A few months ago Baby started making a lot of noise at night: she was banging around so much. We came to the conclusion that she had finally outgrown her toddler bed and it was time to make the step to a proper single bed. She’s so tall for her age and it’s important that she has room to move around, as she …
Ways That a Handyman Can Help Around the House if You’re a Busy Mum
A busy mum has plenty on her plate, what with home, children and work. The days of expecting her to also be a DIY heroine seem to be over. It is increasingly becoming to norm to call in a handyman for those repairs and improvements around the house. image credit: Annie Spratt Fable & Folk Why a Handyman? As the …
Dream Living Space
We are beginning the count down the months until our move to France. It will be around June/July next year when we ship ourselves and our possessions across the channel to set up home somewhere near Dijon. Although our current house is home, design wise it has never really been how I would have wanted it and, as we inherited the tenancy, …
A Cosy Christmas With B&Q
Christmas is now so close that I can almost smell the Turkey. I adore Christmas and I’m so excited to experience it this year with Baby. She is a almost three and is loving the preparations so far; I can only imagine what she will be like on the big day. B&Q kindly offered to collaborate with us to give our …
Dream Home Office in ‘My Next House’
If you ask ten people which room in their house was most important to them, you would probably get a few different answers. The answers depends on their lifestyle and where they like to spend most time. I don’t spend much time in the kitchen, so a fancy kitchen full of gadgets would be a little wasted on me. I …
Making Reading Exciting With Our Tidy Books Bookcase
We all adore reading in our house and Baby is certainly no exception. She loves being read to and has amassed a huge selection of books already in her two and a half years. A friend of mine found a gorgeous old open fronted bookcase on ebay and I have wanted one ever since. My friend’s is so lovely, but I …
My New Blogging Space
For a couple of weeks now I have had my own workspace. No longer am I balancing my keyboard on the arm of the couch, no, I have a bona-fide mini office. I love seeing people’s workspaces, so I thought I would share mine with you all today I stole a corner of our living room, that was just a toy …
Summer Fun with Tiger
Have you heard of Tiger? I hadn’t until they invited me to their Basingstoke store to do a spot of shopping, how kind! Tiger is a Dutch brand originating in Copenhagen in 1995 and they now have over 400 stores across 21 European countries. Their ethos is offering customers great value, stylish products, in a fun and pleasant environment. Tiger really is …
The Psychology of the Home
I have been asked by Hiscox to share a feature of our home that holds a sentimental attachment for me and which represents us as a family. I have chosen our picture wall (even though it is not finished). We are a photography obsessed family and I love the eclectic look of photo walls, with their mismatched frames and sentimental treasures. …
Izabela Peters, Bean Bag Cushion Review
I was recently introduced to Izabela Peters, an award-winning UK designer, producing exclusive products for the home, children, early years and more. Based in the North West of England, their boutique workshops produce a fabulous range of high quality products. Refreshingly Izabela Peters have a completely hands-on, in-house policy, meaning none of the design or production is outsourced. I chose this gorgeous round Bean …
StarBright Toddler Bed Review & Giveaway!
Baby is a VERY lucky Baby, as last week an incredible new bed arrived for her. We were asked by Worlds Apart to review the HelloHome StarBright Toddler Bed and how could we resist! Look how cute it is! The beautifully designed StarBright toddler bed has a gorgeous cloud design and inbuilt cloud nightlight, with starlight projection and side safety rails. There is …
Teepee Review
Ever since we moved Baby into her new room, I have wanted to get her a Teepee. There is something so appealing about a little cosy hideaway and I knew it would make the perfect addition to her toddler room. The lovely people from E-Side sent us this 100% organic cotton Teepee designed by Deuz. The Teepee’s structure is made from sustainable …










