We do love a bargain accessory here at BG and this tufted arrow cushion by George Home (yes, that would be ASDA) is a stylish steal at £15. You don’t need a cowboys/cowgirls and Indians theme for this to have a place in your child’s space either. Dimensions 40cm width X 30cm height.
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100 Colouring Book
A brilliant gift for budding artists that will also appeal to design-savvy grown-ups, 100 by Dominika Lipniewska (Tate Kids, RRP £8.99) kept Alfie and his cousins entertained for hours on our half term holiday. Each spread features (yes, you guessed it) 100 items based around various themes – food, houses, people, insects, transport, animals […]
Hot on the high street: Hema lion cuddle blanket
Staying with the big cat theme, meet this furry fellow - he’s not at all fierce, just giving you a sideways glance. He is, however, super soft, a zingy shade of yellow, comes in an adorable gift box and costs just £4 from the wonderland that is Hema. Sure to become a favourite – luckily he’s […]
Mellipou music boxes
It’s a well-known fact that a little music can often soothe the grouchiest of babies off to sleep. It’s also a well-known fact that most music boxes are annoying to the nth degree. Step up Mellipou, a French (but, of course) company who have devised the chicest, coolest music boxes in the land. Not only […]
Inspiration: Alfie’s Famous Five circus party
Alfie’s current obsession is Enid Blyton’s Famous Five. And when I say obsessed, I mean really obsessed. We have read every book in the series, all the annuals we could find on eBay, visited Corfe Castle (Blyton’s original inspiration for Kirrin) and endlessly played out various mysteries and everyday scenarios (I’m George, he’s Julian, Kitty […]
Wild Things: Funky little things to sew – win the book, an outfit and some fabric!
We have been waxing lyrical about Wild Things Funky Little Dresses since we spotted them way back when, so we were super excited when we saw founder, Kirsty, was bringing out a book. Wild Things: Funky Little Things To Sew (£16) is now available. Hooray! It’s filled with products we know and love – like […]
New Olli Ella
We think Olli Ella‘s nursing chairs are the best in the business, and they’ve developed a fabulous range of interior accessories to complement them. The latest additions include a gorgeous new bedding print, In the Sky, geometric kilim rugs and a couple of amazing geometric prints, including a world map and this brilliant solar system, […]
Camp Bestival film
A bit of sunshine soon turns our thoughts to festival season, and how better to get in the mood than with Camp Bestival’s little promo film (below, made by our friend Boris) that just happens to feature… us. Grab a coffee, sit down and find out what Alfie and Kitty get up to with their […]
10 Best: Cacti
This post started as a Mexican-themed round-up, but there were so many cacti around I decided to dedicate an entire 10 Best to the prickly little customers. Everyone from designers to indies seems to be embracing (not literally, obviously) the tropical plantlife. [slideshow_deploy id=’78979′] Julia Staite cactus softie, £12.50, The Dandy Kid. Nadadelazos cactus jumpsuit, […]
10 Best: Clouds
Clouds are an enduring motif on children’s clothing and homewares. We’ve rounded up a few of our latest favourite finds. [slideshow_deploy id=’78697′] Mobile, £24, Pinch Toys. Aimee Wilder Rainbolts wallpaper, £160 per roll, Wall Library. Homely Creatures knitted cushion, £35, Cissy Wears. Daydreamer badges, 75p each, Shop BG. ISO print, £39. Made. Babasac sleeping bag, […]
Jonathan Adler needleprint cushions
Loving the handmade 100% wool needlepoint Amsterdam & Tokyo pillows at Jonathan Adler. They’re 23cm x 30.5cm, with a velvet backed cover and a feather/down insert. They’ll set you back £98 each, but they’re a great statement piece. And for all your capital dwellers and lovers, a London version is also available, perfect for those London-themed […]
Hot on the high street: Prince’s Trust for George Home at Asda
This glass hummingbird plate from the new Prince’s Trust/George Home Palm Springs collection has a touch of the Anthros about it, for a fraction of the price – it’s £7! I’m also coveting other items from the range including the the cockatoo cushion, £5, and pineapple lamp, £20, brilliant for a tropical-themed room, which is […]
10 Best… alternative (sugar-free) Easter treats
If, like me, you’d prefer your Easter to be a calm affair (so you can consume your luxury salted caramel eggs in peace), rather than filled with sugar-fuelled hyperactivity, read on for bunny and egg-themed gift ideas. Lucky Boy Sunday Little Nulle plush toy, £43, Boo’s Closet. Babooshka bunny headband, £4.95, Shop BG. Meri Meri […]
Made Kids
[slideshow_deploy id=’78534′] Yup, you read that correctly. Made, one of our favourite interiors destinations, has launched a line for children’s rooms. And rather splendid it is, too. You’ll find beds, tables, desks, chairs and storage solutions, plus rugs, cushions, throws and prints. Our favourites are the chic, minimalist Linus pine bunk bed, £499, the cloud […]
Tattyoo party pack of 20
I don’t know a child who doesn’t like a temporary tattoo and those clever folk at Tattyoo have made it super easy for you to delight the little ones at celebrations with their party pack of 20 tattoos. There’s a range of packs to choose from, including themes like superheroes, princesses and circus. €11 a pack. Winner.
Swoon: Bodie and Fou’s Prints
I am so in love with Bodie and Fou’s print collection, and am surprised we’ve not featured them before! There’s a range of prints inspired by the two sisters’ favourite cities and around the theme Love, Life and Family. This Love, Life & Family print is top of my list to use in our lounge. If you’re not […]
Fun DMC daytime hip-hop party, Sunday 22nd February
This Sunday 22nd February, we’re headed to Shoreditch to get our groove on at Fun DMC, a daytime hip-hop party hosted by The Doctor’s Orders, a group of DJing parents . As soon as I read, “Whether the proud parent of a Lil Wayne, a Missy Elliot or a whole crew of Beastie Boys or […]
Brink & Campman’s Wonderful Whale Rug
Instead of woodland we’re heading out to sea with this wonderful Whale rug. It’s from Brink & Campman, who’ve been making rugs for over a hundred years! It’s called the Xian Buddy whale rug and has been made to the highest standards by expert weavers in China using high quality Japanese acrylic. Each rug is hand tufted and is thick […]
Cool app: Anorak
Hurrah! The brilliant children’s magazine Anorak has come to the iPad in the form of a digital edition. It’s a lovely thing, featuring everything you’d expect from the print version – stories, reviews, cartoons, recipes and games – all with added value. The stories and features (this launch issue’s theme is Dreams) are narrated (one […]
The Great Bambino Goodies Christmas Sack Giveaway
[slideshow_deploy id=’74151′] Here’s a little treat to thank all our BG readers for being so awesome. We’ve teamed up with our favourite stores and brands to offer an amazing Christmas sack full of fabulous things*, worth over £1000, to one lucky person. See details of all the goodies below. * There is actually too much stuff […]
Camp Bestival advent calendar
Missing festival season? Don’t despair. You can get a daily fix of our favourite throughout December with the Camp Bestival advent calendar. Expect stories and carols from familiar faces, prizes, jokes and a few surprises. I think this is a great idea if your children are taking it in turns to open windows as my […]
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