Etsy is my go-to place for finding unique and beautiful handcrafted items. And once we knew we were having a little girl, I was there searching for special items to fill her nursery with. From tiny shoes and adorable blankets, to play tents for a sparking a wild imagination and sweet words to fill the walls, Etsy has everything my heart desires when it comes to creating a special haven…
The Third Trimester + 40 Week Pregnancy Update
Here I am at 40 weeks pregnant, and I am so ready to meet our little girl. By this point with Henry, he’d already been with us for a few days, so it feels strange to be waiting for her arrival still. Over the last few weeks I’ve had a couple of episodes of contractions lasting an hour or so and then stopping, which has been frustrating as we get…
Our Family Beach Maternity Shoot
When we planned our recent holiday to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to have some beautiful beach maternity photos taken right by the ocean. There is something so serene and beautiful about being by the sea, and with the warm glow of the sunset, it was just the perfect place for a pregnancy shoot. I wanted a few special photos of…
Henry at 23 Months
With Henry’s 2nd birthday just one week away, I thought I’d quickly capture his development over the last month before his big day. It is amazing to see him constantly evolving and learning, and it is with awe that I watch him each day, as he learns new things and finds joy in his latest abilities. I love the toddler stage – witnessing our little boy become his own person and discovering…
Henry at 21 Months
Character: Henry is a loving and kind hearted little boy. He loves cuddles and is very caring with both toys and other children. He’s such a well behaved child at playgroup, waiting patiently for his turn and sharing with others. He loves to immerse himself in play and gets lost in a world of imagination with his cars and trains. He truly is a delight to be around and brings…
Baby Girl Nursery Wishlist
I love browsing Pinterest and Instagram for nursery decor inspiration, even when I’m not pregnant, so once we found out I’m carrying a baby girl, I was even more excited to look through the hundreds of beautiful interiors and plan how I’d like our nursery to look. My vision is something whimsical and fresh – white and pink with touches of gold in the accessories. There are so many pretty…
Strollin’ with the Stokke Scoot
Stokke is well renowned for their innovative designs and well-made pieces, so I was excited to be given the opportunity to try out the Stokke Scoot – the ideal compact solution for a smooth ride around the city and for travelling. Although the Bugaboo Cameleon has served us well, now that Henry is older I wanted something a little easier to get out and about with, that didn’t require taking…
Henry at 19 Months
Henry has developed so much since we arrived in the US. He is learning so many new things each day that it’s hard to keep up, and his baby days are now long behind him. He is such a loving and patient child – so gentle and caring of those around him, and his bubbling enthusiasm and joy for life is infectious. He is just such a happy little boy,…
Flying With A Toddler: What To Pack
In a few days time, we’ll be making the 8 hour journey from the UK to the USA. Flying with a toddler is a little bit daunting, so I’ve been doing a spot of research around the best things to take along to keep little ones occupied. The general consensus seemed to be a variety of small, new toys. We did consider taking along a Trunki to pack all of…
Henry's Grey & Yellow Nursery Tour
I’ve been meaning to feature Henry’s nursery tour on my blog for a while now, but somehow I never got round to taking the photos for it. Then suddenly I found myself having a slight panic at 4pm the afternoon before the removal men were due to pack up the contents of our house. I picked up my camera and started snapping – I wanted to capture Henry’s very first room before it…
