Something very cute for you today. Soft toys have become quite an obsession in this house of late. Anya cannot go to bed without at least five to accompany her. There’s often hardly any space left on the bed for her! And each week her bed companions change so that ‘nobody feels left out’! I like the reasoning of a five year old mind.
With her birthday and Christmas being very close to each other, it always means I have to plan for more than one set of gifts to give her (if you can help it, never have a December baby). Right now I’m thinking birthday gift and I’m loving these pigs softies. From one of my favourite kids toy and decor shops, their collection of pig soft toys is second to none. From baby bacon in a box to that pig in a tin. How cute! And while I maybe thinking birthday gift, that red pig is such a great Christmas present too. My favourite though is the three little baby bacon in a box. They look good enough to eat (sorry, couldn’t resist)!
Of late, Anya has been coming up with some random and funny things during our conversations. She’s nearly six and the way her mind works is quite hysterical sometimes. I’m so glad I’ve started writing them down because they’ll be such fun to look back on in a few years time. Do you keep a note of what your kids say? Here are some of Anya’s latest thoughts which I thought I would share:
Me: You know, one day you’ll grow big and you’ll probably be even bigger than me. Anya (looking delighted): That means one day I’ll be 35 years old and you’ll be 30. Wow! (I wish)
On our walk to school earlier this week Me: Anya, I’m really cold. Are you cold? Anya: No mama, I’m fine. Me: Oh well, at least you’re not cold. I wish I’d worn a scarf so that my neck was warm at least. Anya (in all seriousness): At least your boobies are warm! (what?!!)
Anya was going to a teddy bears picnic at school Me: You can choose a teddy bear to take to your teddy bears picnic Anya: Are you allowed to bring a different kind of teddy bear? Me: Like what? Anya: Like an Octopus?
Anya: Mama, when will I have babies in my tummy? Me: Not for another 25 years at least. Anya: That’s too long. Can I have them in 25 minutes?
What are some of the funny things your kids have said? I’d love to hear in the comments.
Leggings are probably one of the comfiest pieces of clothing especially for kids. One of my favourite new arrivals in my shop are these black and white chain leggings. They are so bold and the best part is they go with practically any colour or any print. Here I’ve paired them with the green feather tunic which is my favourite look but I also love them with the red tunic and the lovely deep sky blue merry blouse. What’s your favourite look?
The cold weather has taken a while to come this year (thankfully for me) but come it has. With the cold weather here and the dark, long evenings it’s now starting to feel like Christmas is really coming. This past weekend I started planning my advent calendar design for Anya which I shall be sharing here soon. This caused much excitement in our house because Anya started thinking about Christmas and for her often the countdown is almost more magical than the day itself. Last years highlight for her was definitely the advent calendar which she couldn’t wait to open each day after she came home from school. And as she neared the end of the calendar, the anticipation of the magical day caused even more excitement.
The advent calendar will be very much a part of this years celebrations too and probably for many Christmases to come. While thinking about other ways to build up the excitement and anticipation of Christmas I came across this new International Elf Service. This is such a cute idea where your kids will get 24 personalised letters direct form the North Pole! The set of letters are sent to you before December 1st and then each morning leading up to Christmas your kids will find a letter from Elfie telling them about all the happenings in Santa’s workshop. Each letter will be personally addressed to your kids (once you supply their names), signed by Elfie and will come complete with ink splodges, marks and smudges. You can choose to hide the letters somewhere each day making it even more fun for your kids to find or just post it through the letter box each morning. How magical for a child to wake up each day and read about out what Santa and the elves have been up to.
International Elf Service is available throughout the UK but International customers are welcome to email them and they will do their best to get the letters sent to you too.
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Winter has literally arrived overnight. This morning I was rummaging around Anya’s wardrobe and mine to pull out all our Winter scarves, hats and gloves. While I always dread the cold, I do love the fashion that goes with it especially the accessories. They keep you warm and they look so good. Especially the stuff out there for kids. From playful and fun accessories like these to more minimal styles, there is something for every taste. Today I’m loving the idea of adding a playful twist to a kid’s outfit so I’ve rounded up some of the cutest and most fun Winter accessories out there. Those leopard print knee-high socks – want!
With Winter on it’s way, it’s time to bring those woolens out. I love big chunky knits or anything knitted and if it’s hand-knitted, even better. My mum-in-law is the chief knitter in this family so I’m hoping there will be some delightful new Winter knits for Anya soon. If you’re in to knitting, you have to check out these gorgeous patterns by Paelas. Mostly for babies, the little wool suits, hats and jumpers are just too adorable for words. And if not for your own babies, what a lovely gift to give a newborn. Right now I’m really wishing I knew how to knit!
Happy Halloween! After trying a whole load of outfits, in the end Anya decided on being a cat or a cat girl. The outfit was really easy to put together so if you’re still looking for a last minute costume idea, this is the one to go for.
To put this cat outfit together, all you need is charcoal or black tights and top (Anya wears a super soft charcoal polo neck sweater) or you can even go for any other dark colour like chocolate brown or navy. Next cut some ears from card paper, paint them black and I have attached with simple bobby pins. Then you need a mask which I have painted on with face paint or you make one from card paper. Last, take a piece of black fabric or whatever colour your outfit is and roll it up to look like a tail. You could use anything you have at home like a scarf or any piece of fabric. And finally attach on to tights with a safety pin. Done! So what are your kids going as? I’d love to hear in the comments.
We are hoping to move house soon (fingers crossed it all goes through). So I’ve been busy collecting all sorts of home decor inspiration over on my pinterest boards. From kitchens to living rooms to kids rooms because this new place will need everything doing from scratch. While it’s always fun choosing new furniture, for me it’s even more fun to decorate and customise rooms with your own personal touch. Especially rooms like bathrooms where lets, face it, bathroom furniture doesn’t exactly excite me. So I’ve been looking at ways to add some style and character to all our bathrooms to be. I know the look I want for our bathroom but for Anya’s I’ve been checking out some fun ideas. A simple white bathroom suite is a given for me as I couldn’t imagine going for any other colour, so I’ve been looking at ideas of how to liven this up. With that in mind here are six fun and stylish decor ideas that I’m loving for a kids bathroom:
I’ve grouped these two bathrooms together because they both use grey but they each still bring very different ideas. Light or dark, grey is such a great colour for a bathroom as it works so well against white furniture. Also this kind of colour scheme means that your kids won’t outgrow the space in a hurry, if ever! In the first bathroom, I love the natural fabrics as well as the playful touches with things like the elephant parade. All easily removable but great to add a bit of fun to a kids bathroom. In the second bathroom, the use of one vintage piece amidst the modern white bathroom suite adds bags of character. This is something I’m even considering for my own bathroom. And of course the wall lettering is a nice touch too – you could even personalise with your kids names.
Another way to add some personality and fun to a bathroom is by adding unexpected things. In the first bathroom, the addition of that green canopy is such a fun idea. It feels like the bathtub is under a large green leaf somewhere outdoors. And that canopy is simply a bed canopy from Ikea costing just £10! While this bathroom isn’t white, I think this canopy idea would look just as amazing in an all white bathroom. The next bathroom is given a very playful feel by customising the shower door with wall sticker. Shower doors are boring so this is another great way to add some fun in to the bath space. There are so many wall stickers around at the moment so you could practically choose anything.
Going for bold, bright colours either with tiles or with paint can brighten up a kids bathroom and make it as fun a space as their bedroom. Even though this is a look your kids might outgrow, it’s still great for quite a few years when they’re young. In the first bathroom, the bright red tiles look striking against the simple white bathroom furniture and I love that it’s not done in half measures. In both these bathrooms, they were going for a bold look and that’s exactly what they’ve got. The second bathroom is more childish and playful with the different shades of green and yellow and the grass and tree painted effect. It almost feels like a play space so it might even encourage kids to brush their teeth… okay maybe not!
I’m loving all these kids bathroom ideas but my favourite has to be the grey bathrooms. The grey looks so great against the white and it’s an ageless look too. So when we do up Anya’s bathroom it’s going to be a simple white bathroom suite from somewhere affordable like Betta Living and then the fun begins with customising and adding personal touches. Perhaps even a piece of fun art or some kind of wall hanging. What’s your favourite look?
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A quick shop update today as there some adorable new pieces that have landed on my doorstep. First up is this fish sweatshirt. In a dark navy with a mustard fish printed on the front, this sweatshirt is such a cute piece for either boy or girl. It’s versatile enough to wear with jeans, skirts or even with our very own blue bloomer shorts.
These leggings have got to be the cutest I’ve seen with those three little ants crawling over them! In a dark beige, these ant leggings will go with anything. Visit the shop for a more detailed view and to see the little ants up close.
Last but not least are these bold graphic chain printed leggings. On a white background, the black print really stands out and is so eye-catching. If you’re in to mixing patterns like me, wear a bold printed top with these. I love these with our feather print tunics.
These pieces, like many of the pieces in our shop are ideal for mixing and matching probably with what you already have in your wardrobe. I love kids wearing clashing colours, mixed patterns, bold prints and generally breaking all the rules. Because that’s when fashion gets fun!
Are you having a Halloween party? They seem to be getting more and more popular in the UK and while I’ve never had one, we’ve been invited to one every year for the last four years. Next year I am determined to throw my own party as I’m feeling so inspired by all the DIY Halloween party decorations out there. If you’re having a party or even if you just want to decorate your home for the kids, here are nine of the best DIY Halloween party decorations that are easy to put together in a short time and once done, your home will look pretty spooky but in a fun way. No blood and gore here as that just creeps me out! Most of these decorations are easy enough for the kids to get involved in so they will make fun half-term crafts too. Happy Halloween!
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