Stand out

Special mentions to Old Rectory and Frugi for their creative stands.

And the winner is ...

Congratulations to Little Esop who has just been crowned winner of our Stand Out competition!

Thanks to Laura Kirkpatrick from CWB Magazine, Maggie Westhead from Chic Little Baby, e-tailer Joslyn Oppenheimer from Shak-Suka and Rachael Clark, UK correspondent of Babyology for judging the competition.

Day 1

The sun is shining and over 250 of the best children's brands from 20 countries worlwide are showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2011 collections.

Newcomers include Old Rectory, Catiouche, Lucky Boy Sunday, Geox, Best Years and Ikks Junior.

While children have been entertained by Samsam the Bubble Man fantastic bubble-based magic tricks.

Countdown to the biggest Bubble ever!

Today, all the coolest brands in the kids industry were setting up their stands for the biggest Bubble London ever!

It's great to finally see the show coming together and we are very excited for the opening tomorrow.

Highlights from the season will include an installation from Corina Papadopoulou from London store Kidsen and a trend area in association with Trend Bible created with product from around the show.

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Finally, we'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to Terryanne Dyson, our operations manager.

See you all tomorrow at 9.30 am!

Cupcakes, cocktails and nursing chairs

Last night, the official Olli Ella launch party co-hosted by Bubble London took place in Islington and was a great success.

It was lovely to finally meet Chloe and Olivia Brookman, the 2 sisters behind these stylish nursign chairs who even unveiled a new design: The Go-Go Gilder.

Thanks Olli Ella and see you all at the show!

Spotlight on Footwear

Get acquainted with some of the new footwear collections taking part in Bubble London on 30 & 31 January 2011.

Vivobarefoot

Old Soles

Froddo

Collegien

My new favourite book

Looking for a special gift for new parents? My Best Book About Me is exactly what you’re after.
Designed and illustrated by Terese Oman,this unique baby record book will create a wonderful memento of all those important memories .

My Best Book About Me will join plenty of delightful accessories, toys and gifts at Bubble London this Sunday & Monday!

Brekkie with Green Baby

On your visitor badges to Bubble London, you’ll find a voucher that entitles you to a free breakfast from 9.30am to 11am in the Green Baby breakfast lounge on both Sunday & Monday.

The eco-leading brand will also exhibit its Autumn/Winter collection on stand E23.

Sneak Preview

New kid on the block Catiouche is set to create a buzz at Bubble next week with its range of luxury organic pyjamas for 2 to 6 years old.

Having just received these adorable drawings of the Red Planet, the story book accompaning the Autumn/Winter collection, we can't wait to see the full range!

Blow your mind

This season, we are pleased to welcome SamSam the Bubble Man to entertain and amaze both children and adults throughout the show.

The Guinness Record Holder will be blowing us away with squares bubbles, fire bubbles and will even put you inside a bubble!

Don't miss SamSam the Bubble Man at Bubble London on 30 & 31 January 2011!

Best Years in Bangladesh

By Gaynor Humphrey

The papers may be full of doom and gloom but Best Years are buzzing with excitement after our recent trip to Bangladesh.



Set up outside Dhaka, the peaceful workers' co-operative behind our Pebble toys is proof that you can produce beautiful ranges at affordable prices and provide fairly paid employment.




The icing on the cake, being able to witness the final samples of the new Spring/Summer 2011 collection which are just gorgeous!
These new designs will be launched at Bubble London on 30 & 31 January 2011
See you there on stand A32!

Sweet treat

Aiming to raise funds for a new ward at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, The Cupcake Ward Cookbook features plenty of yummy recipes!
Behind the project, a 12 years old girl from London who "compiled" 90 exclusive recipes from friends, family, celebrities and chefs .

Click here to purchase your copy!

I wanna rock with you ...

Olli Ella and Bubble London are thrilled to announce the launch of Olli Ella, stylish nursing chairs for the contemporary home.

Join us at the exclusive launch party on Thursday 27 January – 6.30-9pm where 2 new designs will be unveiled.

More details to follow.

New crush

Having already graced the cover of Milk Magazine, Lucky Boy Sunday’s unique designs are unlikely anything available in the UK.



Hand-knitted in Bolivia, these iconic dolls, cushions, baby blankets, rattles and play houses bring together the worlds of fashion and art using high-grade alpaca wool.



Look out for Lucky Boy Sunday's eye catching collection at Bubble London on 30 & 31 January 2011.