To make this chicken door stop I used the template kindly offered by Bake and Sew. I adjusted the sizes in mine to make it a little larger by adding 4 cm on each …
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 …
We are well into the second week of school and my son, apparently an angel at school, has a complete transformation when he leaves the school gate and enters the family home. All …
I have been looking for a funky rain jacket for my son and as usual all the cool stuff is for girls leaving me hugely disappointed. When it comes to boys the choice is limited …
While I was browsing the Internet I landed on a fantastic website that is all about playful learning. The website, which is in fact called Playful Learning, is a great resource for parents and teachers …
A crossword for the holidays with a lot of Christmas words to practise spelling. The clues are simple and should be easy enough for school age children.
A few months ago I discovered an amazing American company that prints fabrics and paper on demand, you can upload your designs and have it printed on your favourite fabric. Spoonflower offers a great …
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