Out And About With Mutsy Nexo

Last week we had some lovely outings with our new Mutsy Nexo stroller. The weather cooperated, Little Missy did her best to cooperate, and mama was in her element, clicking away.

The Nexo fits very well into the urban scene and it's a pleasure to push. This little stroller is very agile and maneuver effortlessly with one hand. 

Ben got a turn in the Nexo as well. He was tired of walking and Abby needed a break from sitting in the stroller. It's funny, how kids go through a "freedom" stage, and when they get a little older and realize freedom is not all it's cut out to be, they want back in the stroller. At 3.5, Ben has a renewed love and appreciation for strollers.

The sunlight is quickly fading. It's been a long day for Little Missy. Now, all she wants is to sit back and meditatively munch on her cereal. I'm glad she's able to prop up her feet and relax.

We really enjoyed getting to know the Mutsy Nexo. As always, detailed review coming soon. Please stay tuned!

{ This Moment }

The Royal Pram

Grace and beauty ruled the day as the British Royal Family celebrated it's newest member's, Princess Charlotte's christening. The little Princess looked like a picture-book baby in her antique-replica ivory lace christening gown.

Of course her mother, the lovely Duchess of Cambridge was exquisite as always, wearing Alexander McQueen white coat dress and Jane Taylor fascinator hat.

Prince George looked like a little cherub. Photographers have captured a really precious moment when the soon to be 2 year old big brother, got up on tiptoes to sneak a peak at his baby sister.

Looking over the pictures I must confess, that though the Royal Family are beautiful indeed, what captivated my attention most as a strollerholic and an antiques enthusiast, was the royal PRAM.

Of course I had to know all about it, the mark, the history...

As it turns out, the gorgeous pram used to wheel Princess Charlotte to church is a family heirloom. It is a Millson Prince vintage pram which was originally used by the Queen Mother for Charles, Edward and Andrew. The giant, pram looks more like a coach and has carried regal babies to royal events for over 50 years.

Tradition means everything to royalty. Never mind that they have much better, newer, more user friendly prams noweadays. You will do it the way grandma did it, because if it was good enough for her, it's good enough for you! 

Prince Andrew with The Queen and Anne

Prince Edward being pushed in the pram in 1965

Of course, I have to admit, that going by appearance alone (never mind user-friendliness), the Millson pram, just like the classic Silver Cross prams that can be purchased today, is at the height of pram-fashion. I suppose it's the most fitting for royalty after all.

Beautiful Pregnant Ballerina

A little inspiration here. Though most of us don't look this elegant while pregnant...or when not pregnant for that matter, it's still nice to know pregnancy can look this beautiful. Professional ballerina, Mary Helen Bowers has trained many celebrities including Natalie Portman. During Mary's pregnancy, she has also developed a series of prenatal workouts, which you can stream on her website along with a full library of other workouts.

 
I don't know about you, but I'm inspired to exercise.... tomorrow.

Photography Inspiration

I came across these pictures by Elena Shumilova and could not take my eyes off! Though I did not grow up on a farm, my mother did, and the love for rural landscapes must be somewhere in my blood. These pictures make me so nostalgic! Elena Shumilova weaves magical tales through photographs of her children and their pets on a farm. Her images draw us into an innocent and sweet world of childhood exploration set against the breathtaking beauty of a Russian countryside.