Half term days out: The American Museum

A proper teeppe

 

 

We visited Bath over to weekend to drop Evie with Granny Lyn for half term. A fascinating historical hub and true beauty spot, Bath is a fantastic place for children with a range of museums and undulating green countryside to explore. Somewhere we hadn't been before was The American Musuem. Set in Claverton manor, a grand old Georgian country house, it's been home to American decorative and folk art since 1961. Overlooking beautiful grounds, the museum offers a chronological history of America – exhibits range from traditional interiors and quilts to Native American accessories – there’s even a set of Obama family dolls. We also caught San Francisco-born knitwear and textile designer, Kaffe Fassett's kaleidoscopic show before it ends next week and the girls were totally mesmerised by the colour and pattern. Catch it if you can. Also, check out their fun 'Day of the Dead' activities for Halloween. We can’t recommend his place enough.

 

The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD (01225 460503/www.americanmuseum.org).

 

Kaffe Fasset's colourful pompom strewn tree

A knitted lampost

Native American headdress and accessories

Miss Evelyn, trying on hats in he dress-up area

It's the Obamas!

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Stella McCartney Kids Halloween goodies

Arlo charity T-shirt by Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney Kids has launched the above limited edition 'Arlo' pumpkin T-shirt for charity PADEM, which helps educate school girls in Kenya. CLB always approve of style for a good cause. We are a little bit potty about the below transparent brolly, bump patches and bat tee from the Halloween range, too. Booooo!

Transparent brolly, £35, Stella McCartney Kids

Bump patches, £24, Stella McCartney Kids

Bats T-shirt, £40, Stella McCartney Kids

 

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Happy Halloween!

The dancing vampire baby

Saw this baby vampire outfit in M&S yesterday and couldn't resist buying if for Evie. Ever since putting her in it, she has since been dancing around the house and scaring the cats. A new favourite outfit? Most definitely. Enjoy the Halloween festivities with your little ones this weekend!

Vampire blood...with a little help from mummy's make-up bag

Vampire baby says 'Have a spooky Halloween weekend!'

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Halloween ideas...

Ghost towel, £35, Couverture

Not long until Halloween. If you are going to a party, I highly recommend Angels Fancy Dress for brilliant outfits to hire or buy for you and your children. Marks and Spencer also have a great range of kitsch, affordable Halloween outfits for your little babes that make me chuckle. Alternatively, a bit of DIY costume making can be heaps of fun. Here are a few Halloween-related products I've spotted from some of Chic Little Baby's favourite web sources. I could resist adding Meg and Mog's classic book - a favourite from my childhood and still available to buy. Have a spooky one!

  

Cat cushion, £35, Donna Wilson

Kaspa ghost lamp, £64.95, Glow.co.uk

Big Toe Ugly Joe, £8.95, Snuglo

Witch biscuit, from a selection at Biscuiteers

Senor skull dress, £29 (£22 for CLB readers QUOTE discount code: SENORSKULL at check out), Bread and Jam

  

Spooky 'Under Your Bed' baby moccasins, £18, Moocis

Personalised trick or treat bag, £6, Not on the High Street

Meg and Mog, £4.99, Amazon.co.uk

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