I don’t know about you, mamas, but I’m a sucker for a cute cake/cookie/whatever tin. I really don’t have any more space for another one on our already cluttered countertop (this kind of relates to last Friday’s post!), but I’m always tempted. This new one from Emma Bridgewater caught my eye at the weekend … I ... Read more.
Ever since I interviewed Ruth Clemens – the self-billed “manic mummy and baker extraordinnaire” who came second in the very first series of BBC2′s The Great British Bake Off – for nonstopmama, I’ve enjoyed her great home baking blog, The Pink Whisk (her first book is due out in April, BIG congrats, Ruth!). Her latest post, A ... Read more.
I don’t know about you, but the biggest go greener, energy saving challenge in our home comes down to heating. I’m always the one sneaking up that dial a teensy-weensy bit, “just to take the edge off” as I put it. I know I shouldn’t – for the sake of the environment, fresher air and ... Read more.
How pretty is this throw-it-all-in washbag by Lisa Stickley? Sooo sweet. The perfect wipe clean – so practical, hoorah! – but vintage, shabby chic-style design (and it’s S.P.A.C.I.O.U.S. – perfect for throwing in the essentials for a family break – or the baby’s essentials …). Good to know about in case you’re looking to replace ... Read more.
So, it’s Twelfth Night tomorrow – officially time to put away the Christmas decs, holiday DVDs and That Michael Bublé Album for another year. And no more sneaky chocolate coins with that 4pm cuppa … But! I’m a firm believer that fairy lights are not just for Christmas. In fact, keeping a string or two ... Read more.
Nonstopmamas need BIG mugs of tea to get us going in the morning. (Or green tea/hot water and lemon if they’re being super-healthy. Right now, it’s anything red label and fully caffeinated for us). And this has to be the most perfect mug in which to have your preferred ‘rocket fuel’ over the coming weeks ... Read more.
How thrilled are we to welcome food writer, chef and TV presenter Gizzi Erskine to nonstopmama to chat Christmas prepping? Exhaling after a busy week hosting her own pop-up restaurant at the Ideal Home Show at Christmas, Gizzi took five minutes to tell nonstopmamas how she gets ready for the festive season. Don’t miss her ... Read more.
Calling all nonstop-Christmas shopping-mamas! I had to let you all know that the lovely Emilie Mauran – founder of the totally gorgeous Mum Et Moi online ’boutique’ for all things maman and child, and contributor to nonstopmama – is celebrating the company’s first birthday!! BIG CONGRATS, Emilie (we would attempt ‘happy birthday’ in French, but ... Read more.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who can really, really relate to the thinking behind this tea towel? …. Designed by Catherine Colebrook, you can find it at John Lewis. Love it! Read more.
What better way to mark today than with a beautiful gift from the Help For Heroes charity range, in the form of this Antique Silver Heart Decoration … The hearts (and others, including stars and Christmas trees) are handmade for Help for Heroes by a small charity called St Nicolas in Thailand. A small Christian ... Read more.
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