Joules

There came a point during half term when I realised that most of Coco Lily’s wardrobe is a year or more old and although much of it still fits, it was looking a little lacklustre.  Now she’s at school it’s only at weekends that she’s out of uniform – after 3pm …

Half term is nearly upon us and unless you’re jetting of for some sun or hitting the ski slopes, I predict muddy walks and cosy days at home for the week ahead. Dressing down doesn’t mean dressing dull though, so lift your and your mini-me’s wardrobes with some neon brights paired …

From star-spangled splash boots to festive pine trees and Breton stripes to neon horses, I may have spent quite a while playing welly designer thanks to a competition by Joules to design a pair of wellies. I warn you, it is addictive! Choose your colours then pick the perfect print …

Do you have those things in your wardrobe which make you wonder what you wore before you had them? For me, it’s a blue and white striped shirt. It’s the type of thin cotton that looks like it is meant to be a bit crumpled, and is perfect for mum-ing …

Without moaning about the weather, here are cocomama’s pick of the best wellies for, erm, Spring/Summer!