December 19, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
I know, I know, I’m not REALLY here – but I couldn’t resist sharing this blog post from Sally at Who’s the Mummy – it just seems a perfect final Blog love for 2009, and won’t be the same in the New Year. So go; read and enjoy. Then get thee to thy kitchen and [...]
December 18, 2009 - Posted by laura- 1 Comment
So here we are – today is the day the schools break up, so from here on in, our days will be filled with baking, sausageroll-making, cheesy movie watching, paperchain creating, walks and frolics in the snow (pleeeease let it snow!) . This is our last post for 2009 and we thought we’d take this [...]
December 17, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
So, here we are – just a few more sleeps to the big day. Presents all bought, wrapped and stashed away? No? *gasp* Nightmare. If you haven’t finished (started) yet…. well, quite frankly we’re shocked and disappointed in you. But fear not – here’s a quick round up of our top tips, things we’ve spotted, [...]
December 17, 2009 - Posted by laura- 3 Comments
I have to admit I’m a bit of a late convert to slippers. Never wore them myself, and never really got why a thick pair of socks wasn’t better for the childrens feet than restrictive slippers. Then I started to wear them myself (get thee away from me, cold feet), and was persuaded that they [...]
December 16, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
Oh oh OH! How amazing is this set? I know we featured a Cloth-ears item yesterday, but browsing on the site I couldn’t resist this (do go and have a pootle round the site, it’s just stacked to the ears with yummy retro and vintage items that you’ll go ‘ooh!’ over). My boys all LOVE [...]
December 15, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
All small boys love their tool box, don’t they? But the trouble is always the hammer. Making contact with your knees. And the television. And baby sister. But look at this one: everything, including the bag, is made from fabric; and is therefore SOFT!! The set includes the tool box, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, and an [...]
December 15, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
‘Shiver me timbers’, (whatever does that mean)? Anyway, this award winning wooden painted Barbarossa Pirate Ship is stunning. Features; working cannon with cannon balls (caution: low flying ankle-stingers…), opening stern, working anchor, crows nest with elastic rope ladder. Whilst you’re there, don’t forget to buy the most gorgeous pirate crew to work on it!
December 14, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
Adorable soft Christmas snowmen for your Baby’s First Christmas! Hang them on a tree, the mantelpiece or in the nursery, and afterwards store them as keepsakes. In two ‘baby’ colourways, pink heart with blue scarf and hat (on the left) or blue heart with pink scarf and hat (on the right), available from our very [...]
December 14, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
How cool is this: real old fashioned fun with this wooden bow and arrows set. The bow has been reinforced in the central section to help prevent snapping if pulled too far back and it even has a central guide hole to assist with lining up arrows. I have it on the very best finally-grown-out-of-his [...]
December 13, 2009 - Posted by laura- 0 Comments
My son would LOVE this Pinhole Photography kit! He’s keen on photography, and like all boys he loves science experiments – to me this is the best of both. On top of which, he learns in this oh-so-easy age of the digital camera the theory and craft behind the art of photography. The kit supplies [...]