to plan, I’m definitely getting a couple of these for Anya’s room and maybe even a black heart one as a laundry bag for me. Such a simple and sweet idea… too cute!
Would you ever consider a black baby nursery? While I’m a big fan of black and white baby nurseries, I’ve never gone for using using black as the dominant colour. But recently I’ve been coming across a few black nurseries and I’ve found myself really liking them. There’s something very dramatic about the look. For a black nursery to work, using the right amount of black with other shades and tones is important otherwise the room can look too dark and dingy especially if it’s a small room. It’s probably not a look for everyone but for me, when done well, black can be quite stunning and even calming. Does it work for you? Here are some of my favourite black nurseries to help you decide:
The natural wood colours compliment the black beautifully and soften the whole look. Cute monochrome blankets, toys and decorations work well here because the white in them stands out so well against all the black.
Using a black wallpaper with hints of colour is a great way of adding a more subtle amount of black to a nursery. You’ll still achieve the dramatic black look but in a more toned down way. And here again the natural wood floors and cot add a lightness to the room as do the colourful decorations. (image via Oeuf)
In this room only one feature wall has been painted black while the rest of the walls and the floors are bright white. Even with just one wall, the dominating colour is black and almost stands out more because of all the white surrounding it. Some black furniture and various shades of gray complete the look of this modern black baby nursery. (image via ollie & sebs haus)
Instead of turning walls black, making the floor entirely black is another way to add a dramatic black look to a nursery. This room looks light and bright but you still can’t miss the drama of the black floors. And as all the decor in the room sticks to the monochrome colour scheme, it allows the black to dominate but doesn’t look oppressive. (image via the designer pad)
This week has seen the weather turn here in the UK. It’s properly starting to feel Autumnal and so it’s time to bring out those warm clothes. While I always prefer hotter weather, I am very partial to Autumn fashions for big and little alike. All those hats, scarves, boots and socks can add so much to any outfit, taking it from simple to stunning. Today I wanted to share a few inspirational Autumn looks I’m loving for kids. I’m especially loving the touch of neon to liven up an otherwise muted gray outfit as seen in the first picture. And also, a splash of mustard is another great colour to add to any Autumn outfit.
It’s Friday finally. I wanted to end this week with some fun finds from across the web starting with this amazing jungle themed kids room. If you’re going to create a themed room, this is how to do it!
Wondering how to store all those art masterpieces your kids create? This free app will make it easy.
Have a great weekend friends. What are your plans? I’ll mostly be working on my new project which I’m so excited about and can’t wait to share with you very soon. x
When it comes to the cooler months, my wardrobe immediately goes back to black. There is nothing more chic than an all black look especially in Winter. This year I’ve been thinking about introducing more black in to Anya’s wardrobe too. Maybe a little surprising for a kid, but she does like black and never objects to wearing it. Perhaps she wants to be more like mommy – who knows but a girl can dream, right? : ) Anyway, thinking about this I went searching to see what was out there. I found some beautiful black clothes for kids that are so chic that I wouldn’t mind some for myself, especially those boots and the Winter hat! And how gorgeous is that herringbone dress with the ribbon detail? Here are my favourite finds:
Do your kids constantly ask to play board games? In our home Anya loves to play games. If I agreed to it, she would have me playing from morning to night. I normally enjoy playing with her, that is until she loses. Then it’s tears and grumpiness and everything that all five year olds do when they don’t win. But I can’t blame her too much because I still don’t like losing! Who does? Games also make fun birthday gifts especially when you don’t know the child too well so recently while searching for a gift I came across these adorable games. So cute aren’t they? With bright colours and cute illustrations most of these handmade games are small so they’re perfect at home or on the go too.
Ebabee Likes is a style guide for babies, kids, teens and their mamas. It’s all about inspiration, ideas and indulging yourself and your brood. It’s written by me ~ Nomita ~ a style loving girl from Mumbai who now live’s in London. Read More...
