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Famillies of Instagram #39: littlegoldieshop

Sonali Hindmarch, littlegoldieshop
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“I love light and space, so I have widened windows and painted floorboards to let as much sunshine in as I can.” Somali Hindmarch (@littlegoldieshop) talks home life and motherhood with Nell Card…

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Nell Card 5th May 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Carly Hardy, Founder of Braveling

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After enjoying dressing her daughter in tights that were both stylish and practical, Carly Hardy wanted to do the same for her son. She soon realised there was a gap in the market for “boyish, brilliant” tights so launched Braveling – selling exactly that…

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Annie Ridout 2nd May 2017
Family

Families of Instagram #37: house_of_douglas

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“My kids mainly wear dresses. The longer and frillier, the better! I love collecting special pieces for them.” Mum of two girls Rebecca O’Brien (house_of_douglas on Instagram) talks family life with The Early Hour…

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Contributing Writer 21st April 2017
Family

Anniki Sommerville on being an older mum, at 44

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Being an older mum has its advantages but it also has some downsides. Writer and editor Anniki Sommerville shares her honest (and rather funny) thoughts about embarking on motherhood, aged 40…

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Contributing Writer 17th April 2017
Family

Material Whirl: Why I can’t give up writing to be a mother

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Nicola Greenbrook, author of Material Whirl blog and music journalist for publications including RockShot, discusses her new role as a mother, how she combines it with a writing career and why she’s determined to make the two work in unison…

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Contributing Writer 10th April 2017
Family

The Truth About Fatherhood: Mark Lemon, author

Mark Lemon, Lemon Drop Books
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“I lost my father suddenly at the age of 12, so my own personal challenge is to just be there for Otis and Thea whenever they need me.” Children’s book author Mark Lemon on both the beauty and the challenges of fatherhood…

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Contributing Writer 6th April 2017
Wellbeing

Mama’s Instinct: on being a holistic pregnancy coach

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After being told by teachers that she was lazy and stupid (she was dyslexic) Bex Hough went on to complete a master’s in education. She is now working as a holistic pregnancy coach. She discusses work, and her secret fear of failing as a parent…

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Arnelle Paterson 6th March 2017
Family

What it’s like to be raising five sons

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“Raising five sons is crazy, frustrating, fun, manic and a learning curve. Everyday I’m pushed outside my comfort zone and learning new things (quite often useless football facts, but new nonetheless)” says Jess Warner, author of The Only Girl in the House blog…

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Contributing Writer 2nd March 2017
Family

Families of Instagram #27: hanbullivant

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“My daughter mainly wears … whatever she wants. I gave up long ago trying to have any say over her outfit choices. She is strong minded and highly creative and I love how she expresses herself in her clothes.” Hannah Bullivant (@hanbullivant) on home life in Kent…

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Nell Card 10th February 2017
Mornings

My Early Hour: Gemma Mursal, Bell and Rigg

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From footwear designer at Lacoste, to founder of Bell and Rigg – a trendy coffee subscription service, for people who want artisan coffee at home – meet Gemma Mursal. We talk work life balance, raising two-year-old Gus and coffee…

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The Early Hour 7th February 2017

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