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Colour Your Way to a Kinder Christmas: Introducing Our Colour Your Own Kindness Advent Calendar
With Christmas around the corner, how about embracing the festive season with something more meaningful? Here at Dolly and Fred, Christmas isn't just about presents and decorations; it's about kindness,...
Embrace Nature with Our New Woodland Nursery Collection
I am thrilled to introduce our brand-new Woodland Nursery Collection, a delightful ensemble of prints that bring the serene beauty of the forest right into your baby’s nursery. This collection...
How to Choose the Perfect Sized Prints and Frames for Your Nursery
Introduction Welcome to our nursery decor guide, where we dive into the art of choosing the right sized prints and frames for your little one's special space. Discover how the...
Colour palette of the month – January 2024
I thought I would start the first blog post of 2024 sharing with you some of the thoughts and plans that have been whirling around in my head and studio over the last month. One of those thoughts is that I want to get more clarity and consistency in the things that I have been creating. With that in mind I have decided to start a new series this year in my blog and through my creativity by having a colour palette of the month. So, let’s dive in!
How do you hang wall art in a baby’s nursery?
The buzz and excitement of finding out that you are expecting a baby can easily become an overwhelming time. There is lots to prepare for including getting the nursery ready. Once you’ve ordered the furniture, chosen a theme and painted the wall it’s time to start thinking about the ways in which you want to decorate the walls. One of the best ways to personalise the space is to hang wall art prints. These prints allow you to add colour and character to your new little one’s room but can also stimulate their senses and imagination as they grow. But with so many different options out there what is the best way to hang them? Here are some tips to help guide you.
5 Ways to create engaging play spaces for children
Creating a stimulating play environment for children to explore in is a key part of promoting healthy development and give you 5 minutes to sit with a cup of tea. We often think about play spaces as being outdoor areas for children to run around and burn off energy in, but indoor spaces are just as important too. In a world where we are all stretched for time and surrounded by technology a space where children can grow, even if it’s just a little corner of your main living space, is important in aiding their development. In this blog, we will explore a few different tips and ideas for creating fun and interactive spaces that will ignite your child’s imagination and promote their growth and development through both parent led and independent play.
Exciting Gifts for Girls who love Dinosaurs
Do you have a little girl who is obsessed with dinosaurs just as much as my little one? Dinosaurs are everywhere these days, toys, clothing, parks, and museums it’s so hard not to love and find an interest in them. But just because you little girl loves dinosaurs doesn’t mean that they must be dark and boring, in a world where we are challenging gender stereotypes and promoting diversity it’s important to find those hidden gems that all children can enjoy.
Exploring the Universe: Outer Space Nursery Prints
Introduction Decorating your nursery can be an exciting and challenging experience, especially when it comes to deciding on a theme. One theme that never goes out of style is space!...
Autumn inspiration
Watching the acorns fall from the oak trees outside my office window, the squirrels running through the branches or foraging for acorns that have fallen on the path below can become quite the distraction at times. Here is an insight of how I am going to use this season to give my creativity a little boost.
Brief – To create a set of under the sea elements that can be used in various ways to make fun home
Come and see the process behind creating my under the sea themed prints, postcards and patterns.
How we create a sustainable business
Come and have a read to find out how we are trying to be more sustainable as we grow our business. See what is next on our journey and the steps we are taking to reduce our environmental impact on the world.
The Season of Giving
Come and find out about the exciting way we celebrate the season of advent at Dolly and Fred Designs and download our free kindness advent calendar to help spread some love, peace and joy this Christmas season.