Mama's Green Wishes

From left to right: Peacock candle holder £31.80 by Rice DK, mini oiseau necklace £61 by Hop Hop Hop, Dove Print satchel was £60.80 now £30.40 by Rice DK, Velvet tea cosy was £38. now £15.20 by Rice DK,  Colourful storage baskets £59.50 by Rice Dk, Advent candle holder in peacock green £48.00 by Rice DK, Fabric photo frame in green/blue leaf was £8.50 now £4 by Rice DK, Secret man pillow £43. by Lucky Boy Sunday,  Melamine mixing bow by Rice Dk £19, Hanging carousel bird hook £31 by Rice DK, candle holder in multi colour was £21.50 now £10.75 by Rice DK,   Fabric Purse with Satin Trim £15. by Rice Dk

Everyone has their favourite colour and at the moment I'm very drawn to every shade of green. The dove print by Rice DK has been one of our favourites this year and I know this satchel would be great for big sis to use as a nappy bag when her baby bundle arrives in March and the matching pouch would be great to keep all those baby essentials seperate inside. The baby alpaca cushion by Lucky Boy Sunday is a firm favourite along with Stanley DeLarge. The colourful storage baskets would be a nice addition to my ever increasing bits and bobs I use for crafts, and how much time i'll save - unhooking all the coats in the hallway to get mine that has been buried at the bottom - with this carousel coat hook ! Oh and just beacuse sometimes my mornings need a little special something to make me smile......I adore this velvet tea cosy!

Please Father Christmas I've been mostly good this year............

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This is part of a new seasonal series where we bring you a guide to all things festive. We'll be decorating and preparing wish lists and gift guides for all the family and with some little treats and wondrous surprises along the way you'd better be sure to come and join the festivities with us.

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Be sure to watch our Monday Makery- we'll be bring you decorations to make, recipes to bake, and new traditions to begin.  The Art of Living will help guide you through what's on and what's great for families.  And on Friday we'll be giving you sneek peeks into the houses of the sisters of Sisters Guild in our Once upon a Week.

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Sisters Guild gathers gifts

Father Christmas is at his busiest time and perhaps would like some suggestions for Christmas stockings. Here we've picked a bunch of wonderful pieces for boys and girls to discover and keep busy with all christmas morning!

1.   Baby bunnies in winter knits by Maileg, £14.95 each
2.   Butterfly shaped cookie cutters, £3.00 
3.   Colouring chalks, £1.00 
4.   Colouring pencils - spotted case, £3.00  
5.   Heads and tails card game, £3.00 
6.   Heart shaped cookie cutters, £3.00  
7.   Inflatable globe, £3.00 
8.   Christmas matchbox mouse - little sister/little brother, £14.95 
9.   Nursery snap, £2.20 
10 .Monkey by Maileg £14.95 
11. Crocheted fruit and vegetables by Rice, £8.00 each 
12 .Colouring pencils - woodland theme,  £3.00

Belle & Boo little madam dolls -  which is your girl?
1. Cheeky, 2.  Imp, 3. Pixie. £8.00 each

With lots of wonderful gifts to keep little hands busy all Christmas morning, and things that will be cherished and treasured for years to come.

Our top ten Christmas gifts for girls

1.   Petti Skirt - Cupcake, £44 (other colours available)
2.   Maileg pram, £16.95  
3.   Baking set, £10.00 
4.   Princess and the pea bed by Maileg, £59.95  
5.   Pink hobby horse by Rice, £25.00  
6.   Raffia bag - gypsy caravan, by Rice, £25.00 
7.   Vintage style snakes and ladders, £9.50  
8.   Fabric doll, Eva Cat by Leila Lou, £18.50  
9.   Belle & Boo Bubbles Before Bed book, £6.99  
10. Baby newborn in bag by Maileg, £25.95

Our top ten Christmas gifts for boys

1.   Maileg Horse £26.95
2.   Miller Goodman Shapemaker wooden blocks, £29.95  
3    Fabric doll,  Prince Fergus by Leila Lou, £18.50  
4.   Felt Dinosaur by En Gry & Sif, £24.50  
5.   Felt farmhouse by En Gry & Sif, £34.00  
6.   Dandy Star LUCKY Sweatshirt, £35.00  
7.   Boy matchbox mouse by Maileg,  £13.95  
8.   Monkey by Maileg £14.95 
9.   Porcelain dinner set - Boy Indian, £23.50   
10. Raffia zoo bag by Rice, £25.00

Our top ten Christmas baby gifts

1. Baby blanket with vintage bag by Mini McGhee, £56.00
2. Cozy winter sleeping bag - baby cakes - by Aden & Anais, £29.95
3. Dungarees by Little Duckling (sizes: 6-9, 9-12, 12-18 months), £31.00
4. Hanging scented heart -baby sleeping - pink, £4.50
5. Aden & Anais Security Blankets Issie - 2 pack - Pink Stars, £14.95
6. Belle & Boo - parade wall sticker, £20.00
7. Belle and Boo art print framed - Boo, £55.00
8. Belle & Boo cushion - Boo, £42.00
9. Felt dinosaur Lizard by En Gry & Sif, £24.50
10. Monkey girl by Maileg, £14.95

And not forgetting us mamas and sisters at Christmas...
Our top ten gifts for you and all the important females in your life (pass this on to partners as a hint!)

1.   hop hop hop sautoir boite locket, £55.00 (ooh which colour?)
2.   Candle in glass by Rice DK, £5.00  
3.   Large make up purse by Rice DK £13.00  
4.   Painted candelabra with birds by Rice DK, £44.00 
5.   Fabric coloured embroidered box by Rice DK, £51.30 
6.   Mini nuage bracelet by hop hop hop, £35.00  
7.   Thermo mug by Rice DK - for coffee on the go - super stylish, £5.00 
8.   Belle & boo 'found' framed picture, £55.00  
9.   Belle & Boo - My favourite spot in winter cushion, £42.00 
10. Petti skirt - because you're never too old to be a little girl again (age 6-8 fits size 8-10 waist), £44.00

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