The accidental trend-setter
When I founded Tidy Books in 2004 it was never my intention to be a trend-setter. In fact, being trendy
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Tag Archives: childrens furniture
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May
Montessori and Me
‘Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.’ Dr Maria Montessori When my two
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May
How to go from reluctant reader to bookworm in 40 books
It’s a rather special kid’s book that can tempt the most reluctant reader to dip their toe in the water.
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Jan
It’s time to swap quantity for quality
It always amazes me that just when Christmas is over and you realise how much money you’ve spent on cards,
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Jun
Toxin-free furniture that’s safe for your home
Recently I’ve been reading a lot about indoor air pollution and am alarmed to discover that the air in our
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Apr
Adventures in Bunk Bed Land
Last week I was talking about bunk beds – as you do – with one of my friends. She grew
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Mar
Kid’s furniture that’s got style
When I started Tidy Books 13 years ago, I remember a huge truck turned up outside my house in Walthamstow,
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Feb
My apron love…
It’s funny what you pick up from your childhood and bring into your adult life. Growing up, I remember my
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Dec
Your Christmas de-clutter starts here…
You can’t have Christmas without a bit of chaos. On Christmas Day I look around and can hardly see the
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Nov
Why my designs have the Montessori method in mind
When my two children were growing up, I was quite a hands-off parent. My attitude was to let them do
