Tag: playtime

BABY
Petites Pattes, delightful baby socks
Petites Pattes are a UK based hosiery brand with just the cutest collection of baby socks imaginable. The brand's philosophy is 'to introduce an interactive experience between the customer and the product by offering unique designs' and we can't agree more -- the darling patterns and colours, which can all be mixed and matched, are so sweet! Socks come ...
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BABY
Playtime Paris, a quick recap
Playtime Paris is one of my top events of the year. Usually Esther, Courtney and I get together, talk, lounge, catch up, plan and do all the things you would normally do if you lived in the same city. This time the girls did not make it over and it made me miss my lovely ...
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HOME AND DÉCOR
Playtime Paris standout: April Eleven
Every gorgeous object in the stand of April Eleven is not only designed, but also entirely handmade by the sweet owner and designer Charline herself. We loved the no-nonsense design, the usability of the objects, the beautiful fabrics, and above all, that gorgeous little baby swing. xxx Esther
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KIDS
Playtime Paris standout: Hilda.Henri
We loved discovering the Vienna-based fashion label Hilda.Henri at Playtime last weekend. The collection is made entirely out of boiled wool, the Alpine farming fabric we know so well from the traditional Austrian Alpine costumes. Designer Verena Wondrak has successfully shaken off the dusty image of boiled wool and created a fashionable and dreamy line of ...
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KIDS
Playtime NYC recap
The Playtime trade show is always such an inspiring event. So much talent, creativity, and entrepreneurialism all in one place. You would think that after visiting Playtime Paris just two months ago we would have seen it all... but the New York show offered up a whole new vibe, new designers and of course an ...
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FOR MUMS
Wool Fabrique
Toward the very end of our day at Playtime, as we were frantically running out of the building to catch our taxi (late, as usual!), we stumbled upon the Wool Fabrique stand... and we literally stopped in our tracks! The taxi could wait -- these gorgeous goodies were too good not to check out. Wool ...
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FASHION
Playtime Paris
Last week I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Paris -- such fun to hang out with Emilie, go for a bit of shopping and of course visit one of the best children's fairs around: Playtime!! Here's a short recap of some of the wonderful things, brands and people we saw -- not ...
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KIDS
Playtime NYC Picks
As I mentioned yesterday, I attended the Playtime NYC children's trade show on Saturday and was really impressed with the selection of designers. I don't think there was a single 'bad egg' in the whole bunch. It's difficult to narrow down a list of favourites... but there were a few stands which really did it ...
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Teia EducationGorgeous open-ended toys, high-quality crafting materials and educational products.
Bella + PhoenixBeautiful, organic clothing with unique prints for little explorers

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There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! We love these 3 in 1 scampsuits by @muddypuddlesuk that are waterproof!
9 months ago
Homemade Happy Halloween bunting made from stamps! So simple with a few materials and so effective too! Craft link in bio.
9 months ago
One week until Halloween… we can’t wait to make our traditional Brown Butter Maple Pecan Popcorn! Link in bio.
9 months ago
Make your own super-sized spiderwebs!!! Just paper & scissors. Decorations, games, and fun to follow! Spin the spider on the spiderweb even. Link in bio to make this amazingness!
9 months ago
Sustainable halloween costumes – dressing up capsule tips! See our archive post, link in bio. We love this one!
9 months ago
Two autumn bakes to warm up the soul, see our new post, link in bio.
9 months ago
Slow Sunday = simple and relaxing leaf rubbings. All you need are some leaves (very newly picked or pressed ones), think copy paper, and a writing tool. Make tjem@into cards to send to loved ones. ️ Link in bio for full post.
9 months ago
The best way to avoid pre-bought Halloween costumes that aren’t environmentally friendly… make your own! But finding the time is another thing. So why don’t you make superhero leaf masks this year. Go for a walk. Collect leaves. Press them this weekend, and then decorate them in a week or so. What a great way to embrace Autumn and have fun! Totally free too. Your superpower, a creative & cool solution! 🦸‍️ 🦸‍️ 🦸‍️🦸‍️🦸‍️ Link in bio from @soloskates lovely post a few years ago!
10 months ago
Pretty sure pumpkin season is in full effect. Try our Pumpkin Laksa, yum!
10 months ago
Do you know our gorgeous #babyccinoboutiques ? This one, MookieMerino offers a premium and luxurious baby sleep bag made of pure organic merino wool. @mookiemerino is award-winning sleeping bag is perfect for all four seasons, lightweight, safe, extremely soft on the skin and unisex.
10 months ago
Like a cross between a donut and a pancake. What's not to love?! Here's the recipe that has been in our family for generations.
3 weeks ago
Decorating children’s bedrooms is an opportunity to be more playful and fun with accessories, colours and decor. Here are 10 tips for decorating a room that reflects your child and looks cute too. 💛
3 weeks ago
Multiplication flowers! Get your kids to draw these pretty flowers and they will learn their math at the same time! A great creative activity.
3 weeks ago
Children’s art is so cute, and of course it’s so unique. No one else will have an art piece like yours! Why not use it to make your home a reflection of the people who live there. Here are some fun ways to display your children’s art in your home.
3 weeks ago
This is a fun and easy knitting project for kids. My mum taught this to me and my siblings and we used to knit our own slippers each winter. It’s a great project for beginner knitters, and easily adjustable for different sizes of feet.
3 weeks ago
If your teens are anything like mine, you’ll find their reluctance to doing chores has grown and their attentiveness to doing things well has deteriorated. Here are some helpful tips to encouraging your tweens & teens to help out around the house.
3 weeks ago
Ask any busy mother who works from home — it certainly isn’t as easy as it sounds! Whether working from home is your norm or your new normal, here are some helpful tips for making the most of it whilst juggling family demands on the side.
3 weeks ago
Do you feel like your children’s stuff is taking over your home? Do your kids have too many toys? Here are some helpful tips for reducing the clutter.
3 weeks ago
Tried and tested family games your kids will love!
3 months ago
Use an egg carton to create a rainbow scavenger hunt for your toddler. All they have to do is find an object of the right colour!
3 months ago
Here’s a video of our latest ShopUp in East London (shot and edited by our lovely and talented friend Nadine Brandt). It encapsulates the ShopUp atmosphere really, really well, and it makes us so excited for the next one!
4 years ago
Our beautiful new book, '9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy' for the family to share, is AVAILABLE NOW! You can order it here: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
5 years ago
Check out our new book! 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
5 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
5 years ago
Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
5 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
5 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
5 years ago
Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)
6 years ago
This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!
6 years ago
Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.
6 years ago