sorry biscuits
The dishwasher is no more. Not cool to have to go old school with the fairy and all that faff, but hey, these things happen and I doubt we’ll get it fixed so I better get used to it. As a result I’ve been inspired to find desserts that double as activities, keeping the kids … Continue reading
belle, boo and a sweet saturday
One more year has passed and another full of promises and pretending and possibilities is set to peepo on up… I’m not especially sentimental but have been well and truly captivated by the beautiful world of Belle and Boo which graphically tells tales of dreamy play. Sweet and sharp, charming and cheeky, whimsical and wild; … Continue reading
under the tree: top 11 toys for baby girls 2011
Following Wednesday’s post on Top Toys for Toddler Boys 2011, StyleBabyStyle brings you the baby girl wish list… 1. LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket £15.99 Adorable, portable pretend play, with sweet sounds and accessories, for months of munchy fun! 2. Trumpette Ballerina Socks £19.99 OK, expensive little socks but super super SUPER wearable. Babe … Continue reading
under the tree: top 11 toddler boys toys 2011
Hey and some ho ho… Christmas is around the corner again. Again! So this week I’m featuring Style Baby Style’s selection of toys for toddler boys and baby girls. First up, toys for boys (and girls – even if they’re not into planes and trains, they’ll still love 1,2,5 and 9. 8, 10 and 11 … Continue reading
shake rattle roll and rescue your iPhone
Kids are careless without meaning to be, and sometimes so are people who have kids. Last year I was helping set up for a gig and with my arms full of glow sticks and gear, and the boy balanced on my hip, my iPhone just sort of… slipped. And smashed. And then sat on a … Continue reading
nameberry
Have you ever asked your parents what your nearly-name was? My sister Alicia was very nearly a Stephanie. If I’d been blue not pink, I would’ve been a David. Quick canvas of the room throws up a Rustam, Asher and a Gregory. We nearly had an Esme and a Hugo had the kids been the … Continue reading
best of the rest
There’s an overwhelming world of hipster mama bloggers out there. I could read all day and but brush the surface of all that kiddy caring cool. So to save you some time, or pique your interest with other posts, I’ve put together links to the best of the rest from the week… Winter Pregnancy Styling … Continue reading
unusual baby pictures – special or strange?
All mamas hope to capture the perfect picture of their newborn and there’s nothing wrong with injecting some personality into it, or signing up for some seriously cute stereotyping (fluffy rugs/towels and a little bare bottom etc). But I’m not so sure these shots have achieved that ‘ahhhhh’ factor. Granted, they showcase the incredible deep-sleep … Continue reading
babies don’t keep
Oh, they grow so fast. The babe is blossoming, and I’m trying to make every moment into a memory. I love these images- wish I’d got my act together from month 1 but better late than never! Have got an adorable mini Poang armchair from Ikea I must start snapping her in, and will post … Continue reading
confessions, digressions and donkeys
OK so someone once told me that having kids is basically a relentless decent into monotony, with occasional elements of incomparable elation. Or something like that. That’s totally extreme but I guess I get the sentiment – lots, lots, LOTS of the same, and just when you’re just going stir-crazy, your toddler picks you a … Continue reading
mark it on the map
There’s a bit of a traveler trapped inside me at the moment…maybe because my bro is off to Miami again this morning! I love my life and location, but can’t wait to hit the serious road again, to watch the kids experience new places and faces, to smile, to survive and to learn the value … Continue reading
itchy feet
I spent much of last night soothing squished, sleepy children as we made the journey south to see family. We’d planned for a leisurely day of travel and trips on Sunday, but suddenly decided to beat the heat-wave and headed off in haste last night. My truly wonderful sister came over to care for the … Continue reading
the name game
Here’s a slightly more serious than stylish post for the day, inspired by Cup Of Jo blogger Joanna Goddard, who posted on a fun way to assess names you like for your newborn. Imagine your friend has been set up on a blind date with someone of that name – what impression would you have … Continue reading
brown boxes
White will always win for me. Black becomes it’s best companion. And then I rate brown. Real, raw, boxy brown. Our Phil & Teds Verve arrived in possibly the most stylish of brown boxes I’ve ever have the privilege to take delivery of. Other browns I love – My Moleskine Cahier Plain pocket journals, a … Continue reading
how to say hello
If only I could get my act together to send a ‘hello I’m here’ card on behalf on the teeny-to-be. Sadly social networking speeds ahead of snail mail and I suspect the word would be well and truly out before anyone managed to open an envelope. In an ideal world, these are all note worthy … Continue reading
trending tea
We went to little man’s nursery last night for parents evening, where they gave us an invite to a royal tea party being held in honour of the wedding. He’s to come for tea at two, dressed in his most princely attire. Really! So it got me thinking about tea. Rose Garden, Sunshine Grey, English … Continue reading
immortalising interesting items
A snap savvy guy in the states has started a photography service called Hippopota – named after his son’s favourite cuddly animal. A huge part of his son’s life, said hippo has been captured on camera, preserved in print and inspired a business. This is no ordinary hippo. It’s a cute idea though – and … Continue reading
wanderlust
It was our housemate’s birthday yesterday. She’s big on tea, and has travel plans to South America, so me and little boy decided to make some Mo-tea-to mocktails to help us all relax after a hard day at nursery/work ! Chilled earl grey for the grown ups, decaf for little one. He loved helping with these … Continue reading
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