One Mama, One Shed Load of Inspiration

Hello, I’m Emma, 39, mum to two girls and owner of kids sun and winter hats brand LITTLE HOTDOG WATSON. We live in Norwich and spend our time when not designing stylish + innovative hats at the beach or eating sushi

So, you might have seen the awesome new collaboration I've done with Wren & Rye, you can buy your pooch a fab little bowl and a blinking gorgeous bowdangle for their collar. Literally the perfect Christmas gift! Ash is a fellow Manchester small business owner doing awesome things so it only seemed fitting that I invite her to give us a little inspo. Take a look below...

I am so excited to be working with the fabulous Becky and Kate from Small & Wild, bringing you an offer you can hardly refuse. Their herbal teas are divine. Designed for tots but equally as quioffable for the grown ups, the offer of a free box of tea is almost too good to be true. The ladies behind the brand are just the sweetest and I really can't wait for you to hear what makes them tick...

It's been a while but One Mama One Shed Load of Inspiration is back with a bang. The lovely Kat from Lola + Blake makes the most incredible pj's and bedding and is here chatting about the things that have made her tick lately.

I'm so excited to have THE Naomi Gale on the blog today. I first became aware of her little makes back when on maternity with Indie. I've since been a brand rep for her, bought a number of her products, gotten to know her personally, been emotionally invested in her extremely difficult yet happy fertility journey and can claim to be addicted to her insta stories. I just know this will be a good read!

Today's guest writer is the fabulous Claire from Play Hooray. She, like me, is an ex teacher, and has gone on to craft herself a whole new career. She's still focusing on children, but she's also championing play and providing parents with the tools they need to give their children the best start, through play. When I first came across her feed in my early days of motherhood I was instantly hooked because no matter how creative you are, sometimes you just need a little kick up the bum with a healthy dose of i nspiration, and that she brings in abundance.

I'm a huge, huge fan of today's guest. I came across Megan and the Curated Makers on instagram late last year. I joined her team of Makers and have been offered so many exciting opportunities as a result, stocking in Debenhams being a major highlight! Megan is dedicated to creating a really exciting and innovative movement and aside from business? She's a bit of a style icon, both with her fashion and her home so I know she'll be sharing some great ideas below... 

 

 

I'm super excited to announce today's guest writer. I met Rachel, two, maybe three years ago now at Mama's Collective event and later collaborated on a new baby giftset with her and Lisa from Mama Knows (if you don't know what I'm talking about, please do check it out). She is a beautiful lady, both inside and out and also creates the most beautiful children's crochet clothing and accessories that my children have been lucky enough to model. Rachel shares similar values to me in that she hopes to create affordable, sustainable products that will become heirloom pieces which puts her at top of my favourite brands list and I'm sure, after you've read her inspo, you'll soon agree too...

This week's inspo comes from Hannah (@kiddicrest) whom I only recently came in to contact with when she included one of my enamel mugs in an illust...

I only recently discovered the amazing Isabella & Us on instagram. Her campaign to celebrate parenting wins and focus on parental wellbeing is something I can well and truly get behind... 

This week's inspo comes from Lucy, Brand New Mum. I first 'met' Lucy on Insta and have since met her IRL and I can vouch that she is one lovely lady so I'm eager to read what her week has consisted of.

We're midway through November, Christmas is slowly beginning to seep into our lives but before it fully takes over let me introduce you to Kate from @ayearofdates...