FASHION
Pretty Spanish dresses from La Coqueta
I was driving the kids to school the other day when out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a clan of the most beautiful children scootering down the pavement next to my car. From smallest to biggest, five small, smiling kids whizzed past me followed quickly by their mama, Celia Muños, the owner/designer ...
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BABY
New spring collection at La Coqueta
Celia from La Coqueta sent over her new spring/summer lookbook today and it has me longing achingly for spring! I know it's still only February, but the tiny signs of spring are starting to crop up. There is sunshine at the end of this wintry tunnel! As always I love the entire collection, but I think ...
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KIDS
Elias & Grace Treat Week (and early bird discount!)
Each season Elias & Grace puts together the most stylish selection of children's brands, offering key pieces which have been carefully considered from each collection to ensure that everything in store is so effortlessly stylish, easy to wear and perfect for every occasion. In short, Elias & Grace has done the hard work so that you can easily shop ...
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BABY
Liberty print sweetness (and knee patches!) from Milou & Pilou
We've just gotten home from a little trip to Venice, and I really can't wait to share photos and a summary of our trip. I just looked through all of our photos on our camera (precisely 589 of them!) and don't know how on earth I will ever narrow down a selection to share. That ...
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BABY
New Autumn/Winter collection at Caramel Baby & Child
Caramel Baby & Child was one of the very first children's labels I discovered when I became pregnant with my first baby back in 2004. I used to sneak into their little boutique just to hold the beautiful baby clothes in my hands... and always walked out feeling extra excited for my baby to arrive! Ten ...
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BABY
Mabo Kids summer sale
When Mabo Kids announced their summer sale a couple weeks ago, I quickly scooped up a few adorable pieces for the kids, my favourite being this little chambray playsuit for Ivy. So sweet! I snapped a few photos of her earlier this week when we were out at Fort Casey near where my dad lives. I love ...
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KIDS
New collection from Annaliv
Don't these pretty photos just make you long for summer?! (I am already counting down the days!). Anna Teisen, the London-based designer behind the children's brand, Annaliv, sent over these photos of her gorgeous new 'Scandinavian Summer' collection, and I'm loving the look of everything. Until now, Annaliv specialised in blazers, bibs, and rucksacks, all ...
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FASHION
Pretty Easter dresses from Belle & Boo
When a press release for these pretty Easter dresses popped into my inbox I couldn't help but be excited. Spring is coming!! Yessss!! Belle & Boo has launched a new collection of pretty dresses featuring sweet bunny prints and timeless styles. All made from luxuriously soft, lightweight cotton. I love the Flutter Dress with the ...
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KIDS
Playtime Paris standout: Motoreta
Another new discovery at Playtime was the Spanish brand, Motoreta. Started by two architects mums, the brand is all about design, interesting shapes, and innovative styles. And everything is designed and made locally in Andalusia, Spain. We loved the beautiful colours, fabrics and shapes of their AW14 collection. x Courtney
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KIDS
Kallio, making old clothes new again
We first discovered Kallio at Playtime NYC last year and loved the concept immediately. The designer, Karina Kallio, takes vintage men's shirts and turns them into beautiful pieces for children. My favourite are the tunic dresses. They are amazing! I seriously wish she would make them in women's sizes. I got a dress for Ivy, ...
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KIDS
British made clothing from Fieldlife
Fieldlife is a British clothing brand offering simple, durable, (and cute!) clothing for children who like to run, play, make sandcastles and forts, build dens, climb trees and have adventures! The collection consists of colourful skinny jeans, classic striped Breton tees, sweatshirts and other easy-to-wear pieces. I got my kids the colourful jeans and they ...
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BABY
The sweetest dresses from Mabo Kids
Last weekend when the sun finally came out, I asked my friend and London-based photographer Vanessa Berberian to come over to take some family photos of my crazy crew. (I'm hoping to get a good photo for our holiday cards, which appears to be no easy feat with four children who don't like to sit ...
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BABY
No Added Sugar, witty clothing for babies & children
No Added Sugar is a London-based brand with a witty sense of humour! I am absolutely in love with the Brace Yourself jumper for little boys. How cool is that? And the cardigans which offer the perfect balance between classic and contemporary style. If you take a look through the current collection, you'll find loads of ...
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KIDS
Back to School with Rain Starts Play
Didn't it seem like summer ended so suddenly and Autumn weather appeared overnight? At least here in London -- one day it was hot and sunny and the next it was rainy and cold for the start of school! Sigh... Ivy started school this year, which means that all three of my kids are at ...
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BABY
Alpaca Pie, children's knitwear made with love in Peru
After recently discovering the adorable Alpaca Pie range of knitwear, I very quickly scooped up this gorgeous Knotty Dotty cardigan for baby Marlow (pictured above). Isn't it so beautiful? I am so in love with it, I'm tempted to also get the matching little booties (pictured below). The Alpaca Pie knitwear is made from the ...
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KIDS
Marmalade&Mash
Esther and I discovered this new British children's label at the Bubble Tradeshow last January and loved it immediately. The yellow moleskin waistcoat practically caught our eye from across the room! Marmalade&Mash is all about quintessential 'Britishness', i.e. comfort, nostalgia, quirkiness, and fun. Don't you think they really nailed it with this collection? It really ...
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KIDS
Indikidual!
Indikidual is a new, London-based children's clothing brand which I am so super excited about. I love the concept -- it's a unisex collection with cute and quirky pieces meant to be mixed and matched and layered to create all sorts of different looks and styles. I love the fun banana print pants together with ...
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KIDS
Soeur
I am what is described as petite, and now that I have accepted the fact that I will very likely never, ever be a super model (just accepted that one!), I do think being small has some big advantages. I can wear terribly high heels, fit into small spaces and I can often buy clothes ...
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BABY
Knitted Greens!
Somehow, over the course of this morning, I stumbled upon four different (!!) green knitted products. All SO cute, I just had to share... Green and white knitted jumper from Broer en Zus Green and white knitted doll from Dents de Loup Lucky Boy Sunday knitted tree from Thumbeline Green knitted teething ring from Unique ...
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KIDS
Zara Online
I was just checking out the new ZARA collection online and was super happy to find out that they have finally opened an online shop! As I am at work during the day, I have become a consummate online shopper for kids clothes. It is soo easy and hassle free. Zara always has some lovely ...
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KIDS
Ola and Olek
I have just received some new items from one of my favourite labels Ola and Olek and I am yet again impressed! The Ola and Olek team have found a great balance between what children want to wear and what parents like to buy for their children. This is not an easy balance to find, ...
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KIDS
Stripes save the day
It may have taken me a few months to twig on, but I have learned a valuable lesson. Stripes hide a multitude of sins. I'm a busy working mum and I don't have time to change my baby boy a hundred times a day (he is a very, very, very messy eater). And he's still ...
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BOOKS
Olive Loves Alfie
Although it's a bit off the beaten path, it's worth a trip to London's Stoke Newington neighborhood if, for nothing else, a visit to the lovely children's boutique Olive Loves Alfie. This small but charming shop is chock full of children's toys, clothes and accessories. Not your normal mass-market toys, but the sort of things ...
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