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After attempting to complete that never ending to-do list, most parents could happily fall asleep on a washing line each evening given half the chance.  If only our children felt the same way and simply couldn’t wait for their heads to hit the pillow. Oh how simple life would be! Unfortunately, such a scenario is akin to hens teeth so we are faced with the bedtime routine instead... Your child may moan about this part of their day but they would no doubt be lost without it, so try your best to persevere. Routine may seem boring and restrictive but in actual fact it’s your child’s anch..

We’ve all been there at some time or another – feeling a little unloved or left out perhaps. Like the time when it was your 8 year-old friend’s birthday party and you didn’t get invited. You were told it was because she could only ask so many people and that’s all there was to it. You’ve never forgotten though and if truth be told, it still stings a little… Fast forward to your turn at being a parent. When your children are small you’re still in control of organising parties and so on. But when they start to cement who their friends really are, things can often get out of hand – not least i..

Parenting is probably the hardest job you’re ever likely to face. What other form of employment requires a state of high alert 24/7, being in charge of human life and displaying the utmost patience at all times? It’s also a job renowned for its incredibly steep learning curve, not least when it comes to helping your child achieve dry nights. Generally speaking, a child aged two to four years-old is expected to sleep through the night without wetting the bed. However, at age four, 25% of children still wet the bed; at age five, 20%; at age six, 15%; at age ten, 8%; at age fourteen, 4%; and a..

We know that children’s furniture should last for more than just one season. In fact, it should last for many years if you choose your collection wisely. The trick is to find something that will stay looking fresh and ‘spring like’ whatever the weather outside! So if you are thinking of giving your child’s bedroom a makeover this season, here are some ideas to help you create something that will last long into summer, autumn, winter and many more springs to come…     Colour Colour is key to creating an inviting child’s bedroom where your little one feels happy to play, work ..

A little magic in a child’s bedroom goes a long, long way. From firing the imagination to inducing a long and restful slumber, it’s important to create a girl’s or boy’s bedroom that speaks directly to them. Whatever your little one loves about life be it the colour green, fairy wings or rocket ships perhaps, try and include a design element that is close to their heart. Colours are easy to incorporate into a room in the form of soft furnishings and décor. Pairing white with bold favourite shades or mixing pastels always works well. When it comes to more personal touches however, there a..

What could be more enticing than a beautifully made bed with squishy plumped up pillows at the end of a tiring day? Nothing springs to mind. The thought of your child climbing into a crumpled, unmade crib doesn’t really appeal and can mean a restless start to their slumber which won’t benefit anyone, least of all you! Granted, the world wouldn’t stop turning if we didn’t make our childrens’ beds each morning, but it would certainly seem a lot less organised.  Experts tell us that a made bed means less mess in a child’s mind as well as in their bedroom. In view of this, perhaps it’s ti..

If you have a lively little boy who enjoys the sort of games that turn you into a human shield for all things breakable, do not despair. It’s a fact that many children have now moved away from energetic play and settled down with devices instead, leading to countless problems with health and education. So the longer you can encourage your child to be active during their downtime the better! With this in mind, don’t lose heart when the rough and tumble starts, embrace it instead. Join in the fun and find ways to make sure your child has a safe and robust place to play whilst leaving your hom..

First of all, brace yourself. Attempting to keep your child’s bedroom tidy is a bit like sticking to all those unrealistic new year’s resolutions you’ve made. It is no easy feat and should be approached with reasonable expectations, should you not wish to feel like a failure! As the most cluttered, chaotic and well used space in the home, it isn’t going to look like a showroom any time soon, no matter how many times you whizz round with the hoover. With this in mind, set the bar low. Mess isn’t all bad however. Those new Christmas goodies might amount to little more than a tip in your ey..

No one likes packing up Christmas for another year. Taking down decorations, hoovering up thousands of pine needles and attempting to cram reams of fairy lights back into their original boxes “Surely they didn’t come in those?”... After you’ve put away the hoover and settled down with a well-deserved cuppa, the house looks so bare you fear someone has stolen your furniture. However, rather than lament the end of the holiday season, think of it as the perfect opportunity to freshen up your home instead – not least your child’s bedroom.         Out with the old! Before y..

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’ve all been there. It’s Friday night, a couple of school friends have come over for dinner and they’ve all had a fabulous time. Then comes the inevitable question. “Can we have a sleepover!?” (in chorus of course!) You sort of expected this to happen but naively hoped they would think it best not to bother you with such things on a Friday night. And pigs might fly. So after completing all the relevant phone calls and squaring it with your fellow parent, you set about finding that pesky blow up mattress you took camping approximately a year before. Forget all those TV dramas you were h..

A child’s bedroom is usually a messy bedroom. Scattered toys on the floor, clothes strewn anywhere but in the wardrobe and an assortment of random shoes dumped here, there and everywhere – none of which make a pair. To see the bedroom you so lovingly put together turn into a jumbled heap on a daily basis, can be very annoying! You’ve gone from tidying up each day, to simply closing the door instead. Out of sight out of mind. There is another way to deal with your child’s penchant for mess however. Having children’s furniture which contains storage that is easily accessible could make all..

Children are the biggest hoarders of all. Their piles of toys, books and bears grows along with them for those first few years at least. Most of this paraphernalia may lie untouched for months but woe betide the brave warrior who tries to remove any it! Cue plenty of tears.  And don’t even mention the clothes…  So if you can’t sneak out the surplus under the cover of darkness what’s the solution? Maximise your storage of course! At Little Lucy Willow we know just how essential it is to make sure your children’s furniture is practical as well as stunning with great storage options f..

Furnishing a child’s bedroom can be fun and exciting, with so many colours, themes and fabrics to choose from. But unless you have endless pots of money - and time - to continually update the décor and furniture, you may want to think carefully before embarking on a huge ‘princess’ project. As boring as it may sound to your child, it makes financial sense to try and create a room that won’t date too quickly. This doesn’t make your task any easier however. It requires extremely careful planning and coordination to bring all elements of your vision together in an effective and interesting way..