It's that time of year again where the cold, dark, wintery grey days feel like they will never end and we start thinking about sunnier, spring and summer days to look forward to. The time of year where we start trying to find that perfect holiday to book. As a major sufferer of lack of vitamin D (I am a serious summer person), I don't think I could deal with...
Read moreM&S SS18 Sneak Peek
I went to the Marks and Spencer SS18 press preview back in November and the show did not disappoint! As always I wanted to share my top finds for womens, kids and home to look forward to. There are plenty of accessories, swimwear, transitional trenches, summery skirts, blouses and floral dresses that I saw on my wish list.
Read moreJanuary Mama Fashion Finds
I know a lot of people are thinking about not spending post Christmas and that so many of you are decluttering (I WILL sort out my wardrobe this month!) and hibernating but there is something about January that always draws me to the new. I love looking to see what the shops and websites have in their 'new in' or 'new season' sections that are slowly trickling in.
Read moreCoconut Pandan Pannacotta
I don't think I've ever posted about food or recipes (except for babies!) on the blog so you may think it's strange to find a recipe here. I come from a family of serious foodies and it is such an important part of my life (and hopefully my childrens when they grow up). Also I used to live in Singapore when I was younger so Asian food has been a really big part of my childhood and a strong influence on my taste buds!
Read moreMothercare Sneak Peek SS18
We went to the Mothercare SS18 Press preview last month and got a sneak peak of some lovely things that will shortly start dropping in stores and online from January 2018. As usual we wanted to share our favourite finds and top picks for the new season as we know you like a sneaky look at some beautiful new product to start getting excited about and cheer up your day :)
Read moreLast Minute Kids Christmas Gift Ideas
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...
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