With Easter coming up you can’t move for bunnies. Even though they’re everywhere I still like a stuffed toy bunny especially because I love how this one animal can be designed to have so many different looks. I’ve seen cute bunnies, quirky bunnies, funny bunnies and even some slightly sinister looking ones! So I rounded up some of my current favourite bunny soft toys and while no two are even slightly alike, they’ve all got lots of charm. Which one do you like best?
I know that black and white kids decor isn’t for everyone but I am a big fan. So if you are a fan like me then this new Dutch shop is for you. En Las Nubes does some of the cutest black and white posters, wall stickers and decorations for kiddies as well as some adorable tees. There are lots of stars, triangles, clouds and raindrops featured on a range of goodies, all in black and white but sometimes with a hint of pink or grey. I’m especially loving those sweet posters that have happy little thoughts printed on them.
A little while I ago I shared this amazing coat from Pepito by Chus which so many of you told me you loved as much as I did. Today I wanted to share their new Spring Summer collection which is fresh and beautiful. I love how all the pieces are simple and mostly in solid colours but then embellished with a bow, a ruffle or an unusual collar. The cuts are classic and so, so chic. The whole collection is feminine without being fussy. These are the kind of girly clothes that every little girl needs – the kind that look so comfy yet so chic and pretty.
I’m always drawn to the girls stuff because I have a girl but the boys range is no less beautiful. Crisp white collarless shirts and cute shorts again with unexpected details like those pink elbow patches on the white shirt – I love that! There’s actually a range of elbow patches you can choose from but the pink are my favourite.
Pepito by Chus is a fairly new Spanish label started by a mama of three. I am a huge fan already and can’t wait to see what she creates for her next collection.
Next week we leave for India and Nepal so I’m busy thinking about everything I have to take with me especially since we have a wedding to attend. The one thing I know we can’t leave home without is that bunny or else there will be trouble! Despite having loads to do before we go, I am really excited as this trip is going to be a family reunion after a long time. As a family we are spread out across the globe so I’m really looking forward to us all being in the same place at the same time, bunny included! The India part of the trip is going to be all about eating, meeting friends and spending lots of evenings talking, laughing and shouting (Indians tend to get over-excited and loud!).
And to top it all off we are heading to Kathmandu, Nepal together to attend a close family wedding. I’m looking forward to the dressing up, the music, the fun and all the joy that a wedding has to offer. But I also can’t wait to explore Kathmandu as I’ve never been before. I love visiting a new part of the world and taking in all the sights, sounds and smells it has to offer. If any of you have been I’d love to hear about your experiences and places to see and especially where to eat. So please tell all…
Wishing you all a fun-filled Easter break and happy travels if you’re going away.
P.S. The angry face is because I taped the bunny to the wall and apparently he doesn’t like it.
Now that Anya is learning to read, I am thinking about ways to encourage this. One of the things I want to do soon is create a cosy little reading corner in her room. A reading corner will probably encourage most kids to read a bit more if it’s a snug little space and if their books are easily accessible. It doesn’t have to be very big, in fact I think the smaller and cosier, the better.
There are loads of different ways of doing this but one of my favourites is creating a little hideout with a teepee or a tent. The teepee could even be placed in a corner of another room like the living room. Another easy idea is a simple mattress or some floor cushions placed in one corner of the room surrounded by bookshelves or even book-filled wooden crates on the floor. I also like the idea of having a statement lamp to add a bit of fun to the space like that adorable miffy lamp. There are lots of ways to make a reading corner really special and inviting. The above are four spaces I really liked and found inspiring so hopefully they will inspire you too.
Are you a little wild at heart? Do you like something a bit out of the ordinary? Then this ‘Moonsafari’ collection is for you. You’ll find camouflage prints, warrior stripes, wing like ruffles and bubble skirts in colours that reflect the wilder side of nature. Kids on the Moons latest Spring Summer 2014 collection is so striking. I love how they’ve got a real sense of wildness and adventure in the collection but it doesn’t take over the clothes.
Dressing up and pretending is one of the great joys of childhood. In our home this is an everyday thing and I am all for it. This collection re-inforces that spirit of adventure and fantasy that all kids have. Some of my favourites include those cool grey bubble shorts and that vest with the camouflage ruffles that is girly with a hint of edginess.
This new Spring Summer collection by Kids on the Moon is special – it’s different without being over the top. And most importantly it’s very comfy for kids to wear and children can be children in these clothes. What’s not to love?
Whenever there are holidays coming up, I try and stock up on a few ‘at home’ activities for Anya specially for those days where I am either too busy to play much or we can’t go out for whatever reason. Luckily this Easter we are going away so I haven’t needed to plan but if you’re staying home and looking for some indoor entertainment, these new giant colouring posters from Omy could be just the thing. When they say giant they really do mean giant as the posters are 1.8 metres long! That means a lot of colouring. The posters can be put up on a wall or simply laid out on the floor and the colouring can begin. There are Paris, London and New York city posters as well as a world map poster and you can find a selection at Petit Home. If you feel like it, you can join in the colouring fun too. I know I would have to have a go.
Who doesn’t love a cuddly teddy bear? And these ones by Polka Dot Club are made with love and care by an artist who believes in heritage toys but with a modern update. These bears are all handmade using only natural materials instead of the synthetic fibres that you mostly find these days. Jennifer Murphy, the artist behind Polka Dot Club, learned to sew and make teddy bears from her mother. And not so long ago she started this adorable club where you can find limited edition and one off bears like these as well as the cutest little rabbits. Handmade, durable, and natural toys are becoming more and more rare so it’s always exciting to come across someone who is so passionate about toys that aren’t just for today but for generations to come. The handmade teddy bears also come with the cutest wardrobe, don’t you think?
Do you take loads of pictures of your kids? If you are anything like me, I often click away but when I recently looked back at my photos I realised there were hardly any of me with Anya. My biggest regret is that I don’t have many with Anya as a newborn. One of the reasons is that I am very camera shy but also I am the one taking the pictures. So I’ve ended up with loads of pictures of Anya which is great but I’d love to have more of her with me and more with all three of us as a family. Abigail Fahey, a photographer and mum of four offered to come over and photograph us for Mothers Day so I agreed.
We decided to keep things natural and didn’t dress up for the shoot. I’m not keen on those studio shoots where everyone is posed and every last detail planned. Instead it was about capturing us in our everyday lives in our home, doing what we normally do. So we cuddled, tickled, played on my bed and just enjoyed each other while Abigail shot us.
I love the way Abigail has captured us in our home, with us just being who we really are. We are a very cuddly, huggy, affectionate family and I think Abigail has got that so well. Through my blog I get to meet many talented and creative people like Abigail and I feel so lucky and grateful for this. Abigail has an amazing eye and a unique style – love those reflections in the shots below.
Whenever I visit my mum in India, I always enjoy looking through our old family albums. So despite my camera shyness, I’m so glad I did this because it’s not only a great Mothers Day memory but also something both Anya and I will look back on in years to come and I know we’ll be so happy to have some beautiful shots of us together. A big thanks to Abigail whose beautiful family photography you can see more of on her website.
Wishing you an amazing Mothers Day full of love and I hope you capture those memories this weekend. x
P.S. Abigail has also photographed herself with her four beautiful children and has set all you mothers out there a challenge for this Mothers Day. Find out more on her blog.
{all photographs by Abigail Fahey Photography for ebabee}
We’ve got a family wedding to go to soon in Kathmandu, Nepal and we’re super excited. I love weddings and it’s been a while since I’ve been to one. We’re all booked and the only thing left to decide is what we’re all going to wear. Indian/Nepalese weddings tend to go on for a week with function after function so it’s not just one outfit you need, but several. Luckily this wedding is a bit shorter with only three events, two of which are formal so both Anya and I plan to go in Indian national dress for the formal celebrations – I’ll wear a sari, she’ll wear a kids lehenga. We’ve already got the Indian outfits so all that’s left to plan is the look for the very informal pre-wedding dinner bearing in mind that it’s going to be hot too.
Probably the easiest thing would be to find myself a dress but I’m not much of a dress person. I prefer trousers or skirts. With that in mind, I’ve been thinking about looks for Anya and me. These are the 3 favourite looks I’ve narrowed it down to for the informal pre-wedding dinner party. Which look do you like best? Continue Reading "What to wear to an informal pre-wedding dinner"
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