10 things that are good for me

Recently I’ve been struggling a little with motivation. Motivation to write my blog, motivation to tidy up, motivation to get into action… In all fairness I am pretty tough on myself and do set...

Picture Perfect

I have taken so many beautiful pictures over the years, most are hidden away in folders on my computer, some make it onto facebook and occasionally they even make it into a frame! Since moving into...

Home dream home

A home is so important. It’s the place you spend most of your time, where you create memories. As an extremely visual/aesthetic person it’s only natural that when I am surrounded by beauty I feel...

Guest post: Creating a kid-friendly but stylish home

Image source: www.increation.co.uk Sometimes when you flick though slick interiors magazines it’s hard to imagine some of the rooms after five minutes with your little tribe. But with careful...

How to build a tree house

Image source: www.howstuffworks.com Todays guest post is all about building your own treehouse! A subject very close to my heart, I have a small obsession with treehouses and would love to have...

I hate preschool

We have some issues, already for quite some time with Littlelish and preschool. I’ve tried to ignore them in the hope that it is just a phase and they will pass but Littlelish says she hates...

How to invest in fine art

Image source: jamesgalindo.com Today’s guest post is about something close to my heart – ART! I absolutely love art and would love to be able to invest in some pieces one day. One of my favourite...

Super low calorie, super chocolatey chocolate muffins

When I was hosting my pinterest party I pinned a recipe for 58 calorie chocolate muffins that I thought we could try. They were pinned from this site but apparently originally it came from Dashing...

Staying in is the new going out – My pinterest party!

Remember I told you I had an awesome Easter weekend? Not only was I well enough again to eat chocolate (hoorah) but I got to spend it with all my favourite people. Easter Sunday was spent with my...

WIN a beautiful Orla Kiely stationery set!

A couple of weeks ago I declared my love for stationery and a certain online stationery boutique, inkThistle. The owner Debbie was so thrilled with the post that she sent me some gifts to giveaway...

Day to night with Kaleidoscope

Finally the clocks have changed, meaning longer, lighter evenings… could summer really be on it’s way? I’m not convinced by the icy temperatures but the little bit of sunshine we’ve seen this week...

Do you remember? 90s nostalgia

I, Mummylish, was a 90′s teenager too. For me the 90′s were a heady mix of Nirvana, knee socks, platform shoes, Tupac, sports bras, chokers, baggy skate pants, The Crystal Maze, Gladiators, record...

A very special Easter with Rococo chocolates

I’m happy. After an extremely sickly couple of weeks we are better and actually managed to have a fantastic Easter! I’ve loved every minute of it :) It was kick-started in spectacular style last...

Sick and spotty.

Well I wish I had more joyous news. It’s been rather a sickly couple of weeks in our house. I’ve been struggling with an unknown stomach ailment which has really been bothering me. I’m almost...

Style spot – Bunny Boiler

With Easter fast approaching my thoughts are turning to all things springy; crocuses, lambs, bunnies and erm…. snow?! I wanted to share these fab necklaces by fashion jeweller Tina Lilienthal with...

Through the eyes of a child #12 – Soul child

Image: www.soulcolour.com Littlelish: Mummy, what colour is your soul? Mummylish: Oh good question, I don’t really know! Littlelish: (Thinks a while and then says) It’s white. Souls are white and...

Science is cool: changing kids’ perceptions

A fab guest post about getting girls into science! Image: www.ehow.com Some subjects are easier to engage kids with than others. Science can be one of the trickier ones, as it’s often perceived as...

Littlewoods for little places and little people :)

Image: www.winster.org Littlelish and I moved into our new house just over a month ago. It’s lovely. I knew the first time I viewed it that this was going to be a place I would be happy in, which...

Through the eyes of a child #11 Kidney beans

Littlelish: (looking grossed out) Mummy, this kidney bean… is this um, a real kidney? Because humans have kidneys in their backs you know… and I wouldn’t want to eat one. Mummylish: (smiling) No...

inkThistle

Anyone who knows me well will know of my love of stationary is endless. Paperchase is literally my idea of heaven. But where do you go when you want something a bit different, a bit unique and a...

Let the light in!

Wow we’ve had sunshine this week! And what a difference it makes :) I’m feeling all spring like and cannot wait to get into some lighter, brighter clothes. The mummy blogger has a fabulous...

Treasury Tuesday: Mumma I love you…

A selection of colourful, fun, springlike gifts for your lovely mum. All sourced from UK Etsy shops. A4 Get Kettle on Love Print amyawalters $20 Buttercups -55cms x 75cms si… Posterperfecti… $16.99...

Through the eyes of a child #10 – Vegetarian

Image: www.ronaldslabbers.com She’s 3 and a half but we’ve already got to that stage… (It’s dinner time) Littlelish: Looking forlornly at her dinner… Muuuuum, did this turkey have to die so I could...

A day at the Zoo! Do you want to come too?

We were thrilled to be invited down to London Zoo on a blogger sponsored day out by the lovely people at Virgin Money. It was just what we needed after all the events of late, a little mummy and...

Back to life.

I’m here, I’ve survived and you know what I think I’ve made it to the other side. And I’m proud of myself. I’m proud I have made it this far after taking one of the hardest, bravest decisions of my...

Guest post: How Valentine’s Day flowers can convey a specific message

These days, the message associated with sending a bunch of red roses on Valentine’s Day is pretty clear – it signals some sort of romantic/passionate intent on the part of the giver. But the...

Valentines giveaway! Perfect for yummy mummies, yes I mean you! :)

Valentines Underwear set by Playful Promises up for grabs! If you are anything like me, nice underwear is something I used to concern myself with years ago, before the arrival of Littlelish. These...

Moved.

I’ve been approaching this weeks mammoth task with definite detachment. It is moving week and I get the keys to my new house tomorrow where Littlelish and I will be beginning a new chapter of our...

Colourlish

Guest post: Quirky Valentine’s ideas – romantic summer house evenings

Christmas and new year have been and gone, which means that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Personally, I think it’s good to do something a little out of the ordinary on this day; since...