There are some dresses that are made to wear in certain places and when I saw the Coco maxi dress by Seraphina, I knew it would be the perfect accessory to colonial villas and palm clad gardens in Sri Lanka. Seraphina is a beach and lounge wear label founded by Fiona Hodges whose upbringing on a tea plantation in Darjeeling, inspired her to explore block print methods by local artisans. After working
I recently received the best gift a mum can get – a luxury spa day for Chewton Glen in Hampshire. If you have not heard of Chewton Glen, it is the quintessential country house hotel and the ultimate Hampshire spa retreat. I’m afraid my photos aren’t wonderful because I was too busy relaxing but I did have a wonderful time and day out on my own which I always think
Us mums are full of brilliant ideas for our kids. I must have thought of a million product ideas since having T-Rex but putting them into practice is a massive challenge, especially when you are still being a mum! So hats off (s’cuse the pun – that really did just pop into my brain) to Emma at Little Hot Dog Watson, who has created possibly the coolest and cleverest kid’s hat
In my opinion the best summer wardrobes are an eclectic mix of high street fashion, designers and independent labels. I love a pre-holiday shop to get excited about travelling but I also love digging out classic pieces that I’ve usually bought abroad and wear on holiday every time. I was recently given this beautiful vintage sari shirt from Lisa Taylor. India is somewhere I am still desperate to go to and so I feel like a
I love it when I find really good beachwear for kids and the minute I found the Beanie & Bear website I knew I was going to love it. Aside from the fact, Noya – Beanie and Bear’s creator – lives around the corner from me (see serendipity!) I love this swimwear for its bright colours, cool cuts and ASS – anti saggy swimwear – factor. Noya, who is also mum
