The Dolly & Fred Blog: Creative Ideas & Gifts
How do you hang wall art in a baby’s nursery?
The buzz and excitement of finding out that you are expecting a baby can easily become an overwhelming time. There is lots to prepare for including getting the nursery ready. Once you’ve ordered the furniture, chosen a theme and painted the wall it’s time to start thinking about the ways in which you want to decorate the walls. One of the best ways to personalise the space is to hang wall art prints. These prints allow you to add colour and character to your new little one’s room but can also stimulate their senses and imagination as they grow. But with so many different options out there what is the best way to hang them? Here are some tips to help guide you.
5 Ways to create engaging play spaces for children
Creating a stimulating play environment for children to explore in is a key part of promoting healthy development and give you 5 minutes to sit with a cup of tea. We often think about play spaces as being outdoor areas for children to run around and burn off energy in, but indoor spaces are just as important too. In a world where we are all stretched for time and surrounded by technology a space where children can grow, even if it’s just a little corner of your main living space, is important in aiding their development. In this blog, we will explore a few different tips and ideas for creating fun and interactive spaces that will ignite your child’s imagination and promote their growth and development through both parent led and independent play.
Exciting Gifts for Girls who love Dinosaurs
Do you have a little girl who is obsessed with dinosaurs just as much as my little one? Dinosaurs are everywhere these days, toys, clothing, parks, and museums it’s so hard not to love and find an interest in them. But just because you little girl loves dinosaurs doesn’t mean that they must be dark and boring, in a world where we are challenging gender stereotypes and promoting diversity it’s important to find those hidden gems that all children can enjoy.
Exploring the Universe: Outer Space Nursery Prints
Introduction Decorating your nursery can be an exciting and challenging experience, especially when it comes to deciding on a theme. One theme that never goes out of style is space!...
Autumn inspiration
Watching the acorns fall from the oak trees outside my office window, the squirrels running through the branches or foraging for acorns that have fallen on the path below can become quite the distraction at times. Here is an insight of how I am going to use this season to give my creativity a little boost.
Brief – To create a set of under the sea elements that can be used in various ways to make fun home
Come and see the process behind creating my under the sea themed prints, postcards and patterns.
How We Create with Care
At Dolly and Fred, we create joyful stationery and prints with kindness at every step. Discover how we design, package, and grow our business with care for children, communities, and the planet.
The Season of Giving
Come and find out about the exciting way we celebrate the season of advent at Dolly and Fred Designs and download our free kindness advent calendar to help spread some love, peace and joy this Christmas season.
Finding a way back from the busyness of life!
Come and find all about the challenge I have set myself for June and how I am getting on with it.
Hi there
I’m Jo, I’m the designer and main cog behind Dolly and Fred Designs. Dolly and Fred are my two children, though they are not their real names, just the names that stuck. They are my inspiration, and Fred who is 4, is my biggest critic. If you want to find out more come and check out my new blog!