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Our mid-summer collection has landed! From retro toys with flower-power, festival fun vibes to seaside-style room decor, we have everything you need to make their rooms magical and keep them smiling until Autumn. As always, we have brought our collection to life into themed room sets, or 'Bedtime Stories'. This season, we have curated four brand new Bedtime Stories to spark their imaginations - and hopefully inspire you too! Step inside... 1. Seaside! Capturing the excitement...
Abracadabra Children's Bedroom With so much choice out there, the thought of decorating your child's space can be completely overwhelming. One of the questions we often get asked is, "where do I start?" Well, worry not - because today we're sharing our top tips on exactly where to start, and how to create that special spark of magic in your child's space. Hide and Seek Children's Bedroom Top Tip 1Begin by creating a blank canvas...
...there was a little rabbit, tucked away inside a shoe box. His ears were threadbare and his fur no more; but he didn't mind, because he knew that this meant he was Real. "When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with but REALLY loves you, then you become Real." (Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit). This is OUR story of a much-loved, much-hugged and very Real soft toy, Bobby...
If (like us) you still have one or two little gifts left to buy, then worry not - there is still plenty of time to pick up the perfect present! In fact, we can ship orders placed right up until midday on Thursday 21st December and deliver to any UK destination in time for Santa's arrival this weekend. And we'll even gift wrap your parcel and send it directly to your recipient if you need....
Today we are TWO! TWO whole years since we opened our virtual doors, growing our much-loved blog into a special home for our very favourite little treasures... After a few amazing years working in children's interiors (including five of those in London launching the Habitat Kids collection), this day two years ago and with two children of my own, I finally realised my lifelong dream - opening a children's store, named after my favourite childhood...
Pictured above: Rose Gold Clown Sequin Cushion by Pompon Petillant, £28.00Pink 'Django' Fish Decoration by Scalae, £48.00Jeanne Donkey - Sand by Petit Picotin, £38.00 Twice a year (sometime three, if we can get away with it!), I hop on a plane to Paris to hunt down the latest and most beautiful creations for our store. I visit trade fairs, meet our wonderful suppliers, shop the boutiques for inspiration, and try to find bit of time in-between...
After sending out our newsletter last week, we have received so many requests for our Noodoll interview to be shared on the blog - so, here it is! Noodoll is a brand that is close to our hearts at Bobby Rabbit: just like us, they have a very special story to tell. Both our kids are big fans too - and we're very happy to admit that our home is inhabited by Ricemonsters in almost...
