Right people, this is it - the last push for Christmas pressies. Here is my final last minute gift guide for your little ones. I have tried to pick things that are still going to make delivery if ordered in the next couple of days but please note you may need to check with the seller that you will make delivery in time now!!
Read morePart 2: Finlay Fox Christmas Advent #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent
Part 2 of the advent is here! I can't believe we are half way through to the Christmas countdown already! A big thank you to everyone that has entered so far (over on Instagram) and to all the lovely brands for contributing to the advent.
Read moreRICIA - Mamas Can Wear Silk Too
I recently attended the launch of new luxury breast feeding friendly range RICIA. Set up by the lovely Julia Rose, her brand is aimed at making sure breastfeeding women don’t have to sacrifice style this party season. Creating high-end, luxury garments, the brand’s debut collection is glamorous, stylish and most importantly, super practical when it comes to breastfeeding.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: A Folk Tale Slippers
Slippers - the ultimate Christmas gift right? RIGHT! As a mum you spend so much time at home, more than ever before, so it's nice to have comfy slippers to slide your feet into - the ultimate go to home comfort, plus staying in is the new going out right?
Read morePart 1: Finlay Fox Christmas Advent #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent
We have some fabulous prizes to be won in our Finlay Fox advent calendar running throughout December! As part of our #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent campaign this Christmas we are giving away a different prize from some of our favourite small, independent and parent led brands, every day to one lucky person.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Mama Jewellery
Nice to see earrings making a come back in a big way at the moment! There are some beautiful, affordable jewellery brands around at the moment that I wanted to share and jewellery makes the perfect gift for a mama. One of my current fave brands is Milk Tooth - a brand completely dedicated to statement earrings.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Olive Loves Alfie
Lots of talk of Christmas presents at the moment - what am I getting for Finn and Violet and the panic of being organised and making sure what you have your eye on doesn't sell out by the time you get round to ordering it! As part of my #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent campaign for presents this Christmas...
Read moreMama Edit - Christmas Party Dressing
Have you got any nice Christmas events coming up? I've done an edit of my favourite mama party clothes and accessories around at the moment. I love all the velvet, constellation prints, shimmer, sequins, metallics, faux fur, glitter stripes and strong colours like red and mustard.
Read moreGirls Partywear Ideas
With Christmas and party season sneaking up we thought it would be nice to share a few ideas and outfits we love from some of our favourite independent kids brands (all available at Olive Loves Alfie).
Read moreGreenwich Winter Time Festival
As part of my #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent campaign this Christmas, I'm very excited about a new contemporary family Christmas Festival that's opening up on 1st December called Greenwich Winter Time Festival. There's nothing like a Christmas Festival to get you into the spirit and start start some of that all important Christmas shopping.
Read moreBorn At Dawn: My Top Mama Picks
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With Autumn in full swing and the festive season sneaking up on us I decided it was time to call on my friend Lucy from Born At Dawn to show me her latest collection. Do you remember I blogged about Born At Dawn and their Night In Service before?
Read moreMama Sleep Edit
I don't know about you but sleep is one of the most important things in my life in order to stay sane, keeping my mental health in check and a necessity to cope with the day! Having kids throws a really curve ball at the whole sleeping malarkey and you are constantly trying to play catch up.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Little Florence Family Portraits
For our very first feature on #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent this Christmas I wanted to blog about Little Florence Art. I recently gave my husband a bespoke, personalised family print for his Birthday and it was such a hit that I had to share this unique and original gift idea with my readers. I hope you love it as much as me!
Read moreFinn and Violet's Bedrooms
Kids rooms are always so much fun to design, style and decorate. It has been a bit of an evolving process getting my kids rooms finished so I thought I'd share some pics of what they currently look like, otherwise it will never happen!
Read moreStreet Pounding in Knit Planet
With the cooler weather approaching I wanted to share a London based, kids knitwear brand called Knit Planet with you. Modern, colourful, unisex knitwear pieces in 100% merino wool or 100% organic cotton - including a few mums pieces! I love the graphic feel and bold colours they use in their collections...
Read more6 Things I Learnt When my Son Started Reception
Wow what a crazy, exhausting, mentally challenging first month of Finn starting at school. I thought I'd share what I've learnt from Finn starting reception with you as I have to say it has been so much more of an emotional rollercoaster than I ever imagined! A new routine, a realisation that he's left the fluffy cocoon of his private nursery and is entering into the real world with more independence, less adult support around and more structure to his days.
Read moreHalloween Edit
Halloween is once again upon us. With a 4 year old the pressure is on this year to really get involved with the trick or treating in our neighbourhood which is pretty epic! The effort some people go to with their costumes is impressive and as usual we will be taking the easy route with a shop bought outfit (one year I will be more original!) with face paint always does the trick.
Read moreNew Season Kids Picks at Olive Loves Alfie
With rapidly growing kids and a new season upon us it's time to purchase a few new bits for their Autumn/ Winter wardrobes. Honestly, they have a better wardrobe than me these days! Olive Loves Alfie is my go to independent store for the best pick of unisex, unique brands and fun clothes for kids.
Read moreToyhood Store - Fab Gifts for Under a Tenner
When you become a parent it's nice to have a good source for somewhere to buy affordable toys and gifts for all those important dates and milestones. Be it Christmas presents, stocking fillers, fancy dress, goody bags, pocket money and birthday parties - we always need those 'little' gifts.
Read more4 Cool Maternity Fashion Brands
It's really nice to see some new maternity brands emerging onto the market. With so many high street retailers either dropping their maternity ranges or moving them to online only it can be a struggle to shop for this important time in your life. I only wish these new brands had been around when I had been pregnant...
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