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Sindhu is founder of DeviDoll.com  - a haven of fashion and luxury living with an ethical twist. She's determined to show others how much giving back matters and how possible it is to do.
Most of Sindhu's free time is spent travelling with her family. Her favourite online stores are ralphlaurenhome.com, thewhitecompany.com, rousiland.com, rachelriley.com and riverford.co.uk.
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Great Expectations Are All Around...
Published on Thursday 20th March 2008
Everyone seems to be having a baby right now (most awaited on my list was Ralf, son of Brittique founder, Nicole Bremner). When I was expecting I saw pregnant women everywhere but this was an illusion especial to my situation. However, since I’m not having a baby anytime soon and still receive a ‘new arrival’ message every week, I guess the conclusion is that the population must be thriving.
What a VERY special time it is for these people – joy, celebration, excitement, no sleep, no routine (except that dictated by the new arrival) and an introduction to unconditional love and attachment.
 It’s also a time for others (a.k.a. us bystanders) to give... hopefully just nice presents and good wishes, rather than advice. Nothing is more infuriating/anxiety-provoking/confusing to new parents than hearing ‘the best way’ to do this or that.
Anyway back to the presents and good wishes thing: so I’ve had to come up with both in large doses recently and in the process I’ve found some truly inspiring sources.
The most unique, fun-loving things like hand-painted frames, appliqué bodysuits and world’s softest snugly toys at alittlesquare ; newborn’s basics formed into the sweetest posy at BabyBlooms ; gorgeously made, traditional outfits from Rachel Riley ; and, if silver is a must, then Tiffany’s still wins hands down.
 Also, gifts tend to be aimed at baby and mum (note: I think flowers for Mum is lame…who has the time or interest at that point? Send a credit note for a good night nurse instead) and fathers tend to get left out.
Well, don’t be guilty of discrimination – there are some great books out there (Crouching Father Hidden Toddler is a good one), the night nurse idea applies equally well here and if all else fails, then the sure shot winner is a hamper from Beverly Hills Bakery .
I talk from experience: I got one when I had my second child and, in all honesty, each muffin/cookie represented one notch up in mood for my sleep-deprived, taking-care-of-clingy-kid-#1 husband. Big time.
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