A cuppa with... Kirsty from Hello Lovely

Have you discovered the beautiful Jewellery from Hello Lovely?  I have, and I absolutely adore!  I'm loving my deep blue drop earrings, which go perfectly with my current wardrobe obsession, coral and navy blue, I just can't get enough of this combo after years of avoiding navy due to school uniform flashbacks.  As you know, I like to find out a bit more about the creative person behind my favourite loves, so asked Kirsty if she wouldn't mind answering a few questions about herself, and her inspirations, she kindly obliged.  So carry on and have a read and be sure to check out her website.  It's a great idea to follow her on facebook too, as I've discovered her range is constantly evolving and she always seems to be right up to date (or one step ahead) of current trends!

As a special treat for MissMollyCoddle readers, Kirsty is offering 20% off purchases through her website until the end of October.  Just enter code MMC20 at checkout.

Enjoy x

Tell us a bit about yourself...
I’m Kirsty Robinson, a 34 year old former Senior Policy Advisor turned stay-at-home-mum/small-business owner/jeweller. I’m married to Todd;  we have two sons, Liam (5) and Dylan (3), a cat called Castro, and live in Pegasus, North Canterbury.

When did you start making jewellery and what prompted you to do so?
I started making jewellery about two and a half years ago. I had begun treatment for Post-natal Depression and all of a sudden had an urge to do something creative – I dabbled in sorts of things but enjoyed making jewellery the most and it just kind of stuck (despite being a non-jewellery wearer at the time)!

Do you make all the jewellery yourself and where?
I sure do, although I do have a very good assistant who helps me out when things get a bit manic (thanks Mum xx)!! We moved house at Easter, and I am now the proud owner of my own craft room/office. It’s such a treat having my own area to work in and not having to try and pack everything away each day!

What is your favourite material to work with and why?

I really enjoy working with resin because there are so many possibilities with it – I have all sorts of wee projects in the works involving resin, but they are more hobby than jewellery for Hello Lovely. I do love working in my graphics programmes also – again there are so many possibilities and I love playing with colour and lighting to get the perfect image for a pair of earrings or pendant.

Where do you find your inspiration?
Lurking all around me to be honest – online, in music, from the landscapes and objects that surround me, during a trip to the shops, flicking through magazines…

Favourite colour and colour combo?

Right now I can’t get enough of fuchsia pink and tangerine. I guess my all-time favourite colour would have to be teal.

What is your most treasured possession?
Our family photo albums and external hard-drive full of photos.

What do you feel naked without - Earrings or necklace? A necklace – unfortunately, I have such sensitive ears I have trouble wearing earrings – the irony of making jewellery and having this problem isn’t lost on me!

Tell us what your ideal weekend looks like...Ideally it would begin with a sleep in followed by a family trip to the local farmers market and one of our favourite cafes for brunch. Then some sort of activity with the kids – puddling down at the lake, a trip to the museum, a bike ride – and an hour or so in the late-afternoon sun with a good book, magazine or a bit of pinterest and a glass of riesling. I’d end the day with a yummy home-cooked meal and good company. Sleep. And repeat!

Any exciting plans for Hello Lovely?  New collections are in the works for a summer release – bright tropical colours and a variety of materials – wood, paint, lucite, beautiful Czech beads and some gorgeous vintage German cut glass I managed to find! We also have a couple of lovely new stockists coming on board and some exciting fetes lined up in the lead up to Christmas – lots to look forward to!

Do you have a favourite pearl of wisdom you'd like to share with us? Take a moment to experience and find joy in what you do instead of just rolling through the motions to try and ‘get everything done’. My Nan always told me that your children grow up so quickly, they’re adults before you know it so make the most of time you have with them – I think that can be applied to lots of things in our busy modern day lives. We’re surrounded by such a constant flow of information and demands that sometimes we forget to just ‘stop and smell the roses’.

Thanks so much Kirsty, it was lovely to find out a bit more about you, and I can't wait to see your upcoming styles. 

Sarah x

A cuppa with... Susannah Tucker

Susannah Tuckers gorgeous photographs are inspired by subjects close to my own heart, all things vintage, blue summer skies, beaches, spring blossoms, so it's really no surprise I'm drawn to them.  However it's not just the subjects that I find so compelling.  I love how the angles they're taken from draw you in, looking up through blossoms, or low shots looking out to sea, as if it were the view from your beach towel.  I also love the light she captures, light that makes you want to squint in memory of long hot summer days looking up through branches, or watching clouds drift, perhaps naming shapes you spy, as is our households favourite game at the moment. 

It's great to find out a bit more about the woman behind the images that I've admired for so long, and to discover what inspires her.  For more about Susannah and where to buy her art, visit her website here. Happy reading x

Where do you call home?  

We live in a small town in New Zealand, in the stunning Wairarapa region.  We lived for 6 years in Melbourne, and half of my heart will always be there in that amazing city, but for now, the Wairarapa is a fantastic, stunning place to raise young children.

When did you get into photography and what prompted you to do so?  

I was given my first camera from my parents when I was 8.  I have always loved taking photos, and it has just been an evolving passion.  I decided to take the plunge and open an online Etsy shop back in 2008, when I was at home with my daughter – it has been wonderful to work away at it, opening a Felt shop, starting a blog, slowly building a portfolio, while being at home with my children.  So many opportunities have presented themselves along the way and I can’t wait to see what unfolds in the future.

Are you self taught or have you studied?  

I am self taught.  I always thought that to ‘be a photographer’ I would have to study, and while I would one day love to be able to study photography, I am happy for now teaching myself.   

Where do you find your inspiration?  

Everywhere!  Particularly in the landscape – the stunning region we live in with its wide open skies, and country roads lined with wild flowers is always breathtaking.  I love trips to the beach.  The conversations I have with my little ones are constant sources of inspiration for the words and sayings I like to use on my images. 

Tell us what your ideal weekend looks like...  

A sleep in, waking to a beautiful blue-sky-white-fluffy-cloud day, good coffee and a trip to the beach with my family and picnic...with camera bag of course.

What is your favourite vintage find?  

My collection of old cameras and typewriters.  

What are your favourite blogs?

I can be quite fickle in my blog reading, but I have 2 daily reads that I have loved for years.

SouleMama – this family is just so adorable 

A Cup of Jo – she is based in New York, need I say more! 

Do you have a favourite pearl of wisdom you'd like to share with us?   

My Mother often says ‘This too shall pass’, and I like it.  It is quite comforting when I am feeling dragged down by grey skies.

Thanks so much Susannah, I've particularly enjoyed your whimsical photos on this dreary day, they've made it that wee bit brighter.

A cuppa with... Eleanor from Petite Kitchen

I doubt many of you need an introduction to the very talented Eleanor Ozich.  If her name doesn't ring a bell, I'm sure her blog, Petite Kitchen, and her facebook page will, as they've both amassed quite a following.  It's no surprise either, with Eleanors inspirational, wholesome recipes and divine imagery, you'll be licking your lips and warming your oven in no time. 

I recently purchased her Winter journal and am working my way through her deliciously simple, guilt free recipes with great gusto and anticipation of her next publication.

It was a pleasure finding out more about Eleanor, not least surprising is that she's only 25! Quite a feat achieving all that she has at such a young age, with two small children in tow.  A sign, I'm sure, that there will be lots more to come from this very talented lady.  One to watch people!

Tell us a bit about yourself...

Hello, my name is Eleanor. I am a 25 year old mother of two beautiful children, and wife to Valentin who is the founder/designer of I Love Ugly Menswear. I love to focus my all on raising our children in a holistic and natural way. One of my biggest passions is to be able to share my love of wholesome and nourishing foods with others through my blog, Petite Kitchen.

If you could be instantly transported anywhere for the weekend, where would it be? What would you see and do?

Amsterdam. My husband and I went there for our honey moon, and absolutely fell in love with this incredible city. The food is divine,  and the beautiful surroundings are just breath taking. My first stop would be the food markets, then to go for a bike ride around all the back streets of the city.

Do you have a favourite store for buying your pantry staples, or for more difficult to source ingredients? Do you have an online favourite for those of us not in Auckland?

I absolutely love Bulk Foods in Mount Eden, unfortunately they do not have a website. For online shopping, begoodorganics is fantastic.

Have you always enjoyed cooking and what is your earliest memory of doing so?

I grew up living above my parents restaurant, so have been surrounded by food and cooking right from the beginning.  I used to hang out with all the chefs after school, and ask as many questions as I could. It wasn't until about a year or so ago, that cooking truly became a passion for me though, this was when I started my blog.

Your food styling and photography is absolutely gorgeous, I love the rustic style with your delicate antique cutlery and crockery.  Are these family treasures or do you have a favorite place to find them?

I have collected these beautiful items from a number of op shops around Auckland. I absolutely love op shopping, and this is something I have loved doing since my early teens. Is still can't drive past a Hospice or Salvation Army without feeling the need to go in.

Do you have a favourite pearl of wisdom you'd like to share with us?

To not be too hard on yourself, nobody is perfect. By making one small change every day, it can make the world of difference in the long run.

Thanks Eleanor, and all the best for your culinary journey, we look forward to sharing it with you and can't wait to see the next instalment!

Sarah

A cuppa with... Jennie from 'A little vintage'

I discovered Jennies blog, a little vintage, quite randomly while checking the net for availability of suitable names, for my soon to be named MissMollyCoddle business. I was instantly drawn to her gorgeous dolls, and our shared love of re-purposing vintage fabrics.  I ordered a custom doll for Poppets first birthday, and was very impressed with the craftsmanship (yup, very well made indeed, and I'm a fussy customer!), the skill behind her hand painted face, and the fabrics carefully chosen to compliment the vintage doily I sent Jennie to use.  She's a very treasured doll and is often admired and commented on by visitors.  

I've watched Jennies dolls evolve over the last few years, and in my opinion they just get better and better.  They've really become works of art.  What I love most about Jennie's dolls, is that although each doll is unique, with most being custom orders, they still have a distinct 'a little vintage' look to them, which not only makes them stand out, but makes them that extra bit special.

It's a pleasure to introduce you to Jennie (though I'm sure there will already be many a fan reading this) and  I hope you enjoy finding out a bit more about this very talented, lovely lady.  Pop on over to her blog too, and be sure to follow it, it's always a delight seeing her latest doll pop up in my inbox.

Tell us a bit about yourself...

I'm a stay at home mum of two gorgeous girls. 

People send me their sentimental items - usually either their children's old baby clothes or a grandparents things. I then make a doll for them from these special items, so that they have a one-of-a-kind keep sake - full of memories and meaning.

When did you start making dolls and what got you into making them?

I started making dolls about 5 years ago now. My thoughts were to make something different, give old and interesting  fabrics a new life, but also to help people get their sentimental things out of the cupboard and have them seen/loved once again.

When do you find the time for sewing and blogging? 

Our spare room is my 'studio'. Its only recently that I've had my own space for making. I often sew late at night, so having a separate space to concentrate is wonderful. I'm much more relaxed about when I blog now - I've accepted that for me, it is really just a space to document and share with people what I'm making/creating. Its my place to look back on things - and sometimes it gives me confidence when I feel I have none! 

Do you have a favourite doll?

I am really enjoying making the Frida Kahlo dolls at the moment, though there is lots of hand sewing involved. She was such an interesting character and had alot of pain in her life. I make one leg smaller than the other - just like Frida had in real life. She was so confident - she said and wore what she wanted.

Not to mention her paintings which depicted how she felt, being restricted and in pain.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Inspiration comes from so many places. Well known people who have/had their own look or style. Kids books & movies. I'm also enjoying watching costume dramas - mainly for the costumes! Its only since making the dolls that I've been interested in that.

Where do you sell your dolls?

My favourite place to buy/sell handmade is Etsy. But I do alot more custom orders rather than sell through the online store. Once people realize they can choose what they want - the hair and eye colour etc - they would rather do that!

What's your best ever op shop score?

That would have to be our Mid Century side board. $89

Its also a fab place to store all the other op shopped goodies I find!!

What are your favourite blogs to follow and why? 

A Thrifty Mrs  A British blog full of great ideas and info.

Vintage Everyday  All sorts of vintage photos for more inspiration!

The Boo and the Boy  Lots of cool kids rooms.

Foxs Lane  Family life on a Daylesford organic farm.

Do you have a favourite 'pearl of wisdom' you'd like to share with us?

Coming from someone who wasn't  a sewer and cannot follow patterns ... "just have a go"

If you have an idea, and things don't work out straight away - keep going with it.  Sometimes its lack of support from the people around you, that can stop you in your tracks.  Don't listen to negativity. If you really believe in what you're doing, surround yourself with positive people. Including the wonderful online community - I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing now without them!xx

Thanks so much Jennie for taking the time to join us for this weeks 'cuppa',  it was lovely to find out a bit more about the woman behind the dolls and blog, and I hope you all enjoyed it too.  If you're not having a cuppa already, pop the jug on, sit back down and have a browse through Jennie's blog and online store, you'll love!  My definite favourite is Miss Gracie. The red hair reminds me of my mother, not that mum is a fifties housewife, nor would she wear pigtails (except for Poppets amusement) but she'd certainly approve of the lippy shade on a redhead!  Which one is your fave?

Sarah x

A cuppa with... Stella

I have a confession to make... I'm somewhat addicted to the blog 'The golden adventures of a very dark horse'.  I can't put my finger on one particular aspect that draws me back again and again, but it does.  I love Stellas natural writing style, which oozes her personality and really makes me feel like we've just been hanging out.  She has a wonderful approach to parenting, and I love seeing photo's of their adventures, crafty creations, product reviews and parties.  Her parties are amazing! So amazing, I couldn't make a decision on which photo to include, so I've included most.  She's super talented at illustration (the drawing of Poppet & RaRa is testament to this) and she has put this talent to great use making a variety of adorable decorations.  Recently she's done a few tutorials on how to make super cute photos using picmonkey, check out her snow day photo tutorial here, including some free illustrated overlays to use. Such a clever lady, and such a pleasure to introduce you...

Tell us a bit about yourself...

I'm a northland girl, born and (mostly) bred.  In my previous life I studied Film and English literature, and then during my pregnancy with Eleanor completed a Grad Dip in teaching at Auckland uni.  Now, rather than making use of those degrees, I spend my days chasing babies and trying to keep the house tidy.  And to be honest, I think I am living the dream!  I am an aspiring children's writer and hope that one day soon I will find the time to finish my manuscript and send it off.  In the meantime, I blog and I create things and I watch my babies grow, way faster than I want them to!

What are your favourite activities to do with your kids?

We enjoy doing crafty projects, and lots of outdoors activities.  We do have a list of favourite things, such as listening to music, dancing, reading stories and working on puzzles, but at the moment what I most enjoy is teaching them to help me with the housework ;-) 

When did you move back to Northland and what are you loving most about living there?

We moved back to the Northland when Eleanor was two, and Garland was a few weeks off being born.  We adore living here, it feels like the best place in the world to raise our children, and nothing makes me happier than seeing how at ease they are in their natural environment.  Of course there are lots of city luxuries that we miss, but they are more than made up for by the beautiful landscape and the wealth of outdoorsy activities at our fingertips.

I just adore your children's parties (as will my readers), where do you find inspiration for them? 
Pinterest is a great place to start, but I do like to put my own twist on things, and I also find that birthday parties are the perfect time to indulge in my love for paper crafts.  It's kind of just me in my element really, though I do leave the food to the professionals, for the most part!

What is a typical day for you like? 

Usually I start with a coffee in bed (lucky, I know!), and then we either settle in for some housework, or head out to one of our morning activities (Mainly Music, Playcentre, play dates or grandparent visits).  In the afternoon we rest with storybooks, and patiently await that turn in the lock that tells us that Papa is home.  We sit down to dinner together before popping the kids in bed, and then I spend what is left of the evening getting work done.  We can be night owls, so we have to be pretty strict with ourselves about going to bed on time...

What is your ideal weekend like?

It definitely involves adventure of some kind!  There is nothing more fun than packing our car with essential items and heading out in search of adventure. 

What are your favourite New Zealand blogs?

I have so many these days!  That's a tough question and we could be here a very long time if I listed them all, but some recent discoveries that I really love are thebestnest.co.nz, www.duniaduara.com and www.hazellovesdesign.com

What do you most enjoy reading about?

I love reading blogs that make me feel like I'm spending time with the blogger themselves.  Day to day ramblings mixed with crafty inspiration, a dash of humour, and some good looking pictures.

Do you have a favourite pearl of wisdom you'd like to share with us?

I love this quote from Maya Angelou 'Do the best you can until you know better, then when you know better, do better.'  I would say that I try to live by that mantra!

Thanks so much Stella for joining me for 'a cuppa', it was great to chat!  Be sure to check out Stellas blog (did I mention she does AMAZING giveaways?), you'll love it.

Sarah x

A cuppa with... Emma McCleary

I've long admired the beautiful work of Emma McCleary, the talent behind Emma Makes. Her gorgeous bags in colours to compliment the seasons, are all handcrafted in her studio,at home in Featherston, South Wairarapa.   Emmas bags, stationary and cushions are sold at stockists around the country, through Craft Country in Featherston (a craft collective she runs with some friends), and she has recently opened an online store, Emma Makes, which is just brimming with gorgeous one off goodies!  

Tell us a bit about yourself...

By day I work as a web editor, by night I craft and design for my line Emma Makes. I’m unusually gifted at parallel parking, once won a competition standing on my head for 20 minutes and when I trim up my notebooks I wear a fish filleting glove.

I like making craft. I like smart and interesting people, and silly jokes. I love my quiet life reading by the fire, sewing at my machine or huffing and puffing around the countryside on my bike. 

I sew my own clothes (mostly) and always wear a combination of dress or skirt, top, cardigan and flat shoes. My favourite colour is green and I’m in love with floral – especially blousey roses.

What is a typical day for you like?

5am
On days that I’m not going to yoga at lunchtime or having a rest day (and getting up at 6am) this is the time I get up. I eat breakfast and drink coffee while checking emails and looking at stuff on the internet. Then I go outside and exercise.

7.30am
is the last train from Featherston to Wellington in the morning and the one that I take to work. The train ride is an hour so it’s a good time to listen to podcasts, read books or sleep (I do a combination of all three of these most weeks). The trick is to try not to sleep with your gob open.

8.45am
is the time I get to work. I work in an office in Wellington where I’m in charge of social media and online communications. I religiously use Teux Deux to keep track of tasks that need to be done at work and home as well as ideas for things like blog posts.

I find lists really great for getting things out of my head (I’m a chronic over-thinker) as well as for making sure I don’t forget anything or let people down.

12.00pm 

I don’t often take a lunch break. I usually either go to yoga (once or twice a week) or just do computer stuff that’s not work related like tap out a few blog post ideas, search for images, catch up on personal emails, update my Facebook page etc.

5.00pm

Is the time I leave work – I take the 5.30pm train home. I often sleep on the way home. I try to read but that often lasts a page or two. This is a great time for me to catch up on Twitter, Facebook, news, blog posts and other internet reading too,

6.40pm 

is when Tom and I get home. Tom cooks the dinner, I make the fire and wash the dishes. Sometimes in busy weeks the dishes don’t always get done and nobody really cares. After dinner I like to watch trash TV or a movie while pinning/hand sewing/doing other craft tasks.

9.30pm
Bed time. I really can’t stay up later than this so I don’t. Most of my friends know that I’m an old Nana and need to get to bed early.

What is your ideal weekend like?

Successful sewing, reading on the sunny spot of the lounge floor, lunch out to a good cafe, a walk and talk with my friend Ellen and ending the weekend feeling ready for a good week ahead.

Actually, my ideal weekend would probably be being stinking rich and sitting in a hot pool somewhere being waited on my servants – but for now I’ll settle for reality.

Where do you find inspiration?

Once I start making, inspiration strikes for new products. It’s a cyclical thing I guess like anything; once you start it’s easier to keep going, rather than if you stop and start all the time. I have notebooks of ideas that I sketch out, or lists of things to make. I always have a list of pencil ideas, which I spend a lot of time on – often after some weeks of consideration I’ll scrap the lot because I realise they’re not quite right, or just not that funny, or sometimes a bit lame.

I’m always paying attention to things around me and I read lots of magazines, books and blogs and love Pinterest, which are all really good for creative stimulation. And I have an amazing memory – I feed my mind with a whole lot of sources and good things happen.

The word inspiration is a bit of a bug bear for me. I’ve been copied quite a bit by people who say they were ‘inspired’ – people need to get real on that, inspiration is not about copying. It’s about feeding the creativity machine, feeling good and being motivated to do your own thing. That’s why I don’t read too many craft blogs because if you’re looking at the same stuff all the time then eventually whether you know it or not you become that what you’re looking at.

What New Zealand blogs do you read on a regular basis?

greenvalleycrafts
dee-construction
Fancy
helenlehndorf
ondressingup
tinyhappy
rosamayrutherford
the golden adventures of a very dark horse.

Others too – and I often add and delete blogs, so am always looking for recommendations too.

What international blogs do you follow?

Not heaps – I went on a deleting binge recently because I got really sick of twee, fake blogs. Here’s what’s left:

swiss-miss
postsecret
junkaholique
lisacongdon

I really just like pretty pictures and good ideas. I’m pretty interested in everyday life but hate whining or people who never update and then apologise for never updating. I also have a low tolerance for insincere, overly commercial or twee blogs – I think authenticity is so important in social media.

Do you have a favourite pearl of wisdom you'd like to share with us?

My favourite saying is, “comparison is the thief of joy”, which sometimes you do need to chant to yourself as you read the internet. I’m not a big fan of motivational quotes but that one just speaks to me.

Emma has kindly offered a discount for MissMollyCoddle readers too...

I'm all about making lists and planning things out - MissMollyCoddle blog readers can do the same with a 20% discount on pencils and journals at Emma Makes. Follow this LINK, and use the code MOLLYCODDLE to get 20% off your order until the end of June.

It was lovely to have a 'virtual' catch up with you Emma and discover our shared interests, and parallel parking prowess! I hope you all enjoyed the read too.  Emma keeps a personal blog if you'd like to read more about what she gets up to, and her Emma Makes blog will keep you up to date with Emma Makes news.

Have a lovely day x

A cuppa with... Little & Loved owner, Zoe

Welcome to a new series at MissMollyCoddle!  I've discovered some beautiful blogs and websites lately that really appeal to me as a Mother, crafter, interiors addict, and supporter of handmade, and I'll be sharing these with you, and introducing you to the clever people behind them, so put the kettle on and make yourself comfy.

I love to support small businesses, knowing first hand what a juggle it can be making/selling from home, and because a product really does mean more to me when I know a bit about the person behind it and what inspired them. In Zoe's case, it was her passion for natural, organic products for her two small children, which set the wheels in motion for a fabulous new website, Little & Loved.  This first-hand knowledge as  a mother, means Little & Loved is brimming with carefully chosen, practical, yet gorgeous products. My personal favourites are the food mill, aspirator (how many times did I wish I had one of those?), refillable pouches (genius!) and wet wipe concentrate.  Actually, I had trouble not listing the WHOLE website, so many great products, you really must check it out for yourself.  Before you do, scroll down to meet the lovely Zoe, and to find out about a giveaway she's kindly offered for fans of MissMollyCoddle and Little & Loved.

Tell us a bit about yourself...

I’m Zoe.  I’m a Mother to two adorable boys Max, 3 ¾ and Finn, 9 months.  I’m a fiancee to Ben.  I love good food, art, dreaming, photography, jewelry, clothing and cushions!  I’m happiest in the Summer time. 

Where did the name Little and Loved come from?

Little & Loved was actually the first name I came up with for the company, I wrote lists of other potentials, but always came back to Little & Loved.  To me Little & Loved represents the relationship between parent and child, young and old, and immeasurable, everlasting love. Although your children will one day grow bigger and stronger than you, they will forever be your Little Loves.

What inspired you to start Little and Loved?

I have always been passionate about natural and organic products for myself.  It's become ingrained in me, it’s just a way of life.  After having Max is 2009 I became quite the online shopper!  I felt there was a gap in the market for the range that I’ve picked out.  It's a great feeling knowing that the products I sell make a difference in the world.  As well as being a full time Mother, which will always come first, I feel like I’m doing something great. 

What is your favourite product?  

Just one?  This is difficult! This week Finn (9 months) is cutting teeth, my boys have both cut teeth hard and fast, that has got to be tough!  I use a homeopathic teething spray with organic chamomile from Manutuke Herbs for relief.  It's brilliant!!!  It’s easy to apply, it tastes good and it is great to know that I’m using a natural product to help relieve pain and discomfort. You can find it online here.

What is a typical day for you like?

I’m up at 6am with Ben to dive into my morning coffee!  I try and squeeze in a bit of admin while the boys are having their breakfast and then we’re either off to catch up with my Mummy friends and their babes or Max is off to preschool in which case I squeeze in a work out and the shopping, which is such a breeze when I’ve only got the one in tow… 

What is your ideal weekend like?

I dream of the day that I can sleep in…  until 8am.

Do you have a favourite pearl of wisdom you'd like to share with us? 

My Mother has always said to make the most of having the oven on – why bake just one cake when you could bake two? 

Anything else you'd like to share?

I'm so excited about the launch of Little & Loved.  There is lots in the pipelines for the website over the next year!  I can't wait to share more with you!  

Isn't she lovely?  Now for the giveaway.  Up for grabs is the winners choice of either wet wipe solution, massage oil or sleep balm.  We've kept it super simple to enter, all you need to do is:

* like MissMollyCoddle
* like Little & Loved
* share this photo on facebook

Easy peasy! Be sure to leave a comment here or on the photo, so we know you're entered. If you'd like to help promote a great new business (and a lovely owner), then we'd love you to share this post on your blog or facebook.  Be sure to leave a comment telling us you've done so, and we'll give you another entry as a thanks.

Thanks so much for your support, we really do appreciate it and hope you enjoyed the read.

Have a lovely evening.

Sarah x