The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle First Line: ‘In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf..’ First published: 1969 No nursery bookshelf is complete without this book. FACT. The story of a caterpillar from hatching to…
There is something so nostalgic about days of the week undies isn’t there? These Cath Kidston ones are beyond cute – but a little while before Miss Marnie is ready for them though! But, I have some tucked away ready for…
Christmas is about children, right? So, this year Miss Marnie and I have filled a shoebox with gifts for the Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Appeal Basically, we have wrapped and filled a shoebox with present’s (as suggested on the website)…
I had visions of Miss Marnie’s first shoes or crawlers being a cute retro T-bar shoe in red…maybe that’s the fashion stylist in me – and, because I want to do this. Anyway, that wasn’t to be…Maybe her next pair! So,…
Pregnant? Getting bigger in the bust department already? Then be sure your smalls don’t let you down with some beautiful maternity lingerie. Pregnancy underwear can be sexy too – and apart from the days when only a ‘big’ pant and t-shirt…
Muslins are a mama must-have (easy clean-ups, make-shift bib, nappy table liner, swaddling, emergency towel/blanket…you get the drill) but, that doesn’t mean they have to be dull! These Faye & Lou Rainbow Muslins are a cheerful addition to every mama’s baby bag –…
I so NEED to get these skinny spot print reindeer pyjamas for Miss Marnie. It’s November – the Christmas countdown has begun! With 49 sleeps till the big day (check here on the Xmas Clock). I want to get a few…
I couldn’t wait to get hold of this book – as Miss Marnie loves the Ella’s Kitchen pouches – so I wanted to see what the cookbook had to offer. Ella’s Kitchen The Cook Book The Red One has 100 recipes from…
Peepo by Janet and Allan Ahlberg First Line: ‘Here’s a little baby One, Two, Three…’ First published: 1981 Follow baby from morning until bedtime as he discovers what his family are up too through a ‘peep hole’ on each page. Most books I…
With all this rain it pays to invest in a good pair of wellingtons – and they don’t get much more stylish than Hunter. These bright yellow ‘sunlight’ ones are just the ticket to splash in muddy puddles ‘Peppa Pig’ style – even her…
The best tip I’ve had about decorating a nursery is: ‘Keep the curtains, carpet and lighting grown-up – and then have fun with the rest!’ Makes sense really. I’m all for avoiding cartoon/novelty printed curtains and paper shades at all costs – in…
