We like crafts at our house, so yesterday my son and I made a little cushion out of an old shirt. It was very easy and the end result was better than I expected. I …

These photos were taken during our trip to the south of Sardinia two years ago when we went to spend a week-end with some dear friends who showed us around the city. Cagliari is the …

More favourite Halloween picks from Etsy: The first one is a handmade silly spider costume. Easy to wear as a child’s costume should be, the cape is made of felt which means it is also …

As usual Il Gufo has come up with a stylish collection of kids’ shoes for both girls and boys. The autumn-winter 09/10 collection is particularly appealing with the great selection of boots and shoes. My …

  My last post about the Museum of Childhood consisted only of a few photos from a lovely afternoon we spent there with some friends who live nearby but I didn’t give enough information …

It is a renowned fact and a sore point for mothers of boys when it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes and accessories the choice is very limited. We really have to make more of …

These pictures were taken during a visit to the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green before it was refurbished. The Museum of Childhood is such a good place to visit over and …

Halloween is an important appointment on every kid’s calendar. Having a good trick or treat bag to collect all those goodies is part of the fun. With that in mind I have been searching for …

Living in confined spaces is a reality for a lot of people, which has inspired talented designers to come up with functional solutions to suit the compact and stylish modern home.  Offi has launched a …

There is no time like a recession to teach children to keep their pennies safe. Money boxes are in fashion again and there are some very colourful ones on the market. I like the wooden …

My son is fascinated by the popular TV program Art Attack. The best part is the inspiration he gets from artist/presenter Neil to use different art materials and techniques, which he then puts into practice. …

The first photo is the sunset from the cottage we staid at in Port Fairy, Australia in 2002. It was amazing to step out of our bedroom and be literally a few steps …