Once in a while a new toy or a new clothing line comes along that makes my heart beat a little faster. This is one of those times. How beautiful is that kids stamp set and this jungle puzzle. I’m already a big fan of wooden toys especially when they are kept in their natural state. Called Bleeblaand created by a pair of architects from Portugal, this is their first collection of toys with a jungle theme. They plan to release more wooden toys all with a wildlife theme including sea life, forest and field. In our home stamp sets are very popular not just with Anya but with her friends too (and maybe even me :)) and this one with 10 animal stamps would go down a treat!
Underwear. It’s usually not the thing that excites me most for babies and kids; that was until I discovered Goat-Milk. Goat-Milk are a seriously cool underwear brand from New York City which I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to share with you. Even the name is cool, don’t you think? All their undies are made of soft organic cotton and come in a minimal palette of mostly blacks, whites and greys. My favourite is the black & white striped range which I think is striking enough to wear as outerwear too. All of Goat-Milk’srange is very pared back with the focus being on comfort, feel and of course style.
Fresh florals, girly cuts and soft tones make up this dreamy Summer collection by Morley for kids. The styles, the colours and of course the floral prints all scream Summer to me. Morleyis a stylish Belgian line of clothes for kids, both boys and girls. This collection is so fresh and pretty but still has an edginess that makes it really stand out. Apart from the beautiful clothes, I think their photography is so striking too.
Anya loves dressing up. Like any 5 year old girl she is very in to the whole Disney princess thing but I’m relieved that she is equally keen to dress up as a pirate or a witch or her latest obsession of being a superhero. That’s why she was delighted when she received this cute bunny superhero t-shirt with attached cape. Of course she wanted to try it out immediately and we thought that it would be even more fun if we went the whole hog – with mask and tights and all.
With the caped t-shirt on and the mask painted, Anya took her superhero role very seriously! Running through the park, jumping off wooden poles and even pretending to fly.
Being a girl superhero, Anya of course had to stop to collect daisies. That’s what I love about these t-shirts by Le Macchinine Design– they’re great for boy or girl and they’re so comfy too. So even though they can be for dressing up, they’re perfect everyday wear too. We got the bunny one but there are cool foxes, lions and owls too. It’s such a sweet and simple idea to attach a cape to a t-shirt and once worn, Anya took on a completely new persona. I love clothes like these that encourage pretend play and allow a kids imagination to fly.
While superheroes always save the day, every once in a while, even they need a helping hand from their daddys!
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Kids and babies don’t actually need a lot of space. Their things need space but they are happiest in cosy little spaces. So I’m really loving the idea of creating a little space for your child within your bigger space. Maybe taking a corner of your living room and putting in a cute desk or carving out a small wall area in your bedroom and placing your new baby’s cot there. I love that doing this allows you all to be in the same space but you can still be doing different things along side each other. And this a great way to maximise the space in your home especially if it’s limited. I’ve picked out a few inspiring examples of where this is done really well:
When Anya was born, we didn’t decorate a nursery for her because we knew we wanted her to be in our room for quite a while. So instead we decorated a small area of our room with a cot, a mobile, a storage basket and a poster. That was not only much easier to do but it was also really nice to be all together. I didn’t take any pictures at the time but I’ve found these two baby spaces that are lovely.
Just as these two beautiful nursery spaces pictured above show, you don’t need to take up too much room to create a little haven for your baby within your bedroom. And you can easily choose a style to complement the rest of your room.
Another great way to share your living space with your kids is to create a desk or play area in your living room, your kitchen or wherever else you spend a lot of family time. I love the first picture that has used the corner of the living room so well and the washi tape house helps to creatively mark out the space. But if you prefer to keep it simpler and use even less space, you could create a more minimal and contained spot like the second and third pictures.
When I enter a home where I know there are kids, I like to see some evidence of them. I’m not talking about being untidy and having toys strewn all over the place, but of seeing a little play space or a shelf full of kids books and toys; something like the spaces above. Kids things add character and charm to a space and besides it’s lovely to be able to share all your living spaces as a whole family. With the lovely and budget friendly kids furniture and decor available at the moment from high-street brands like George Home, there’s no excuse to hide it all away.
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In the UK, we’re on half term school holidays this week and after having a glorious week of sunshine last week, this week is rain, rain and more rain. So we’re inside more than out and one of our favourite indoor activities is board games. We’ve been playing all our old favourites like checkers and snakes & ladders but I love finding new games to play too. So I went looking and came across these beautiful board games from Hungary. Inspired by the magical world of fairy tales and the vivid imagination of a child, these games are beautifully illustrated in great detail. Mostly made by hand, these games are made to last through generations. Even the counters aren’t the usual plastic pieces but instead the bases are made of wood and they come with detailed drawings on cardboard that slot in to the bases. These captivating board games are made by Marbushka who only have retailers in Hungary but they ship worldwide.
Anya: Mama, where did I come from? Me: You came from my tummy. Anya: I already know that! But where did I come from? Me: I don’t know what you mean? You came from my tummy… Anya: No mama, how did I get inside your tummy?!
I wasn’t ready for this conversation as I never dreamed that I would be having it with my 5 year old. Maybe I’m naive but I always thought these questions come up much later. I quickly changed the topic and distracted her but I know that this will probably come up again soon. And I’m really wondering what to say. Do I go down the creative route and make something up or do I keep changing the topic? I know I’m not going to tell her anything even close to the truth yet. I do think it’s good to be honest with kids but this is just too young for me but I still do want to give her some answer. So I’ve been trying to think of a few and the one I’m leaning towards is when you want a baby, you wish really, really hard for one and it just appears in your tummy!
Have you had this conversation with your kids? At what age? What did you say? Can you think of a better explanation? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments.
Have a lovely weekend and I hope it doesn’t come with any awkward questions! x
These have got to be the cutest hair clips for little girls, don’t you think? From fruity ones to funky ones, they’re all so fun. Those crocodile ones are just the best! These hair clips always make me smile and I think they would delight any little lady. And they’d also be a fab addition to a party bag.
I just had to share the cuteness that is tricot retro. I don’t know anyone who isn’t partial to hand knitted baby clothes and these retro inspired knits are so adorable. They are mostly knitted in cotton so can be worn in any season. And besides the sweet styles, I love the way they’ve been presented. Each piece is made to order which means that you can request a specific colour, a different sleeve length or change any other detail. That green and white striped outfit worn by the alligator is probably my favourite piece but really I love everything.
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