Pandora Sykes is former Fashion Features Editor for The Sunday Times Style so it comes as no surprise that the nursery she designed for her daughter, Zadie, is beautifully unique and bursting with inspiration. It’s a surreal thing, decorating a bedroom for someone who does not yet exist. Part of me felt superstitious, designing my daughter’s nursery - that old adage...

Pregnancy is arguably the most exciting nine months you’ll ever experience, but with all that anticipation there’s bound to be a sense of apprehension, especially when it comes to planning for your special arrival. If you’re expecting your first baby, it’s understandable to worry about not getting everything you need. That’s why we’re giving you a free, downloadable checklist to...

When we saw these adorable treats in Kawaii Cakes, we knew we had to share the recipe with you all. The exterior features a teddy bear almost too cute to eat, we say almost because inside you'll find the most delicious brownie torte cake. They'd make a lovely addition to your baby shower menu, or why not serve them up...

The unmistakable black and white of monochrome styling has serious design heritage. Whether in the houndstooth patterning of 50s Chanel fashion or black and white ballroom floors, monochrome has always been synonymous with luxury and elegance. In every age, however, it is also intensely modern. You will always find monochrome at the cutting edge of design, lending itself to everything...

Whether you live in a country cottage or an urban apartment, for many new parents the only option for a nursery is the box room. Usually filled with piles of washing and junk it can be very difficult to get excited and inspired by these small spaces But there’s no need to let your tiny room get you down –...

As a key colour in Scandinavian interiors and contemporary spaces, white is becoming the favoured hue of interior stylists and bloggers. As a parent to be, the idea of using white can seem quite a scary prospect though. Will it be fun and stimulating enough? How will you incorporate bright baby things? Will we ever keep it clean? Can white...

Whether you’re expecting your first child or your fifth, designing a new nursery is a great opportunity to create a unique space for your little one that reflects your own personality and interior style. But while designing a nursery can be a really fun and creative experience, it can also seem a little daunting at first – especially when you’ve...

  Buying for your baby gets expensive fast. With the rate they’ll grow it’s tough to know where to spend – what do you need to invest in, what will you need for a long time and what is more disposable? You’ll be lucky if those cute booties and PJs last a couple of weeks. However, if you’re smart, your...

For all you modern and minimal parents, a nursery should ideally match the contemporary interior found elsewhere in the home. This may seem like straightforward advice, but it requires a subtle mix of both playful and stylish elements. As with other rooms in your house, functionality is king and you’ll have to be creative in your approach. After all, this...

There is so much inspiration and advice out there, as well as so many cute products, that it is very easy for your spending to get out of control. What you actually need can very quickly be confused with what you really want, and you will soon find yourself in a room piled with cushions, baskets and toys. In our...