Slim pickings this week in my eternal search for cool vintage finds. However, what I did find was pretty special: Vintage Kia-Ora cup and jug in bright plastic orange. It was manufactured by Crayonne Ltd, probably in the 1970s. Kia-Ora was launched in Great Britain in 1917 and is still going strong today! I am definitely on the look out for a couple more cups so we can use them in the summer. For more vintage loveliness check out the following links: Flea Market Finds nifty thrifty things Magpie Monday Thrift Share Monday Thriftaholics weekly
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I’ve been busy participating in lots of fun swaps lately and received the most amazing swap parcel as part of the International Craft Swap from Gina. I asked her to make Edward a personalised muslin as he loves a small muslin square to hold whilst he goes to sleep. She completely surpassed what I expected and made him a beautiful quilt which features a giraffe (his favourite animal) and his name. As soon as he saw it he realised it was for him and he’s been snuggling under it on the sofa and wrapping it around himself – very cute.…
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Boobs, love ’em or hate ’em but mine are definitely growing bigger throughout my pregnancy (and bigger than I remember last time round!). I have been in desperate need of a maternity bra and recently seized my opportunity. I was out shopping with a friend in Covent Garden when I remembered there was a branch of Bravissimo. I’m on their mailing list and their bras look kind of cool so we stopped by. I find it really hard to go shopping for clothes as a) my husband hates shopping and b) my husband hates shopping. This means that although we…
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I was feeling very brave and decided I wanted to try baking a cake in a jar. I’ve seen them on lots of American blogs, including spectacular rainbow coloured ones. My first problem was finding glass mason jars but I tracked down some Kilner jars in our local bake shop which were suitable. As this was my first attempt I used a white packet mix. I couldn’t find any neon food colouring so divided the mixture in two and added cocoa powder to half the mixture. I then layered the mixture inside the jar with the chocolate layer at the…
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bigbooklittlebookcardboardbox is an affordable children’s bookcase that addresses the common problem of how to store baby and toddler books. Traditional bookcases only show the spines but a baby or toddler likes to select books to read by looking at the covers. Like many other parents we’ve tried putting Edward’s books on shelves or in a plastic tub but neither have encouraged Edward to look through them or develop the love of books I want him to have! It was these observations and frustrations that lead Yorkshire Mum Frances Weir, to develop bigbooklittlebookcardboardbox. How to store baby and toddler book Inspired…
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We recently took a look at how Edward plays with help from Pampers and found out he loves Active play. We were invited to try out the Pampers Active Fit Play challenge for one week, were sent a week’s supply of Pampers Active Fit nappies and tried out some of Dr Maggie’s Redshaw’s play tips for the other 3 types of play – social, make-believe and exploratory play. We’ve used Pampers nappies since Edward was born and for this challenge have been trying Pampers Active Fit nappies size 5. They fit well and haven’t leaked once (despite rigorous play!) and…
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Edward was asked if he would like to try something from Oh Baby London. The company is an independent baby and children’s wear brand created in Brick Lane, London in 2002. What started as an allergic reaction to pastels by founder, designer and mum of two Hannah McHalick has grown to a full collection of cool but cute fashion for kids and the coolest kids products. Eccentric, bold design and irreverent truths like ‘Been Inside For 9 Months’ are the essence of Oh Baby London. Edward was sent the gold bow tie t-shirt which is perfect for all those Christmas…
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The weather has been so strange over the last few days, really hot. This is great if you like blue, cloudless skies but not so great at 7 months pregnant! As much as I don’t want to wish away the next 8 weeks, I am looking forward to proper autumnal weather, being less physically tired and the arrival of our Second Baby. I need some cheering up. Last week we were clearing my mum’s attic and I was sorting through items to keep or take to the charity shop. A box full of precious photographs, family bibles and books got…
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Last week we were fortunate to spend a couple of days away at my favourite charity shop stomping ground. There were lots of bargains to be had. We had our first visit to a carboot sale in years (mainly because they start too early in the morning for my husband!) which was a lucky accident. Amongst the bargains I picked up some toys for Edward and a lovely footstool. I’ve been on the lookout for a footstool for ages. The seller told me the stool was Victorian with an original cover but I’m not so sure. The veneer is a…