Elfie London

My name is Elfie. I am 3 years old. I like dressing up my baby brother Ned.

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Sarah Winborn

We spent the most lovely morning in Cleveland Square with all of Mabel’s little friends and the wonderful Sarah Winborn.  This was such an enjoyable, relaxed photoshoot that we pretty much forgot what we were all together for and just had fun- a very successful playdate!... The pictures reflect this.  My mama friends and I are all so thrilled with our pictures.  I have honestly never seen such a lovely picture of Mabel.  I’ve already framed it and sent to all my family!... Look at my edit below but also her website http://www.sarahwinbornphotography.com/ where she has so many lovely images for kids fashion shoots, home interiors, and family portraits.... including beautiful images of Courtney Adamos (babyccino kids) family and ‘The Little Shoe Maker’.

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‘A Possum’s Tail’ by Gabby Dawnay & Alex Barrow

I’ve just bought this beautiful jute rug which we didn’t really need but it’s sooo pretty and I am justifying the purchase by calling it ‘the reading rug’.  The idea is that it will inspire the children to sit quietly in the magic circle and read a book, haha!... So this morning I tested out this plan with little Mabel (and later with the older 2 at bedtime) our new books on London.  ‘A Possum’s Tail’ and ‘London Calls!’ by Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow.  It tuns out that these books need no help in enticing my little one... They are absolutely magical and it was a real pleasure to see how animated Mabel got looking at all the familiar pictures of buses, school children, balloons, markets- all the wonderful features of our great city that we live in.

'A Possum's Tail' follows a little boy called Sam (wearing an adorable sailor suit which has totally inspired me!) and his pull-a-long toy dog through the streets of London passing charming scenes of busy city life.  They arrive at the zoo and we meet all the funny creatures and later there’s a surprise when they get home.  The verse and story which Gabby relays is smart, sweet and exciting.  All 3 of my children (from ages 2-7yrs) were enthralled.  And the illustrations by Alex are of the kind that you just keep on looking at to spot all the lovely details, especially me with the vintage style outfits!  This is a winner and they already want me to read it again!

Next we read Gabby and Alex’s first book ‘London Calls’.  Again, brilliant, funny and charming.  We are shown London and all its treasures/sites by my favorite type of people ‘Pearlies’- a Granny and Granddaughter duo.  I actually learnt a lot of new facts too!  A brilliant book for London kids to recognize all the marvelous things they are surrounded with and for those who have never visited an exciting glimpse of what they are missing!

Granny Rose and Little Pearl

The best books for children on London I’ve ever read- real classics!

Available at http://shop.tate.org.uk/shop/books/icat/books/childrens-books/icat/childrenbooks

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We're starting to get a lot of #bridesmaid enquiries 👸... Our #violetdress is ideal and can be styled to suit any colour scheme! ✨💕💐🌸👧 #elfielondon #bridesmaiddress #flowergirldress #weddingoutfit #whitepartydress #flowercrown #dorothyshoes #lacecardigan #elsacape #ribbedsocks 💗

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The weirdest looking pony we ever did see 😂...Magic creatures appear in the #newforest 🐴 #elfielondon

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Such a sweet #tapestrycushion kit I saw in @libertylondon 😍 Wish I had made one for all my babies... #babygift #godchildpresent #baptismgift 👶💛💙💜💚❤️🎁

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Angela Lynne, mother of 5 girls and 1 boy has published the most beautiful book, #nurserydays, of her amazing #vintagekidsclothes collection and all the stunning accessories that her own kids used. Nostalgic and inspiring pictures of all these treasures photographed in her Norfolk home/ museum. We had a lovely coffee together a few weeks ago and I happily have my own copy now to admire. Get yours at #Amazon, the perfect #mothersdaypresent 💐📖💝

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Teaching Elfie how to sew this weekend. We got out the dusty machine & made Snow White a new dress... Forgot how much fun this is 😊 more to follow... 👚👗👕👖👘👚 #dollsdressmaking #elfielondon

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We're getting ready for #worldbookday tomorrow... Here are some of r favourite books. Elfie's super keen on #alicein wonderland 👸 Ned likes scary books 🙀 #strawpeter and anything to do with knights #sirgawain&theloathlylady. 👱💫👑Finally little Mabel likes the pictures in #myfirstnurserybook and #childrenoftheforest. 🍄👶🍄... Whatever they choose to wear tomorrow will b up to them- hope we've got the right kit! 😬 #worldbookday #elfielondon

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3 little #pixies in the bath ✨ #bathroominteriors #floriantiles #decorativetiles #kidsinteriors

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New #aliceinwonderland tiles in r bathroom... Doubt this is going to encourage my lot to brush their teeth more- but that's what I'm saying! 😊 #floriantiles #kidsinteriors #bathroominteriors #decorative tiles

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RG @bonniepearsewheatley: Opening door to goblin kingdom... #regramapp ✨ this is our dad who made up and read the most magical and dark fairytales when we're kids at bedtime... Looks like they weren't made up after all...at last he's found the entrance! 😉💕👏🍄🐲💫 #elfielondon #fairytales #tolkien #grimms #hanschristiananderston #strawpeter #rupertbear #enidblyton #narnia

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#ALEXEAGLE Walton Street store is perfect... Have just left with a whole new #shoppingwishlist... And #hairinspiration!! @eagletta 😍👌 #elfiexalexeagle #fashion #interiors #art #jewellery...

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Elfie's a very helpful #bigsister... Always attending to our little rascal! 😍... Feeling nostalgic today dressing the babe up in our very first design- #patchworkjumper- will always be a fave 💕 #elfielondon #elspethtshirt #perrycoat

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Happy Christmas! 🎄✨🎉⛄️🎅

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Couldn't agree more with today's article in #thespectator that kids today are missing out on wonderful old #fairytales which are deemed too scary for modern children. We were read #tolkien #hanschristiananderson #grimms from old books, not Disney versions... And will continue with my own. Ned's favourite story is #tomsuckathumb from #strawpeter 😱 potentially terrifying but always requested! wonder how many know that in the origional story of #cinderella it's the step sisters who are beautiful or that #frozen is taken from the wonderful Anderson story of #thesnowqueen? 📚📖

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#christmaspost 💌 last few days 🙀🎄... Get your pressies quick! 🎁💝🎁🎁 #childrensgifts #xmaspresents #freegiftwrapping