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 nursery edit
Why I Built the Nursery Edit and What It Taught Me About How Parents Really Think
The Nursery Edit is a guided design questionnaire. It takes you from a vague sense of what you want, to a clear nursery direction.
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Harrods
Inspiration
Toks Aruoture
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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Baby Nursery Room
Nursery Room Design
Solid wood Cot
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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Authenticity
Harrods
Our Story
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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Inspiration
Life Lessons
Toks
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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family
Life Lessons
luxury
Don't Settle for Less- A Lesson From Our Barber
My husband and sons are particular about their hair. For seven years, they stayed loyal to the same barber. His work was flawless. His timekeeping was not, and his chara...
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2025
Inspiration
Toks
Three Thought Patterns I’m Replacing in 2025
It is the start of the year, and I have been sitting with 2024. What I learned. What I will carry forward. What I am leaving behind. Growth is not always abou...
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Baby Nursery
mindset
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 𝑓...
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Facebook
Instagram
Toks
Toks Aruoture
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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Declutter
Mental Health
Toks
Invisible Clutter: The Hidden Mental Blocks Draining Your Energy (and How to Let Go)
  What is in your space? Take a moment. Look around. What is filling your space right now? If you found yourself glancing up, noticing the things and people that occupy your day...
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mummy guilt
new mum
New Mum Tips
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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love-your-back
love-your-back-event
Toks
We Are All In: Wellness for Parents
Tomorrow evening, we are bringing Dr Justin Holmes to King's Road. Dr Holmes is a chiropractor who specialises in pregnancy, postpartum care, and back health. He will be sharing...
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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
New Mum Tips
Toks
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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Baby Cot Shop Owner
BCS Brand
Founder
Owner
TED Talk
Toks
Toks Aruoture
Have we met? A note from Toks
  Mostly no. The middle section especially, the problems with EU suppliers, the safety concerns, the decision to design your own line, that reads like someone who lived it. Two...
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CoffeeWith
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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CoffeeWith
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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COFFEE WITH
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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COFFEE WITH
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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