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Notabag, a foldable bag AND backpack in one!

Here in the Netherlands, like in many other countries, shops are not allowed to hand out plastic carrying bags for free. Because of this, most people will bring re-useable carrying bags when (grocery) shopping -- a great effort to reduce some of the plastic waste which we already have way too much of in our environment. The ...

FASHION

Clever nursing-friendly clothing from Boob

Can we talk about that awkward transition that happens with your wardrobe when you go from pregnant to breastfeeding? All the comfortable, beautiful dresses you might have worn in pregnancy no longer work for breastfeeding because you'd have to pull them all the way up and over your boobs, revealing everything below to anyone within sight. ...

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The new Spring/Summer collection at Hatch -- for pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond!

Have you guys seen the new Hatch collection? As always, it is effortlessly beautiful and perfectly on trend. There are pretty floral dresses, stylish jumpsuits, and lots of easy-to-wear pieces you can dress up or down. Earlier this season the team at Hatch sent over some pieces for Esther and me to test out and we thought ...

ESSENTIALS AND TIPS

Essential packing for a weekend with the kids (with Lo & Sons)

If you love traveling, there's also the packing to deal with beforehand. Before children, this was part of the fun for me. The anticipation of going away would slowly build up with every list I would make, every item of clothing I would put aside, each travel-sized toiletry I would purchase... Nowadays (having to pack not just for myself but also ...

STYLE

My favourite brands from Byron Bay

There are roughly 9,000 people who live here in Byron Bay -- just over 30,000 if you include all the surrounding towns that make up all of Byron Shire. It is tiny! And yet, this little town is brimming with creative talent and beautiful brands. From designer furniture to stylish sandals, beach umbrellas to bikinis, and a ...

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A picnic with Yoli & Otis (and Ivy's fruit tart recipe)

A couple weeks ago I teamed up with my friend, Lena, from the beautiful clothing brand, Yoli & Otis, and we decided to have a little picnic in the shade of the macadamia trees one sunny afternoon. Ivy insisted on baking one of her famous fruit tarts, which we very happily accepted as picnic fare ...

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Personalised jewellery from Merci Maman. The perfect present!

Did you write your letter to Santa yet? It's not too late to tell him about the gorgeous personalised jewellery from Merci Maman! ; ) Merci Maman is the brainchild of French mama Béatrice, who started engraving jewellery from her kitchen table in London, and now leads a team of twenty together with her husband ...

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TWOTHIRDS -- a discount (and free shipping) in time for Christmas!

TwoThirds is a Spanish brand of men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. This Barcelona-based brand is devoted to sustainability and our environment with all products crafted in Europe and the majority made from organic or recycled materials, making them entirely or partly recyclable and or biodegradable. There is also a surf and ocean-inpsired vibe ...

TEAM FAVOURITES

Team Favourites : Seven Slippers for the Family

It is definitely slipper season in Europe and most of North America, time to get cosy, wear warm layers, and get those toes nice and toasty! No one wants to make breakfast with frigid feet. So we decided to share seven of our favourite tried and tested slippers that we buy season after season for ...

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HATCH fashion, for every woman!

It's becoming a bit of a tradition -- our seasonal Hatch shoot :). But this time it was extra fun, because we now had a pregnant belly to show! Doesn't Courtney look too cute in those black overalls? I just love how Hatch makes clothes look so good on pregnant as well as non-pregnant ladies ...

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Adult fashion from Macarons!

You know how we're always wishing for some of the beautiful kids fashion brands we love to start making adult fashion? Well, lucky us -- one of our favourite labels, the German eco fashion brand Macarons, has recently come out with a small but fabulous line of their gorgeous jumpers in adult sizing! Fabricated in their signature double-knit, ...

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The new summer collection at HATCH

Last week I made a quick trip over to Amsterdam for a team meeting and planning session. It was the first time I've seen Esther and Emilie since we were together in NYC for the ShopUp last September -- the longest we've gone without seeing each other since we became friends 11 years ago! Of course, arriving at ...

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Motherlove, a new collection by Lennebelle

Mother's Day for us here in the Netherlands (like in the US and many other countries) is traditionally celebrated the second Sunday in May. Of course, mothers are spoiled that day with a breakfast in bed and showered with kisses. Perhaps, there is also a gift? Lennebelle, the Dutch jewellery label, just came out with ...

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Jumpers for women from Babaà Knitwear

I've made it no secret that Babaà is one of my favourite labels for kids. I adore Marta's vision and the whole ethos behind the brand. The knitwear is perfectly simple, straight-forward, timeless and extremely good quality, meant to be worn and passed down from one child to the next. We have jumpers from Marta's first ...

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Five favourite dresses for spring

Dresses are my favourite thing to wear. I love the way they instantly make you feel pretty and feminine. I love that it's an easy outfit - you don't have to worry about matching a top and bottom. And I love that you can pair them with sandals for a more relaxed daytime look and ...

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Our favourite backpacks!

I mentioned in a previous post that each of my kids has been travelling with their own backpack. It's been a handy way of keeping their belongings (journals, books, collected treasures, etc.) organised, as well as lightening the load of stuff we're carrying around in our suitcases. Michael and I also each have a backpack, and ...

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Some favourites from Couverture & the Garbstore

Living in London, I was often asked to share a list of my favourite shops in the city. Couverture was always at the top of my list. It's been a favourite store for as long as I can remember, and even if I didn't end up buying anything, I always loved popping into the shop for ...

FASHION

The new Hatch collection and some photos from NYC!

Last week when we were in NYC for the ShopUp, we met up with the talented team from Hatch and had a little photoshoot with some of our favourite pieces from the new Autumn/Winter collection. It was so, so fun to play dress-up in all the stylish clothes, and Esther and I had a blast ...

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Beautiful, handmade jewellery by Blanca Monros Gómez

When I was a little girl, my Dutch grandmother gave all her granddaughters a simple gold band for us to wear on our little right-hand ring finger. I wore it for years until my finger grew too big, and I remember being so sad when it no longer fit me. I loved wearing it and loved that my ...

INTERESTING ARTICLES

A personal uniform

I just read this article about a woman who has decided to wear a "uniform" to work everyday, which was originally written for Harper's Bazaar. I thought it would be fun to share, just because this morning I had yet again the work clothes panic: what should I wear? My daily morning routine involves getting the kids ...

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Sweet Smokks Summer Dresses (for mama and daughter)

There's something a little bit cheesy about matching mums and daughters outfits, but also something incredibly cute. Definitely cute. And especially these dresses from NYC based label Smokks. : ) Hallie started Smokks a few years ago, after her husband dressed their daughter in her pyjamas for a ballet graduation, while she was away on vacation -- because, as ...

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New Spring/Summer collection at HATCH

The new spring/summer collection at HATCH has arrived and it's as pretty as ever! So many pieces that are both stylish and comfortable. Whether you're running errands or going out on the town, and in fact whether you're pregnant or not, the clothes are easy to wear and flattering at the same time. The thing that's brilliant about ...

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Bobo Choses -- not just for kids!

I think by now we all know (and love!) Bobo Choses. Their collections every season are both fun and stylish with playful graphics and easy, wearable styles. But did you know they've recently come out with some pieces for women too? I know it's a little cheesy to match your children, but I have to admit ...

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