There’s nothing more inviting on a cold winter’s eve than snuggling under a soft blanket, sipping a hot drink and lighting a scented candle. Although I already have quite a collection, there’s something special about saving a few seasonal candles for the festive period. Yankee have an array of enticing Christmas candles to choose from, but as I’m partial to all things sweet, my favourites for this time of year are Sugared Apple, Salted Caramel and…
Storksak Caroline Changing Bag
When it comes to changing bags, Storksak was the first brand that sprung to my mind for a high quality, stylish bag. Made from an easily cleanable nylon with a faux leather trim, the Storksak Caroline is spacious enough to use both as a changing bag and a weekend bag. The classic design and colour mean this a changing bag Matt can use too, and he was pretty excited when it arrived and…
Four Weeks Old
Henry is four weeks old today. It seems like an eternity and a second ago simultaneously that I was wondering if the light cramps I’d been feeling were actually the start of labour and we were making the final checks of our hospital bags. It is amazing how much Henry has changed already. We look back at his photos from his first day with us and can’t believe how much…
Our Rainbow Baby
“A rainbow baby is a baby who is born after a parent loses a child. It is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it does not mean the storm never happened or that we are not still dealing with its aftermath. It means that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness…
BabyBeau Ellie Changing Bag
If you’re a handbag kind of girl, one of the more exciting purchases when you’re preparing for the arrival of a baby is the changing bag. I knew my beloved Mulberry and Miu Miu bags would be taking a back seat, so I wanted to replace them with a chic changing bag which didn’t look like a changing bag. Much of the bags on offer seem to be quite gaudy and bright, whereas I was looking…
37 Weeks Pregnancy Update
It’s been a while since my last pregnancy update, life has been busy and the days have flown by. I’m finally full term. It seems unbelievable that in less than three weeks time, we might actually have a baby to care for. We have waited so long for this moment. It was June last year when we found out I was pregnant with William and Noah. Now, over 400 days later, we might…
Pregnancy Essentials
Once I reach the end of this pregnancy in a few weeks time, I’ll have been pregnant for a whopping 15 months out of the last 17. I’ve forgotten what it’s like not to be pregnant by this point, so I thought I’d list the essential items that I’ve relied on during both my pregnancies… Baby Books/Apps I’ve acquired quite a collection of baby books. My favourites are Your Pregnancy Bible – which gives…
Style Essentials – The Blouse
As Autumn approaches and my pregnancy is nearing an end, it’s time to start looking for a few items to update my wardrobe for the new season. Dorothy Perkins have made this easy with their AW13 Style Essentials – a range of ten key pieces which are versatile, easy to wear, and work within your existing wardrobe. There are some items which every women should own to create a timeless capsule wardrobe,…
Blooming Baby Showers
One of the fun parts in the last stages of pregnancy is the baby shower. Although mostly a celebration recognised in the USA, the trend seems to be filtering through to the UK and more women are enjoying a pre-baby party to catch up with friends and family before the new baby arrives. Blooming Baby Showers have created a beautiful range of stationary and partyware for the ultimate baby shower. As…
32 Weeks Pregnancy Update
– – 53 days to go until my due date! – – Baby I’m often woken up in the early morning with twists and turns, which is a lovely feeling. The dramatic kicks I used to feel are few and far between now due to the reduced space, and instead it’s a day of tidal wave rolls and little feet poking about, giving my bump a peculiar shape. Our little one…
