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How to…be an awesome aunt by Rosie Jones of Roses and the Stars

"Aunts aren't gentlemen!" proclaimed P.G.Wodehouse. No, they're much more fun that that. Aunt to 11 children, ranging in age from 2 months - 19 years, Rosie Jones, who has previously worked for Bonpoint and Trotters, is an expert in Aunt Amazingness. Over the years, she's bought so many gifts, that she's a master of the art of Excellent Present and has now set up a new online boutique Roses and The Stars offering a great range of gifts for kids and their mothers (always good to be in with the mother....) So, other than being great with gifts, what else does it take to be an Awesome Aunt? Over to Rosie...…

October 10, 2016
Children's StyleFamily

20% off at Olivier Baby & Kids and a very special pop-up featuring OBK and Edit 58

Olivier Baby & Kids is one of our favourite childrenswear brands. Not only because it's a small British business dreamed up by two sisters, but also because the designs manage to straddle that tricky divide of being contemporary yet vintage and child-appropriate. The cashmere is delicious (and durable) - just check out the super-cool hoodies and beautiful heart-on-the-back cardis, whilst the babywear is so gorgeous it'll make you broody for another (just kidding, just kidding, I am OUT of that game). And so, because we love them (and you) we have an exclusive 20% discount on all their a/w collection as well as some news on an exciting pop-up happening next week....…

September 7, 2016
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How to create the perfect child’s room by Jo Tutchener Sharp of Scamp & Dude

Jo Tutchener Sharp is one impressive woman. Not only is she the founder and former MD of mega agency Beauty Seen PR and the founder of the BRITs Spa, she is also behind the brilliant kids clothing and interiors brand Scamp & Dude. Launching next month online and in Liberty, Scamp & Dude is a huge project for Jo, who hopes it is going to help children whose parents are seriously ill or have died, and dreamed up the idea when she herself was in hospital. We can't wait for Scamp & Dude to launch, particularly because Jo has seriously good taste. When I first saw pictures of her sons' rooms on Instagram (@jotutchenersharp and @scampanddude) I instantly fell in love and wanted to know exactly how she put them together. From her Instagram-sourced prints to brilliant toy storage ideas, this is how she did it....…

September 5, 2016
Family

Living the ex-pat life: Tula Goodwin on bringing up a family in Singapore

Ever fantasised about packing up your life and moving halfway across the world? Well, Tula Goodwin, co-founder of the VogelGoodwin PR agency, did just that. Having moved from London eight years ago, she now lives in Singapore with her husband Henry and daughters Daisy (8), Agatha (nearly 6) and Margot (nearly 4). So, is it all as exciting as it sounds or are there challenges being so far away from home? From luxurious hospital rooms to jumping on a plane to head to Bali, Tula tells us all about life in Singapore...…

August 30, 2016
FamilyLifeWomen

W&W on Alex & Alexa

When boutique children’s site Alex & Alexa invited us to join their Collective, we were v flattered to be asked, and then jumped at the chance.…

August 18, 2016
Family

Are you a fun parent?

By 'fun' we don't mean channelling Regina George's mother in Mean Girls, oh no. We're not talking dressing like you're 'down with the kids', getting them drunk on margaritas aged 12 or discussing the merits of Taylor Swift's love life like you're an actual OMG LOL teen (Ok that last one is sort-of allowed as who isn't intrigued by the are they for real? cultural phenomena of Hiddleswift?) What we mean is rather than stressing about the mess/homework/school grades, actually having fun With Your Children. As yes, it is ok to do that too....…

July 25, 2016
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How to….create a stylish family-friendly living space

As an Interior Designer with an amazing eye for unique pieces, colour and family-friendly living, Laura Stephens is our go-to girl for anything Interiors-related (having just moved house I'm sure she dreads my frequent emails asking about trims, curtains, cushions....). If you haven't already seen our feature focusing on her beautiful home or the gorgeous living room makeover she did for a client, then do check them out asap. Otherwise, read on to see just how she transformed the ground floor of a pretty normal house into a beautiful family-friendly living space...…

June 20, 2016
Children's StyleFamily

Win! An outfit from Polarn O. Pyret’s Same Difference collection

Beautifully made with a great unisex ethos, Polarn O. Pyret is one of my favourite brands of childrenwear. I also agree whole-heartedly with the message behind its new rainbow-striped Same Difference collection - that "no matter who they are, where they come from or how they look, every child deserves the right to a childhood." To celebrate the launch of the collection (where €1 from every garment sold goes to the World Childhood Foundation), we are giving you the chance to win an outfit (consisting of two items) from Polarn O. Pyret for your child/nephew/niece/favourite small person...…

June 16, 2016