Little Flea Magazine The Rick & Roll Issue

S/S 2017 Issue 09 

magazine 

The 

ROCK 

n'ROLL 

Issue 

Little Flea 

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Su per pow er in f u s ed c l ot h in g pr ov id in g k id s w it h a n ex t r a 

Superpower infused clothing providing kids with an extra 

s en s e o f s ec u r it y w h en t h ey n eed it mo s t 

sense of security when they need it most 

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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 

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 

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. 


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In the 

Summer 

issue 

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WHAT’S HOT Find out what’s on 

the hot list this summer 

LITTLE ROCKSTARS Retro Rock & 

Roll has never looked so good. Shot 

by Binky Nixon 

ILADO-PARIS Donna Tweedale gets 

to know more about this stunning 

French jewellery brand 

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TREND PAGES Find out what all 

the kids will be wearing this Summer 

ROLLERGIRLS Grab your skates, 

this seasons fashion is all about colour 

and fun. Shot by Sharon Cooper 

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ACCESS ALL AREAS Super cool 

accessories the grown ups 

will want too! 

LET ME PLAY Toys that your 

little ones will want to play with 

again and again 

SHORT & SWEET 10 of the Best 

shorts for Summer fun 

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

contents 

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84 

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104 

114 

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RUBY LOVES This summer it’s all 

about Love Frankie for Ruby 

PIPPAS PICKS The gorgeous Rebel & 

Lola has expanded into clothing and 

Pippa can’t get enough! 

KIDS INTERIORS The coolest interior 

products that money can buy 

SCANDIBORN Donna Tweedale finds 

out more about this gorgeous Scandi 

interiors shop 

MAMA FLEA 6th form students from 

St Francis College help photograph 

our Mama Flea shoot 

MOTHER SHOPPERS Bertie and Gemma 

show us 5 key transitional pieces 

that we all need this Summer 

THE GALLERY Wall art for every room 

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Abi Waters 

cooks us up a feast for the whole family 

to enjoy 

WE LOVE... So many brands to explore 

and we share a few of our faves 

STORE FOCUS We get inspired by 

the amazing Hayley from Southwood 

Stores 

BRAND LINKS 

Image by Sharon Cooper 


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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 

Alba consists of 4 sub-brands AlbaBaby, AlbaKid, Alba Original 

and Atracktion. These four brands take your child from birth to 

14 and focus on comfort, style, durability and quality.

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. 


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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. 


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! 


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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 £10 so is the 

perfect place to search for an inexpensive 

gift. 


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! 


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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. 


Little Lulu’s 

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 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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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ILADO - 

Words by Donna Tweedale 


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 

PARIS 

that could make the bond between 

bump and I stronger still. I’d have 

been all over it. 

Launched in 2015, ILADO-Paris created 

some pieces inspired by the ancestral 

jewellery known as the ‘Bola’ 

or ‘ Angel Caller’. These are pieces 

that have been celebrated within the 

Mayan culture where legend has it, 

that the soft sounds created by the 

protective amulet, as it rolls over 

your bump soothes and comforts 

the baby in the womb and after birth 

where the familiar soothing sounds 

will help to calm the baby. 

I caught up with Sandra and Celia 

from ILADO-Paris to find out more 

about this incredible brand. 

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? 

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 


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“ 

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. 

“ 

For more information and to 

view products, visit ILADO 

at www.ilado-paris.com 


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. 


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Olivier Baby & Kids

Blush Tones 

Bobo Choses 

Olivier Baby & Kids 

Albababy 

Noodoll 

Annaliv 

Doodle Do 

Anna & Louis 


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Om Baby

STRIPES 

Amy & Ivor 

Sproet & Sprout 

Knit Planet 

Beanie & Bear 

Piupia 

The Wee Department Store 


Little Indians 

Olive Loves Alfie 


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Papu 


shapesand 

num 

bers 

Yellow Lolly 

Mainio 

ABC123Me 



Indikidual 


Yellow Lolly 

Little Mashers 


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Someday Soon 


Yellow Lolly 

DapperBaby 

Vevian 



Tigerbella 

Palava 

Tigerbella 


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Mainio 


AlbaBaby 

Bobo Choses 

Yellow Lolly 

Yellow Lolly 

Raspberry Plum 


ABC123Me 


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Sophie Ochera 


Image by Nadia Stone Photography

Vintage 

AlbaBaby 

DapperBaby 

Doodle Do 

Olivier Baby & 

Kids 

Rosita Lollipop 


Doodle Do 


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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. 


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.

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. 



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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. 




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Kimberley: 

Yellow linen top and skirt 

with braces, Olivier Baby & 

Kids. Love socks, Bobo Choses 

@ Yellow Lolly. 



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. 



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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. 


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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Access all Areas 

Rucksack, Sproet & Sprout 

Boots, Chapter 2 Kids 

Headband, Doodle Do 

Cat socks, Yellow Lolly 

Shark towel, Sproet & Sprout 

Voyager patch, 



Bag, Rockahula Kids Scarf, Rockahula Kids 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, 


Shoes, Vevian 

Basket, Olive Loves Alfie 

Bowtie, Olivier Baby & Kids 

Sandals, Young Soles 

Necklace, Olive Loves Alfie 

Black cape, DapperBaby 


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Let me 

play! 

Play Kitchen, Ottie & the Bea 

Puzzle, Toyhood Store 

DIY wooden truck, Tendre Deal 

MiClik, Toyella 

Taxi, BearGood 

Wooden vehicles, Pinch Toys 


Soft toy, Bunny & Clyde 

Fairy door and magic dust, 

The Magic Door Store

Playshapes, Toyella 

Wooden shapes, Pinch Toys 

Doll, Ottie & the Bea Lilac doll, Lapin & Me Rabbit head, Bisou de Lou 

Jointed Teddy, BearGood 

Oogli glow, Moluk 

Plui brush toy, Moluk 


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Expires 30th April 2017

10 of the best... 



Tigerbella 

Short 

& 

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Yellow Lolly 



Shorts for climbing, 

playing and looking 

super cool in! 

Albababy 

Bobo Choses 


Indikidual 


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Olivier Baby 

& Kids 

Words by Donna Tweedale 


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. 

We met with Emma of Oliver Baby & Kids 

to swoon over some beautiful liberty 

print... 

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 

Olivier Baby & Kids being enjoyed and 

loved by other families? 


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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. 

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? 

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. 

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? 

I first had the idea for creating Olivier Baby 

& Kids when my Bulgarian nanny at the 

time (my now Head of Production) taught 

me how to knit when I was pregnant with 


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 

Those are gorgeous choices, Thank 

you so much for sharing. I love how 

your brand evolved from encouragement 

from other Mama's around you 

too, Your collection is beautiful. 

To shop Olivier Baby and Kids visit 

www.olivierbaby.com 

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Hello Little One 

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 

Teether, Squidge & Pip 

Blanket that 

folds 

up into a bag, 

Scandiborn 

Baby hat, 

Panda & the Sparrow 

Baby Socks, Little Indians 


Baby blanket, Mainio 

Trousers, Mainio 

Embroidered top & 

bloomer set, Lala & Zizo 

Sweatshirt, 


Lemons babygro, 


Stripe leggings, 


Print, Ingrid Petrie Design 

Swaddle blanket, 

Panda & Ping. 

Knitted romper, 


Booties, Annaliv 

Bloomers, Annaliv 


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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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Ruby Loves 

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? 

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% 

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. 

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 


any kids rooms, whatever their age. 

The Love Frankie interiors range comes 

in lots of different styles and designs and 

there are even matching cushions and 

lampshades too! 

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. 


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Pippa’s Picks 

Rebel & Lola 

Photography: Sharon Cooper 

Styling: Anna Cascarina 


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. 


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Pippa’s Picks 

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! 


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. 


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Organic cotton baby blankets. 

As soft and pure as your baby. 

As stylish and ethical as you. 

hopeandfortune.com 

@hopeandfortuneblankets 


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Kids 

Interiors 

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! 


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. 


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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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 beautifully 

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.

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 Jaxon- 

James 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! 


Avery Row 

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! 

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! 


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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, 

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 


usiness 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! 

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 product 

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? 


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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 

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. 


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Cushion, Rebel & Lola. Marble 

necklace & bracelet. East London 

Baby Co. Pink leopard 

sweatshirt, Scamp & Dude. 

Confetti pops, Pops of Colour.

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. 


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

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. 


1. 

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. 


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2. 

Forever in blue jeans. This spring elevate your everyday 

jeans with embroidery, frayed hems and Vetements 

style twisted details. 


Embroidered jeans, Zara £39.99. Gold shoes, ASOS £18. Frayed hem jeans, Pretty 

little Thing @ ASOS £25. Red flat shoes, Topshop £35.

3. 

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. 


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4. 

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. 


White tie sleeves shirt, H&M £17.99. Gold shoes, ASOS £18. White wide sleeve 

shirt, Topshop Boutique £65. Red clutch bag, Selected £70. Red flat shoes, Topshop 

£35.

5. 

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. 


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The Gallery 

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Scandiborn 

Sosoyoyo 

Doodle Moo 

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Peas in a Pod 

Wall Musings 

Rebel & Lola

Adorn your walls with typography, fun prints and 

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Lapin & Me 

Doodle Moo 

Sosoyoyo 

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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 

Serves 4-6 people 

1–2 sweet potatoes, peeled and grated 

2 big handfuls of spinach, chopped 

100g feta, chopped 

8 eggs, beaten 

10 cherry tomatoes, halved 

Grated Parmesan, for sprinkling (optional) 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 


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. 

Preheat the oven to 170°C (Gas 3). Lightly 

grease a 20cm round silicone cake 

mould. 

Put the sweet potato, spinach and feta 

in the greased mould. Season the beaten 

eggs with salt and pepper then pour 

it over the top. Use a fork to move the 

ingredients around in the mould a little 

so that they become mixed together. 

salad. 

TIPS: 

• Feel free to vary the combination of 

ingredients to your personal tastes – 

mushrooms and bacon are a great addition. 

• I use a silicone cake mould as it makes 

it much easier to turn the frittata out 

once it’s baked, but you can use any 

baking dish really as long as it is well 

greased. 

• This frittata is delicious served either 

hot or cold. 

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 


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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 


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. 

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. 

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. 


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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. 


Ingredients 

Serves 4-6 

For the meatballs: 

500g lamb mince 

1 red onion, finely chopped 

1 garlic clove, finely chopped 

3 teaspoons harissa paste 

1 teaspoon paprika 

1 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 egg, beaten 

salt and freshly ground black pepper

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 


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Preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas 4). 

First make the tabbouleh. Rinse the 

quinoa and bulgur wheat to remove any 

excess starch or dust, then place in a 

medium saucepan and add the water. 

Bring to the boil, then cover and leave 

to simmer for about 5 minutes. Take the 

pan off the heat, put the lid on fully and 

leave to steam for 5 minutes or until all 

of the liquid has been absorbed and the 

quinoa and bulgur wheat is cooked. Tip 

the cooked grains into a large bowl, fluff 

up with a fork to break any clumps up 

and leave to cool completely. 

Add the remaining ingredients to the 

tabbouleh, drizzle with olive oil and season 

with salt and pepper. Mix everything 

together until combined. Cover and set 

aside in the fridge until ready to serve. 

To make the tzatziki, put the grated 

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 

minutes, turning them halfway through, 

until browned and cooked through. 

Serve the baked meatballs with the tabbouleh 

and a good dollop of tzatziki. 

TIPS: 

• this recipe is great as a packed lunch 

as it is just as delicious eaten cold the 

next day. 

• you can vary the grain used in the tabbouleh 

– try using couscous or cauliflower 

rice (grated cauliflower steamed for a 

few minutes). 

• the tabbouleh really benefits from being 

made in advance to give the flavours 

a chance to combine. Just give it a good 

stir to mix everything together again 

before serving. 

• I sometimes add feta cheese to the 

meatballs for another flavour – just mix 

100g crumbled feta cheese in with all 

the other meatball ingredients. 

For more of Abi’s recipes visit her blog 

or you can find her on Instagram here. 

Photography by Mark Waters Photography 


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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 

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. 

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... 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! 


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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. 


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. 


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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. 

Let’s delve a little deeper to find out 

more about Southwood Stores... 

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? 

I have always loved textiles and design since 

I can remember. I was desperate to study Art 

at College but my Mum was dead set that I 

should get a ‘proper job’. I went into Nursery 

Nursing always with the intention of going 


STORE 

FOCUS 

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 


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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. 


STORE 

FOCUS 

My GRAY clothing line was born not long after 

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? 

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 


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ABC123me 

Alba of Denmark 

Alexa Loy 

Amy & Ivor 

Anamoly 

Angels Face 

Annaliv 

Anna & Louis 

Atticus & Gilda 

Avery Row 

Barney & Wilf 

Bax and Bay 

Beanie & Bear 

BearGood 

Binky Nixon 

Bisou de Lou 

Braveling 

Bunny & Clyde 

Cadence London 

Chapter 2 

ILADO-Paris 

Indikidual 


Isossy 

JaxonJames 

Jolly Brown 

Knit Planet 

Lala & Bea 

Lala & Zizo 

Lapin & Me 

Lara & Ollie 

Le Mu 

Little Eleven Paris 


Little Lulu’s 


LittleMe Teepee 

Little Wardrobe 

Loud Apparel 

Love Frankie 

Mainio 

Mere Soeur 

Cult of Youth 

DapperBaby 

Darlo 

Dilli Grey 

BRAND 

Don’t Buy Her Flowers 

Doodle Do 

Doodlemoo 

East London Baby Co 

girlstalktoboys 

Hope & Fortune 


Molo 

Palava 

Question Everything 

Scandiborn 

Moluk 

Panda & Ping 

Raspberry Plum 

Sharon Cooper 

Monty & Co 


Rebel & Lola 

Someday Soon 

Mr Wolf 

Papu 

Rockahula Kids 

Sons & Daughters 

Noe & Zoe 

Parent Apparel 

Rockbox 

Sophie Ochera 

Noodoll 

Peas in a Pod 

Roro 

Sosoyoyo 

Nutmeg Wall Art 

Pepa & Co 

Rosita Lollipop 

Southwood Stores 


Pearl Lowe Petite 




Pinch Toys 

Sas & Yosh 

Squidge & Pip 

Om Baby 

Piupia 

Scamp 

Story 

Ottie & the Bea 

Pops of Colour 

Scamp & Dude 

Tendre Deal 

The Bright Company 

The Magic Door Store 

The Wee Store 

Tiba & Marl 

Tiddlers & Nippers 

Tigerbella 

Toyella 

Toyhood Store 

Tui B. 

LINKS 

Vevian shoes 

Waddler 

Wall Musings 

Well Grounded Co 

Willa & Bobbin 

Willa and the Bear 

Young Soles 

Yellow Lolly 

Zoobug 


Photography by Binky Nixon 

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