Boo! Halloween is coming up soon

We don't usually make much of an effort for Halloween... But we went to my friend's place last Saturday and I was really impressed by their Halloween decorations. I started stitching some together as soon as we got back from their place. I would like to share my first batch of Halloween work (using very basic stitching skills).

I ordered Halloween lights and I am also making a broomstick and a witch's hat. I am happy that I can continue to expand my Halloween collection for next year!

TOTORO'S FRIEND-CAT BUS

B Mirai's grandparents sent her a package with an adorable cuddly toy, the Cat bus from My Neighbour Totoro. He is really cute. It is hard to see, but there is a small white wood spirit as well as Totoro himself attached to the Cat bus. You can find Totoro toys in Magma in London, but I haven't seen the cat bus in London before. So we are very pleased to have such rare Totoro stuff. :)

P.S B Mirai wanted to display her new toy for this Bellieboo blog.

MR POSTMAN IS COMING SOON

It is still freezing cold in London and I am not quite ready to shop for Spring and Summer yet. However, Bellieboo only imports a limited quantity of childrens products so it can never be too early! This long sleeve bunny top is very cute with a pink ribbon. The bow skirt has a matching long sleeve top too. I cannot wait show you all our new items.

HOLD ON TIGHT!

I found this lovely wooden holder which calls Cowacca strap when I was in Tokyo last time. It looks like a rattle or a big key ring. But it is for children to hold onto. We have lots of these type of rings hanging from the ceiling on public transport in Japan, but children aren't able to reach it because they are too little. So Rina Kono designed it for children to satisfy their desire to do what grown-ups do.

I think it will be handy for when your hands are occupied with shopping bags, so your little one can stay close to you.

BAGPUSS

B Mirai took a picture of her new cuddly toy, Bagpuss at Fortnum & Masons café.

We went to see Bagpuss at Soho theatre last weekend. Thanks to Sarah who came to the Bellieboo pop-up shop in Stoke Newington back in December and my husband who fixed the tickets.

It was a very cute performance, magical even, and B Mirai enjoyed it very much, especially when Emily came down to shake her hand. Bagpuss finishes on 9 January, so there is still a chance to go to see him.

We were not allowed to take pictures inside the theatre, but I did it accidentally...

GINGERBREAD HOUSE

We normally go to France, Cornwall or Japan for Christmas, but we decided to stay in London this year and have a lazy holiday. (It is my 2nd Christmas in London in the last 14 years!!)

One of the things on my daughter's wish list was a Gingerbread house kit, which was great because she had something creative to do at home during our lazy holiday. It was fun decorating the house with her. If you are looking for something to do with your kids, I think they are great! And they are on sale at John Lewis as well.

B Mirai created a scene with her Gingerbread house

Mrs Dino came to see the gingerbread house and Pee Wee Herman and Miss Yvonne had too many sweets...

CHRISTMAS SALE IN STOKE NEWINGTON

We had a pop up shop at Abney Hall in Stoke Newington last Saturday. It was very nice to meet people and talk to them about Bellieboo items directly. I also enjoyed exchanging information about children events over the Christmas holiday. I would like to take my daughter to the Bagpuss show at Soho Theatre.

Aki and I totally forgot to take pictures of our stall, so I asked B.Mirai to draw it for us. I think her description is pretty good!

P.S

It was great to meet Courtney from Babyccino too.