Having just returned from the most idyllic few days exploring the Cornish coast from north to south, I am a little in love with that southwestern pocket of England at the moment. Being based in Dorset, admittedly, it isn’t a million miles from us (a comparatively “short” three and a half hour drive) but, no matter where you’re based, that far-flung county, dotted as it is with surfers, sweeping beaches and panoramic skies is well worth a look in, either as a long weekend destination or the spot for your summer holidays (which we’re seriously considering should the weather keep going … Continued

Jemima Bradley is mother to Rose (aged 4) and Martha (aged 1), and a wife to the brilliant Mr B. She is a a fashion stylist and editor of her own blog, Musings from a London Mum. After 11 years in the Fashion Industry that began at Red Magazine, she chose to go freelance when Rose Bay was born, “so I could be at home with her on my terms. Its totally varied and every day is different, but I love meeting new people so its perfect for me.” Musings from a London Mum was born on her maternity leave with Martha. … Continued

When a label as gorgeous as Petit Bateau collaborates with a fashionista as revered as Fifi Lapin (she was labelled ‘an unlikely but powerful force in fashion’ by Vogue), then the results are going to be nothing short of fabulous. And so it is with great excitement that we learned last week of the new range of Petit Bateau and Fifi Lapin t-shirts that are on sale from November 13th. If you’ve long family weekends away coming up or a fun-packed half term break, you need pack little else for your girls. The blogger Fifi Lapin creates catwalk looks on her alter … Continued

Heidi Klein is infamous for her eponymous swimwear range worn by pretty much every major name in fashion and film. And her designs are set to be available for a younger market from next month when they expand into the arena of girls’ swimwear for ages 2 – 10. Expertly crafted, each story features a bespoke range of pretty swimwear in super soft UPF 50+ fabrics that block out 97% of the sun’s harmful rays, with coordinating dresses and rash vests to complement each story. Aside from her hugely successful label, Heidi has three children so we were thrilled she took some … Continued

The little ones may have only just gone back to school, but half term will be here in the blink of an eye and, in all honesty, I’m seriously missing Lola by day so counting down to it already. If you can’t be doing with jumping on planes after hours killing time (and spending a fortune) in duty free, Scotland’s iconic Gleneagles hotel is seriously worth considering. Gleneagles this half term Gleneagles is always family-friendly and well worth a look in at any time of year, but from October 11th to November 2nd this year the hotel is offering a … Continued