Knitted Beanie – Sheeps Clothing
Kids Mittens – Mm is for Me
Wall decal stickers – The Alphabet Tree
Katy Jane Designs
Fabulous Friday Finds
My world needs a little bit of colour today. It feels like it has been the longest month ever, with everyone being on and off sick. There have been a few moments where I have had to do the adult thing and curl up on the bathroom floor and suck my thumb and wish it would all go away.
Mum always has to soldier on doesn’t she? When Man Wog strikes the house where by he is inflicted with what might possibly be the worlds most serious case (according to Dr Man of course), the kids have it and you are changing sheets and towels at Olympic speed all with a stomach which is feeling the effects – you just get on with it.
Hmm I want a word with however made up these rules actually.
Some colour is slowly returning to our world, and I now have a funny story about how I nearly forked out $85 for a Dr’s Visit for the little one due to a lot of crying and stomach pain. It took a quick cancellation and a bit of red faced explaining, but I am sure I will get over it.
Wild Things of Noosa
Bubba Bling
Ascoozamii
Kewpie
I think I have found the person who has the hardest job in Australia.
Meet Jo who is the WAHM behind Little Indigo. Why does she have the hardest job in Australia you ask?
Simply because she has to post out orders (to the likes of you and me) of amazing handcrafted goodies and resist the temptation to simply keep them for herself!!!
She has strength that I do not possess!
At Little Indigo, Jo and her team love originality and creativity! All of the baby and children’s products on the Little Indigo site are designed in Australia, with many of the items being handmade or from a small production run.
Here are a couple of the goodies that I would definitely have to keep for myself if I was Jo!
Little Indigo aims to showcase a variety of beautifully designed and made clothing, accessories, room decor, toys and stationery from some of Australia’s most talented and up and coming designers.
Little Indigo’s roll call include many of my personal favourites including (but not limited to!) Billy Mac, Little Choopie, Long and the Short, Pocket Carnival and many many more! Be sure to check out Little Indigo’s SALE page for some fabulous bargains!
I also suggest that you take the time to sign up for their newsletter here and follow on Facebook too!
Well done Jo – you are the hardest working gal I know!
Caz x
Featured Store: Little Indigo
I’m a big fan of Tutus & Muddy Shoes and follow all their new goings on on their FB page with eager anticipation! I’ve been stalking the lovely Anneliese and coerced, begged and pleaded her into spending five minutes with us to tell us all about her lovely store!
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Tell us a little about how your business came to life.
Like most ladies who become WAHMs who sew I have always been creative dabbling in all different craffts, but it was the birth of my daughter that really bought my sewing to life. I kept seeing gorgeous dresses in the shops and I wanted so many of them that I started to make Miss K some dresses and nappy pants. Friends and random strangers would ask where I got them and I started getting orders. Madeit.com.au was my first online shop and I was so blown away when my first ever online order came through from someone I didn’t know.
Can you remember your first sale of one of your items? What was it? How did you feel?
Yes, absolutely! It was a custom order for a Par Avion Pinafore (still possibly my fave dress!). When the message came through from the customer I ran around the house squealing to my husband. I was so excited. I think the kids thought I was a bit of a loony and they were right. Lol!
Is there an interesting anecdote behind your business name?
The business name came to me in the middle of the night when I was up feeding my daughter. I wanted something for boys and girls and it had to be catchy. And what kids don’t like mud! I did make tutus at the beginning as well, so that is where the tutus came from.
Where does most of your creating take place?
I am very lucky to have a wonderful husband who let me have the spare room as my craft room, so that is where it all takes place most of the time.
What is your favourite item that you make? Show and tell!
My favourite item is the She’ll be Apples dress. It is just such a classic dress. I never tire of it!
What is your most favourite handcrafted item you have brought?
My favourite handcrafted item was something I bought for my daughter. It is a fairy door from Monkeytail and Wellington. It is just so pretty and I love that the imagination possibilities are endless, for both her and I.
What would be your best tip for someone thinking about selling their handcrafted goodies online?
Just do it. You have nothing to loose. You will have such fun, and meet so many wonderful people you never would have otherwise.
What do you love most about what you do?
At first I thought this was an easy question, but there is so much I love about what I do. Being my own boss. Working around the kids. Creating gorgeous things for my customers. The beautiful emails I get from my customers. Working with gorgeous fabrics. Being surrounded by loads of talented people that I never would of discovered if it hadnt been for my little venture.
So I guess the thing I love the most is everything!
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Thanks Anneliese – I’ll stop with the stalking now!
Tutus & Muddy Shoes offer fabulous clothing as well as {my favourite} coffee sleeves and journal covers! {Highly recommend you start stalking too!}
Caz xx