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There are few things more pleasurable than watching your baby drift off into a deep, restful slumber. And when they are nestled amongst kitten soft bedding in a beautiful handmade cot, all the better!     The cot bed If you are seeking elegance, style and a little panache for your baby’s nursery, take a peek at the Little Lucy Willow nursery collection. The stunning 'Tilly' and 'Martha' cot beds are hand carved from mahogany and painted in a subtle antique white or neutral stone. Each piece is upholstered in plain or buttoned luxurious beige linen fabric. It won’t be too ..

Moving your child from a cot to a bed can be a very tricky time - not least for mums and dads. What if your child won’t sleep? What if they keep getting up? Worse still, what if they want to sleep in your bed every single night?! Whatever your worries might be, try and leave them at the bedroom door. If your child picks up on any jitters or nerves about the impending ‘big move’, it could scupper your plans for a smooth and easy transition.         At what age should I move my child from a cot to a bed? Every child is unique, so the answer to this will vary greatly. The..

Bringing your baby home for the first time can be a somewhat daunting experience. Your precious little bundle is now the centre of your world. In an instant, your priorities turn on their head as your baby’s demands are propelled to the top of the pile. Your once pristine kitchen has been transformed into a small sterilising factory while the lounge is littered with changing paraphernalia and soft toys galore. A tiny tot’s tick list is long and thankfully pretty straightforward. But there’s one essential item that transcends all others when it comes to a newborn’s needs. The cot. ..

Did you know that a mum’s poor sleep habits can be passed on to her child? According to a recent study by the University of Warwick, our insomnia is catching! Forgive me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty certain my particular case of sleeplessness coincided with motherhood, before which I always slept “like a baby”...Ironic. Anyway, the point is that insomnia can be a real and debilitating problem, so making sure our children sleep well - and don’t pick up our terrible habits - is essential in guaranteeing their good health and happiness. One way to start is by looking after ourselves. The..

  Tilly Nursery Collection     Since the launch of our stunning nursery furniture collection, we have been bombarded with interest and queries. So we thought a list of your frequently asked questions might be useful for those all important finer details...   Why are the Tilly cot beds so expensive? A lot of effort goes into making a well made cot bed, ours are carved from mahogany. There is also considerable time and expense spent ensuring they are produced to a very high specification in order to pass strict safety standards. Please therefore be assured that these ..

At Little Lucy Willow, we like to look after our customers and strive to provide the best service possible. We don’t sell anything we wouldn’t be happy for our own children to use and it’s safe to say, we don’t add pieces to our exclusive collections lightly.   That's why we are delighted to finally launch the stunning Tilly Nursery Furniture Collection, as it marks a new and exciting direction for our company.   Tilly Nursery Collection   Being able to offer nursery furniture which is luxurious yet affordable, was the logical next step to completing the existing Little ..

    We are delighted to announce the launch of our very first, exclusive nursery furniture collection.   The carved mahogany French-style Tilly range exudes elegance, style and delicate charm. In other words, it’s gorgeous!   Adding nursery furniture to our range has been a natural step for Little Lucy Willow as we strive to provide a complete range of luxurious yet affordable children’s furniture to suit babies, toddlers and teens.   The exquisite Tilly cot bed, complete with pocket sprung mattress, is perfect for keeping your little one safe, warm and in sumptuou..

The recent heatwave has left many of us flustered, sleepless and ever so slightly out of our minds (or is that just me?). We’ve rattled through box after box of ice lollies, had water fights galore and been drinking Pimms from the comfort of the paddling pool (definitely just me!), but we’re still baking…   Such heat is lovely in very small doses but when bedtime comes around it’s not so good. The children are restless, uncomfortable and find it hard to get to sleep. So what can you do to ease them into a lasting slumber?             How to keep your child’s bedroom ..

During the past few days we’ve had a taste of some lovely warm weather and what might be in store for the summer months (with any luck). We’ve also been reminded what it’s like to feel the heat when we’re trying to get to sleep at night. And it’s not pretty...   With this in mind, now could be the right time to think about changing your child’s bedding before that mercury rises!     So pack away those winter duvets and create a cool and calming place for your little one to sleep.   New sheets always make bed an inviting place to be, which is exactly what we want our..

What could possibly feel better than clambering into bed on a cold, dark night with a heavy head and happy heart? Nothing quite springs to mind...   We hope this is how our children feel when they’ve climbed the apples and pears each evening. Safe, warm and sleepy.   I love to see them teddy in hand, droopy-eyed and smiling. But what I love most of all is pulling their warm bedspreads over their little bodies for one last cuddle before their eyes close and they’re lost to the land of nod.   It does help of course if you have gorgeous bedding to be snuggled up in, not least a ..

This July weather is a bit of a non-starter. “It just doesn’t know what it wants to do!” sounds the familiar lament at the school gates and supermarket checkout. Personally, I have just resolved to having all manner of coats - and suncream - at the ready should it decide to ‘turn’ without warning, like some crazy dictator.   It is supposed to be summer and on some days it certainly feels like it is. On most days it doesn't but never mind about that. I want to talk gorgeous, warm and delightfully dry weather, when the children can get outside and enjoy some real playtime.   I don’t ..