Antwerp street art.........

Last week we were in Antwerp with the other job, if you ever get a chance to go, do! its such an inspiring place.

As usual we had good intentions to take loads of pics for the blog, the reality is, we get carried away with shopping! See a few below......

Have a great week!

x

Space Monkey

Boards

Colour cons

How rude!

Bubble London AW13 ..... Corby Tindersticks, Lettie Belle, Dot & Co and Poco Nido.

Sorry we missed you yesterday, we were helping our mates Poco Nido at Bubble London.

There were so many gorgeous brands showing their AW13 collections.

I always feel really inspired when visiting Bubble London and kind of in ore of people that are passionate and brave enough to do their own thing.

Here are some of my favorite little brands.........

Corby Tindersticks.

At Corby Tindersticks they aim to create fun design and illustration for kids and grown ups. Driven by the need for a creative outlet, they lovingly design products for a refreshing point of difference to the high street. Oh and they try to look after the environment and source ethically made garments too!

Lettie Belle.

Lettie Belle designs friendly interior accessories for tots' and kids' bedrooms. Products include hand-stitched cushions, giclee prints, bags and brooches.  Lettie Belle aim's to create stimulating, eco, hand-made design for the discerning youngster. They use eco-fi felt (made from waste plastic bottles), organic cotton and leather details. Motifs are nostalgic and their creations are made to be enjoyed and treasured forever!

Dot & Co.

Dot&Co was founded by Annie Coherton.  Having worked in the fashion industry for over 9 years, both in the UK and abroad, Annie saw a gap in the market for a new brand of organic babywear, something fun and colourful instead of the usual array of neutral shades and conventional designs.
Like every new adventure, Dot&Co has overcome some obstacles along the way, but Annie has always been confident that her products will stand out from the competition due to the excellent quality of the garments and distinctive styles across the range.

And last but by no means least, our mates at Poco Nido.

Poco Nido.

Poco Nido is a little brand for little people. Founded by Catherine, a footwear designer for 14 years and proud mum of 2. Their aim is to create quality clothing and footwear in limited runs so you get functional and exclusive pieces that won't break the bank - and of course happy, cool kids in the process!

Have a great week x

Places to visit ...... Northcote Road.

I've lived in London for 13 years this year (time flies!) I've lived north, south, east and west, and shopped in every nook and cranny of this fabulous city.

Once of my favorite shopping streets for all things for the 'little ones' is Northcote Road in South West London SW11, just a spit from Clapham Junction's train station.

Nicked named "Nappy Vally" you will find every type of beautiful baby boutique from Petit Bateau to One Small Step One Giant Leap. Toy shops, children's hair dressers, children's shoe shops, children's clothes shops, maternity clothes shops, and pram shops, basically everything you will ever need for a mum to be and your little ones.

One small step one giant leap Northcote Road SW11.

 

Wigwams outside one of Northcote Roads many gift shops.

But it's not all about the kids! There is also a balance of shops for mum or aunties (in my case) with the likes of Kiehl's, Olivia Bonas and Cath Kidson (with a large kids section naturally).

Cath Kidson Northcote Road SW11.

And beautiful home ware interdependent stores selling antique upcycled furniture and vintage inspired gorgeousness, not forgetting the traditional paint manufacturers Farrow and Ball 

Loving Vintage Northcote Road SW11.

Antiques Market Northcote Road SW11.

After a lovely mooch around the shops you will need some sort of refreshment, you will not be disappointed with loads of bars, restaurants and cafes to choose from. 

Next time your 'down south' why don't you pop in for a nose! enjoy! x

For more info on Northcote Road check out welovenorthcoteroad.com

 

Sorry we missed you last week...........

For those of you that follow our blog you will know that we went missing last week!

The other job sent me to New York the city that never sleeps, although it was all work, work, work, I managed to pop out and take some pics.

Empire state.

Ceilings with light.

lost sneakers.

Cup cake cart.

 

 

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These are two mangos.

Breakfast is served.

Good Morning Manhattan.

City Kitty.

Personalized wedding favour bags..............

For those of you who follow us, you will know that we recently had a huge order (for little old us) 125 personalized wedding favor bags. The grooms are my very close friends and I was honored to share their special day with them.

It was fabulous! After the very touching and emotional service, the guests walked down a marble stair case to be greeted by the best men offering a cocktail can of either Gin or vodka and Tonic, a bag of nuts and a packet of biscuits in The Friendly Party Bag Co's favor bag, a light refreshment while we hopped on to a coach, to get to the party venue.

I though I would share some pics with you, unfortunately I did'nt snap Toby and Ben with a bag! :(

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Toby and Ben all the very best for the future, and lots and lots of love xx

Busy best men and bags fillers.

Me and my besties. x

Best man.

Lovely Ladies.

The Renegade Craft Fair and a bit of Brick lane...

Last week it was the 2nd annual Renegade Craft Fair at The Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane.

The Renegade Craft Fair (RCF) is a large scale marketplace event, showcasing the work of contemporary indie-craft artists. Featuring hundreds of artists at a time, vendors travel from all over to sell their handmade goods and original artwork. RCF is held in urban epicenters of creative indie-entrepreneurship throughout the US and abroad – including Brooklyn, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and London (UK).


We popped down for a little shopping spree!

There were some gorgeous and unique brands, make sure you check out their website.

After spending a small fortune at the fair, we had a mooch around Brick Lane EC1, and took a few pics of some amazing street art to share with you.

Have a good week! x

It's a nice day for a White Wedding.......

Summer. Sunshine, warm long nights, ice cream, strawberries and of course weddings!

This summer I went to one of the most beautiful weddings I think I have ever been to. My mums best friend's daughter.

The wedding was set in a converted barn in the rolling hills of Staffordshire. With the most gorgeous highland cows in the field next door.

 

Staffordshire Rolling Hills

As the guest's arrived in a vintage London bus, they were met by a Bagpiper, while the master of ceremonies showed us the way to the barn when the wedding ceremony was taking place.

The service was so beautiful and touching, out of nowhere a white barn owl flew down the isle with the wedding bands tiled to it's feet.

While the new Mr and Mrs had there photographs taken, the guests were served strawberries and cream, retro bottle's of Coca Cola and bucks fizz.

Dotted around the court yard were stunning "sweet treat" trees, and vintage swing boats for the children.

Drink me!

Sweet treats, not just for children!

Eat me!

Vintage Swing fun boats (also not just for children!)

The wedding breakfast was severed in converted stables, beautiful dressed tables with stunning center pieces and favours.

While the desserts were being severed a choir sang a medley of love songs.

Giant cocktail glasses as center pieces

Personalized M&M favors

After drinks in the court yard, the evening celebrations started, scummy wedding cake, a hog roast and a vintage ice cream chart.

The gorgeous Bride with her stunning Bridesmaids having some ice cream

It was a perfect day, I don't think anyone their wanted it to end!

I'd like to take this oppertunity to say thank you to Adam and Lisa for inviting me to their gorgeous day and I wish you all the love and luck in the future. xxx

My gorgeous Ma and Aunty Janette

A Little trip to the sea side.........

Hasn't this Summer been a bit of a wash out? I know us Brits like a good moan about the weather!

A free weekend, when it was touch and go with what the weather was going to be doing, let us escape to Brighton, only 60mins from central London on the train.

Fresh sea air! I quick picnic shop and eight hours of sun on the beach with a few drinkies on the front. Bliss!

Good job we went yesterday, because would you believe it, its just started raining!

The sea

Love this Bead shop

Brighton West Pier that sadly burnt down in March 2003

Pebbles that make Brighton Beach famous

 

Busker on the front, very good I thought!