Mothering Sunday

LatteMama needs to meet people

Yes, LatteMama is an online retail store, and yes, our customers are based worldwide and through a couple of clicks you can order the most fabulous children's clothes and have it at your doorstep within days. We could technically hide behind the screen, but we've gotten to know so many great people through Twitter, Facebook and e-mail we just had to get out and meet you all. LatteMama isn't all about children's fashion, but also childhood fun. We might not be as young as our children, or even as dextrous but we can still have the same fun they do. The afternoon was lovely, and we're looking forward to future events. Once again, a big welcome to spring, Mini Rodini, Mina Shoes and Slugs and Snails and to all our new customers and friends. An even bigger thank you goes out to Emma. S, Fika, Pamper n Play, Mina Shoes and Natalia our illustrator for providing us with great giveaways and our guests with wonderufl goodybags to take home. Now let's watch that runway again....

Princesse Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary

We're excited for the Crown Princess and Prince Daniel who only yesterday became parents to a little princess. This excites us because we love the royal family, there's a brand new baby involved and our mind instantly goes to fashion statements. How will the little princess dress?

Her mother has been known to be both classic, and at times dull (we're just repeating what we've heard others say). However, with the bold statement of naming her daughter Estelle, we've changed our minds a little bit about the style. Maybe, it won't al be frills, and tutu, and cashmere and silk, perhaps little Estelle is getting a hooded jumper from modern Mini Rodini and skull leggings from Slugs and Snails?

This is what LatteMama, the halfway haven between classic and unique, imagines baby Estelle look to be like.

A comfy Cardigan, soft and stylish and the perfect cover for what's underneath;

the statement piece, Estelle is a statement name and we predict this baby wanting the world to know that she's wild at heart...
while wearing this lovely handmade dress by Rafsen. So unique and dreamlike.

Who us?

We're ecstatic to announce that MumpreneurUK have awarded us with a Silver Website Award. Thank you so much, we'll cherish this and are looking forward to improving with each day.

Pancakes Schmancakes

Forget about pancakes for a minute, yes I know they come in amazing and different varieties, but I promise you there is something so much more glorious and better to enjoy on this day. In Sweden, we celebrate Fettisdagen (fat tuesday). Instead of plain, thin pancakes masquerading in whipped cream, nuts, chocolate and whatever other preferences you may have we eat this dreamy bun filled with cream and almond paste! Oh and don't forget the hat!

Ingredien

• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
• 5 ounces marzipan
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs with butter and milk. Sprinkle yeast overtop and allow to soften for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, sift together 5 cups flour with 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and ground cardamom. Once yeast has softened, stir flour mixture into milk mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover bowl with a towel, and allow to rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
2. Sift together flour and baking powder. Stir into risen dough, then knead until smooth. Form into 16 balls (or 24 if you'd like smaller semlor) and place onto greased baking sheets. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, 35 to 40 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Bake in preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and the center has firmed. Cool buns on a wire rack to room temperature.
5. Once cool, cut a slice about 1/2 inch thick off of the top of the bun and set aside. Scoop or cut out the center of the buns, leaving a shell about 1/2 inch thick. Tear the removed bread into small pieces and place into a bowl. Moisten the bread with milk, then mix in marzipan until smooth. Add additional milk if needed until the marzipan filling is nearly as soft as pudding.
6. Whip cream with 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff peaks. Fill each shell with a spoonful of marzipan filling. Pipe whipped cream on top of the filling to 1/2 inch over the top of the bun. Replace the tops onto the buns, and dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.

Monday Mama #14

This weeks Monday Mama is Paula. Photographer, mum to a gorgeous mother care model and soon to be LatteMama model, and organizer of Ladies who Latte.

Name: Paula

Blogname: www.paulahemmings.tumblr.com

Website: www.paulahemmings.com

Twitter name @paulahemmings

Location: London

How did you get into photography?

After giving up up my cleaning company I found a job as a baby photographer in Mayday hospital Croydon and they trained me up

Tell us about any nicknames you have for your little one?

Mr squashybottom, Sponge bob smelly bottom, Wingey pants, Georgeous face, to name a few…

One thing you know you shouldn’t let your child do but allow it anyways?

Eat chocolates and watch the Simpsons

Talk about one thing you’re convinced your child has inherited from you.

Always has to answer back

What makes you a LatteMama?

Because I'm a Lady Who Lattes??

How has motherhood changed you and your style?

Turned me into a boring biscuit!

What's it like being a mama to a child model?

It makes me proud and happy! Have you seen his mothercare pics?

If there’s one advice you can give to new mothers what would it be?

Enjoy motherhood it’s so much fun and have a great routine, its the difference between being sane or insane.

If you could choose one piece of clothing from LatteMama for your little ones, what would it be?

The Navy Bonny Cardi - Its quite cool

What the LatteBaby wears to party...

We were invited to a brilliant 2 year olds birthday party today. That's why LB pulled out his latest outfit - a crisp shirt with fabulous bunny wunny jeans both from No Added Sugar and now available at LatteMama. We'd show you a picture of the party boy, but he parties so hard we never had a chance to take a pic before he fell asleep!