The contents of Henry’s changing bag is ever evolving as he grows and develops. When he was a newborn, the necessities such as nappies, wipes, nappy bags and a change of outfit were all I needed, but now he’s keen to explore the world, there are a few extra items I always take with us… Henry’s currently teething (we can spy his two front teeth peeping through his gums but…
Shabby to Chic – Upcycled Display Cabinet
I love to peruse eBay in search of local second hand furniture. When I stumbled upon this wooden display cabinet, complete with glass shelving and a spacious cupboard, I couldn’t resist bidding within the last few seconds of the auction, hoping for a bargain. Luckily, I was the highest bidder and became the proud owner for just £50. As with all my upcycling projects, I started with a coat of Annie…
Henry’s 6 Month Update
My baby boy is already 6 months old. Half a year! I can’t believe it. These past 6 months have absolutely flown by. It is truly incredible to see the tiny and vulnerable newborn we brought home blossom into a spirited little boy. Watching him learn and develop each day is such a gift, I feel so blessed to have him in our life. He has brought so much light and…
The Cosatto Ooba 3-in-1 Travel System
Introducing Cosatto’s latest launch – the Ooba 3-in-1 Travel System. The Ooba offers the complete package when it comes to a travel system. Along with the chassis, carrycot and pushchair seat comes a matching changing bag, cosy toes and rain cover, so there’s no need to buy any extras. What I love about the Ooba is the modern and functional design. Not only is it one very good looking pushchair (I received…
Bonnie Baby
Playsuit & Blanket – Bonnie Baby I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend. Matt, Henry and I headed down south to visit family and spent the long weekend taking walks in the sunshine and indulging in a few much needed lie-ins whilst Henry enjoyed some quality time with his granny and grandpa! Henry’s Easter gift this year came in the form of this cute little romper and rainbow blanket, courtesy of Bonnie Baby. With…
Life Lately – Baby’s First Food
Baby Henry has started his weaning journey! I’d had everything ready for a few months – a cupboard full of spoons, freezer pots, trainer cups and baby porridge awaited me, alongside the ever popular Annabel Karmel’s Baby & Toddler Meal Planner. We started things off when Henry was 24 weeks old, trying him with a few teaspoons of porridge (see below for his reaction!) He’s since experienced the delights of carrot and…
eBay Collections
I’m always been a huge fan of eBay. In my student years it was my way of earning a little extra cash – sourcing great clothes, styling them and then selling them on for a profit. These days, I turn to the famous online auction site to find hidden gems at great prices – secondhand furniture that simply needs a new coat of paint, a hand knitted bobble hat for baby,…
Shabby to Chic – Upcycled Wooden Highchair
As a fan of upcycling, I knew my hobby would also extend to any baby related furniture we’d acquire. Henry’s nursery is a testament to my love for reviving second hand furniture (a nursery tour will be coming up shortly!), so when it came to looking for a highchair for him, I knew I wanted something unique and vintage. After missing out at an antique auction, I finally managed to source this beautiful wooden…
Baby Bedtime Routine
Every parent lives in hope for the day their baby sleeps through the night. When Henry’s silent reflux was at its worst, sleep was a battle. It would often take hours to rock him to sleep, he would wake continuously throughout the night, often just an hour after he’d fallen asleep, and all three of us were completely exhausted. We considered it a good night if Henry managed to sleep 3…
hush SS14 Wish List & Giveaway
Today I have a fantastic giveaway from the gorgeous clothing brand hush, to celebrate their new SS14 collection. Discovering this brand was a revelation for me, their ethos fits my new lifestyle as a mother perfectly – “a clothing brand aimed at women of all ages who like fashion but are not a slave to it, who want to look good but don’t want to spend ages doing so, who want…
