School holiday fun

The school holidays are almost over and as much as I have loved spending everyday with my little Chloe, I'm totally running out of things to do. Chloe is hanging to get back to school and see all her little friends and I really need get back into focusing on the shop. The shop is having a makeover shortly, I'm very excited and have lots of ideas. Just have to work out where to start....I have been collecting lots of vintage wallpaper and fabrics to deck the store out with, so I can't wait to get into it. Will keep you posted.....this picture is of Chloe making lip balm, as you can see it somehow ended up all over her mouth and her new dress....but we had fun doing it.

Clothing on SALE

This gorgeous chalk 'n' cheese dress is now on SALE, all of our clothing is now 30% off so please take a look online. There are lots of changes happening between 1001 things for baby and the little poppy tree, so stay tuned.

Hooray for Noddy

I just love Noddy, he is one of my all time favourites. Most of the Noddy items listed in my store are now discontinued with the manufacturer, which is such a shame. I have a few of each left but not many. I'm going to try and find some more Noddy toys, I might have to search overseas because he just isn't as popular here in Australia. When I was in Europe recently they had Noddy biscuits and cereal. I need to start looking!

A true inspiration

I hope everyone has had a lovely break over the new year. Let's hope this is the start of wonderful year for everyone.

I apologise for my store closing down just before Christmas, my Grandpa passed away and I went to New Zealand to say good bye. My Grandfather was an amazing man, a true gentleman and a very talented artist. He started out as a Visual Merchandiser just as I did and has been my greatest inspiration. Always and forever in my heart.

Scotatto badges

Sarah from Scotatto dropped into the store the other day and left me with these beautiful goodies. Sarah works in a local studio and makes all her pieces out of old and new scraps of leather. She also makes bags, shoes and purses which are all unique and one of a kind. Please take a look at her blog at www.scotatto.etsy.com

Just beautiful...

I came across these beautiful pieces of work by an artist named Holly Farrell. She currently has them at the Chase Gallery in Boston. I just fell in love with them as soon as I saw them. They were in Frankie magazine and I thought they were real life photographs. She is an amazing artist, I think I might start saving for a piece for myself.

Take a look at www.hollyfarrell.com for more of her beautiful works.

Sale...

If you come into our Carlton store in the lead up to Christmas and mention my blog you will receive 20% off all clothing and 10% off all artwork and linen. We have lots of toys and other gift ideas, so please come in and have a look. I will also be taking 20% off clothing on my online store, so have a look there to.