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There are few things more pleasurable than seeing your child’s delighted face on Christmas morning. Reward for all the hard slog you’ve no doubt put in beforehand! Although a time of joy and celebration, Christmas can bring the best of us to our knees. People to see, places to go, presents to organise, finding space for that stockpile of food…the list goes on.  You might think that amongst all this chaos, the last thing you’ll have time for is a festive bedroom makeover.  Think again. Making sure your child has a bedroom filled with Christmas cheer could be the best 30 minutes you’ll ..

We expect most of you have given a fleeting thought to the season of goodwill by now, if not started buying gifts already. You might even be one of those annoyingly organised folk who has everything bought and wrapped, with your cards stacked up, written and ready to go. If only we could say the same! For those of you lesser mortals who aren’t so adept, we might just be able to help. Not only have we got a gorgeous selection of gifts for children, we have some pre-Christmas essentials too...     Personalised Christmas goodies for that special little someone Children lov..

Every so often at Christmas time, a new craze appears on the scene. It's usually something I declare will never catch on and will fade away before you can say ‘figgy pudding’. More often than not, I am wrong about such things. Never more so than in the case of everyone’s new best friends (and foes), the ‘Elves on Shelves’.   Many years ago, a friend of mine who was living in America informed me about these mischievous little creatures. We laughed our socks off at the thought of millions of children being made to toe the line by nothing more than spindly and sinister looking elves.   ..

So, those pesky children’s Christmas gifts...Have you bought them, wrapped them and stacked them under your tree yet?   Me neither. But I’m not fretting. Not just yet anyway. The all important lists are in my possession and I am trawling through them as we speak. I have added a few little trinkets of my own such as a personalised compact mirror and personalised jewellery box. I have also ordered some lovely personalised stationery too - the failsafe present that all little girls and boys will adore!         I’m not quite sure how to go about dealing with the particular..

For the month of November we are giving you a chance to win one of our Personalised Gifts. You can see the collection of gifts we offer by clicking here. We think these would be a great Christmas gift for a loved one with a personal touch. To win all you have to do is comment below who you would like to win a gift for, which personalised gift you will choose and why they deserve it.  Good luck! The competition closes at midnight Wednesday 30th November and the winner will be announced on our social media on the 1st December. Please add us on facebook and twitter so you don't..

Half term is upon us and thousands of delighted children have taken to our parks, cinemas, shops and streets. Everywhere is packed to the rafters! It’s a short but sweet school holiday peppered with halloween preparations and weather-permitting excursions which, more often than not, result in mud getting somewhere it shouldn't... I love how children live in the moment, soaking up the autumn rays, revelling in frosty breath and fireworks. If only mums and dads could do the same! You see, since becoming a parent I have realised that half term isn't just a little jolly to break up the season. ..

So how has your December been so far? I'm hoping all your presents have been bought, wrapped and are tucked under the tree ready to be devoured on Christmas Day...ok maybe that is wishful I thinking but I'm sure it won't be too long before you're ship shape and ready!     This can be a super hectic time. I find the best way to combat any seasonal stress is to take time out with the children. I like to remind myself what it’s really all about. A simple drive out to look at all the Christmas lights (whilst listening to some festive songs of course!) is a great diversion from all t..

I know you probably don't want to hear this, but it's time, I'm afraid, to start thinking about...just wait while I crawl under the desk and cover my ears...Christmas!   I am as reluctant as you probably are believe me, but time is pushing on and there are presents to be bought, so come on, chop chop.   Just in case you are resting on your laurels and think there is literally bags of time until the big fella jumps into your chimney pot - so to speak - let me show you my autumn pics.           These images of Heskin Hall, taken over the last three we..