My design pick of 2015

I was recently asked by Feathr what my favourite design piece of 2015, which was a really interesting question as I had not thought to pinpoint one product or idea I had seen, especially as independent stores, products, art and creativity had boomed during 2015 it meant it was a pretty hard choice. I had recently came across these beautiful British Made Barometer weather clocks from Bramwell and Brown , their simply but eye catching design immediately caught my eye paired up with the beautiful mechanical moving art work which visual tells the weather. Feathr put a really interesting article together with the help of 28 interior experts, bloggers and journalists, each sharing their favourite design piece and I have to say I love them all and I cannot wait to see what 2016 has install. ...

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Outdoor fun and Picaloulou

We love some good outdoor fun and if you regularly read the blog I am sure you will have picked that up already. We had to skip our usual weekend adventure as the little man came down with a 24 hour bug which he has already bounced back from and we have again been enjoying the British countryside with all it's mud, puddles and fresh wintery air. Mr A wears Boden Gilet, Picaloulou Jumper, Name it trousers We decided as we were still in recovery mode to just take a simple stroll to our local park to kick the ball around and it also gave the little man a chance to wear his cosy  Picaloulou knitted shawl jumper from the lovely people at Loubilou  which has some amazing ethical products for little ones. Back to the jumper which is so beautifully made and best of all it's made in the UK, I am genuinely really impressed with this company which use organic textile dyes and hand knit their products. It was nice seeing the little man get back to hi......

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Win a Stylish Little Poncho

Introducing The Brit Pack: A New Voice for British Made Children’s Brands If you haven’t already read about The Brit Pack let me tell you more… It’s a collaboration formed of brands that design and manufacture quality goods here in the UK, specifically within the children’s arena. The collaboration is the inspiration of Grubbies - the ‘dungaree evangelists’ – made Great in Britain! The premise for the initiative is to help support and build recognition for brands that not only design, but also manufacture their goods in Britain. By working together, The Brit Pack aims to generate greater awareness for British made children’s brands. The Brit Pack are celebrating the collaboration with an eggciting Easter Blog Hop. For 15 consecutive days in the run up to Easter, you’ll have an opportunity to WIN delightful children’s products, made with love, here in the UK. WIN, WIN, WIN… The fourth prize on the Easter Blog Hop is from LITTLE PONCHOS who have provided an excl......

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