Coffee with Toks

Welcome to Coffee with Toks, your moment to pause, sip, and chat about the joys and challenges of motherhood. Whether you’re facing sleepless nights or seeking reassurance as a new mum, this is your space to connect and find comfort.




The Power of Letting Go: What to Remove to Reveal the Real You
What if the key to discovering the real you isn’t in what you add but in what you remove? Habits, people, noise… even furniture. Here’s why subtraction is the most powerful design tool we...
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Why Real Wood Furniture Feels Different, And Always Will
Soulless. That’s how my son described it. He had popped into The Baby Cot Shop, Chelsea, to help his mama- bless him, and within minutes, muttered, “I can’t stand that AI music...
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One Month in Harrods - What I’ve Learned So Far
Stepping into Harrods was a dream years in the making, shaped by craftsmanship, care, and quiet confidence. In this month-one reflection, Toks shares the unexpected joys, lessons, and jou...
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April Was One Eccentric Teacher- Lessons on letting go
This month, I let go of the need to understand every abnormality in my life. I learned that discontentment lives in the space between what you expect to have and what you actually have.
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Don't Settle for Less- A Lesson From Our Barber
My husband and sons are very particular about their hair. For seven years, they stayed loyal to the same barber. His work was flawless, but his timekeeping was non-existent, and...
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Three Thought Patterns I’m Replacing in 2025
It;'s the start of the year and I’ve been reflecting on 2024- what I’ve learnt, what I’ll carry forward, and what I’m leaving behind. Growth isn’t just about adding new things t...
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How Do You Want to Feel? A question to shape your life and space
But today, this isn’t about designing a luxury space for your baby. I want to gift you this question—a question that has helped me navigate many of life’s hurdles: “𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑑𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑒...
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What a Facebook Lockout is Teaching Me About Control
Last night, my Facebook account was suspended due to ‘suspicious activity.’ A quick search revealed that using multiple browsers simultaneously can trigger a lockout—something many small ...
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Invisible Clutter: The Hidden Mental Blocks Draining Your Energy (and How to Let Go)
  What's in your space? Take a moment—what’s filling your space right now?   If you found yourself glancing around, noticing the items and people that fill your days, you’re alr...
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Standing Strong: How to Build Resilience Through Life’s Challenges
In today’s instalment, we’re focussing on resilience—the ability to stand strong when life’s storms come our way. I hope this message encourages you to prepare for life’s challenges and s...
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We Are All In: Wellness for Parents
As someone who balances the demands of running a luxury baby boutique, coaching on mindset and entrepreneurship, and raising a family, I understand the importance of aligning pa...
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The Power of Connection: Finding your Mama Tribe
Discover the power of building meaningful connections with other mums. Whether you’re stressed, tired, or simply looking for support, finding your mum tribe can make all the difference. J...
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Motherhood Challenges: Honest Advice for New and Expectant Mums
So, to all the expectant mums and first-time mothers out there, trust yourself—you’ve got this. And if you ever need a little reassurance or just want to share your thoughts, we’re here f...
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Have we met? A note from Toks
There are two scenarios that always have me thinking I can take on the world: when I return from a holiday and the start of a brand new year. In both cases, what I thought wa...
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Coffee With Shai Kuzi of Diamonds Hatton Garden
As we have grown over the years, we have come across an exciting array of beautiful items that, curated by Toks’ expert eye of course, are things that we think our clients will enjoy. Wi...
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An Interview With Alex Yellop of The Luxury Marketing Agency
In our latest blog, we speak to Alex Yellop, Director and Founder of The Luxury Marketing Agency, about the agency and what makes a great campaign.
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Meet Leonora Bamford of My Baba Parenting Blog
Where do mums-to-be in the know head to for expert pregnancy and parenting advice? Definitely www.mybaba.com. We caught up with My Baba founder, the beautiful Leonora Bamford to get behin...
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Meet Central London Mummy and Writer, Jen Solomon of SW1 Mums Club
We are excited to have coffee with Jen Solomon founder of SW1 Mums Club! Jen shares the story of SW1 Mums, the club that keeps families up to date with the latest fun activities...
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Meet Laura Tenison of JoJo Maman Bébé
We were thrilled to have caught up with Laura Tenison, the CEO and founder of Britain's favourite maternity and kids fashion label, JoJo Maman Bébé. JoJo Maman Bébé recently launched in t...
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