I often get asked about Birthday gift ideas for ages 1 - 3 years so I thought I'd write about what I think are the ultimate gifts you can get at this age. It's always hard to know what to get and I could have done with this list over the last few years so I hope it's of some help. They are slightly more expensive, bigger purchases than your average small gift but I will try and do another post at some point on smaller gift ideas (such as duplo and brio).
Read moreOliver Bonas Press Day
OK, so Christmas may be a little way away but I couldn't keep what I saw at the recent Oliver Bonas Christmas preview press day a secret.... there are too many good things to share and get excited about!! I'm never a sale shopper, I always want to know about the new things about to come into stores and get super excited about new trends and what we are all going to be buying in the coming months.
Read moreScout & Co Book Edit
We LOVE books at Finlay Fox and have been wanting to write a feature for a little while now on some of our favourites. Scout & Co sprang to mind straight away when I started to think about our favourite books as they have the best selection of the most beautiful, stylish and colourful must have kids books out there.
Read moreFather's Day Gift Ideas
It's Fathers Day on Sunday 19th June, don't forget to get something for that special husband or father in your life. Stuck for ideas? Here is our selection of top gifts across a variety of budgets...
Read moreDoodle Nest - Kids' Art Book
I was a little hesitant about writing this post due to the high cost of the product I'm about to talk about...however having actually seen it in the flesh I can understand the price point a bit more and that this is a bespoke, one off gift of really high quality. OK so what is it?
Read moreMere Soeur - The Art of Motherhood
If you haven't heard of Carrie from Mere Soeur then please check her out! She encompasses girl power, celebrates sisterhood and empowers mums through her mama merchandise (plus she is gorgeous - major mum crush!). We've mentioned her product plenty of times before on the blog as it makes great mothers day and new mum gifts.
Read moreLittle Cloud
Little Cloud is a children's decoration and accessories brand with all pieces handmade in England ('up North'). We love Little Cloud as they use our favourite classic Liberty prints and have also collaborated with children's illustrator Cassie Loizeaux on some musical cushions.
Read moreDoodlemoo Prints
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Birthdays: Finn's Dinosaur Party
Finn recently turned three and we threw him a dinosaur themed birthday party. I think this will be the last year we can get away with a small gathering at home (why are even these small gatherings so exhausting?!) with just a few pals over- next year we will need more space and have to hire somewhere out.
Read moreBirthdays: Number Tees & Sweats
With Finn's 3rd Birthday sneaking up on us I want to get him a number sweatshirt or T-shirt. There are some great ones to pick from at the moment, from printed to stitched on with pretty liberty fabrics, perfect for Birthdays and showing off your little ones age... which do you like best?
Read moreCheese! Kids photography; Emily Gray
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If you're looking for a great newborn, kids or family photographer to take your photos this year then look no further! Emily Gray Photography takes the best shots and even better she is offering Finlay Fox readers 15% off all full shoots (mini shoots are excluded). We all take a lot of photos on our phones these days but sometimes it's so nice to have some professional images taken and printed too.
Read moreBKD - Kids baking kit product review (and discount)
We recently heard about BKD, an award winning children's baking company, and loved the idea of their little baking kits as stocking fillers and Christmas presents. I strongly believe in getting kids involved in cooking as much and as early as possible to really understand food and where it comes from.
Read moreNew cool brand: Wildfire Teepees!
I am so happy to see another mama (and friend) set up a brilliant new business (please support independent and small businesses!) and even more happy that it's selling kids teepees!! Wildfire Teepees is the name and how fab is her branding - we love the feel of her 'new adventure with her little Indians'.
Read moreShop Independent this Christmas! Kids Stocking Fillers edit
More Christmas preparation - this time stocking fillers! I feel this year will be the first time Finn will understand and get excited by a properly packed stocking filled with small wrapped gifts from Santa. There are some great ideas out there and I really want to support independent shops and websites this year so here is my unisex stocking filler edit.
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Christmas Ideas: Made by Skoo
Here at Finlay Fox we love to support smaller independent businesses, especially those set up by creative mamas. Made by Skoo sells unique, hand made headdresses, crowns, cushions, aprons and chef hats.
Read moreBaby Christmas Ideas: Little Goldie website
Little Goldie is a relatively new website set up by lovely local Stoke Newington mama Sonali. I've just been to her pop up shop in London Fields (at Fount Place, on until Sunday) and I think her stand out pieces are her beautifully curated selection of wooden toys.
Read morePersonalised Prints
Finn was given a couple of personalised prints when he was born, they make a great addition to his room. Here is my pick of some of the best out there, great ideas for new baby, first birthday or christening gifts...
Read moreJuly Wishlist
I don't know about you but I'm constantly making lists, especially wish lists. All the things I'd love to buy (but can't afford at the moment!) for myself and Finn.
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