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The end of the festivities is something we always dread in our house. The children can’t believe they have to wait another whole year until Christmas and the house looks like it’s taken minimalism a tad too far. “It’s so empty!” they all cry.   However, there is something a little delightful in this ‘emptiness’. I like to see it as my old friend ‘tidiness’. Pre Christmas, pre pine needles and pre Santa delivery. Ah yes, that…   So perhaps it isn’t as tidy as it could be, at least the children’s bedrooms aren’t anyway. But luckily, at Little Lucy Willow, we have storage solutions we..

We hope you’ve all had a really lovely Christmas with some gorgeous gatherings and gifts, and are now gearing up for an equally happy new year...         The children are whacked and I am too after all the festivities and fabulous food. But I think our mellow mood is also because it’s that strange time of year when nothing feels quite how it should. The Christmas lights are still twinkling but there’s a certain sadness in the air that the magic is now over! Early mornings, late nights, plus too much indulgence in bubble-filled beverages have also taken their toll and all we ..

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.   ..

December is almost here and you’re about to start shopping like you’ve never shopped before! The car parks are full, the weather is atrocious and there isn't a seat to be had in any coffee shop in town. Don’t you just love Christmas shopping? It has been said that lots more of us are buying gifts online nowadays but judging by the chaos on my local high street I beg to differ!   Despite my love of getting all ‘hygge’ before casually browsing for gifts online, there’s still something about the magical mayhem of being out amongst the throng of shoppers. It just has to be done!   Asi..

The clocks have gone back and we’ve been plunged into autumn and all its glory! I adore the golden, russet and red leaves falling like confetti through the chilly morning air...until it pours down and we end up wading through clumps of leaf sludge that is...   For now, I am embracing the bright blue skies, the vibrant acers and beautiful beech. If the wind whips up tomorrow and this wonderful scene is destroyed, at least I have had my autumn fill! Finger’s crossed it stays dry for bonfire night too, a personal favourite of mine. Wrapping up, eating comfort food and having a glass of hot ..

The clocks go forward this weekend, or is it back? We google it, we ask around and we triple check by watching the news. In fact there is an easy way to remember - simply ‘spring’ forward and ‘fall’ back. I know, another pesky Americanism, but who cares as long as we don’t turn up to work an hour early!     The official time we go back to Greenwich Mean Time is 2am on Sunday, October 30th, so get those reminders stuck on the fridge and get ready for your lie in! Although we’ve been doing this for years - some more years than others - it still never fails to confuse us. We spend..

October is a FANGtastic and SPOOKtacular month which certainly raises our spirits (and those of a few departed souls too).   I know the month has barely begun but the shops are already full of fancy dress regalia, dangly cobwebs and suitably orange-clad aisles. If only we could just get on with enjoying this BOOtiful month instead of being reminded that the dreaded horrors of Halloween await!   I’m not a huge fan of this overblown occasion if I’m honest. Traipsing around in the dark on what you can guarantee will be a wet and miserable October night is not what I would call fun. A..

So the children are back where they belong (at school that is) and your home is once again the clean and tidy haven you have ached for all summer. Aaaand relax!   To ensure you keep this reinstated authority on all things ‘decor’, you might need our assistance.   We’re thinking children's desks. Beautiful, durable, spacious desks.       You might be wondering ‘?’ But picture this. A world where the kitchen table isn’t buried in textbooks and a smattering of pens. Not to mention empty crisp packets and half finished drinks that will no doubt get spilled any...second..

  Did you know that we can survive three times as long without food as we can without sleep?   It’s not something I’m about to set out to prove as I can’t last very long without either to be honest. Skipping breakfast following a fitful night’s sleep is a major game changer for me. Everyone breathes a sigh of relief once I’ve had my granola and 40 winks...   That’s how essential sleep is. It sets the tone for your day, your week and - depending on how you sleep as a child - it can set the tone for your whole life according to Dr Hilary Jones.     This week is Natio..

Choosing children’s bedroom furniture is no easy task. There is plenty to consider such as bed size, storage, plus design and colour too... At Little Lucy Willow we do give you lots to think about which can be overwhelming so perhaps it’s wise to make a wish list before you begin your search!   Little Buoy Blue Collection BED SIZE All our beds can be made as singles, small doubles or doubles, depending on your available space. They also include a unique height adjustment feature, making them perfect for toddlers as well as for teens. On their lowest setting, the height from ..

Are you looking to overhaul your child’s bedroom this summer? Why not add some colour to their furniture too?   At Little Lucy Willow, our children’s bedroom furniture collections are finished in a range of subtle pastel shades to suit any girl boy or teen.   From soft Angel White to bold Seaside Blue, our colours are warm, contemporary and fresh.       After your furniture has been handmade in the Little Lucy Willow factory, it undergoes a three-stage finishing process resulting in a hardwearing, durable semi-matt coat which can be wiped clean from all those sticky..

Trampoline parks seems to be ‘springing’ up everywhere (pardon the pun) and as a consequence, my heart is spending an awful lot of time in my mouth these days.   In my younger years there was no such thing of course. Jumping on mum and dad’s bed was the best we could muster, but blimey it was fun! Sneaking upstairs when no one was looking and bouncing til the bedding came off. We never did manage to put it back on properly. Sorry mum!     The adrenalin was matched by precisely nothing, probably because it was strictly forbidden.   Due to this ‘rule’ being ingrained in my h..

    Choosing children’s bedroom furniture is a huge decision, not least when you intend for it to last many years.   You need something timeless, solid and durable. Something that will still look fresh a decade from now.   Obviously, Little Lucy Willow children’s furniture fits comfortably into this bracket so you’re in safe hands with us…   So once you have finalised your decision on which of our exclusive collections to go for, what then? Well it gets a little easier, we promise. The next step is figuring out whether you require any matching pieces.   It’s ..

Many children are still off school but the holidays are over in our house. Thankfully. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my girls but there comes a point when I am reduced to little more then a prisoner in my own home. Anchored amongst the rapids with a ferocious tide of barefoot children racing past. Laughing, dancing and singing, leaving a trail of destruction - and sweet wrappers - behind them.   All I can do is wait for the boredom to set in, the giggles to subside and the kettle to boil (again) before their next game starts up with a flurry of excitement as I stare o..