If like me your go to colour is magnolia and your idea of creative flair is creating yet another blank (and rather boring!) canvas devoid of personality, then it might be worth either going on a course to master the art of home styling or alternatively you could consider hiring an interior designer. I forRead more
The Smyths catalogue launches instore tomorrow or you can request one to be sent in the post if it’s more convenient. The boys have already been excitedly browsing through the toys and picking out their favourites. There is something quite thrilling about picking out your own choices! The boys don’t see many adverts as theyRead more
It’s my 40th birthday this year and I think I need to write a list of presents I would like to try and give my husband some pointers! I think it’s a bit of a milestone birthday. Having survived everything that life has thrown at me so far surely that’s a cause for celebration. IRead more
Are you looking for the best presents to send to a new mum? While baby clothes, toys and books are undoubtedly great to receive when you’ve just had a baby, the chances are she already has a lot of these from other friends and relatives. So, what should you send instead? What she really needsRead more
With the children back at school and the crunch of leaves underfoot, the change of seasons is upon us. The long hot summer is now long in our memories, meaning it’s time to prepare ourselves for the colder days ahead. There are some quick and easy things you can do right now, to make sureRead more
When you love high-end furniture, fine art, and general grown-up finishes, having kids who dominate your home can make staying true to your taste challenging. Showing off your gorgeous new fabric or showcasing that auction treasure can be difficult if your kids see home as a playground. The good news is that with our tips,Read more
I was so pleased to be sent a LUMIE Bodyclock Glow 150 to review. I am sure you have already realised we are big fans of LUMIE. This is not my first LUMIE product I have reviewed, and I am sure it won’t be my last! They really have revolutionised getting off to sleep andRead more
My son already has the Choose Your Own Adventure books. He was very excited that he could now try out an adventure game for the House of Danger one. It is a co-operative game. Initially we started off playing with just my eldest and me. But eventually my youngest decided to join in for aRead more
Some people are naturally good in the mornings. My eldest child was up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as soon as the alarm went off at 6:45am. He then came straight in our room and cheerily saluted us and said he was ready to get up and start the day! I kid you not, I wish IRead more
If you’re looking for a magical spooktacular to enjoy with your little ones, I can’t recommend the Dark Arts special feature at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour enough. I’m about to tell you exactly why! Walking into the world of Harry Potter is exciting and a little overwhelming at the best of times. But comeRead more