Just around the corner....

Like most of you, I cannot believe it's only 5 and a bit weeks until Christmas. Despite the fact that it seems to have crept up on me.....I absolutely love everything about this festive season.

This is the first year (in the last 6 years) that my parents, 7 brothers & sisters and 6 nieces & nephews will not be turning our house upside down on Christmas day/night. This year we are celebrating at my sister's home and I must say I am already enjoying a relaxing lead up to Christmas. Usually at this time I am cleaning my house from top to bottom, shopping every 2 days to ensure we have enough food to feed our 'army', gardening, painting etc, etc, etc. Basically, every little thing that hasn't been done since last Christmas has to be done in the last few weeks leading up.....but not this year!!!

I have spent this week creating with my little chickens. Cardboard christmas trees and stars to decorate, christmas tree cookies with icing and sprinkles, not to mention watching 'The Santa Clause' at least 6 times already!

These days of being able to be at home, with small children in the lead up to Christmas, are very limited and this year I am really going to make the most of it.

Off to bed now in preparation for being woken at 5am by two very energetic little men!

Sunshine...

The weekend just gone was glorious. Not too hot to be outdoors. Perfect for parties, barbecues and swimming.....and we did all three!

We celebrated my best friends birthday at Bribie Island. The kids all had a great time playing and swimming. What a magical time of year!

We're still here....

Just a quick note to apologise for the lack of blog posts over the last 2 months. Last you all heard, our Summer range was coming and then....nothing. Well, we are trying to organise a move which will mean I will have my husband at home all week rather than just on weekends. This will also mean I can start sewing again.

In the meantime, I have managed to list a few new things. I have had many emails chasing the Tiny Tops which I blogged about back in winter. I did list a few but they were snapped up very quickly. I have listed some more and have more ready, just waiting to be photographed so they won't be far away. Also, some cute Peasant Tops from Miss Polly, as seen below.....

I have also taken further discounts of our already 'on sale' items which means these are really great bargains!!

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Shelley

So Long Winter

Well, the weather here on the Sunny Coast turned a little chilly today for the last day of winter. Just to remind us what we'll be missing out on!!!

I had hoped to have the spring/summer funky gear in store by now but am running a little behind....with good reason. My husband has just started working away so I have spent the last week adjusting to the new 'solo mum' routine. He comes home on weekends, which means the last thing I want to do is sew! As a result, not much has happened over the past few weeks.

I am anticipating that I will add the stock over the next week or two so keep eyes peeled.

Anyway, off to bed and hoping the sun will be shining bright for the first day of Spring tomorrow.

More Spring/Summer Range Happy Snaps

The pics are all in for the Spring/Summer range and I am quickly trying to ensure the stock is ready to go before I list the items in store.....at the same time as finishing wholesale orders and trying to build stock for the Mathilda's Market in November!

Another of my creations over the past few months.....The Halle Halter Dress is absolutely adorable and so fresh and fun for the upcoming warmer weather.

It will be available in sizes from 1 year through to 4 years and in a range of bright and fun fabrics.

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Thanks to gorgeous Lilly who put on a brave face modelling the summer range in the middle of winter!!

Shelley

The Winter Backburn

A bit of excitement in our little patch of suburbia today.

Our home and a few others in our street back onto a large patch of bushland and this afternoon we had the fire fighters doing a controlled backburn. The boys were so excited when we got home to a firetruck parked at the front of our house.

The photos are a bit hazy due to the smoke.....

We especially love how the firefighters know how much it means to the kids to see the lights and hear the sirens. They put on a great show for Kyan and Jayden......all the while keeping our homes safe! Good job guys. Thanks.

Some Spring/Summer Pics

Well, we have finally finished our photo shoot for the Spring/Summer range and the photos are just being finalised. A couple of my favourites below.......2 outfits that capture the feel of being a kid on the Sunshine Coast!

Lilly in the red Hula Girl Set. Summer in the Denim Shorts & Tiny Top Set. The Tiny Tops were a customer favourite last summer so I'm sure many will be glad to see them back!

Both of these sets will be available in store towards the end of August....along with lots more new stuff for girls and boys!

Thanks to my pal Sheree for the fantastic photography...and the gorgeous girls!

Shelley