November Favourites

OK guys, a week into December already (WTF!) and I'm doing my favourites again. I've got some beauty, homeware & motherhood bits. Oh and two instagram accounts that I've loved in the last month.

I'll start with homeware. The Jo Malone dupe candles by Aldi. My sister Courtenay picked this Blackberry and Bay one up for me weeks ago, it was £3.99 - so cheap! It has burnt quite well, and I am impressed by how much scent fills the room. I find after a while (I'm talking a good few hours here) the smell starts to annoy me a bit, it becomes more herb like than fruity but that is just personal preference. For the price, it is fantastic! If you've not already seen the collection, there is also a Lime, Basil & Mandarin one and Pomegranate Noir - just like Jo Malone.

Next is my beauty favourites and it is two lip colours that I've been reaching for constantly over the past month, The Younique Matte Liquid Lipstick in Stellar, and the Younique Lipstain in sultry.

Stellar

Sultry

Now I am terrible at applying lipsticks, so apologies for the rubbish applications above but I wanted to show the colours on. Both are great for this time of year, ideal Winter colours and go with loads of outfits too! 

Now you all know I am a lover of fake tan. For most people, it is a summer essential. For me, it is even more essential in Winter! My skin is so drab and pasty, I need a bit of colour. I've raved about the Bondi Sands dry oil before on Instagram but just to recap - it dries instantly, smells divine and gives a gorgeous natural colour. Fantastic.

Motherhood wise, it is this wonderful book. Matilda received this for her birthday in April and even though we read it once or twice around then, she was more interested in other books (we always let her choose what she wants to read) but she has recently become obsessed with this book and I can see why. The story is about a little girl trying to find her name, she goes on adventure meeting creatures and animals that start with the letters in the child's name. So for example, M is for Mermaid, A is for Aardvark and so on. It is perfectly whimsical and wonderful and I just adore the fact it is personalised. It makes a fantastic gift for Christmas!

Also motherhood/Christmas related is the beautiful handmade garland my friend Sarah made for us.

How stunning! It is all handstitched and then personalised with my daughters names. I absolutely love it and you can find Sarah's work on her Instagram page here.

Finally it is two of my favourite instagram accounts that I've been obsessed with this month.

Jess @ thelayoverlife_ for her stunning travel pictures (I love a travel based account) She also blogs and Youtubes too.

Emma @ emmahill is one of my fave fashion accounts and has been for ages. I love her style, basic but with high end accessories and her instastories are hilarious. Emma youtubes as well and her vlogs are brilliant so go and take a look.

Hope you enjoyed this post, leave me a comment below with the things you've been loving and if there is anything you'd like to see in the future.

Thanks for reading,

Chloe x

Weaning Winnie (3 weeks in)

Hi guys!

Sorry for the radio silence on here, I'm not quite sure where November went! I struggled to find the time to blog.

But I'm back with a post on how weaning is going with Winnie, now that she is 6 months old.
We've waited until she was 6 months, as per the NHS guidelines because these are guidelines I cannot ignore. I'm not passing any judgement on Mums that choose to wean earlier than this, the choice is personal afterall.

We, well I, decided that we would go down the baby-led weaning route, mainly due to the fact that we spoon fed Matilda when we weaned her, and she isn't the greatest eater. Apparently a baby that has been baby-led weaned will be a better eater as they get older. I don't know if there is research on this, but I came across a motherhood blog that said because they learnt to chew first rather than swallow, this has something to do with it. I can't really remember (!) but it stuck in my mind and from speaking to other mums I know, the babies that were led fed appear to be excellent eaters.

So to prepare for this, I bought the bib above and the Nuby net feeder from Tesco. Now I will be honest, I haven't actually used the feeder yet. But the bib is of course a God send as it catches any discarded food and it protects Winnie's clothes. The Tommee Tippee cup is from Morrisons but all major supermarkets sell them.

The first food we tried with Winnie was banana, cut up into finger size pieces. This makes it easier for her to grab hold of and feed herself with. However, it is quite slippery so it was kind of just shooting out of her hand and on to the floor! It makes a good first food though because it is soft.

I am biased as she's mine but oh my goodness that face! Can you spot Matilda holding her hand too?!

Anyway, the banana was a hit, so I carried on with this for the next 3 days. I had come across some other reading material that suggested giving the same food over a 4 day period to see if a baby reacts badly to that food, making it easier to eliminate foods that cause any issues. I also only gave her solid food once a day. Afterall, at this early stage, it is all about introducing Winnie to food, the new textures and tastes. It isn't about her having 3 meals a day every day.

Once we had finished with the banana, we tried buttered toast. Winnie loved this! Well who wouldn't when it is smothered with real butter? Ok, not 'smothered' - she is only 6 months - but we don't eat margarine - GROSS! That stuff is like plastic...I digress.

3 weeks in and I am now giving her a little something to try at most meal times (although breakfast on playschool days is hard because we are so limited on time and Winnie is currently waking up around 8am!)

So far we've given her cooked carrot, blueberry rice wafers, mash potato (ok so not exactly a finger food but she enjoyed smushing it around the highchair!) apple, cucumber and broccoli. With the apple and the cucumber, I removed the skin as they're too tough at this early stage. The broccoli went down well, but since giving it to her, she's had an upset tummy. Now this could actually be a bug, or down to teething - but I'll lay off giving it to her until she's a bit older, just to be safe.

All in all, she is really interested in food, and grumbles if she runs out. Admittedly, most of it does end up on the floor, she isn't taking a lot in, but that is completely normal. 

My top tips for weaning would be: 

1) Be confident! Babies can handle these cooked or soft finger foods really well (providing there are no health issues where a professional has advised otherwise) so enjoy this new experience together! It's a really exciting step in their development and can be a lot of fun!

2) Watch baby at all times when you're feeding them, the situation could change in an instant if you're not in charge and observing everything that the baby is eating.

3) Prepare for mess! There will be banana mush in between fingers, toast crumbs under their chin rolls, and a whole lot of mess on your floor. If you've got carpet, get a cheap waterproof tablecloth to put under the highchair to protect the floor. We have wood flooring downstairs so it's easy to just wipe clean.

4) Don't forget to start introducing water, if you haven't already. We have the training cup from Tommee Tippee, but Winnie can't figure it out just yet, she might be a bit too young, so I've been putting some cooled boiled water in one of her bottles for now.

I am looking forward to introducing more foods in the coming weeks, ready to blow her tiny mind with new fruits and veg - haha! I'm also hoping it will encourage her big sister Matilda to try vegetables again.

Are you weaning your little one? How have you found it so far?

Any questions on our weaning journey, please do comment below!

Thanks for reading, as always...

Chloe x

The Winter Coat Edit (for small females)

We ordered Matilda & Winnie their new winter coats a few weeks ago, I'll show you what we went for and I have also put together my current favourites if you're looking to buy one too.

Matilda's

Pink Faux Fur Collar Coat by Next but as you can see from the photos I have taken the coat is definitely more pink toned than the greyish tone in the Next picture.

I love the pink collar and the button detail on this coat, Matilda loves it too which is a bonus! There is  low stock in some sizes on the Next website and a longer delivery time on others.

Winnie's

Smart Pink Coat from Next. Ideally I would've gone for Matilda's coat had they done it in Winnie's size. So I needed something that would go nicely together.

It is quite basic, but I chose it for the pale pink tone which I thought would go with Matilda's nicely and it also has a hood, so handy!

Here are my picks of the best coats online

Boden

I love this military coat from Boden, it is for older girls (5 years+) and does come with a heavier rice tag than Next, Zara etc. but just look at it, the red piping keeps things fun too. Buy here.

For a brighter look, this red duffle coat from John Lewis is gorgeous. The fur around the hood looks super cosy, and this starts from 3 years at £40.

This classic khaki parka is a great price at £34.99 and is from Zara. I love the pink hood & fur, giving it a really girly edge.

Finally this pretty little number from Marks and Spencer is so lovely! It is a fantastic price too and they've got a really great selection online that are such good value for money!

Thanks for reading,

Chloe x

October Favourites

Yep it is the 6th November but I'm going to give you my October faves anyway.

Beauty and Skincare

First up is the Pixi x Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse. I am now on to my second pot of this since June, which is pretty good going considering I use it every evening. The oil works so well at lifting makeup and dirt from my face, the cream then gets rid of it all perfectly leaving my skin beautifully cleansed and refreshed. £24 from ASOS.

Next step is the Ordinary acid toner, which I am obsessed with. I am certain that as soon as I apply this, my skin looks more awake, plumped, rejuvenated etc etc. I just love this product! And the price is amazing. I went for the 5% Lactic Acid concentration as I've never used acid toners before so wanted to ease myself in gently. Available from Cult Beauty for £5.50. The ordinary advised this is used in the evenings.

For daytime moisturising I love the Clinique Superdefense SPF 20. Fragrance free and offering sun protection, perfect! I love the texture of this and I can see an improvement in the appearance of my skin since I started to use this. Cheapest on allbeauty.com currently for £34.90.

For my night cream, I've been using the Nivea Pure & Natural regenerating night cream, love this too! My skin feels hydrated when I wake up, there is no residue so I know my skin is taking in all the benefits. Great price too for around £5.50.

Body lotion, I've been using this Burts Bees product that I actually purchased from Walgreens whilst in Vegas, as I'd stupidly forgot any body moisturiser! I can't find this specific one online, but my sister is in Florida at the moment so I think I might ask her to get some for me as I really like it. Soaks in well, keeps my skin feeling hydrated, quickly sorted out some dry skin patches on both shins - f**k you winter!

Beauty wise I am going to sound like a broken record because two if the items are in my Sephora Haul but they are so amazing they deserve a second mention! The Cover FX drops are just (praying hands emoji). The shade sunlight is working well for these sunny Autumn days, I love the glow from within look they give under my foundation. and then the Too faced chocolate bronzer is so perfect, blendable, smells like chocolate, matte - what else do you need in a bronzer?

I've been reaching for the Charlotte Tilbury KKW lipstick for day-to-day wear, the perfect semi sheen nude. Nails, I love this dark red from Rimmel in shade Rita Rouge. It is the ideal burgundy red for Autumn/Winter. I am going to put Essie Bordeaux on my Christmas List though as I had a lot of recommendations for that when I asked on my instastories what you guys were wearing.

Mother & Baby

We have started using the Childs Farm products on the girls after the Johnson's fiasco in the media. I did try the Dove body wash but it left zero scent on them both, and you want your kids to smell amazing don't you?! The Childs farm stuff is expensive, but it is sensitive and suitable from birth, plus it smells! Yippee! So we use the bubble bath which smells like oranges and the body wash smells like apple & blackcurrant. Really like both of these products. We also love the Burts Bees baby range but we can't buy these locally.

Favourite Place

This will come as no surprise to you, I am sure. We LOVED Las Vegas. Somewhere everyone should experience in their lifetimes. We will definitely go back!

Favourite Fashion Item:

This utility jacket from Next hasn't left my back since I bought in the sale (sorry!) in September. It was £22 and I love it. Goes with pretty much everything I wear and is surprisingly warm. I've linked a similar one from Topshop here for £40. 

Instagrams:

Here are the accounts I've been obsessed with over the last month

Hunters and Heels - read Lauren's blog here and she also has a Youtube channel. Gorgeous insta feed too.

Miss Megan Meeke - also blogs here and features loads of travel stuff for the wanderlusters.

I'll make sure I'm up to date with all of their content so hope you like them too!

Thanks for reading,

Chloe x

Life With Two; 6 Months In (almost!)

As Winnie Bluebell is nearly 6 months old I wanted to post about how I've found it all so far. In complete honesty.

The first few weeks were hard, barely any sleep, getting to grips with feeding Winnie myself (even though I'd fed Matilda too, breastfeeding is hard. End of). Then add on top the anxiety thanks to those hormones, I was basically in thick fog again like last time. Thinking it would never end and I would never feel OK. As I'd done this once before, I thought I'd skip by the baby blues doing cartwheels but nothing could stop that ugly beast getting to me. I vividly remember walking along the beach with the two girls and Andrew, sobbing behind my sunglasses. I couldn't tell you why I was crying, I just was. I hate that part about birth, I am usually so in control of my emotions and extremely laid back. That anxiety sends me into turmoil. (Needless to say, Winnie is our last baby)!

Then, about four weeks in, Winnie got colic. Or what I presume to be colic. Quite mild compared to some cases I'd read or heard about, but Jesus Christ, colic is a bitch. Every evening, without fail from 6-10 our little baby would cry and cry and cry. I used to dread evenings so much. Nothing would settle her, we'd be rocking, singing, feeding, winding, swinging, even driving her to McDonalds for a McFlurry didn't work. I was emotionally tired, not just physically. I lost it a few times through complete helplessness, frustrated that we couldn't do anything to help. Anyway, it subsided as soon as I stopped breastfeeding - weird.

What I really struggled with, was having to split myself in two between Matilda and Winnie. I wanted to be the one putting Matilda to bed or give her a bath, but that couldn't always happen if Winnie needed a feed. I remember my Mum saying to me that Winnie needed me too and Matilda was young enough not to be jealous or upset etc. That really helped, Matilda had me all to herself when she was a baby and we could take everything at a snails pace!

Second time around, there is no being lazy. I've got a toddler to run around after, drop her at playschool, take her to ballet class. I'm conscious of saying to Matilda 'shh, Winnie's asleep' or 'oh, be careful because of Winnie' as I don't want Winnie to be the sole reason of me disciplining Matilda, I don't want her to get a complex or whatever. I'm probably thinking too much into that, but there you go. That's what we do as mums isn't it? Overall, Matilda is fantastic with her. And that is what makes it all so worth it, watching Matilda kiss Winnie's feet. Seeing Winnie's little face light up when Matilda is singing and dancing for us all. It's so magical. Not just that we've created two beautiful little girls, but that we've created two sisters, two best friends, a special bond.

I feel like we are really settling in to life as a four, that this is our normal now.

Having two children is hard, it's made us decide that two is enough for us. But even though as a mum you're physically split between the kids, you're heart has absolutely no limit.

Thanks for reading,

Chloe x

Sephora Haul

As promised, my Sephora haul for you guys! I'll tell you what I purchased and what I think of each product.

I'm going to list them in the order I put them on, so firstly it is the Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in shade Sunlight. They are so pigmented a little goes a really long way so I think these are going to last ages. I use these on the areas where I would usually highlight, so cheekbones, brow bone, cupids bow and down my nose. Because the glow on these is so luminous, I use it under my foundation. You can buy these in the UK, all shades are available on Beauty Bay for £34. 

I'd been wanting to try the Giorgio Armani Power Fabric foundation for ages. I bought the Luminous Silk last summer and loved that so couldn't wait to try this. I've purchased it in the same shade I used in the Luminous Silk, which is 4.5, more yellow toned than pink. With foundation, try before you buy and check it in natural light too. This foundation is gorgeous, one pump covers the entire face it is a longwear full coverage finish with SPF 25. If you prefer a more dewy finish, try the Luminous Silk.

I'd read up on brands to buy in the US before we went to Vegas, and Milk Makeup kept coming up. I got their Flex concealer in shade light - again more yellowy which suits my skin tone - and this has excellent coverage. Their ethos is eco-concious and innovative using the best ingredients, and is also vegan, cruelty & gluten free! The concealer doesn't flake or crack and blends really well. You can buy from Sephora online.

Whilst in Vegas I smashed my Younique bronzer! I was so gutted as I'd only had it about a month and there was so much left. So, I obviously had to buy a new one. A friend had recommended me either Tarte or Too Faced so I tried both in Sephora to see what I liked more. The Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer won it for me, because it smells of chocolate. All the heart eyes for this amazing bronzer! I went for the medium/dark shade, which is just right. It is a matte bronzer that blends beautifully.

Also on my list of products to buy was a new liquid liner. For this I headed straight to the Kat Von D counter to try the Tattoo Ink Liner. I prefer brown to black for a softer look, so purchased the shade Hemingway. This stuff goes on like a dream and is easy to create flicks and wings with. It is also really long lasting. You can buy all shades from Debenhams.

Finally, the most incredible setting spray by Make Up Forever, called the Mist and Fix. I only bought the 30ml size bottle as it was glaring at me whilst I queued up to pay for my other items so I just grabbed it quickly. Wow, this stuff keeps everything in place all day, I am so impressed by this and will definitely be purchasing the 125ml next time. I can highly recommend this stuff, I do personally find it works better than the Urban Decay setting spray and is cheaper.

So there is my Sephora Haul from you, this all came to around $250. And I could have easily spent triple that!!

Let me know if you've tried any of these and what you think.

Thanks for reading,

Chloe x

Las Vegas

A few weeks ago we went to Vegas for our friend's wedding. It was absolutely amazing! I can honestly say it was never on my list of places to go - but I totally fell in love with it. We didn't get to see much of it at all, but nevertheless I thought I'd share what we got up to.

We flew out on Tuesday morning, after a short delay at Gatwick. Once we landed, we grabbed a taxi to the hotel. We were fortunate enough to be staying at the Bellagio, one of the most iconic hotels in Las Vegas. Oh my word, this place is stunning! I wish I'd taken more photos but they wouldn't have done it justice.

After unpacking and heading across the road to Walgreens for supplies (water and snacks of course) I needed to start getting ready as it was the Stag & Hen nights. Our plan was drinks at the Chandelier Bar at the Cosmopolitan Hotel (next door to the Bellagio right side) then we'd booked our own photographer and bright pink stretch Hummer limo to drive us around the Strip. It was so much fun! 

We'd then planned to head over to Omnia nightclub at Caesar's Palace (next to the Bellagio left side) however, because of the gun attack that had taken place the previous evening, the nightclubs were closed as a mark of respect. So, we decided to go to Fremont Street or Old Vegas instead and we had the best night! Why is it that some of the funniest nights are the ones that are completely unplanned?!

We hung out at cheap bars and got totally hammered. I don't even remember getting home. It was hilarious.

The following morning we all felt a bit worse for wear, Andrew included after the Stag night. We didn't leave our room until about 1! Food was the first thing on our agenda, so we headed across the road to the Paris hotel and got a table at Mon Ami Gabi, a gorgeous French Bistro style restaurant that served the most delicious steak and chips. We had a lovely table for two on the terrace looking out to the Bellagio.

We both had a drink to balance out the hangovers - I'm a firm believer in the hair-of-the-dog!

Something that was on my Must Do List Whilst In Las Vegas was to visit Sephora. Yeah I know, how cultural of me. But, I love beauty products and as we don't have Sephora in the UK, I was really excited by it. I'm going to do a Sephora Haul post soon - but if you were watching my instastories whilst I was away, you will have seen a preview of what I'd bought.

Our plan for that evening was to see 'O' - a Cirque Du Soleil show at the Bellagio Theatre, but tickets were all sold out. Gutted. If you're going out there and want to see it, book tickets before you go. we learnt the hard way. So instead, we all went for a gorgeous meal at the Eiffel Tower restaurant back at the Paris hotel. Wow, this place is spectacular! Stunning views of the Bellagio Fountains, the service was outstanding and the food was divine. I'd highly recommend eating here if you're after something special. After dinner, we headed back because the following day was the wedding day and no one wanted to feel like death.

The morning of the wedding, 8 of us were up early and decided to walk down to the Venetian to get breakfast. Their buffet breakfast was great and worth the walk. We had a stroll round the Grand Canal but sadly didn't get to go on a gondola, it didn't open until 10am and I had to be back at the Bellagio salon for a manicure. I loved walking the strip that morning, the sky was a beautiful shade of blue as the sun rose higher, there was an excitement building slowly between us as the minutes ticked by, knowing that afternoon we were going to watch two of our closest friends say their vows under the desert sun. 

Anneka and I were bridesmaids, our dresses were Monsoon and just gorgeous! I loved them, such fantastic quality. We had our hair styled at the hotel salon a few hours before, excellent service in there although beauty services there are a lot pricier than the UK.

The wedding ceremony was just beautiful, John & Sam were married on the terrace overlooking the lake. It was really emotional and there were some really touching words said by the Minister. I remember being there and thinking, this would truly be a moment I'd never forget, standing on that terrace with our friends watching the fountains dance. Magical.

After a champagne reception, we dined at Lago, one of the restaurants at the hotel. Our table overlooked the fountains and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had. The concept of the restaurant is similar to tapas, a few small dishes followed by one large dish. Our waiter recommended that they bring out dishes for us to all share and it was mindblowingly good! It was such a fun way to dine, all passing plates of gorgeous Italian food to each other, it encouraged me to try everything. I don't usually eat seafood but the scallops were some of the tastiest things I'd eaten the entire trip. 

After dinner, we had a few drinks, but the jetlag had started to catch up with us so we were in bed by about midnight I think. For us that was good, we were leaving the following afternoon.

Luckily I got Upper Class on the way home so managed to get a decent sleep and woke up feeling pretty refreshed! I love my job.

Recommendations:

Get water from a supermarket to take to your room - the hotel shops and minibars are ridiculously expensive. 

Be prepared to do a lot of walking - it may look really close to where you're currently standing, but I promise you it isn't! The hotels are huge.

3 nights isn't long enough - stay for at least 5. We went in only 3 other hotels besides the one we stayed in.

Tipping is high and expected on everything - even drinks at a bar.

The Bellagio is central on the strip, so has an excellent location. 

We will definitely be going back, hopefully for Andrew's 40th birthday in a few years time, I'm very lucky that with my job we can easily get out there again and hopefully see some more of it!

Thanks for reading,

Chloe x

Ride Or Die Baby Essentials

Hi guys.

I'm back with the baby products I couldn't be without and a few things I wish I had bought pre-Winnie.

I love knowing what other mums find useful and what was completely useless.

1) Ewan The Dream Sheep. £29.99. We had the original purple one (why was he purple?!) for Matilda and we still use it every night when we put her to bed. He was an essential purchase for Winnie too and so much better now he comes in grey (my favourite colour by the way)! I bought him from John Lewis with a gift voucher we were kindly given at my baby shower. He plays soothing womb sounds, white noise and there is a very sweet little tune which is my personal favourite for both of the girls. I'd really recommend any new mum getting one. 

2) Babymoov Cosydream. A friend of mine had this for her little one last autumn and I'd seen the Sleepyhead (so expensive!) all over Instagram but not exactly budget friendly (sidenote - can you really put a price on a baby's sleep? NO!) so went for the Cosydream. It is a sleep positioner ensuring optimal sleep safety for baby. We've used this every night with Winnie, I am sure she feels secure and cosy with this too as it is more snuggly that laying on a boring flat mattress. We first had this in her Moses basket but have now transferred it into her crib. The grey sausage looking bit at the bottom sits under her knees and is adjustable for that growing little bundle. £39.99 and worth every penny!

3) Ingenuity Automatic Bouncer. OMG at this. Just amazing. It has saved my life through some 2am screaming sessions. We were bought this as a gift from some lovely friends of mine, it is £64.99 and available at John Lewis. You have 2 rocking speeds, 8 melodies and 3 nature sounds, toys to entertain baby and an adjustable head support. 

4) Fisher Price rainforest play gym. This is the version we have, it has since been updated as ours is recycled from Matilda. I use this for tummy time, teaching Winnie to look side to side, lift her head, practicing rolling over etc etc. It is so interesting to little ones because of all the colours and sounds. It plays rainforest sounds and music and also has flashing lights. You can get the updated version online for about £45, buy here.

So onto things I wish I'd purchased and what was useless:

Image: Google

1) A Snuzpod crib. This lovely looking crib attaches to your bed so you can safely co-sleep and feed easily. It has won a load of awards and I really wish I'd bought it! We just used Matilda's old Moses basket for the first 10 weeks and it was a bloody pain in the arse. Having to get out of bed to pick up Winnie for night feeds, then getting up to lay her back down again. So annoying. The Snuzpod saves all of that aggravation. It is also detachable from the stand so you can carry baby downstairs if they are sleeping. About £180 and is available in different colours, I would say this is a must have.

2) Mama Designs Cellular Blanket. Given, this is more an aesthetic wishful purchase, but any cellular blankets are a total essential for Mums. It is all I use it because they are much safer than other blankets. The open cellular construction allows airflow. And they're so pretty! Available in different colour ways and sizes too.

3) Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep machine. These get a bit of stick but I wish I had one now that Winnie is on formula. They save so much time. Anything that saves you time and keeps baby happy is essential in my eyes. But, I breastfed Winnie for the first 10 weeks, then she started sleeping through so I had to weigh it all up (as we aren't made of money unfortunately!) I just have to be very organised. Around £60.

I think a Moses basket is useless - go for a crib and then put baby in a bouncer or on a sleep positioner on the sofa during the day. They creak when you move them (if its a wicker one like mine!) they don't last long (Matilda was in it for 8 weeks, Winnie for 10)!

You don't need hundreds of teddy bears, have a few cute ones and that is it. I like Jellycat for their cute bunnies and comforters. 

Let me know what you've found to be essential items or things that were downright useless!

Chloe x