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Summer is on its way and we have another bumper issue for you. This time we’re celebrating children’s independence and creativity with two brilliant fashion shoots and an amazing collaboration with ultra talented art students from St Francis College, who helped photograph our Mama Flea shoot on page 104. Led by Olivia, Cherie & Alexandra, these wonderful young ladies worked really hard to meet the brief and the deadline while problem solving and adapting their skills. We were very impressed. Binky Nixon photographs our ‘Little Rockstars’ shoot featuring the cutest band The Little Fleas! Plus we get our skates on with a fun and colourful Roller Girl shoot shot by Sharon Cooper. The awesome Donna Tweedale also joins us again this issue and interviews the creators of ILADO-Paris, Olivier Baby & Kids and Scandiborn to give us an insight into the brands and how their journeys began. Super cool stylists, Mother Shoppers are back showing us 5 pieces we need for our wardrobes and if you’re feeling peckish, Abi Waters gives us some yummy recipes
Top left: St Francis College students from top left; Cecilia Liang, Cherie Cheung, Deputy Head, Mrs R Hayes, Lucie Payne and Freyja Smith. Bottom row; Olivia Painter, Anna Cascarina and Alexandra Wansell. Above: Bertie & Gemma AKA Mother Shoppers. Left: Donna Tweedale.
for the whole family! As well as all of this we still fit in What’s hot pages, Trends, Accessories, Toys and Baby pages, The Gallery for all your wall art needs, Pippa’s Picks and Ruby Loves, Store Focus and We Love pages. Phew! You’ll need a good few hours to read it all! I really hope you enjoy this issue as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it. Big love always Anna x On the cover: Image by Binky Nixon. Model: Farouk James wearing leopard vest from DapperBaby, denim jacket from Angels Face & headband from Jolly Brown Little Flea
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WHAT’S HOT Find out what’s on the hot list this summer
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LITTLE ROCKSTARS Retro Rock & Roll has never looked so good. Shot by Binky Nixon
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ILADO-PARIS Donna Tweedale gets to know more about this stunning French jewellery brand
PAGES Find out what all 38 TREND the kids will be wearing this Summer
Grab your skates, 52 ROLLERGIRLS this seasons fashion is all about col-
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ACCESS ALL AREAS Super cool accessories the grown ups will want too!
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LET ME PLAY Toys that your little ones will want to play with again and again
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SHORT & SWEET 10 of the Best shorts for Summer fun
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OLIVIER BABY & KIDS Donna Tweedale interviews this beautiful brand to find out where it all began
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HELLO LITTLE ONE Everything you need for your little baby
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RUBY LOVES This summer it’s all about Love Frankie for Ruby
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PIPPAS PICKS The gorgeous Rebel & Lola has expanded into clothing and Pippa can’t get enough!
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KIDS INTERIORS The coolest interior products that money can buy
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SCANDIBORN Donna Tweedale finds out more about this gorgeous Scandi interiors shop
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MAMA FLEA 6th form students from St Francis College help photograph our Mama Flea shoot
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MOTHER SHOPPERS Bertie and Gemma show us 5 key transitional pieces that we all need this Summer
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THE GALLERY Wall art for every room
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Abi Waters cooks us up a feast for the whole family to enjoy
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WE LOVE... So many brands to explore and we share a few of our faves
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STORE FOCUS We get inspired by the amazing Hayley from Southwood Stores
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What’s hot Little Flea is all over the hottest brands this season. Take a look at what’s got us sizzling this summer!
Alba of Denmark
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Rockbox
Rockbox celebrates the fun and beauty of gift giving, inspired by the desire to make gifting effortless and simple with beautiful results. Rockbox offers stylish and pretty gift boxes filled with thoughtful and fabulous items for the people that rock our world.
Story
These wonderful ‘walk in’ story bags consist of everything your child needs to create magical and imaginative stories. Including a large map of different story locations, a soft toy character, a felt mask for you to become a character, 5 different story beginning cards & some quests. A wonderful idea for adventure hungry kids. Little Flea
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Wall Musings
This wonderful online print store sells a wide variety of modern prints for the contemporary home. Typography prints and art prints all in soft colours make the perfect addition to a nursery wall.
Pops of Colour
Pops of Colour is a boutique confetti shop bringing a collection of colourful products that can be used at any celebration. Perfect for parties and weddings these gorgeous confetti Pops will ensure your party goes with a ...Pop!
DapperBaby Is an online boutique stocking a great selection of high quality kids brands. You’ll find some of the best childrens brands around such as Mini Rodini, Smafolk and Albababy to name but a few. This family business prides themselves on great customer service and offers free UK delivery and returns as well as free postage to the USA and Canada. A fab store to explore. 10
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Peas in a Pod
Peas-in-a-Pod is a collection of cheekily illustrated gifts and greetings cards for fun-loving folk and their kids. Designed and made in Great Britain, Peas-in-a-Pod products will brighten up any design-loving family home with playful melamine plates, cushions, stationery and artwork.
Lala & Zizo
The keepsake pieces in this debut collection exude nostalgia, comfort and charm. The lovingly designed pieces for 6m-3yrs include pure cotton kaftans in grey and coral and authentic indian embroidered garments. This clothing line tells the story of the pink city of Jaipur in India, where the feel of this collection was born.
East London Baby Co. This gorgeous baby teething jewellery was designed specifically to draw the eye as the different-sized and shaped beads give lots of interest for baby. The beads are safe to chew and fiddle with and all colourways are tried, tested and baby-approved! Created to look like gorgeous double-stranded jewellery, they’ll easily take you from playgroup to pub! Little Flea
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Anna & Louis If you love Spanish design, then you’ll love Anna & Louis. Bringing you the very best timeless pieces that are all designed and manufactured in Spain. Plus with a mama section too, you can pair up with your child for a beautifully polished family look!
Toyhood Store This online toy store is a treasure trove of quirky and affordable kids toys and accessories. There are superheroes, unicorns, kawaii cuteness and creative kits, mainly from small UK brands. A lot of the products are under ÂŁ10 so is the perfect place to search for an inexpensive gift. 12
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Squidge & Pip Proudly manufactured in Britain, these little dudes are the next generation of premium teething toys. Squidge the Dog and Pip the Cat are made from medical grade silicone, perfect for babies to bite and chew, whilst remaining soft and comforting on their gums. They can be sterilised and come with a little travel pouch. Cute!
Scamp & Dude After a lengthy stay in hospital, Jo Tutchener-Sharp was inspired to create a brand that helps children feel more secure when apart from their loved ones. With ‘A Superhero has my back’ as it’s motto, this range of clothing and Sleep Buddy cushions ensure children never feel alone.
OTTI OTTI is designed and manufactured in London, England. The designer, Lotte, was naturally drawn to the timeless and durable properties of denim and her designs are unique, playful and gender neutral to let children stay young for longer. We think this Japanese inspired loose fit denim jacket is a winner! Little Flea
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Tendre Deal If you love the effortless French style, then you’re going to love Tendre Deal. Showcasing the very best of French design, this fab UK based online store works with some of France’s best loved designers. Tendre Deal brings your family the stylish children’s clothing and unique gifts and lifestyle products that French children enjoy. Merci!
Tiddlers & Nippers These brilliant baby and toddler trackers have been cleverly designed to help parents log daily feeding, sleeping and nappy changing patterns, as well as recording key activities and important milestones. Each book has been specifically developed to track a different stage in a little one’s journey from newborn to 12 months plus. An amazing way to record your childs growth and also to look back on from years to come.
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Oh shoes, how we love thee! That excitement when a beautifully packaged box arrives and wrapped within the tissue paper is a gorgeous pair of shoes to enjoy. Your kids can enjoy that moment too with Little Lulu’s stunning range of Spring Summer styles. Made in the softest most beautiful eco-friendly nappa leather, this collection will have you squealing with joy!
Anamoly Anamoly is an award winning childrens lifestyle brand designing beautiful wallpapers, fabrics, home wares and accessories, for you, and your little one’s home. We love this amazing penguin wallpaper design. Perfect for a nursery or kids room.
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Little little Rockstars rockstars Photography: Binky Nixon Styling & Art Direction: Anna Cascarina Styling assistant: Donna Tweedale
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Farouk: Short sleeve top, Bobo Choses. Green flared trousers, Albababy. White shoes, Chapter 2 Kids. William: Stripe tee, ABC123me. Blue sunglasses, Zoobug. Etta: Lilac knitted jumpsuit & feather headband, Doodle Do. Yellow sandals, Young Soles. Deeanna: Blue light denim jumpsuit, Molo. Brown shoes, Young Soles.
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William: Zip up jumpsuit, Monty & Co. Brown shoes, Young Soles. Beaded necklace ASOS.
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Deeanna: Gold sequin bikini top and sequin shorts, Pearl Lowe Petite. Gold short sleeve jacket, Isossy. Gold shoes, Young Soles. Etta: Denim jacket, Angels Face. Gold trousers, Isossy. Gold shoes, Chapter 2 Kids. Round sunglasses, Zoobug
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William: White tee, ABC123me. Denim dungarees, girlstalktoboys. Suede tassled waistcoat & neckerchief, Jolly Brown vintage. Brown sandals, Young Soles. Etta: Yellow knitted top, Doodle Do. Brown print long skirt, Papu. Black tassled waistcoat, Jolly Brown Vintage. Yellow sandals, Young Soles. Deeanna: Black denim jumpsut, Molo. Gold sequin cape, Pearl Lowe Petite. White patent boots, Young Soles. Bandana round head, Jolly Brown Vintage. Farouk: Leopard vest, DapperBaby. Denim shirt, Molo. Denim harems, girlstalktoboys. Blue suede shoes, Young Soles. Tassled suede pouch necklace, ASOS.
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William: Black poloneck, Molo. Stripe trousers, Loud Apparel. White shoes, Chapter 2 Kids. Black sunglasses, Zoobug. Black tassle necklace, ASOS. Deeanna: Denim lace up hooded dress, ABC123me. Gold shoes, Young Soles. Flower sunglsses, Zoobug.
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Farouk: Navy linen grandad top, Olivier Baby & Kids. Gilet, Indikidual. Flared jeans, Next. Bandana round head, Jolly Brown Vintage.
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Farouk: Stones leather jacket, Little Eleven Paris. Flared trousers, AlbaBaby. Burgundy boots, Young Soles Deeanna: Silver Sequinned dress, Little Wardrobe. Lightning bolt leggings, DapperBaby. Shoes, Chapter 2 kids. William: Denim ‘Born to Run’ jacket, ABC123me. Mustard flares, AlbaBaby. Brown sandals, Young Soles. Long silk bandana round head, ASOS. Etta: Frill dress, Raspberry Plum. Leopard leggings, DapperBaby. White patent boots, Young Soles
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Etta: Navy pussy bow blouse, Le Mu. Knitted short skirt, Doodle Do. Brown shoes, Young Soles. William: Blue checked shirt, Raspberry Plum. Mustard flares, AlbaBaby. Gold shoes, Chapter 2 Kids. Blue round glasses, Zoobug.
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Deeanna: Pink 1977 tee, Yellow Lolly. Denim skirt with braces, Little Eleven Paris. Shoes, Chapter 2 Kids. Red sunglasses, Sons + Daughters.
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Farouk: Denim jacket, Molo. Green trousers, Raspberry Plum. Burgundy boots, Young Soles. Etta: Floral dress, Olivier baby & Kids. Denim cropped jeans, Next. Yellow sandals, Young Soles. Green flower sunglasses, Zoobug. Patchwork suede bag, Jolly Brown Vintage.
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Although my child bearing days are done, I so miss being pregnant, I can get total bump envy. That connection to your child before you’ve even met them is incredibly precious. I was at my most body confident and dressed to embrace the bump, Not full flesh baring Beyoncé Instagram announcement you understand, but you get the gist. During my pregnancy, had there been beautifully delicate jewellery
Sandra Zeller & Celia Bonahon
The name, ILADO, stems from the African Peninsula where you first became friends at the age of 10. So, how did you get from two friends who met in Nigeria, to the business partnership we see today?
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Yes, we became friends in Africa when we were 10. Twenty years later, we were still friends and neighbours, working as marketing director and fashion buyer in Paris. We happened to fall pregnant at the same time and during our maternity leave we started to dream about creating our own business… a dream that has now become a reality! You’ve created the first modern interpretation of this tradition, How did this idea evolve into ILADO? Celia and I discovered this beautiful tradition by reading an article on the Internet when we were both expecting our first child. But the only pregnancy necklaces we could find were neither aesthetic nor refined. That’s why we decided to create ILADO-Paris, a collection of fashionable Little Flea
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pregnancy necklaces that would appeal to the modern mums. Your collection is so versatile and wearable, with different designs to suit all women of different styles, Do you share a favourite piece? I particularly love our latest design, the LUCKY STAR pregnancy necklace. It comes with all twelve birthstones. You can choose your stone according to your birthday, your baby’s due date, or a meaningful date like your wedding. It is set with a star shape by a craftsman in our Parisian workshop. The design of your pieces have such longevity in their style, Jewellery that you could continue to wear long after your child’s early days, It must make you both thrilled to see something you’ve created play such a big part in a woman’s journey into motherhood?
We are very grateful to see more and more mums-to-be wearing ILADO pregnancy necklaces all around the world and joining us on Instagram. We love the idea that their soft chime is a source of soothing and reassurance for so many babies and that this keepsake will remain a lovely symbol of this unique bond between a mother and her baby. Such a gorgeous idea for something for you to choose for yourself during your pregnancy, or a gift for a friend, A great brand within Mama Flea thanks so much for sharing your story ladies. Little Flea
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Amelia: Icecream swimming costume and orange hairband, Beanie & Bear. Blue mesh skirt, Bobo Choses @ Yellow Lolly. Orange socks, Someday Soon. Red skates, Skates.com. Kimberley: Pop swimsuit, Beanie & Bear. Colour block skirt, Tiny Cottons @ Yellow Lolly. Love Socks, Bobo Choses @ Yellow Lolly. Blue skates, Skatehut.co.uk.
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Amelia: White t-shirt, Little Eleven Paris. Pink dungarees shorts, girlstalktoboys. Blue stripe socks, Albababy. Pink pompom hairclip, Anna & Louis. Skates as before. Kimberley: Ruffle playsuit, Bang Bang Copenhagen @ Yellow Lolly. Pink stripe socks, Albababy. Skates as before.
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Kimberley: Harlequin leotard, Pearl Lowe Petite. Orange socks, Someday Soon. Blue heart hairclips, Rockahula Kids. Skates as before.
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Amelia: Style is Eternal towelling playsuit, Tiny Cottons @ Yellow Lolly. Play all Day socks, Braveling. Green sunglasses, Rockahula kids. Skates as before.
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Amelia: Banana bomber jacket, Indikidual. Yellow tulle skirt, Angels Face. Play All Day socks, Braveling. Kimberley: Green lightening bomber jacket, Noe & Zoe. Green merino trousers, Knit Planet. Orange socks, Someday Soon. Skates as before.
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Kmberley: Pelican print t-shirt, Gardner & The Gang @ Dapper Baby. Check skirt, Bobo Choses @ Yellow Lolly. Sunglasses, Rockahula Kids. Amelia: Coral leopard sweatshirt, Scamp & Dude. Grey pelican print shorts, Gardner & the Gang @ Dapper Baby. Pink stripe socks, AlbaBaby. Skates as before.
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Kimberley: Yellow linen top and skirt with braces, Olivier Baby & Kids. Love socks, Bobo Choses @ Yellow Lolly. Skates as before.
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Amelia: Orange sushi print dress, Indikidual. Play all Day socks, Braveling. Kimberley: Red merino knitted dress, Knit Planet. Love socks, Bobo Choses @ Yellow Lolly. Green cap and rucksack, Rockahula Kids. Skates as before.
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Amelia: Grrrr yellow sweatshirt, Molo Kids. Pink skirt, Papu. Blue stripe socks, AlbaBaby. Gold sequin bag, Rockahula kids. Kimberley: Pink Dream top, Papu. Brown print knitted shorts, Bobo Choses @ Yellow Lolly. Play all Day socks, Braveling. Rainbow & star clips, Rockahula Kids. Skates as before.
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Kimberley: Yellow squiggle t-shirt and red squiggle leggings, Mainio. Blue flower sunglasses, Zoobug. Amelia: Coachella tie dye tee, Little Eleven Paris. Pink stripe shorts, Noe & Zoe. Pink icecream socks, Braveling. Pink flower sunglasses, Zoobug. Skates as before.
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Rucksack, Sproet & Sprout
Boots, Chapter 2 Kids
Cat socks, Yellow Lolly
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Headband, Doodle Do
Voyager patch, The Wee Department Store
Socks, Braveling
Kids accessories have never looked so good. From cool backpacks to cute hairclips and everything in between, we think we may be borrowing from the children this summer!
Plastic basket, Toyhood Store
Pompom sandals, Little Lulu’s
Sleepover set, Atticus & Gilda Sunglasses, Rockahula Kids
Hairclips, The Wee Department Store
Shoes, Vevian
Basket, Olive Loves Alfie
Bowtie, Olivier Baby & Kids
Sandals, Young Soles
Necklace, Olive Loves Alfie
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Puzzle, Toyhood Store
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Soft toy, Bunny & Clyde
Fairy door and magic dust, The Magic Door Store
Playshapes, Toyella
Doll, Ottie & the Bea
Wooden shapes, Pinch Toys
Lilac doll, Lapin & Me
Jointed Teddy, BearGood
Oogli glow, Moluk
Rabbit head, Bisou de Lou
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The Peter Pan collared dress I wore the day my parents brought my new baby sister home. I was 5. I remember that dress in great detail, A middle child, It was a hand me down from my elder sister and my prized possession. I can remember how it felt brushing on my knees, The print, How it crunched when I put it on after a fresh iron. It plays a part in so many of my childhood memories. Needless to say this isn't an opportunity for me to share my childhood wardrobe, but it's memories such as these that form the ethos behind Olivier Baby & Kids. A Childrenswear label that evokes those feelings. Timeless pieces that are inspired by nostalgia. Investment pieces to be loved, each made individually with the scope to be handed down and loved all over again.
You've recently returned from Paris, It must be such an exciting time showcasing the collection's you've been working on? We always enjoy our trips to Paris - not least because it is such a beautiful city! It is lovely to see what all the other brands are working on and we always get encouragement hearing the enthusiastic response towards our own collection we are showcasing for the first time. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new buyers and see our existing ones who travel from all over the world.
With 6 children between you and your sister, that is some product testing team you have! It must be such a wonderful feeling to experience your own children in pieces you've created, and through your social media seeing We met with Emma of Oliver Baby & Kids Olivier Baby & Kids being enjoyed and to swoon over some beautiful liberty loved by other families? print... Little Flea
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There is nothing like seeing a photo of a happy customer in one of our designs. It is what keeps me going. Instagram is a fabulous resource for this and I love seeing the very reason I started this business in beautiful photographs of children and babies, wearing pieces from collections old and new. Cashmere is practical and luxurious as well as versatile and with our 6 children (and the 12 more between the others in our team) I see living proof of this on a daily basis.
I have always believed children need to enjoy wearing their clothes and that children should behave like children, have fun, run around outside, climb trees, build dens, explore, and whether they are in a woodland, on the beach or in the city their clothes should be able to withstand whatever environment they are in. That said, it is always fun to design clothes that are appealing for both parent and child alike. The fabrics we use are very versatile, soft cottons and cord and the softest cashmere too. Cashmere can withstand the muddiest field, wettest walk and messiest eater! We pride ourselves in our classic cuts and simple knits but always like to include an element of fun, for example our mask jumpers from last season, and ever popular lightning bolt hoodies and jumpers from the previous season mean that a super hero mad 3 year old is happy to swap the polyester suit for quality cashmere instead.
Your collections ooze luxury, Velvets, 100% Cashmere, Liberty print in such rich jewel like tones. You have a signature style, which stays true to your inspirations. The Occasion pieces are the epitome of luxury. And yet, you've managed to make such luxury so versatile and wearable; that's no mean feat! How do you try and maintain that balance between luxury and wearable comfort?
The knitted rompers and range of bonnets in both A/W and S/S collections are enough to make my ovaries weep! So classically beautiful in their detail, Was it here that your knitting and your design process creating Olivier Baby & Kids, evolved?
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my second daughter Rose. I really wanted to knit some cashmere bonnets, booties and mittens similar to ones I had when I was a baby. The demand at the school gates from my friends made me stop and think that perhaps I should take my designs further and start a childrenswear brand. These accessories have formed part of our core baby range and have evolved over time to encompass a more modern feel with a nostalgic nod to my 70s childhood. Our newest Liberty print bonnet, The Edith Bonnet, launches this Spring Summer and comes with a scalloped edge, I think it might be my favourite of all. We're now into SS17, Share with us what pieces you'll be putting your little ones in this season? My favourite pieces for my three children, for Mabel my 17 month old I shall be putting her in our Pepper Pink Millie set and Edith Bonnet. Rose (6) will be kitted out in our bright yellow jemima skirt and the matching Pepper blue Dinah shirt and Amber, my eldest (8) loves the Liberty Tabitha Dress paired with our new Berry coloured Louisa Cardigan
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Hush little baby don’t say a word, Mama’s gonna buy you...lots of gorgeous new summer goodies!
Romper, Yellow Lolly
Fish tee, Piupia
Pierrot dress, Waddler
Silver moccs, Pepa & Co
Dinosaur romper, Tigerbella
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Baby Socks, Little Indians
Blanket that folds up into a bag, Scandiborn
Baby blanket, Mainio
Trousers, Mainio
Embroidered top & bloomer set, Lala & Zizo
Sweatshirt, Little Mashers Lemons babygro, Sproet & Sprout
Stripe leggings, Panda & the Sparrow
Print, Ingrid Petrie Design Swaddle blanket, Panda & Ping.
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Ruby Loves
Ruby loves the new bedding and interiors from Love Frankie more than she loves burgers and fries... well almost! This incredible new kids bedding has had every journalist and buyer in the land oohing and ahhing and you can see why. Big bold prints, a nod to girl gangs and a touch of fast food thrown in. What’s not to love?
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This bedding is everything. Lots of colour, fun prints, humour, stripes, smiley faces, love and girl power. The combination of everything that a teenager loves. Plus who doesn’t love a cheeky burger and fries once in a while?
super soft cotton means your little ones are in for a comfortable nights sleep. The bedding is all designed and made here in the UK and will brighten up your childs room while bringing a touch of retro chic and humour too.
The bedding itself is of beautiful quality and is 100% Oeko-Tex certified which means that you won’t find any nasty chemicals in this bedding. Plus the 100%
New to Love Frankie are these fabulous bean bags. Perfect for hanging out with friends, reading a mag or just chilling listening to music, these are essential for
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Junior duvet sets, £50. Single duvet sets, £65. Bean bags, £69. Available from April. Lampshade, from £35. To view the full range, head over to www.lovefrankie.com. Little Flea
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Pippa loves a sweatshirt and she’s also got a thing about monochrome, so when she was introduced to cool label Rebel & Lola, she was hooked! Rebel & Lola burst onto the scene last season with a range of cool prints and
homeware for kids rooms. This season they’ve expanded into clothing where they’ve taken their signature monochrome aesthetic and created a range to compliment the essence of the brand. This cool alphabet print sweatshirt is so soft and cosy making it perfect for those transitional months when it’s too warm for a coat, but still a bit chilly for a t-shirt. Ultra soft inside, this sweat will be a staple for Spring and will pretty much go with anything too. Little Flea
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The small collection consists of the Alphabet sweatshirt, Cats long sleeve tee and Love You body. More fantastic styles are coming for AW17, including this awesome peace sign black and white skirt that we are totally in love with. However, I’m afraid you will have to wait until later in the year to get your hands on it! 86
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To view the range and to check out Rebel & Lola’s wall art and homeware, head over to their website at www.rebelandlola.com
Sweatshirt, £30. Love You body, £18. Cats long sleeve tee, £25. Red Heart print, from £20. Bauhaus print, from £20. Peace sign print, from £20. All from Rebel & Lola. Little Flea
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Nutmeg Wall Art Wall stickers are fast becoming a simple way to inject your personailty into your space. With a background in sign writing and Graphics, Adele has taken her skills freelance. After the birth of her first child she launched Nutmeg. Using industry leading software the images are high quality with an exceptional attention to detail. Nutmeg can even create something bespoke for you, the only limit is your imagination! 90
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SoSoYoYo Bold Lines, Vibrant Colour and Big Fun is at the essence of Sosoyoyo. Ami-Lou the Illustrator behind these creations has even screen printed some of the adorable little characters into little toys so your little ones can bring the characters to life!
Bunny & Clyde Shopping for interior’s, especially kids bedroom and nursery furniture can feel like spending a lot on something that isn’t going to be that long lasting. It’s quite a challenge to find pieces with versatility and the potential to work elsewhere in our home and with that superior quality that gives them a genuine timeless style. Bunny and Clyde create pieces that are a stunning balance between contemporary and vintage, Sustainable in every sense of the word the individuality of the design is as unique as the wood’s characteristics that will see through generations of use. We love this stunning rocking chair. Perfect for those middle of the night feeds!
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Sarah Lovell Art We see many a unicorn these days, but Sarah Lovell’s unicorn depict a much more peaceful presence. Each of Sarah’s hand painted creations have a whimsical energy. Her love of animals and the magical is contagious. The card’s and prints make a beautiful gift to add a classical imagination to any childs room.
Hope & Fortune From the moment when you take receipt of your Hope and Fortune blanket the thought and sentiment of the brand is clearly evident. Each blanket is carefully hand wrapped in a keepsake box which is designed to stand the test of time. WIth special non toxic laundry sachets for the blankets first wash to keep it as soft as your new baby extends the care that’s given to each piece. A percentage of Hope and Fortunes sales goes on to help charities and projects that focus on protecting women and children from exploitation.
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LittleMe Teepee Den building. It’s a right of passage. You’re 4. That space you’ve built and call it your own. Stuffing toys andcushions in every available space, sneaking in snacks. But. Then Mama needs the table back for dinner and the blankets for bedtime. Oh. So, to have your own teepee beautifully made, that even Mama loves the look of too is surely the best compromise. Born from a lifelong love of textiles and adventure LittleMe Teepees are handmade with detail ready to go anywhere and ignite your little ones imagination.
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Olive Loves Alfie The award winning family lifestyle store has recently welcomed some changes with an update to the website that makes shopping easier still. Maintaining the passion for globally sourced independent designers to bring us a beau-
tifully curated range of products. The most user friendly angle I’ve seen in a long time being within their Homewares section, is the Room Inspiration. Select your chosen style and Ashlyn gives you her styling insight into how best to achieve a beautifully styled space maximising your product choices however big or small. You can then see a clear breakdown of each item she’s used to create the look and shop your favourite pieces. How amazing is that!
Lapin & Me Home to the iconic Baby Lapin night lights. Inspired by toys from the 1940’s and beautifully made in Lapin & Me’s signature colourway’s, these little swan lights beg to be displayed and enjoyed by all. Team with the gorgeous ‘Little King’ print by Pax and Hart available through Lapin & Me and a woodland doll for extra cuteness. 94
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Sas & Yosh Sarah & Yoshie came together over a mutual love and respect for each others work. With their childhood backgrounds of Japan and the UK influencing their individual styles, they have blended together to create a beautifully unique collaboration. The Sas & Yosh ranges of wallpaper in particular are full of rich tones, and intricate detail that challenges you to find something else you didn’t see the last time you looked. This range has decadence, fun and personality....Sas & Yosh have also recently added cushions, notebooks and purses to their collection. Colourful, fun and creative.
Scamp The small finishing touches to your childs room, or any space can make a huge difference. Scamp is the brainchild of sisters Stacey and Jennifer who work together to create quirky personalised mobiles and typographic prints using laser cut technology for crisp intricate detail. With a huge range to suit all ages, the perfect gfit can be found.
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JaxonJames Within the monochrome walls of JaxonJames you will find a curated collection of brands from around the world bringing you a wonderful selection of unisex clothes, accessories, home interiors & toys for 0 to 8 years. This stunning bear organic cotton blanket is perfectly finished with a handcrafted tassel on each corner in a heavy Jacquard Knit. A beautiful piece for modern homes.
Ingrid Petrie Design Playful and fun yet contemporary - every parents dream for kids interiors, eh? Super cute, simple colours and gorgeous type make for a fantastic selection of prints that any parent would want in their home. Our favourite is definitely these Penguin prints. So cute! 96
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Ottie & the Bea These little chopping boards might just be the cutest things i’ve seen! With the handle as a bun and the perfect heart shaped lips, these wouldmake a great gift for a budding chef or a mini baker. Get your children to help in the kitchen chopping up the veg for dinner or slicing some bananas for a snack. With these on the counter, you’re sure to entice the little ones to help prepare mealtimes!
Avery Row New to Avery Row are these woven stripe baskets. Coming in a range of sizes and colours, we want every single one! We also can’t get enough of their new fitted bedsheets. This super cute hot air balloon design is a winner!
Noodoll This super cute blanket in a soft creamy colour is the perfect bedtime buddy to cuddle up with. Lay over the bed as a soft cover up in the chilly evenings or use as a play mat or rug in the day. Either way, he will be your friend for life! Little Flea
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Scandiborn From their corner of the Peak District; Grace and James Tindall scour independents from all over the globe to bring us the very best in Scandinavian design. Scandiborn is very much a family affair with the Tindall squad working closely together. James on the daily operations, Grace in buying and sourcing, with little Harry at the forefront fuelling the inspiration. Regular travels to Scandinavia and searching for pieces for Harry highlighted to Grace the lack of Scandi inspired design available in the UK. We're not talking IKEA, We're talking products created from small independents, exclusive pieces from interiors, 98
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clothing, toys and baby necessities. With a clear passion for this style and a frustration of the lack of choice in the UK for this aesthetic, Grace and James decided to take the bull by the horns. Donna Tweedale finds out more... It takes a hell of a lot of courage to one day say. Yes. Let's do this. Let's get to work on our dream. Tell us about that moment that really got the fire in your belly to realise Scandiborn? It really does! It was definitely a combination of factors that came together at the right time to give us the final push to just get on and do it. Maternity leave gave me some much needed headspace to think about my career, the life we wanted to build post kids and it also allowed me to formulate the
business plan that I had thought so much about when I was pregnant. Simultaneously James got made redundant and we decided (against the advice of pretty much everyone!) to invest the very small pay out, take a leap of faith and go for it. And thank goodness you did!
uct or brand. Everything we sell has to knit together with that clean, Scandi aesthetic that we adore. Most of our brands are sourced from Scandinavia, with the majority from Denmark – we attend CIFF kids fair in Copenhagen twice a year which always provides us with huge amounts of inspiration for the coming season. We
Your range of beautifully curated pieces, have a very clear aesthetic, particularly in their tones of blues, monochrome and blush. Many of your products exclusive to Scandiborn, It must take you all over trying to find those pieces that fit the voice of Scandiborn? Thank you, I’m so glad you see that too. The first thing I wrote in my notebook when I started to build the idea of Scandiborn was ‘who are we?’ I often go back to that page and take a look at those key words when I’m undecided about a prod-
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also make regular trips to see our suppliers at their head offices, our most recent visit was to the wonderful Oliver Furniture in the north of Denmark, who have the showroom of dreams! We also stock a number of British, American and Australian brands, a lot of whom I’ve found through Instagram. A strong ethos and being ethically aware is something that is clearly important to you, particularly the ‘You've Got This Mama' Mug that you created in support of Coppafeel which has been a huge success, You must be so proud!
friends. We were lucky enough to partner with Coppafeel who are an amazingly energetic charity who are at the forefront of getting younger women to check their boobs regularly. Their founder Kris is a real inspiration and we feel very honoured to be contributing just a little bit towards their journey. Absolutely, it’s really important for us to know where our products have come from and also to be able to support other small businesses owners. The ‘You’ve Got This Mama’ Mug has been a hit right from the start, all mums have moments where they feel like they can’t hold it all together and need a reminder of how amazing they are doing. There’s a real feeling of women supporting women and I love writing all the notes to go out with the mugs as a lot of them are bought as presents for 100 Little Flea
That's amazing, Thank you so much for sharing Grace. Such an inspiration to be true to who you are, what you love and to get a dream set in motion. We look forward to seeing what the new season brings for Scandiborn. Love all things in Scandinavian design? Have you been inspired? Pop over to www.scandiborn.co.uk to view the full product range. You will never want to leave!
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To raise happy kids, we need happy mamas and this selection of beautiful products all available from our super cool Mama Flea brands, will help keep us calm in our hectic and busy lives! Little Flea collaborated with the photography students at St. Francis College in Hertfordshire for our Mama Flea shoot. The girls needed to work with the brand guidelines, think about layout, composition, text and orientation as well as the technical lighting The experience has cultivated their learning and developed their subject knowledge to give them an invaluable insight into the publishing and marketing industry. We think they’ve done a fantastic job! Well done girls!
Hey Mama wooden pennant, Scamp. Eat Me Plate, Peas in a Pod. Confetti pop, Pops of Colour, The Art of Motherhood book and pins, Mere Soeur. Soap block, pink socks, bath salts, body milk, candle, chocolate and tea all from Rockbox. All plants from All in One Season. Little Flea 105
Cushion, Rebel & Lola. Marble necklace & bracelet. East London Baby Co. Pink leopard sweatshirt, Scamp & Dude. Confetti pops, Pops of Colour. 106 Little Flea
Fox changing bag, Bax & Bay. Hurrah for Gin book, Bloom Gins, chocolate buttons and crisps all from Don’t Buy Her Flowers. Bath oil, Lala & Bea.
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Hello Papa mug & Mama clutch bag, Scandiborn. Moon print blanket, Avery Row. Gym & On It sweatshirt, Parent Apparel. Teething necklace and bracelet, Lara & Ollie.
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Chevron changing mat, Avery Row. Gold heart bangle, Cadence London. Peace sign cushion, Rebel & Lola. Chime pregnancy necklace, Ilado-Paris. Boobie print, Sas & Yosh.
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Pink and blue quilt, Dilli Grey. Silver bag and star bikini, Anna & Louis. Confetti Pops, Pops of Colour 110 Little Flea
Cashmere blanket, Dilli Grey. Floral bag, Tiba & Marl x Mamas & Papas. Mama Fox sweat, Bax & Bay. Blue socks, Rockbox.
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MOTHER SHOPPERS In this transitional weather, layers are key. Simplify getting dressed, and not stressed in the morning with these five easy to wear pieces. Depending on which combination you wear, these pieces will create looks for work, days at the park or nights out on the town. 114 Little Flea
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The mac is back. Update this spring in pastel colours or oversized styling details. Smart enough for work but also layer over a hoodie for a dressed down vibe.
Beige trench, ASOS £80. Pink trench, River Island £75. Accessories: clockwise from top left. Black round handle bag, New Look £17.99. Gold shoes, ASOS £18. Red clutch bag, Selected £70. Gold shoes, Raid @ ASOS £29.99. Necklace, Anna Lou of London. Pink cross body shoulder bag, Jack Wills £49.95. Black Vans, Office £51.99. Facing page: Red flat shoes, Topshop £35. Little Flea 115
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Forever in blue jeans. This spring elevate your everyday jeans with embroidery, frayed hems and Vetements style twisted details.
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Think pink. Whether you’re a hoodie or a knit girl, there’s only one hue to go for.
Pink jumper, M&S £19.50. Pink hooded sweatshirt, H&M £34.99. Pink trench, River Island £75. Accessories: Clockwise from top left. Red Gazelles, ASOS £75. Black bag, New Look £7.99. Black Gazelles, ASOS £75. Pink cross shoulder bag, Jack Wills £49.95. Black Vans, Office £51.99. Black bag, New Look £7.99. Gold shoes, ASOS £18. Little Flea 117
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The white shirt with a twist. The ubiquitous classic is reinvented this spring with oversized cuffs or sleeves, ties, uneven hems, even off the shoulder styles.
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The slip dress. The ultimate dress up or down dress. Layer under a knit, over a shirt or wear alone for hot days (or nights!)
Black slip, ASOS £28. Floral slip dress, River Island £40. Accessories: Clockwise from top left. Red bag, Selected £70. Black slip on shoes, Topshop £29. Beige bag, Dune £90. Gold shoes, ASOS £18. Black bag, H&M £8.99. Earrings, H&M £9.99. Black shoes as before. Red bag, Selected £70. Gold shoes, Raid @ ASOS £29.99. Necklace Anna Lou of London. Little Flea 119
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Scandiborn
Sosoyoyo
Peas in a Pod
Wall Musings
Sarah Lovell Art
Doodle Moo
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Food Glorious Food! The wonderful Abi Waters has returned once again to cook us up some mouth watering recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Easy to make and yummy to eat... now that’s our kind of grub!
Baked Frittata Ingredients
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This baked frittata is so filling and wholesome it will brighten up even the dullest summer day. It’s also perfect for packing into a lunchbox for the kids school lunch or for taking on a picnic.
salad. TIPS: • Feel free to vary the combination of ingredients to your personal tastes – mushrooms and bacon are a great addition. Preheat the oven to 170°C (Gas 3). Light- • I use a silicone cake mould as it makes ly grease a 20cm round silicone cake it much easier to turn the frittata out mould. once it’s baked, but you can use any baking dish really as long as it is well Put the sweet potato, spinach and feta greased. in the greased mould. Season the beat- • This frittata is delicious served either en eggs with salt and pepper then pour hot or cold. it over the top. Use a fork to move the ingredients around in the mould a little so that they become mixed together. Add the halved tomatoes and top with a sprinkling of Parmesan if using. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and golden on top. Leave to cool for a few minutes, then turn the frittata out of the mould and cut into 4–6 slices. Serve with a crisp green Little Flea 125
Sunshine Flapjacks
Ingredients Serves 12-16 squares 50g dried mango, chopped 50g dried pineapple, chopped 100–150ml apple juice 125g unsalted butter 40g golden caster sugar 5 tablespoons golden syrup 225g porridge oats 2 tablespoons milled flaxseed 70g mixed seeds 50g sultanas 115g dried apricots, chopped
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Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and use the back of a spoon to press and flatten the mixture into the tin. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes until just starting to turn golden around the edges.
Who doesn’t love a flapjack? So many possible variations that you can’t possibly fail to find a combination that hits the right spot. I chose to inject a bit of summer into these filling flapjacks with some tropical fruits, but you really can use any combination of flavours to find your perfect match. Preheat the oven to 150°C (Gas 2). Grease and line a 23 x 30cm baking tin (or any other tin close in size to this). Put the dried mango and pineapple in a small bowl and pour over the apple juice. Leave to soak for 15 minutes.
When you remove the tin from the oven, use a sharp knife to score the flapjacks into 12–16 squares (depending on what size you want them). Leave to cool completely in the tin, before turning out and breaking into squares. TIPS: • you can swap the golden syrup for honey or maple syrup or use a combination of all three. • try adding flaked coconut for an added tropical flavour. • these fruity flapjacks are a great lunchbox treat for all the family. • I left nuts out of these flapjacks for a packed lunch snack, but chopped pecans in particular would be another great addition.
Put the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan and gently heat for about 2–3 minutes until everything has melted, stirring occasionally. Put all the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Drain the mango and pineapple and add them to the mixing bowl. Pour the melted ingredients into the bowl and stir everything together until completely combined. Little Flea 127
Lamb & Harissa Meatballs with Tabbouleh & Tzatziki
These Moroccan-flavoured baked meatballs are packed with flavour and work perfectly with the zesty quinoa tabbouleh and the refreshing tzatziki.
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For the tabbouleh: 200g quinoa and bulgur wheat mix (or just quinoa) 400ml water 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped 4 ripe plum tomatoes, finely chopped a bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped a bunch of coriander, chopped a bunch of mint, chopped juice of 2 limes juice of 2 lemons olive oil, for drizzling For the tzatziki: 1 cucumber, grated 5 tablespoons Greek yoghurt 1–2 teaspoons mint sauce (depending on how minty you like it) 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules a handful of mint leaves, chopped Little Flea 129
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cucumber in a bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the excess moisture from the cucumbers and pour the liquid away. I usually just squeeze the cucumber to the side of the bowl and then carefully tip the water out. Add the rest of the tzatziki ingredients and mix together until completely combined. Season to taste and add any more of the flavours as needed. Cover and set aside in the fridge until needed. To make the meatballs, put the lamb mince in a large mixing bowl and add all the remaining meatball ingredients. Use your hands to mix everything together until completely combined. Shape small amounts of the mixture into golf ballsized meatballs and place on a baking tray. You should make around 20 meatballs depending on the size.
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 25–30 • the tabbouleh really benefits from beminutes, turning them halfway through, ing made in advance to give the flavours until browned and cooked through. a chance to combine. Just give it a good stir to mix everything together again Serve the baked meatballs with the tab- before serving. bouleh and a good dollop of tzatziki. • I sometimes add feta cheese to the meatballs for another flavour – just mix TIPS: 100g crumbled feta cheese in with all • this recipe is great as a packed lunch the other meatball ingredients. as it is just as delicious eaten cold the next day. For more of Abi’s recipes visit her blog • you can vary the grain used in the tab- or you can find her on Instagram here. bouleh – try using couscous or cauliflower rice (grated cauliflower steamed for a few minutes).
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We love...Barney & Wilf. These amazing contemporary collages are a lovely way to showcase all your childrens wonderful artwork without having to find storage for it. We all know what it’s like at the end of term when your child returns home from nursery or school with 500 pieces of art. EEK! Well now, it can be turned into beautiful wall art that will suit any modern home.
We love... The new Minti range at Tui B. This super cool collection is full of cute characters and fun slogans that the kiddies (and the parents) will fall in love with. These gorgeous sleeveless hoodies are the perfect cover up for warm summer nights. We love... Well Grounded Company and their easy to wear gender neutral clothing and dresses. Their signature arrow print and cool character tees are a favourite amongst kids due to their comfort and effortless style. This light denim shirt dress is super comfortable and functional and with a roomy fit for easy layering. 132 Little Flea
We love... Question Everything London. a specialist in handsmocked dresses, skirts, rompers and shirts in fun modern prints. The SS17 collection is inspired by cities, landscapes and flora and fauna from around the world. Gorgeous. We love... Willa & the Bear. This beautiful handmade stripy, three piece muslin baby pyjama set (vest, jacket & harem pants) is also available in soft pink and comes in sizes 6mths to 3 yrs.
We love... The cool jewellery brand, Cult of Youth. A stunning range of jewellery that includes the amazing MAMA collection. A recent addition are these awesome pinkie Mama rings. Coming in gold, rose gold or silver and cast in London’s Hatton Garden, we want one of each! Little Flea 133
We love... The beautiful designs and Liberty print fabric interior products from Willa & Bobbin. Delicate cloud mobiles, sweet nestling bird mobiles sitting on a branch and personalised cushions make the perfect gift for new parents to decorate their newborns nursery. Our fave is this gorgeous raindrop cloud mobile. What a lovely sight to wake up to. We love... The fun colourful S/S17 collection from Mr Wolf. Called ‘Lazy Doodle Days’ this creative collection has pieces named after artists like Picasso, Banksy, Kandinsky and Rembrandt! From dresses, trousers, t-shirts and bomber jackets, these are super fun designs that are made in the softest single jersey from age 2-9 years.
We love... that The Bright Company have extended their age range up to 11 years. Yippee! This summer collection is made in a lighter weight soft organic jersey keeping you ultra comfortable in the warmer nights. Inspired by the works of Sculptor, Alexander Calder, these prints are modern and fresh in a delicate colour palette. 134 Little Flea
We love... this series of books available from Rosita Lollipop. Discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. We love... the new sleepwear collection from Atticus and Gilda including these amazing kimonos. The creators of this brand both have a background in costume and every piece has been inspired by the theatre. Made from cotton, linen or silk, these nightwear and accessories are a real treat and a must for sleepover parties. We love... the ultimate sleeping companion; the Lulla Doll by Roro. Lulla plays a real-life recording of the breathing and heartbeat of a mother and can absorb scent from caregivers if they first keep it close to their skin before giving it to their child for added feeling of comfort and security. Lulla is made from a soft natural cotton blend and is machine washable making it safer for small babies. So lovely. Little Flea 135
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Donna Tweedale delves into the world of Hayley Southwood, the superwoman behind Southwood Stores, to find out about how her experiences have shaped her business. Southwood Stores. The product of an emotionally fuelled journey for Hayley Southwood that has shaped her business experiences. Suffering the loss of her mother at a young age spurred Hayley on to follow her passions and take risks. Through her blogging career and her natural eye for Interiors and lifestyle products, Southwood Stores was a natural step for Hayley to take. The relaxed atmosphere of Southwood Stores invites you to touch, connect with and visualise how pieces would work within your home environment. Carefully curated items styled together within the space to inspire you on how to maximise their potential. A store with a new approach as to how a ‘shop’ can operate, pushing boundaries to provide a hub - a community to support small independent businesses.
Hayley, you’ve been championing Scandi style long before hardcore hyyge fans were rearranging succulents and Instagramming the sh*t out of their coffee’s and candles. Has this minimal aesthetic design always been your thing?
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onto midwifery or teaching. My main goal when I was in my late teens and early twenties was to create a ‘perfect’ family. The one thing I craved the most! Having my children and getting married was so important to me. I got married at 20 and had a honeymoon baby. Our second son was born 20 months later. So by the age of 23 I had two babies under 2. I LOVED every single second of marriage and motherhood. I opened up my own Nursery School with my
best friend Sally Cotter when I was 25. The word entrepreneur wasn’t even in my vocabulary, I just wanted to work around bringing up my boys! With regards to my style I have always loved to be unique and never wanted to conform growing up. I have always loved Art and Design. I have loved reinventing myself, my wardrobe and my home over and over. You’ve recently returned from Amsterdam on a buying trip, The process of Little Flea 139
mean we all move at such a fast pace. I spend lots of time researching trends and I am very reactive to my customer’s wants and desires. It’s clear from your ‘About’ page, you have a clear presence in the store itself, and offer your customers the opportunity to buy into you and your passions. When you place an order, as a customer you get a real sense of being part of something, a community. How important is it to you to maintain this personal approach?
hunting out new designers must be such an exciting part of your role, What are your main points of focus when buying for Southwood Stores? The biggest challenge for me buying for SS is to ensure I am finding brand new designs and new emerging designers. I also love championing smaller home-grown designers too. Social Media is amazing and I couldn’t run my business without it but it does
This is VITAL to my whole concept. SS is about an experience and a community. When people come to visit my showroom the kettle is always on. I want people to connect with me and become loyal customers. I set out wanting to offer something unique. Even though we are primarily online I wanted to create an ‘old fashioned’ shopping experience. What I mean by that is that I wanted every single customer to feel welcome. That feeling I used to get going to our local corner shop growing up. The shop owner remembers your name, reserves items for you. An extension of this is the community I have created on my social media. We offer the workshops in a ‘real space’ so our online customers can come and really be part of the Southwood experience. Supporting other women in business is a separate branch to my business but one I feel super passionate about. Life is way too short to live feeling lost or unhappy in a job you hate. I also truly believe there is room for all of us in business and women should support one another to reach our goals faster.
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ter I opened my store. When my Mum was diagnosed terminally ill she was so brave. Many of the words on the sweatshirts are highly influenced by her to begin with. In my dark days watching my Mum die I just needed to remember to BREATHE.
At a time where women empowerment is such a strong movement, You’re a real advocate for women feeling strong in making their choices in both their lifestyle’s and/or businesses. Your GRAY line and jewellery collaboration with Chambers & Beau reiterate these messages, Tell us a bit about your favourite pieces? My GRAY clothing line was born not long af-
But I also think the pressures on women and mothers nowadays is overwhelming at times for them. My children are now young adults and I think it was much easier when mine were little. I want women to celebrate their super powers. Every single woman is an expert in something, hence the word MAVEN was one of my favourites! With these messages being so important, to be wearing them whether that be around your wrist or across your T can be the reminder we need to give ourselves to take more time for ourselves. Hayley offers workshops and events within the Southwood Stores space to build support for small businesses and women in business through her Social Hub. You can find more information on these events and details on the Social Hub through Southwood Stores or through Instagram @southwoodsocialhub Little Flea 141
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