Creative Ideas & Gift Inspiration | The Dolly & Fred Blog

Spring Gift Guide: Thoughtful Easter & Baptism Gifts for Kids

Looking for a thoughtful Easter gift beyond chocolate? Our Spring Gift Guide is packed with beautiful prints, creative stationery, and faith-filled keepsakes—perfect for kids, parents, and special occasions like baptisms. From personalised name prints to cute animal writing sets, these gifts inspire creativity, faith, and connection long after Easter Sunday.

March 11, 2025 — Jo Froud

Gift Guide: The Best Animal-Inspired Prints & Writing Sets for Kids

Searching for the perfect gift for an animal-loving child? This guide is packed with unique animal-themed prints and stationery gifts, from safari name prints to ocean postcards and woodland writing sets. Perfect for encouraging creativity and adding a personalised touch!

February 19, 2025 — Jo Froud

The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Stationery Gift Guide for Kids

Discover the best eco-friendly stationery gifts for kids! 🌿🎁 From personalised journals to recycled writing sets, find sustainable, plastic-free gifts that inspire creativity. Shop the full collection now!

February 10, 2025 — Jo Froud

How to Encourage Kids to Journal (Even If They’re Reluctant!)

Want to make journaling fun for kids? Try this simple Lucky Dip Journaling Activity! 🎲✨ Encourage creativity, self-expression, and mindfulness with this engaging writing activity—plus, grab a free printable to get started!

February 7, 2025 — Jo Froud

Unleash Your Child's Inner Artist: The Magic of Writing Sets

Unleash your child's inner artist with our eco-friendly writing sets! 🌱✨ From fantastical stories to heartfelt letters, these beautifully designed sets inspire creativity, develop essential skills, and foster precious family moments. Shop now and let the magic begin!

January 13, 2025 — Jo Froud

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,...

October 10, 2024 — Jo Froud

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...

June 27, 2024 — Jo Froud

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...

March 1, 2024 — Jo Froud

Tagged: childrens prints

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!

January 22, 2024 — Jo Froud

Tagged: palette of the month

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.

July 13, 2023 — Jo Froud

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.

April 28, 2023 — Jo Froud

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.

April 18, 2023 — Jo Froud

Tagged: dinosaur dinosaur gift guide pink dinosaurs

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