HOME AND DÉCOR
My Worm Farm
I was brought up in Germany, so recycling is in my DNA. We had at least 4 different bins in front of our house, one for general trash, one for plastic and paper, one for glass and one for organics. It was a massive shock when I moved to Paris as recycling is way, way ...
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TOP TEN BOOK LISTS
Illustrator Bella Gomez shares her 10 favourite children's books
Bella Gomez is a UK-based artist and the illustrator of the beautiful new book, 5 Wild Numbers. She grew up on the beautiful Dorset coast in England, moved to London when she was 18 and now lives with her two children in Lewes, just outside of Brighton. Her journey in design and prints started with her own ...
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HOME AND DÉCOR
A painted square as a backdrop for cards, photos, (kids) art...
A while ago we painted a very dark green square on our living room wall, with the idea to use it to display all sorts of pretty little things: drawings from the children, autumn leaves, our activity advent calendar, a collection of plates or framed art... Things we feel are meaningful and which we like ...
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BEAUTY & CARE
Skincare and make-up products I like to use (and are quick to apply!)
I am by no means a make-up expert. I don't use a lot of it (in fact, I just spent six weeks in a campervan without ANY make-up!). My childhood was quite, well, childish, and I didn't use mascara until I was 18 and left the house to go and study in Delft. There, during ...
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HOME AND DÉCOR
Our Home Renovation, part one
When I asked recently for blog post suggestions, I was so flattered to receive questions about our home renovation. It's centre of my mind at the moment, so it's quite an easy topic for me to write about. And while I find it completely overwhelming -- all the details and decisions to make -- I ...
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INTERVIEWS
5 Questions with Teresa from Hedgehog
The collection of timeless treasures at Hedgehog is an absolute Babyccino favourite. We first wrote about this shop all the way back in 2012! You really can’t go wrong in this boutique filled with creative, imaginative, and practical goodies from all around the world. With something for all budgets, it's a veritable haven for goodies ...
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SHOPUP
A recap of our 2nd annual summer ShopUp in London
London - I love this city. It is pulsing with creativity and energy around every corner, and there is always something happening! This past weekend, the event that drew us all to London was our 2nd annual spring/summer ShopUp, and it was such a beautiful event! Honestly, it was so fun and so inspiring. We ...
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SHOPUP
ShopUp in East London this weekend!
We are super excited for another summer ShopUp in East London this year, our 7th event in London! This Saturday and Sunday we’ll be at The Yard in Shoreditch with more than 30 charming independent boutiques for both you and the littles. At a new venue, this event will be bigger and better than last ...
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LONDON CITY GUIDE
Shoreditch -- Come to the ShopUp this weekend and explore the neighbourhood!
I adore Kate's Shoreditch recommendations from last year, and I wanted to add a few new additional places to visit too! Perfect timing if you are joining us this weekend at the ShopUp in East London on the 9th & 10th of June! So off we set to explore the streets of Shoreditch. It really ...
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INTERVIEWS
5 Questions with Sara Giese Camre from Cam Cam Copenhagen
Lots of small businesses are created and run by solid teams of two. Often friends, sometimes family. Occasionally, even, partners in life! Surely the tightest of teams, business partners who also share parenting, and pretty much everything else in life, have a very special bond. We find this quite fascinating, we must admit! Cam Cam ...
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BABY ESSENTIALS
The Nesta's Nest baby bed, handcrafted and all-natural
Our bedroom is a very calm place if you compare it to the rest of the house. It's on the top floor, above the kids bedrooms and the living rooms where all of the craziness takes place. Ascending the stairs to our bedroom means leaving behind the hectic life, and entering the quiet quarters. Bram ...
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AWARDS
Announcing the winners of the Babyccino Awards!
We could not be more excited about this announcement! After weeks of narrowing down a selection of the best boutiques followed by some very difficult decision making for the judges, we handed it over to the public (you!) to decide the winners. And, after two weeks of public voting with thousands of votes placed, the ...
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INTERVIEWS
5 Questions with Soizic Villanueva from Maison Frida
Brands that are the creation of one dedicated person can often offer a very personal reflection and fascinating insight into the brand's unique collection. The stylish and colourful children's clothing of Masion Frida clearly follows the life story of its lovely creator, Soizic Villanueva, a French mama married to a Mexican man. Intrigued by this ...
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STYLE
Personalised baby gifts -- such a sweet idea for newborns!
A few of my friends have given Bram gifts that were personalised with his name and I think it's such a thoughtful and fun idea! I know all of the gifts that were given to Bram are chosen with care and consideration, and I love them all. But these personalised gifts are very special to ...
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STYLE
Drum roll please... announcing the Babyccino AWARDS!!
We could not be more excited to share this new project with you! Our very own AWARDS for the many wonderful shops and brands we represent! This is a project we've been working on for the past couple years -- planning, designing, developing, and more planning... followed by voting and judging and narrowing down, etc. ...
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INTERVIEWS
5 Questions with Constance from CANOPEA
Good swimwear is an absolute summer essential. With water play the key to happy children on any given hot day, having a sun-safe option is so important. As we all know, not all swimsuits are created equally. A few summers ago we were delighted to discover CANOPEA, a brand with a collection of stylish, sustainable ...
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HOME AND DÉCOR
Creating space for play in apartment living
Full confession: I am actually a country girl in my heart of hearts. But living in this beautiful city of Paris is amazing: we walk everywhere, the city is full of life and stimulation, we live in a vibrant neighbourhood and the mix of different people from different walks of life is incredible. My kids ...
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HOME AND DÉCOR
The Organic Company - soft linens for the home
Next to stationery I have a love of kitchen linens. My husband calls it an obsession but I prefer to call it a love! I recently discovered The Organic Company which has turned my collection upside down again. Founded by Joy Vasiljev, The Organic Company is a Danish design made from 100% certified organic cotton. Design, quality ...
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DECOR AND FURNITURE
Waiting for baby... our nursery corner
The waiting game has began! I'm nearly 39 weeks pregnant and it can be really any day now... or not! I always find these weeks around the due date so strange. All is quiet and calm, everything is more or less prepared for the arrival of the baby. And no one knows when or how ...
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SKIN CARE AND MAKE UP
Natural pregnancy skincare by Eve & Rose
My belly is big and round now and I just feel the skin stretching around it. So tight! Also, the itching is terrible, and comes in waves. My legs, my arms, my back (especially there where I can not reach)... All so itchy! It's part of the pregnancy deal, of course, and thankfully temporary (almost ...
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THURSDAY THOUGHTS
Periods and eco-friendly menstrual products
It might be a bit of a strange subject for me to talk about periods and eco friendly menstrual products at the moment, given the fact that I haven't menstruated for over 7 months now. However, I've recently been talking with friends about menstrual cups (there's the MoonCup, the OrganiCup and the DivaCup, for example), ...
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MAMA
The best re-usable shopping bag, by Flip & Tumble
A few years ago (was it 5, already??), Courtney and I met up in NY with the lovely Annie from Brimful. She brought us a few of the cutest, most thoughtful gifts. One of those gifts was a re-usable Flip & Tumble bag, which she told me was simply the best re-usable shopping bag ever. I ...
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HOUSEKEEPING AND ORGANIZATION
Organise your life with our newly designed weekly planner!
It's the month of resolutions and good intentions! In my case (as part of my bigger goals) this means tidying, organising and planning my house, my work, my life... The perfect opportunity to share a new and spiffy Babyccino week planner. Three years ago around this same time (when I was tidying, organising and planning ...
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