Blog - Polly Jemima

Family Meal Time

Family mealtimes have always been important to us as a family. From as soon as Lola was big enough to join us in her highchair and eat, we’ve made it...

Make it: Nursery Mobile DIY

I wanted a mobile to hang in Beastie’s nursery, but something a little different… not cutesy, or particularly ‘babyish’ if that makes any sense. Inspired by dream catcher’s, whimsy and...

Keeping the magic of Santa alive

I remember being little and being SO excited come Christmas Eve to think that Santa was on his way! December was always such a magical time, not just excitement about...

Third Trimester Essentials

Hard to believe that I’m in the third trimester – only nine weeks to go! Time to share my third trimester essentials – these are the things that I really...

Roasted Vegetable Tart

Papa and I have been trying to cut out dairy products this past month or so – well, really just cheese. We don’t drink cows milk anyway, and we use...

Living Room Nesting and Italian Leather Sofa’s

Now we’re back home from our holiday, we are ready to fully embrace Autumn now. My garden is covered in fallen leaves and this morning there was a little mist....

Book Love: What I’ve been reading

Since I’ve been pregnant, I’ve been reading so much! I go through phases of reading for hours every night, or not at all. I’ve been making myself go to bed...

Dear October

onetwo // three // four THIS MONTH I’M… * Spending the first week at Center Parcs! * Celebrating Halloween * Finishing off the re-decorating in our house. * Making sure...

Red Hair Care: Tips & Products

I’ve been dying my hair for over twenty years {seriously, that sounds terrifying to write down – how is it possible I’ve been doing anything for twenty years?!}. I can...

Cotton and Cable Fairy Lights

With autumn here and the nights drawing in, I’ve started to think about ‘cosying’ up our living room. Nothing beats a cosy room, on a chilly night – fire burning,...

Bedroom Inspiration

Lamp // Rug // Knitted Throw // Pillow Cases // Bed // ‘Life is Beautiful’ Wall Art Our bedroom always seems to be the messiest room in the house… I...

Cook it: Veggie Chilli and Cornbread

Autumn food! I’m kinda glad that the weather is cooling, after a summer munching salads we’re ready to change our mealplan around and add in some different dishes – and...

It’s time for Autumn!

The seasons definitely changing now, the leaves are falling off the trees already, there’s a chill in the air and the garden is covered in conkers. As much as I...

Favourite Pregnancy Books + Apps

While this may be my fourth pregnancy, and I know what to expect, I don’t need a tonne of advice, and I’m just ‘getting on with it’… it’s still nice...

Another mouth to feed – budgeting for a new arrival

Whether you’re expecting your first child or expanding your family with another baby (or two), planning your finances will be somewhere in your mind. Spend a bit of time now...

Mindfulness for Mama: Finding Peace in the Pause

Simple Daily Rhythms That Reduce Overwhelm as a Gentle Parent

30 little goals To make you healthier and happier this year

A lesson in letting go

How to simplify and slow down

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

Unconditional Self-Worth

5 things to do when you are in darkness

Mind the little moments

A ritual for letting go