The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide - Part 2: Ideas for little people

With the newly launched La Boutique de Stella + the Stars, you don't need to sweat around the shops trying to find that perfect gift, or even leave your house for that matter. I have put together a little selection of my favourite products for stylish kids from a selection of the coolest independent online shops in the land. You can even send the link to people who ask you what's on your little one's Christmas list, so essentially that's two birds, one stone scenario right here. 

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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide - Part 1: Ideas for Cool Mamas

Today, I am doing your virtual Christmas shopping for the stylish mamas in your life. Because it's almost Friyay. All you need to do is click on the items you like/want to buy, add them to your cart, and proceed to paying for said items. One order, one basket, endless possibilities (and retailers!). So here goes... 

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[Star Buys] A sky (and a home) full of stars

In the world of home decor, stars are everywhere, and it's super easy to add little celestial touches to one's interior scheme. I try to restrain myself to avoid the house looking like the London Royal Observatory, but even then, I constantly find more lovely designs, home accessories, lighting, you name it, featuring stars that I need to get my paws on. Here is what is currently on my wish list. 

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[Stella Loves] The return of the bar cart

Marble or brass, mid-century modern or contemporary, simply white or bright and colourful, there is a new wave of uber stylish drinks trolleys that have hit the UK high street and you can now find the most sublime designs for under £400. I have spotted a handful of super stylish models online over the past few weeks, and I thought I'd share a selection of my favourite ones. Then all you have to do to style it is to take some stylish looking booze bottles, add chic glassware, a vintage cocktail shaker, a brass pineapple (just because), some lovely flowers in a tiny vase and Bob's your uncle. 

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[Stella Loves] Affordable Art Fair 2015 or how to source contemporary art on a budget

I attended the Battersea fair this weekend, like I do most years, which gathered over 100 galleries and 1,100 artists showcasing pieces up to £4000 with a focus on art under £500. The first thing I should mention for the mamas out there who will read this, is that the AAF team cleverly offers a free creche at the event. Yes, you read this right, FREE. CHILDCARE. While you browse (and have a cheeky G&T break at the fair's bar, with both hands). TOTES HASHTAG GENIUS, non?

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