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ho doesn’t enjoy wrapping their little loves up in chunky nits and adorable tights? As the Autumn/ Winter collections fill our minds with inspiration we’ve pulled together some of the cutest apparel in our Fashion Story on page 14. And it’s not just baby’s wardrobe that gets a makeover, as we take a look at some of the pending trends for the maternity wardrobe, too. Our Spot of Romance page on 35 will lend a helping hand when it comes to romanticising your wardrobe with a touch of dark and darling elegance. Or if you’re just as happy in cosy casual wear check out our Boy meets Girl trend on 36 – keeping it effortlessly stylish. Autumn’s a great time to get in touch with your adventurous side. We’ve been on a little Alpine Adventure ourselves with our interiors page (p26). And if you fancy doing your homework we’ve rounded up a playground wish list for little learners on page 33. Happy Browsing,
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Sienna Neve C rawforth Daughter of Jody and Sarah Crawforth Born on the 28th of Ju ly 2012 At the Royal Surrey Co unty Hospital, Weigh ing 9lb 2oz
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met Jody in 2008, when we were both working in Chertsey. We crossed paths during our lunch breaks a few times and made eye contact, and then one day, while I was buying lunch in the supermarket, Jody approached me out of the blue and asked me out. I was dubious to begin with, after his forthright approach, but the next day we went for lunch and that was that: within six months we were house hunting. We got married in May 2011. We’d talked about starting a family a few months after getting married – we’d watched our friends and family do it, and we wanted the same for ourselves. We were lucky enough to get pregnant quickly, and we were both over the moon. It took a while to get our heads around the idea that we were actually going to have a baby, though, and there were the usual
nerves about whether everything would be okay. The pregnancy went well until the third trimester, when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. When I went for my check at 31 weeks the midwife noticed that my glucose test at 28 weeks had come back slightly high. It was so marginal that she wasn’t sure whether to worry, but she decided that I should be sent to the hospital for advice. I was told to monitor my blood
At 36 weeks I went back for another growth scan, feeling positive that my diet and the medication would have slowed the baby’s growth
sugar at the beginning of the day, and two hours after breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was also told to limit my carbohydrate intake significantly, although, like the midwife, the doctors weren’t overly worried as my glucose test result was only just above normal. I noticed straight away that, despite eating very few carbs, my blood sugars always seemed to be high. A week later I had a growth scan, which confirmed that the baby was very large. I was quite anxious and upset – all of a sudden it was clear that I really did have gestational diabetes, and it was serious. I tried to keep to a strict diet, limiting carbs and eating small amounts regularly. I felt starving, and yet I was still getting high blood sugar readings. At 36 weeks I went back for another growth scan, feeling positive that my diet and the medication would have slowed the baby’s growth, but the results showed otherwise. My medication was doubled u
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Another hour later I was in so much pain that I didn’t know what to do with myself.The contractions were in my stomach, back, and even down my legs and I had to go back a week later – I was told that if I had one high reading during this time I would need to be put on insulin injections. I was determined not to have the insulin, and I made an even bigger effort to keep my blood sugars down. It seemed to work, but I was told that I would still have to be induced at 39 weeks. On 26 July I went into hospital for the induction. I was induced first with a pessary and then, after little progress, the next day using tablets. I had contractions every five minutes from the first evening, but despite this I was only 1cm dilated for the whole of the second day. Jody was working during the first two days, which meant that he was only with me first thing in the
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morning and in the evenings. On the second evening Jody and I watched some of the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony together, and then he went back home. As I was trying to get some sleep, my waters broke with a pop. Within an hour, I was in agony. I asked the midwife to help me put my TENS machine on, and begged them to let Jody come back – which they eventually agreed to. Another hour later I was in so much pain that I didn’t know what to do with myself. The contractions were in my stomach, back, and even down my legs, and the TENS machine just seemed to be making it worse. The midwife examined me, and, as I was now 4cm, I was told that I could go to
the delivery suite. I couldn’t use the birthing pool, though, as I was high risk and needed to be monitored, so I requested an epidural. There was a wait for the epidural, so I had gas and air and half a dose of pethidine in the meantime. Progress continued to be slow, and the next morning I was given a hormone drip to speed up the contractions. I reached the pushing stage by about 11.30am, but after an hour the midwife was concerned about the baby, and a doctor was rushed in to carry out an episiotomy and deliver her by ventouse. Sienna was born at 3.03pm. She was put straight onto my stomach. It was amazing to see my baby’s face, but seconds later she was rushed out of the room – she was in shock, looked grey and wasn’t crying. Jody and I looked at each other with tears in our eyes, fearing the worst, but a minute later we heard some cries and shortly afterwards she was brought back in. We had to spend another two days in hospital so that they could monitor Sienna’s blood sugars. Eventually, after Sienna had some formula to get her blood sugars up and the paediatrician had examined her, we were discharged. It was great to come home with our beautiful baby girl. We couldn’t take our eyes off her. The early days were hard work, especially the sleep deprivation, but eight months on we have settled in very well. Sienna is a smiley, inquisitive and good natured baby. She brings us happiness every day and we wouldn’t change her for the world.
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eoff and I met at secondary school, and started seeing each other after our sixth form leavers’ ball. Our universities weren’t far away from each other so, luckily, our relationship remained strong. Geoff proposed while we were on holiday in New York, and we got married in January 2008. We decided that we wanted to start a family, but our dream of having a baby took a while to come true. It took nearly two years to conceive our first child – we discovered that I had polycystic ovaries and was given fertility treatment. After nine relatively easy months of pregnancy, the birth did not quite go to plan, and Aidan was born by emergency c-section. Second time round, we were caught by surprise. I fell pregnant almost immediately, and everything happened naturally this time. We’d always wanted two children, but we hadn’t been sure what would happen, after having had to go down the fertility route with Aidan. This pregnancy also went very smoothly, and we decided to leave the sex of the baby as a surprise – although no-one believed that we didn’t know, as we’d said that the first time and then confessed afterwards that we’d known all along! Late in the pregnancy I was told that
the baby was in a breech position. Because of my previous caesarean I couldn’t have any manual intervention, so I waited nervously to see what would happen. Thankfully Isaac turned before it was too late, so I was still on track for a natural delivery. I’d hoped that the labour would start naturally, but it didn’t and induction day arrived. Luckily, the induction was the kick start that my body needed. I was induced first thing in the morning, and by the evening the contractions were coming thick and fast. The contractions were very intense, but I thought that there must be worse ones to come, so I coped by having the TENS machine on permanent boost and gripping the hospital bed. After a night of paracetamol I asked a midwife to examine me. On examination, my waters broke, and I’d also reached 9.5cm, so I was rushed to the delivery suite. I just had time to ring Geoff and ask him to come to the hospital ASAP – luckily, we only live ten minutes away. I started on the gas and air immediately and was given the option of an epidural, which I took because I was exhausted after having had contractions all night, and I felt that I needed some pain relief. I was also nervous about the birth, as I hadn’t experienced a natural delivery before. The midwives were fantastic and really encouraged me, and Geoff was by
my side, having his hand squeezed to death, mopping my brow, and passing me water – all important jobs! After a failed ventouse, I pushed Isaac out myself. I had an episiotomy, but luckily no tear. I was absolutely exhausted, but over the moon that I’d managed to do it all myself. I was so happy – another healthy little boy, who we’d all been dying to meet. It was lovely to note the similarities between our boys, and also the differences. I was discharged from hospital the following day, and by the evening we were home, tucking into fish and chips and drinking champagne – perfect! The recovery period was better after a natural delivery. My stitches healed perfectly and I was up and about in no time – I needed to be, with a toddler and a baby to look after. Life is pretty hectic now. Sleep is still hard to come by, and I am finding the routines harder to follow with a second child as they have to fit around toddler entertaining activities. I think I underestimated the additional work involved in having a baby as well as a toddler, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Isaac adores having a big brother and it’s lovely to see them giggling together. I’m sure they’ll be as thick as thieves when they’re older, although we’re bound to have some brotherly brawls along the way. u
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avid and I got married and had our first baby in 2012 – what a year! During our marriage preparation course we both said that we'd like to have two children, and that we'd like to start trying for our first baby after our wedding. It was great that we agreed. We got married in Derbyshire, where David had spent much of his childhood, and had our wedding breakfast at Chatsworth House. The pregnancy
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happened very quickly afterwards – I was delighted, and David couldn't believe it. It wasn't until we had an early scan and saw our baby's little heart beat that it became real for him. My sister, Catherine, was pregnant with her third baby at the same time as I was pregnant with Elsie, and she coped a lot better than I did! I suffered from morning sickness at the beginning, then headaches, and tiredness throughout – except for a nice bit somewhere in the middle.
We did the physical preparation for childbirth classes at the Royal Surrey, as well as the NCT antenatal course. We didn't manage to attend the antenatal class at the hospital, or the natal hypnotherapy workshop that we'd booked onto, because Elsie arrived three weeks early. I started my maternity leave on a Thursday, and on the Friday evening David went out in London with friends – a decision that he came to regret. In the early hours of Saturday morning,
Elizabeth Kate Waltham Daughter of David and Julia Waltham Born on the 25th of November 2012, at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Weighing 6lb 2oz
unable to sleep, I got up and started writing a list of things that we needed in our hospital bag. While I was writing my list, my waters broke. I called the hospital and they advised me to
Elsie was born. I had been in established labour for seven hours. David was hugely supportive throughout, albeit very tired, having had very little sleep.
besotted with Elsie, though. She's started giggling now, which is very cute, and goes some way towards making up for the sleepless nights! ✿
I found the labour incredibly painful. I knew it would hurt, but I don’t think you can really understand what it’s like until you experience it first hand come in – so a very sleepy David had to drive me there. Later that day – when I should have been attending my baby shower – I went into labour. I found the labour incredibly painful. I knew it would hurt, but I don't think you can really understand what it’s like until you experience it first hand: it really hurt! I had hoped to have a water birth, with minimal pain relief, but after a couple of hours in the hospital I asked for an epidural, which I was given. An hour or so later, at 7.24am on the Sunday morning,
Elsie lay on my chest, and she was just gorgeous. I was amazed, and relieved. We stayed in hospital on the Sunday night, and went home on Monday evening. I felt generally fine afterwards – much better than I had when I was pregnant – except for the lack of sleep. The first night at home was really hard – poor Elsie couldn't settle in her Moses basket at all. I was grateful that breastfeeding worked out for us both, but the sleep deprivation was, and still is, very challenging. We're both
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We’re going Pumpkin crazy this Autumn. Becky Dickinson delves into the history and health benefits of this iconic fruit and looks at five fun things to do with your pumpkin. w o r d s : b e c k y d i c k i n s o n | i l lu s t r at i o n s : E k at e r i n a T r u h k h a n
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othing symbolises Autumn quite like the sight of giant orange pumpkins. And of course, Halloween wouldn’t be complete without ghoulish lanterns, carved from these horticultural wonders. A pumpkin is really a squash, and comes from the same family as the cucumber. As well as traditional orange ones, you can also get blue, green and white varieties. And yes, pumpkins are technically a fruit, not a vegetable. The idea of leaving an eerie, glowing face on the doorstep has been around for centuries and was said to ward off evil spirits. In the early days, turnips
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containing a burning lump of coal were used, until it was discovered that pumpkins were far easier to carve and the coal was replaced with a candle. Medicinal myths surrounding pumpkins also abound, from relieving burns, to removing freckles, to curing snake bites. The reliability of some of these claims may be debatable, but pumpkins are known to contain the immune boosting vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, which is important for good skin, healthy vision and growth. What’s more, these are both antioxidant vitamins which may help keep cancer cells at bay and stave off aging. Both the seeds and flesh of pump-
kins contain potassium, a vital mineral in heart health, energy production and muscle function. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in the amino acid, tryptophan, which is important in the production of serotonin – our so called ‘happy hormone.’ To top it all, pumpkins are high in fibre and very low in calories. Aside from their nutritional benefits, at Halloween glowing pumpkins are an invitation to trick or treaters. But lanterns aren’t the only thing you can do with pumpkins. From growing to cooking, carving to crafting, pumpkins are packed with possibilities and offer a myriad of fun activities for children.
Carve it Whether you’re aiming for something simply scary, or a detailed work of art, the rules of pumpkin carving are the same.
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COok it Don’t let all that flesh go to waste. For an Autumnal warmer, try this deliciously simple pumpkin and sage soup.
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When the flesh is completely soft and cooked, simply blitz it all together with the garlic and sage in a food processor. The pumpkin should have released a fair amount of liquid, so pour that in too. As pumpkins are around 90 per cent water, you shouldn’t need to add any stock. And that’s all you need for an amazingly easy, rich and velvety soup. For a sweet treat, pumpkins are also great in cakes and pies.
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GROW it Don’t throw your seeds away. Wash, dry and save a few in a safe place to grow your own pumpkins next year. Keep the seeds until Spring, then plant them in individual pots. When the seedlings have a few leaves and all chance of frost has passed, plant outside. If you’re short of space or don’t have a garden, look out for miniature varieties of pumpkin like ‘Baby Bear’, ‘Jack Be Little’, ‘Munchkin’, and ‘Sugar Pie’ which can be grown in containers and are as cute as their names suggest. If you haven’t managed to grow your own pumpkins this year, then why not visit a Pick Your Own Farm instead, like Crockford Bridge Farm in Addlestone, Surrey? There’s a sizeable pumpkin patch where you can hunt for your own auburn globes.
stick it Pumpkin seeds make great craft activities. Kids will love sloshing around in the slimy fibres to find the hidden seeds. Once you’ve got them, rinse and dry, then use them to create seed pictures, by sticking them into shapes of flowers, animals or whatever takes your fancy. You can even make vampire fingernails. After all that, if you have any seeds left over, they can be roasted in the oven to make a delicious seasonal snack. Toss with olive oil and salt, then spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook at 140 degrees/Gas Mark 1 for around 45 minutes until the seeds turn golden brown.
PERSONALISE IT Don’t stop at just growing pumpkins, you can even name them. If you’re growing your own pumpkins, wait until the fruits are about the size of a small melon or large grapefruit. Then carve your children’s names into the skin using a nail or small knife. The cuts should just break the skin and not cut into the flesh. As the pumpkins swell, children will be amazed at how their names grow too. The possibilities of pumpkins really are endless and mouth-watering. What will you do with yours this autumn? ✿
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A N I M A L FA R M Photography: Helen Marsden Styling: Kellie Daggett Hair & Make Up: Freya Danson-Hatcher using Paul Mitchell hair care. Location: Godstone Farm, Surrey. Models: Alicia, Aaliyah, Ayla, Shyloh, Easton, Roman, Zachary and Joshua. With thanks to Baby Grace Models, Bonnie & Betty and Bruce and Brown. O P P O S I T E PA G E : Shyloh wears Top, £98, by Bonpoint. Unisex Baby Sleeveless Cardigan, £29, by Petit Bateau. ‘Fluffy’ Dog, £9.95, by Caravan. Cheddar Leggings, £68, and Child Rib Baby Socks, £18, by Caramel Baby & Child. Headband, £39, Bonpoint. T H I S PA G E : Roman wears Fox Jumper, from £13, by Marks & Spencer. Millepied Trousers, £30, by Little Fashion Gallery. Zachary wears Laundered Shirt Body, £16, by Boden. Teal Jersey Lined Chino, £10, by Mothercare. Adam Boots, £47, by Startrite. Kelsey Hat, £55 by Caramel Baby & Child. Deer Rattle, £10.99, by The Modern Baby. Grey Pigeon Light, £65, by Caravan. Ayla wears Hand Crochet Baby Lamb Hat, £20, by Attic. Feather bird clip (sold as set of 6), £19, by Petra Boase. Roden Baby Coat, £120 and Rib Baby Tights, from £27, by Caramel Baby & Child. Duck Lamp, £49, by Caravan. L o c a l fa m i ly l i f e s t y l e | 15
T H I S PA G E : Roman wears Denim Dungarees, £15, by John Lewis. Grandad Tee, £7, by Marks & Spencer. Bear Hat, £28, by Olivier Baby and Kids. Large Toadstool Lamp, £69, by Caravan. Easton wears Bailey Jumper, £88, by Caramel Baby & Child. Trousers, £12, by M&Co. Shoes, £18-£20, by Inch Blue. Stanley Baby Scarf, £49, by Caramel Baby & Child. Joshua wears Chunky Cord Dungarees, from £24, by Boden. ‘Daisy’ Dog, £9.95 by Caravan. Lumberjack Shirt, £9, by M&Co. Shoes, £18-£20 by Inch Blue. Toadstool Lamp (in background), £39 each, by Caravan. Aaliyah wears Bunny Print Blouse, £7, by Next. Faux Fur Gillet, £15.50 by Next. Hareem Baby Pants, £39, by I Love Gorgeous. Perry Baby Mittens, £49, by Caramel Baby. Child Shoes, £18£20, by Inch Blue.
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T h i s Pa g e : Easton wears Owl Top, £10, by John Lewis. Frankie Twill chino trousers and braces, £25, by Ben & Lola. Adam Boots, £47 by Startrite.
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T H I S PA G E : Alicia wears Cashmere Bonnet, £28, by Olivier Baby and Kids. Printed Blouse Body, £16, by Boden. Baby Bell Cord Shorts, £39, by I love Gorgeous. Floral Tights, £10, (part of a set) by Next.
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T H I S PA G E : Ayla wears Mouse Jumper, £16, by John Lewis. Laurie Scarf, £22, and Laurie Footless Leggings, £48, by Belle Enfant. Booties, stylist’s own. Mushroom Rattle, £10.49, and Woodland Rabbit Light, £4.95, by The Modern Baby. Zachary wears Dog Jumper, £15, by John Lewis. Baby Cords, £32, by MINI A TURE. Shoes, £18-£20, by Inch Blue. Joshua wears Farmyard Appliqué Tee, from £12, by Boden. Trousers, £11, by M&Co. Shoes, £18-£20, by Inch Blue. Alicia wears Cat Ear Headband, £6, by Gap. Scotty Dog Shirt, £36, and Kids Cashmere Pinafore Dress, £49-£54, by Olivier Baby and Kids. Laurie Leggings, £48, by Belle Enfant.
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O P P O S I T E PA G E : Ayla wears Kelsey Baby Hat, £49, by Caramel Baby & Child. ‘Rocky’ Dog, £9.95, by Caravan. Tyne Baby Dress, £75, by Caramel Baby & Child. Tights, £12-£14, by MINI A TURE. T H I S PA G E : Aaliyah wears Appliqué Apron Pinnie, from £22, by Boden. Bouncy Baby Cardi, £59, by I Love Gorgeous. Tights, £12-£14, by MINI A TURE. Maria Shoes, £89, by Vevian. Feather bird clip (sold as set of 6), £19, by Petra Boase. Ayla wears Hand Crochet Baby Lamb Hat, £20, by Attic. Feather bird clip (sold as set of 6), £19, by Petra Boase. Roden Baby Coat, £120, by Caramel Baby & Child. Aaliyah wears Pretty Cord All in One, £24, by Boden. Lambs Cardigan, £24, by Cath Kidston. Hat, £8, by Marks & Spencer. Matthew Shoes, £95, by Vevian. Pebble Carrot Rattle, £4.99, by The Modern Baby.
Stockists: Angels Face www.angels-face.co.uk Attic www.notonthehighstreet.com Ben & Lola www.notonthehighstreet.com Belle Enfant www.belleenfant-boutique.com Boden www.boden.co.uk Bonpoint 020 7235 1441 Caramel Baby & Child www.caramel-shop.co.uk Caravan www.caravanstyle.com Cath Kidston www.cathkidston.co.uk Gap www.gap.co.uk I Love Gorgeous www.ilovegorgeous.co.uk Inch Blue www.inch-blue.com John Lewis www.johnlewis.com Little Fingy www.finger-puppets.co.uk
Little Fashion Gallery www.littlefashiongallery.com M&Co www.mandco.com Marks & Spencer www.marksandspencer.com Mothercare www.mothercare.com MINI A TURE www.miniature.dk Next www.next.co.uk Olivier Baby www.olivierbaby.com Petit Bateau www.petit-bateau.co.uk Petra Boase www.notonthehighstreet.com Picalouou www.notonthehighstreet.com Sebra www.themodernbaby.co.uk Startrite www.startriteshoes.com The Modern Baby www.themodernbaby.co.uk Vevian www.vevian.co.uk
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By Jenni Baden-Howard
Jen’s Top Tips
Translate catwalk make-up trends... here’s how to make three of this season’s hottest looks work for you. Defined eyebrows I know. It’s hardly a make-up trend, but well-groomed, naturally defined eyebrows were one of the most talked-about looks on the autumn/winter catwalks (as seen at shows such as Rochas, Chloe and Stella McCartney). And, the thing is, they really do make a difference in helping a busy mama look polished and, well, more awake.
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There’s a fine line between well-shaped and over-plucked (and who hasn’t been over-zealous with the tweezers?). Super-thin arches can be quite aging, too (and repeated plucking will make hair growth weaker over time). The easiest approach is to have your brows professionally shaped (by waxing or threading) and then to maintain that shape at home, armed with a great pair of tweezers. I think Tweezerman’s classic Slant Tweezers (1) (from £19.50) are hard to beat (I’ve tried the thumb-grip ones, but personally find them a bit too fiddly).
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If you’ve got sparser areas which need to grow back, fill them in with a little soft make-up or shadow (go one shade lighter than your brows, for the most natural result). Try the new KIKO Milano Eyebrow Expert Styling Kit (2) (£13.90). If you remember, give them a quick brush through with a clear eyebrow gel, such as the The Body Shop’s Brow & Lash Gel (3) (£10).
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Black eyeliner Another big look this season, although the sixties/fifties-inspired ‘winged out’ looks seen on some catwalks are a little “faffy” for everyday. However, wearing a “skinny” line along the upper lid - as seen at Victoria Beckham and Christopher Kane - is a quicker, easy option which works equally well on autumn days or nights out.
Get a polished ponytail
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The quickest way to draw the line? Try a ‘felt pen’ liner, such as Bourjois’ brilliant Liner Feutre (4) (£6.99).
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Red nails If this season’s red lips aren’t for you, then a slick of red nail polish makes a fun, glamit-up-a-notch change from summer’s pinks and pastels.
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ADD TEXTURE AND BODY Trevor Sorbie new Styling Dry Shampoo (£5.59) smells great, too!
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Keep nails short and gently rounded at the edges - it looks modern, makes application quicker and easier and is the easiest shape to maintain. Regular readers know I wouldn’t be without Nails Inc.’s Glass Nail File (5) (£17), the best investment I think you can make on the ‘DIY mani’ front!
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Colour-wise, I’ve become completely obsessed (all things being relative) with ‘greener’ nail polishes, such as the fabulous Zoya range of formaldehyde, toluene and phthalates-free varnishes. I find they go on quickly and smoothly, look glossy and come off more easily, too.
USE A CATWALK-STYLE, COVERED BAND Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics (£3.49) are a ‘pony’ classic
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Try Zoya’s Nail Polish in Carmen, Diana, Sooki or Tamsen (6) (£10.50) (naturisimo. com). For longer-lasting colour, I follow with Butter London’s super-shiny Hardwear P.D. Quick Top Coat (£16, at Harvey Nichols). 5 Center Parcs Aqua Sana Spa Day (from £69 per person). Whether you squeeze it in as part of a family break OR escape with a girlfriend or two, this great package lets you enjoy some well-deserved ‘aaah’-time from 9am-6pm, with full use of the ‘World of Spa’ facilities (from steam rooms to a spa pool), lunch and refreshments. The perfect autumn/ winter treat! More info at aquasana.co.uk.
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Ojon Color Sustain Pro (£25) Any weekly conditioning treatment will work wonders with the help of steam in the shower. I love the Ojon range, as it’s super-conditioning and this formula is great for keeping coloured hair more fresh than frazzled-looking.
Clean & Clear Morning Energy (£3.99) I’ve been using this to gently exfoliate my face and help me wake up in the mornings! This oil-free gel smells zingy-fresh.
Clarins Eau Dynamisante Shower Mousse (£19) This creamy foam is fantastically uplifting and fantastic to apply before shaving (hot tip!).
Champneys new Energising Lime Foaming Body Scrub (£10) Pep-up your skin and your senses by using a scoop of this once or twice-weekly in the shower.
Shower
Turn a quick shower into a top-to-toe, ‘me time’ treat with these express, spa-inspired treats! Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil (£39) Choose Revive Morning or Deep Relax, depending on whether it’s a morning or evening shower. Apply just a capful, before you do anything, and the combination of the steam and essential oils will turn three minutes into a mini-spa experience (honestly!).
Pumice King (69p)
Stay on top of footbuffing by whisking this over your heels in the shower. I love the colours, too (so much more fun than a grey pumice!).
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Nude Skincare’s Perfect Cleansing Oil (£28)
While you’re getting the shower running, smooth on a cleansing facial oil which you can then rinse off once you get in. This feels more silky than oily, and leaves skin truly clean and glowing.
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Lovable lanterns
A desirable Den
This is no ordinary den... it’s quite the architectural adventure. Designed and handmade in Belgium, Mathy By Bols have been producing furniture for over 25 years, so they’re experts in their field. Your little explorers will have hours of fun playing in this treehouse. Poking their faces out the windows, scaring off intruders... it’ll be like their own tiny territory. And it’s ideal for sleepovers. Prices start from £1295. ✽ www.differentlikeazoo.com
Alpine Adventures
As Interior Designer, Ursula Wesselingh, would recommend add easily replaceable accessories to heighten a room. We love this die-cut paper lace Chinese lantern style lampshade. The intricate paper cut scenes are the perfect solution to lighting a child’s bedroom. Priced £18.50. ✽ www.notonthehighstreet.com
Interiors Inspiring ideas for your little ones sourced by: c h r i s t i n a b u r g e s s
Hide out
This fold-out quirky tent is sure to involve a whole lot of fun for an autumn hide out. The contrasting colours makes this the coolest tent on the pitch. Priced £115. ✽ www.madeindesign.co.uk
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Mini Mountain
Be creative and let your little one be a mountaineer in their own room. Adding a pouf will give children the sense of adventure. The pouf is named after the highest mountain in Sweden, Kebnekaise. Priced £174. ✽ www.storynorth.com
Animal Alphabet
This chart is adorable, with each animal representing a letter in the alphabet, it’s coverted learning at its best! The whimsical illustrations are eye-catching and sure to hold the attention of little animal lovers. Priced £25. ✽ www.littlebabycompany.com
tip of the season By Ursula Wesselingh, Interior Designer at Room to Bloom
Going for a theme means it’s relatively easy to achieve a coherent looking nursery or bedroom (be prepared to redecorate regularly to keep up with changing interests though). But themes can also overwhelm – be careful not to lose the all important balance between rest and stimulation. The way to overcome ‘theme-overload’ is to stick to one golden rule of interior design: create a single point of focus and keep the rest simple. In three practical tips: 1. Keep walls and floors neutral and add easily replaceable accessories. If you can’t resist themed wallpaper, use it on just one wall. 2. Don’t buy themed basics such as a bed, wardrobe or curtains. Instead, be creative and capture the essence. A hammock can turn a room into a desert island or pirate ship, sheer drapes and pretty bedding can create a princess bed. 3. Try guiding your child gently towards a theme that you think will last longer than their current crush on Ben10. An appreciation of good design is learnt and starts early. ✽ For more decorating tips or to book a design consultation, go to Room to Bloom www.room-to-bloom.com
Scandi chic
If, like our interior guru Ursula Wesselingh mentioned, you cannot resist a themed wallpaper, then this could be the perfect piece of paper to get into the wild. Let every child’s imagination run into a playful wilderness of adventure with the new and exclusive wallpaper design from British children’s brand, Hibou Home. Add a touch of Scandinavian chic by bringing the great outdoors into nurseries and bedrooms. Priced from £70. ✽www.hibouhome.com
Worldwide
Scratch up on your geographical knowledge with this beautiful world map by Famille Summerbelle. It provides a little flavour of the seas alongside some animal anecdotes too. Priced £55. ✽ www.notonthehighstreet.com
up and away
It’s time to get creative, and get sticking. There’s something magical about hot air balloons and now you can invite them inside to a child’s bedroom or playroom. You’ll have 8 different sized balloons to sort and stick, the pack also includes clouds to dot around - making you feel high in the sky. Priced £49. ✽ www.bobokids.co.uk
Bear Essentials
This little pair are two-sided cushions, giving any room a woodland touch. A fun and fresh addition, printed on high quality cotton drill ideal for autumn snuggles. Each priced £45. ✽ www.howkapow.com L o c a l fa m i ly l i f e s t y l e | 27
Annabel Karmel's Wholesome Helpings
When my three children were all little, I struggled to come up with quick, easy meals all of them would eat. Talking to mums and dads now, I see that is still a struggle coming up with inspiration every day to feed your family. I have put together this new book ‘Quick & Easy Toddler Recipes’ to create some fun quick recipe ideas that all the family can enjoy. Here are some recipes from it for you to try! w o r d s : ANNABE L KAR M E L
P EACH AND RAS P BERRY CRUMBLE
INGREDIENTS • A knob of but ter •2 large ripe peaches, chopped into cubes • 1 50g raspberries • 5 0g light brown sugar
For the crumble • 1 50g plain flour
raspberries, then pour into a shallow oven-proof dish.
• 7 5g but ter, cubed • 5 0g brown sugar METHOD
Pre heat the oven to 200ºC / 160ºC Fan/Gas Mark 6 Melt the knob of butter in a saucepan. Add the peaches and sprinkle over the sugar. Stir over the heat for 2 minutes. Add the
Put the flour and butter into a bowl, rub in until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add sugar, sprinkle on top of the fruit. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden and bubbling around the edges.
Makes 4 portions Suitable for freezing
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LEMON SOLE G OU J ONS
Try coating fish in Japanese (Panko) breadcrumbs instead of ordinary breadcrumbs, they have a lovely light texture. You can buy them in large supermarkets. Another good coating for fish goujons is crushed cornflakes. INGREDIENTS •4 50g lemon sole fillets, skinned (4 fillets) • A lit tle plain flour
MINI CHICKEN BUR G ERS
You could make this recipe using chicken or beef. INGREDIENTS • 2 50g minced chicken or turkey • 5 spring onions, chopped • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped • Half apple, grated
• 50g carrot, grated • 5 0g fresh white breadcrumbs • 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
To Grill • b ut ter or margarine • Marmite Or • Oil for Frying
Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Season and shape into 8 burgers. Pre heat the grill. Arrange the burgers on a baking sheet and put a little butter or margarine and Marmite on each one. Cook for about 5 minutes each side under the hot grill until cooked through.
• 50g parmesan, grated
• 2 tsp soy sauce
METHOD
Alternatively, to fry, heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the burgers for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning half way through until lightly golden and cooked through in the middle. Serve on their own or with mini buns or bagels and a little mayonnaise or ketchup and salad.
Suitable for Freezing before cooking Makes 8 burgers
• 2 eggs, beaten • 5 0g Japanese breadcrumbs • 3 0g parmesan, grated • 2 tbsp chives, chopped • Zest of half a lemon • A lit tle oil and but ter METHOD
Slice each fillet into thin strips – about 4 from each fillet. Season the strips, then toss in the flour. Dip the sole into beaten egg. Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, chives and lemon together and spread out on a plate. Coat each strip in the mixture. Heat a little oil and a knob of butter in a frying pan. Fry the goujons for a few minutes each side until lightly golden and crisp. Suitable for freezing before frying MAKES APPROX 16 GOUJONS
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Ta s t y c h i c k e n & pa s ta s a l a d
This tasty pasta salad is also great for lunchboxes. INGREDIENTS • 150g fusili pasta •3 heaped tbs basil, chopped
Q UICK BB Q STEAK
• 1 00g cherry tomatoes, quartered • 5 0g sweetcorn •1 25g cooked chicken breast, diced
By bashing out the steaks to make thin strips, the meat will cook in minutes.
50 ml of water with the cornflour. Add to the sauce, bring up to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
DRESSing
INGREDIENTS • 2 tsp sunflower oil
•1 tbs rice wine vinegar or White Wine Vinegar
• 1 onion, finely chopped
Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Bash the steak out very thinly, then slice into strips.
• 3 tbs olive oil • 1 tsp caster sugar • ½ tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp soya sauce METHOD
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Drain and refresh in cold water. Measure all of the dressing ingredients into a mixing bowl. Whisk together and season. Mix the pasta and remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper and toss together. makes 4 portions
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• 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp soy • 2 tsp brown sugar
Fry the strips quickly over a high heat until just cooked. Add to the sauce and remove from the heat.
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Serve with vegetables and rice.
• Ketchup (to taste)
MAKES 2 PORTIONS
• ½ tsp balsamic vinegar • 150 ml water • 1 tsp cornflour • 2 50g sirloin steak METHOD
To make the sauce, heat the oil and sauté the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for one minute. Add the ketchup, soy, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and 100 ml of water. Mix the remaining
All the recipes are from ‘Quick & Easy Toddler Recipes’ Ebury Press £9.99
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