I’m always been a huge fan of eBay. In my student years it was my way of earning a little extra cash – sourcing great clothes, styling them and then selling them on for a profit. These days, I turn to the famous online auction site to find hidden gems at great prices – secondhand furniture that simply needs a new coat of paint, a hand knitted bobble hat for baby,…
Shabby to Chic – Upcycled Wooden Highchair
As a fan of upcycling, I knew my hobby would also extend to any baby related furniture we’d acquire. Henry’s nursery is a testament to my love for reviving second hand furniture (a nursery tour will be coming up shortly!), so when it came to looking for a highchair for him, I knew I wanted something unique and vintage. After missing out at an antique auction, I finally managed to source this beautiful wooden…
Baby Bedtime Routine
Every parent lives in hope for the day their baby sleeps through the night. When Henry’s silent reflux was at its worst, sleep was a battle. It would often take hours to rock him to sleep, he would wake continuously throughout the night, often just an hour after he’d fallen asleep, and all three of us were completely exhausted. We considered it a good night if Henry managed to sleep 3…
hush SS14 Wish List & Giveaway
Today I have a fantastic giveaway from the gorgeous clothing brand hush, to celebrate their new SS14 collection. Discovering this brand was a revelation for me, their ethos fits my new lifestyle as a mother perfectly – “a clothing brand aimed at women of all ages who like fashion but are not a slave to it, who want to look good but don’t want to spend ages doing so, who want…
Loves Lately
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss These non-sticky and fragrance-free lip glosses are available in array of pretty shades. I opted for Super Natural, a ‘my-lips-but-better’ shade which adds just the right amount of colour and gloss to the lips, and Snow Pink, a clear gloss with a delicate shimmer running through it, which gives the lips a plumped up effect. Zara Short Sleeved Sweater This oh-so-soft sweater has adorable short sleeves and a scoop neck. I love the style…
Newborn Essentials
It can be quite overwhelming planning for your new arrival. The baby market is bursting with items, and it’s all too easy to start thinking you need absolutely everything! Here are the items that we relied on in the first few months after Henry’s arrival… Izziwotnot Gift White Wicker Moses Basket When I pictured my ideal moses basket, I envisioned something beautiful and fresh looking. The Izziwotnot White Wicker moses basket is exactly that…
Henry’s Current Favourites
I’d like to keep a record of Henry’s favourite, to see how they change and develop as he gets older, and hopefully it might help some other mums in the process! Snuggle Bunny This adorable board book follows Snuggle Bunny as he gets ready for bedtime. The centre of each page is cut out to allow for the hand puppet to pop through, which Henry loves to watch and reach…
Henry’s 4 Month Update
As every parents says, I can’t believe how quickly time is passing. Our son is no longer a tiny little newborn, but a rapidly growing baby boy, exploring his new world and developing new skills alongside his blossoming personality. Every day is delight, holding new things in store and it is such a joy to watch him grow. – – – Reflux & CMPI After a terrible first three months,…
Baby’s First Christmas
Although it now seems like a distant memory, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to document Henry’s first Christmas here on my blog. During my childhood, the festive period was the most magical and enchanting time, so now that Matt and I have a little one, we thought it would be a good time to start some of our own Christmas traditions. Last Christmas we bought a beautiful white dove tree…
Astrid & Miyu Secret Box
If you love delicate, feminine jewellery and you’re fan of surprises, you’ll be pleased to know that Astrid & Miyu now offer a secret box service. The quarterly surprise box is tailored to your jewellery tastes and preferences, determined by a short survey which customers are asked to complete upon signing up. Attractive packaging makes a concept like this one all the more enjoyable, and Astrid & Miyu have ensured each…
