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It’s cold, it’s dark and it’s that time of year when your sleepover tally heads into overdrive. With this in mind, creating a child’s bedroom that is cosy, welcoming and can accommodate a mini guest or two at the drop of a hat will help you sail through the winter with ease. As a child, there is nothing quite like being invited to stay over at a friend’s home. Eager to discover new experiences and escape the beady eyes of parents for a night, exciting is an understatement! If you happen to be the hostess, it’s important to make your little guests feel safe and comfortable in a bedroom th..

With so many ideas available for girls’ bedroom design on television, in magazines and on social networking sites, you may find yourself overwhelmed with possibilities. But if you think of your daughter’s room as a blank canvas upon which their growing personality can be expressed through colour, fabric and style, it may help to narrow your options a little. Involving your child in the decision-making process can mean the project takes a little longer than intended but at least there will be no complaints upon the ‘big reveal’! We have put together a few ideas to get your designer..

Archie Fairweather Children's Double Bed     The idea of children having a double bed all to themselves certainly isn't a new one. However, it hasn’t been such a popular concept until late. More and more parents are now choosing to go down this route for many reasons, including:   Maximise bed space in the home - a child’s double bed can always be used by visiting guests if needs be, leaving your little one to camp out on that blow up mattress instead! Save money - once your child has a gorgeous double bed, you may never need to splash out again! Story tim..

Children's bedrooms are usually the most fun room in the house. Brimming with toys and activities to do it’s a wonder our children ever surface at all!   Children’s beds sit at the centre of all this chaos. The dependable heart of a happy room.   Looby Lou Low Foot End Bed   As the most important piece of furniture in a child’s life, a bed is somewhere they associate with safety, warmth and comfort. That’s why at Little Lucy Willow we go the extra mile to ensure our handmade children’s beds will never let you, or your child down.   Each solid and durable children’s ..

The possibilities are endless when it comes to children’s bedrooms. Decisions, decisions, decisions...So where do you start with such a task?     Archie Fairweather Collection   Choose a solid, dependable children’s bed The bed is a sensible place to start but be sure to do your research. Imported children’s furniture might be cheaper than handmade alternatives but it’s likely to be of inferior quality too. Consider how long you want your child’s bed to last. There’s no point buying cheap products if they’re going to fall apart in no time.   Once you’ve decided ..

In no time at all we should be ushering in the spring but instead we’re still swaddled in scarves, hats and the obligatory big coats.   The weather hasn’t been all bad news however. It resulted in my best night’s sleep for a decade in fact when Storm Doris came knocking overnight. My terrified daughter ushered me in for some company as the wind whisked through the trees making noises I’ve only ever heard on a low budget horror flick.   I realised her child’s double bed - complete with luxury mattress of course - was made for such moments as I nestled in and told happy stories to h..

How many times does the word ‘ipad’ feature in this year’s mountain of Christmas lists I wonder? If you are a parent debating whether or not to take the plunge and buy a tablet for your child, then you might want to think again...   A recent study claims that we are more addicted to our devices than ever before. Not only that, but children who use them are likely to suffer sleep problems leading to poor health and even poorer schoolwork. Even a Little Lucy Willow children’s bed couldn’t fix that lot. Not great news eh?       Could our gorgeous Looby Lou children's double ..

The school holidays are almost over for many of us...Is that a collective sigh of relief I can hear? Yes, it certainly has been a tough few weeks, juggling work and childcare whilst trying to entertain a rabble of over-excited children. Surely there should be a reality show for this kind of stuff?   Anyway, just a few days more to suffer the trail of grass through the length of the house and those endless ‘surprises’ left in the craziest places. Banana skin in the washing machine anyone? Of course, these things will still go on I’m sure, just less often once our children are safely back..

Choosing children’s bedroom furniture is no easy task. There is plenty to consider such as bed size, storage, plus design and colour too... At Little Lucy Willow we do give you lots to think about which can be overwhelming so perhaps it’s wise to make a wish list before you begin your search!   Little Buoy Blue Collection BED SIZE All our beds can be made as singles, small doubles or doubles, depending on your available space. They also include a unique height adjustment feature, making them perfect for toddlers as well as for teens. On their lowest setting, the height from ..

So, you’ve decided to invest in a new bed for your child but don't quite know what to go for. Buying a child’s bed isn’t the simple affair it once was, with fierce competition on the high street plus designers clamouring to corner the market with novel and eye-catching ideas. Car shaped beds, bus shaped beds, beds built like castles - complete with turrets… Of course aesthetics are important but it is also crucial to make sure you spend wisely, especially when looking for something to see your toddler through to their teens and beyond.   Spacesavers If living space is at a pre..

Is that a hint of luuurrrve I can sense in the oh so misty air…?   So, Valentine’s Day is upon us once again. To celebrate, we are offering 20% off all gifts in our designated Valentine’s section until midnight on Sunday.   Seeing as our lives will soon be riddled with romance (fingers crossed) I thought we could show our little ones that we love them lots too!   At Little Lucy Willow we know how much little girls adore hearts and fairytales and we believe our gorgeous Looby Lou children's furniture range captures their dainty dreams just perfectly.   Looby Lou low..

Ok so here are the statistics...More than 50% of Little Lucy Willow customers opted to buy three quarter or double sized beds for their children last year.   It’s clear there has been a shift in the market but why?   Jason Thomas, Sales Director at Little Lucy Willow says it’s all down to sensible spending. “It goes without saying that you need adequate space if you are going to purchase a double bed for your child, but those who have that luxury are choosing to buy bigger, simply to cut costs later on. “It makes a lot of sense, especially if you are looking at a high qualit..