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I like that idea.I do a bit of machine embroidery so I was thinking ladybirds or even trying some basic potato or Lino printing.I really will go to great lengths to avoid pink,I hate it that much!But from what I have seen with my friends kid's they eventually are drawn to pink no matter what you do to fight it!Am I alone in the frustrations of pink being enforced on our daughters??!
No I avoided it when my daughter was little kept her away from it when buying clothes etc then I had a son and told I couldn't have any more children(medical problems) I now embrace the pink as I'm not going to have any more little girls! She went through a stage when she was about 4 when all she wanted was pink (maybe because I purposely hadn't been buying pink clothes etc) so when I did start slipping in the odd pink item she went crazy for it... She is 6 now and does actually choose other colours herself now when given the choice so maybe a little bit here abd there isn't too bad....
I should stop being quite so strict as it probably will end up back firing and she will be addicted to pink when she grows up.My mum would never let my sister and I shop in Tammy Girl and all we ever longed for were crop tops and puffball skirts...not that I now wear those tasteful items of clothing I hasten to add?!

Try Vertbaudet, Ikea, Zara Kids, Ferm Living and Isak.


I've also got a Smafolk one, which is lovely and bright and fantastic quality. I had to get that sent over from Denmark(!)and didn't realise the cost. On the upside, it is nearly 3 years old and still looks brand new.

We have Cath Kidston (cowboys and dinosaurs sets - space theme is nice too) in our girl and boy's shared room. I wanted to avoid getting a boy cover and a girl cover but wanted something fun at the same time. They are lovely, soft but not cheap. Our spare sets are a pair of 1980s Care Bear covers that were my husband's! Interestingly enough there is hardly any pink on them (one or two bears) - how times have changed!

My daughter isn't a fan of pink. She is cool pirate bedding from John Lewis instead! Definitely look at John Lewis and H&M they are worth a browse especially in the sale sections.


Both of these are really cute but not too girly and pink.


http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80194872/


http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40234530/

Don't buy Vertbaudet, we just got a birthday present from Granny.

Fabric badly printed, awkward format for pillow case, end of duvet cover open (no zipper or button, just to fold in, and that's not working.

So we were very disappointed today ...

I agree but wait for the Sales and Cologne and Cotton have excellent quality gingham and striped bedding (amongst other types) for adults and children. The green gingham is lovely and fresh for children.


Another Sale option is Designers Guild with their unisex fun bedding. Washes well and lasts for years.

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