Schilliger’s Winter Wonderland
Every year, Schilliger’s home depo and garden centre in Gland pulls all the stops to create a magical…
House of Fairies
Launched in March 2016 by Danish expat mum Benedicte Krüger Nielsen, House of Fairies is a great online shop stocking some…
Augustine et Balthazar
Being pulled in all directions (sometimes quite literally, and by three sets of tiny, sticky hands), I don’t…
Habitat Suisse
Following the success of their pop-up store in Geneva (now closed for refurbishment but set to re-open in…
Les Puces de Nyon
If you love scouring flea markets for unique finds, don’t miss the next Puces de Nyon market, which takes…
Le Carrousel
Le Carrousel in Geneva is one of our favourites toy shops in the area. They recently did some renovation…
Bouke de Vries in Nyon
If you happen to drive past Nyon in the next few weeks, why not make a stop to…
Home Decor at Maisons du Monde
We’ve already mentioned in our previous post about furniture stores in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France that Maisons du…
Flexa Children’s Furniture Giveaway
How about kicking off the new year with a fantastic online giveaway? Thanks to Flexa children’s furniture we are…
Tried & Tested: Flexa
As far as contemporary furniture for kids goes, nothing beats modern Scandinavian design, so when Flexa asked Geneva Family Diaries…
L’Asticot Sample Sale
Swiss ethical brand L’asticot will be holding a fab sample sale of their colourful, cozy kidswear ranges on Saturday 15th…
Viva Vintage
On December 18th 2014, ASK – All Special Kids teams up with Rush Pop-up Store in the heart of…
Little Creature Comforts
If you’ve just moved to Geneva, chances are you will be on the lookout for various bits &…
A Ladybird’s Dream
If you’re looking for a special birthday present or a good quality wooden toy for your little one,…
Tried & Tested: Unameit Stickers
I have a confession to make (head bowed, fidgety fingers): while I am quite the proficient list-maker and…
A Different Kind of Spread
I am the proud mum of three under-age chocoholics: a 3 year-old missy who jumps out of the…
Tried & Tested: Goodness Gracious Foods
We’re back with another “Tried & Tested” post, where we give you the low-down on specific services and…
Let’s Go To Deauville!
Swiss ethical brand L’Asticot have just launched their new 2014 spring/summer collection, inspired by the vintage style and maritime imagery…
Meet Petit Toi
Alejandra is the mumpreneur behind Petit Toi in Lausanne, a design shop for children which opened its doors at the…
Les Recyclables
With its 11,000 books, healthy plats du jour and relaxed atmosphere, Les Recyclables is one of our favourite haunts in Geneva.…
It’s a CrocO’deal
I might be late to the party but CrocO’deal Coffee in Divonne-les-Bains is such a fab child-friendly haven that I…
Expat Mumpreneurs: Renata & Sara
We are very happy to publish the story of expat mumpreneurs Renata Bossetti and Sara Mesquida, the hearts…
What’s On in January 2014
I can’t believe how fast 2013 has flown by, can you? Now that January 2014 is here, we’ve got our…
Chocolate & Coffee Heaven in Nyon
Every excuse is good when it comes to chocolate: Xmas, a gift for friends or just a well-deserved…
The Botanic Experience
Is your Xmas clock ticking fast or have you just run out of groceries and didn’t manage to…
What’s On in December 2013
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
It’s a Reima Winter!
When I was recently asked to review some Reima winter jackets for children, timing could not have been better. The…
Xmas Market at the Castle
You know the holidays are around the corner when Christmas markets start showcasing their festive wares. And there…
Organic Lunch
A few weeks ago, Expat Husband and I booked (or should this be begged?) the kids’ favourite baby-sitter…
Swap & Shop!
Are you planning a major wardrobe declutter, in preparation for the festive season & the new year? If…
Christmas Wonderland
This might not be a new find, as Schilliger is one of the best-known garden & home-decor stores…
Boo Merino Giveaway
We are delighted to announce our first ever giveaway with Luzern-based Boo.Merino, an online store of beautiful kidswear made…
Meet Zirkuss
We’re so excited to welcome one of Switzerland’s coolest online kids stores amongst our advertisers, but even more…
For The Love of Books
Without a doubt, one of the nicest and better-stocked kids bookshops in the Geneva area is La Librerit in Carouge.…
L’Asticot in Geneva
The story of Swiss ethical label L’Asticot began in 2009, when young mums Christie and Danièle put their creative pencils…
Swiss Mumpreneurs at Hiboutique
As you might have guessed, we love to surf the net here at Geneva Family Diaries. A few…
Lilabloom Notebooks
There’s nothing more inspiring than listening to the life story of other expat mums who, like us, have braved…
The Thrill of the New
A press day at the swanky, newly-opened Hotel N’vY Geneva was a great opportunity to discover some fab 2013-2014 collections…
The Atila4Child Clothing Sale is on!
Here at Geneva Family Diaries we’re great fans of Atila 4 child‘s gorgeous creations, so I jumped for…
Expat Dadpreneurs: Roel
Our latest entrepreneurial inspiration comes from expat dad Roel van Gasselt, a Dutch father-of-two who moved to Carouge five…
Les Enfants Terribles
Les Enfants Terribles in Geneva is one of the city’s coolest design boutiques & bar-cafés. I popped in recently,…
Gift of Love
Who doesn’t love buying gifts for a new baby ? It’s not always easy to get it right, though,…
A Tribute to Women
Within minutes of meeting Paola Limonta, one half of the Geneva-based Swiss jewellery design team Uzume Spirit, I developed…
Au Chien Bleu
Cozy, colourful and full-to-the-brim with books and educational toys, Au Chien Bleu in Geneva is everything you dream an independent children’s…
Bags of Style
Our biggest thank you to La Muse boutique in Geneva (7, rue du Vieux-Collège) for inviting us to the…
Minimalisma Giveaway
We are delighted to announce our first ever giveaway with Zürich-based Minimalisma, an online store of adorable baby…
Le Royaume Melazic
Once upon a time, in the middle of Switzerland, there lived two sisters in an enchanted kingdom. One…
Eco Design at Chougarou.com
Our Expat Mumpreneur interviews are so inspiring and motivating that we can’t get enough of them. The latest expat mumpreneur to join our…
Cookery Books for Smurfs
Best things really do come in small packages as is the case with these cool tiny cookery books…
Expat Mumpreneurs in Nyon
Last Thursday, I could not resist the opportunity to visit again The Desalpes Company’s Home and Lifestyle collection…