Uplifting prints

With the rush to get the babies nursery sorted I have come across these gorgeous prints by artist Frea Buckler. Luckily I have managed to snap up the 'Elephants on parade' print and also some of the smaller prints including this gorgeous one of blue giraffes. Her uplifting range of prints will brighten up any nursery and hopefully inspire baby Astrid to love animals.

To find out more about Frea's visit www.freabuckler.com.

To buy visit http://www.printroomlondon.com/.

Stretch mark free tummy

Since bump I have been smothering my tummy with a range of anti stretch mark oils, creams, balms and lotions. So far so good - I'm 8 months pregnant and none have appeared yet. The ones that stand out against the crowd are The Organic Pharmacy's Mother to be stretch mark oil - smells divine and is easily absorbed. The combination of rose hip, marigold, neroli and lavender works to deeply nourish while the essentials oils calm the mind.

Mama Mio's award winning Tummy Rub Stretch Mark butter has a nice consistency and melts in easily, leaving the stomach feeling hydrated and comfortable. It also seemed to help with the itching of the area which often happens as the stomach stretches and grows. Its packed with healing and nourishing Omega oils but the pungent smell put me off using it regularly.

My personal favourite is Spiezia's Restorative Balm - the smell is heavenly, the texture creamy and thick and the ingredients list impressive and as natural as it gets. The powerful combination of coconut oil, nettle and rosehip means it is super hydrating and repairing. The downside? It takes a while to sink in as its so rich so best used in the evenings post bath.

Sticking to The Organic Pharmacy's oil in the mornings and Spezia's Restorative balm in the evening as an indulgent treat.

The Organic Pharmacy available from http://www.theorganicpharmacy.com/

Spiezia available from www.glowgetter.co.uk

Red Magazine expert panel

Red Magazine have just launched their new expert panel, now live on their website. During the year a range of women in fashion, beauty and business will be sharing their advice and knowedge. I feel truely honoured to be asked to be one of their wellbeing experts. I'm in good company with other experts including award winning health and beauty writer Alice Hart- Davis, travel writer Lisa Johnson and legendary Vogue beauty editor and founder of This Works, Kathy Philips.

Check out the range of expert tips in 2011 to keep you healthier and happier http://www.redonline.co.uk/

Yoga with bump

If you're pregnant and want to continue your yoga practice ( without falling asleep) Nadia Narain's classes at triyoga are exceptional. You can to move seamlessly into various yoga poses which are safe for baby and you, meet other mums-to-be and sing a song to your baby at the end of class. This might all sound a little New Age, well at least the singing bit, but you will feel amazing afterwards. At the end of her class I always feel calmer and more connected to my baby - no wonder Gwyneth Paltrow is such a fan.

For more information visit www.nadianarain.com

Shanti Sunday's = A happier yoga practice

Tired of dull yoga accessories? Shanti Sunday's puts the fun back into yoga. This brand new line of yoga props, created by yogi and designer Tracey Ellis stands out against all the boring purple yoga stuff. My favourite item is this super soft cotton bolster - with a cute flower print and comfy buckwheat filling. My shavasana's are instantly more satisfying. Fabrics are organic and each piece has been lovingly crafted by one of her small team of sewers.

Snap one up for Christmas for your yoga loving friend.

Available from glowgetter from December 2010

All about the breakfast

Tea, croissants, the smell of warm toast, fresh muesli with chopped bananas on top - what's not to like about breakfast time? There is something decadent about eating delicious food in the morning. It's a good start to the day and fills me with optimism. Now I am with bump I get even more excited about having a mouth watering breakfast, whether its at home or somewhere more glamorous.

I have just discovered the genius blog The Muesli Lover - it provides me with yummy recipes to make at home and gives me the inside scoop on who's serving up the best breakfast in town.

Expect a range of ideas and options for us healthy bunnies alongside more indulgent, naughty choices too. End result - average morning grazing is officially over. So - stock up your fridge or book a table. I'm hooked and compulsively check all daily updates to see what I might rustle up or where I might eat out next.

On the menu for me tomorrow is a Superfood scrambled eggs and come the weekend I'm treating my husband to a culinary delight at Dishroom - an Iranian-Style Bombay cafe.

Now beat that combination.

For your daily hit of food fun visit http://www.muselilover.com/

( Image of The Town Mill Baskery Organic Museli).

Book in - be a life changer

Life is too short to spend it doing stuff you really don't like - after all most of our days are spent working. If you are interested in teaching people how to fulfil their potential then book in for the FREE workshop with leading Grinberg practitioner Victoria Oldham at triyoga on 21st November.

This special method offers a structured way of learning through the body, so people can recognise and stop any physical or behavioural patterns which might be restricting their lives.

During the workshop you will learn more about this fulfilling career and how it teaches people personal freedom allowing them to regain their health and happiness.

Expect to get hands-on experience of what being a practitioner involves and learn more about the structure of the three year course.

To book e-mail info@grinbergMethodTraining-Victoria.com or call 0208 133 2079

For more information visit www.grinbergmethodtraining-victoria.com