I forgot to mention that there are lots and lots of red heads in Scotland so I felt right at home (they were surprised I wasn't Scottish), they have fabulous traditional dancing and the men in kilts look fabulous. So much so that I was wondering if I should buy some for my boys and Geoff but I didn't as I could not think of an occasion they could wear them.

FedEx very kindly invited us to Edinburgh for a weekend. Geoff has been as an 8 year old, I had never been. What an absolutely fantastic and beautiful city! I felt a bit ashamed that every weekend and holiday that we have outside of London entails a flight out of the country (or a trip to Babington House) when cities such as Edinburgh are relatively close. We took the train as it was only an hour longer door to door than going via airplane. Very relaxing with lovely views. A man in a kilt was awaiting us on the platform when we arrived. What a reception. In Edinburgh, FedEx had organised dinners in fabulous restaurants and visits to Edinburgh hot spots. We also had lots of time to spend how we wished, Geoff and I walked for hours through the old town. On Friday we spent the day at Gleneagles. Again, absolutely beautiful. We met some very interesting people from lots of different industries and not to forget the people from FedEx whom were very hospitable and friendly (as they are in business too). On Sunday we headed back to London but felt sad to leave the city. A big thank you to FedEx. And a big recommendation for Edinburgh. I hope we will be back at some point.

Yesterday evening the Isabella Oliver Brand Team hosted International Night, a fun evening for all of the nationalities at Isabella Oliver to bring in delicious delicacies from each of their home countries.

We would like to thank everybody for the fantastic effort which made International Night a success. We dined on gorgeous curry, goulash, scrumptious puddings, and a variety of different cuisines from across the globe thanks to everybody’s tremendous input. It was a lovely evening and a chance for all of the company to get to know one another.

A big thank you to everybody that took part. We hope you had a nice time and enjoyed yourselves,

Holly and Lucy

Vanessa, Geoff and I (Baukjen) met today six years ago at Babington House. Vanessa was pregnant with Isabella and I with Oliver. Every year we celebrate with a glass of champagne but today we are far apart as Vanessa is having a much deserved holiday in the Maldives. Geoff and I celebrated our wedding anniversary by going to Babington House for 4 nights. The kids are at their grandparents so we gave relaxation a new meaning by reading lots of books and watching films in the middle of the day with a pot of tea in bed. It was raining most of the time so we didnt really venture out. Bliss.

Celebrity fan Gwen Stefani has been photographed in Isabella Oliver whilst on another outing.

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Gwen wears our Wrap Around Top in black teamed with a Bohemian patterned skirt.

Gwen has also kindly donated one of her Isabella Oliver pieces for a charity auction. You can bid on this or other celebrity Isabella Oliver pieces at Clothes Off Our Back

We wish her well for the rest of her pregnancy.

Hi,

we're just back from our trip to LA which was wonderful. We did an event that we'll tell you more about soon. A few hours before the event started, my mother called to tell me that my sister in law went in to labour (she was due 8-8-8). I was already very excited about the event but this news just topped it off. Ten minutes before the event started, my sister in law and my brother called from the hospital to tell me that Emma Rose had been born. I had just come out of make up and had to work hard at not getting teary eyed - they sounded so happy, it totally made my day/month/year. A little while later they emailed pictures of her and I sneaked in to the bathroom to look at my new niece. She's absolutely adorable. Welcome Emma Rose, xxx Baukjen

..launched today. Very exciting to see the new styles be packed in the orders. We hope you'll enjoy wearing them.

We are experiencing some lovely weather at the moment. Make the most of your sun-kissed shoulders with our Wrap Column Dress and accessorise with Grecian flair.

We absolutely adore these gorgeous goddess pieces from chic jeweller Astley Clarke, and they make the ideal accompaniments to our floor length favourite.

A statement bracelet is a summer must-have and the San Andreas Gold Cuff is our arm accessory of choice. Its unique cut-out design adds a hint of summer to our pieces and dresses up our classic styles with ease.

For those that prefer a dramatic décolletage, the Flora Gold Necklace is ideal. Wear our dress as a bandeau and compliment your neckline with this stunning option.

All jewellery is currently available from www.astleyclarke.com