Posted on 18 January 2009

Red and White Delight

2009

Tonight I decided to indulge in a glass of wine and so that is my inspiration for my blog post.  I am not sure what happened, but since having my first baby my hormones went crazy and I really struggled to enjoy a glass of wine without a massive headache following, it would only take a few sips for the effects to happen with many.  And so I discovered organic wine.

I came across Settlers Ridge many years ago when we were on a holiday in the fabulous Margaret River region in WA and we drove past the store in a little town and I made the man of the house come to a screeching halt and turn around so I could go back and sample organic wine (we had the same incident when we passed the cheese factory, oh and the chocolate factory, lolly shop – you get the picture).

Organic and non preservative free wine means I can enjoy a glass without a blinding headache and so hence are are some things red and white in celebration of wine.

 red and white handmade products

Applique Tshirt – by Little Ray

  Handmade Felt Shoes – by   Pedrosprout

Felt Badge – by Siiri

 Applique Tshirt – by   Angel Lea Designs

Drool worthy Linen
Posted on 16 January 2009

Drool worthy linen

Furnish/ Introducing/ New Product

There are a few things that I simply cannot resist for children, I am not sure what it is about them, but I am instantly drawn to beautiful pj’s, sweet shoes and beautiful bed linen.

Tonight I have came across this particular set and  I had an ohhhh I need another baby so I can have that moment.

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This set is by Tiny and Little a store on Etsy devoted to bedding and accessories for those little ones in our life.  There is a lovely variety available of quilts and plush blankets in designs far from the boring pastels or licenced character prints of chain stores.

I honestly don’t think I have the strength to resist it,  as it is on sale as well, so nobody go and buy it before I manage to talk myself into it.

So another one to add to the list when planning your nursery is Tiny & Little.

Buttons by Lou Lou
Posted on 13 January 2009

Featured Store: Buttons by Lou Lou

Featured/ Handmade business

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Buttons by Lou Lou is an adorable Etsy store, featuring, well, buttons of course.  But not only buttons, you can find hair accessories and some other bits and bobs.

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What started as intrigue in how fabric covered buttons were made, and making gift ideas for children,  has now developed into a gorgeous business.  Lou chooses some lovely fabrics to make her accessories from and the result is some unique items that you won’t find readily available just anywhere.

 Featured Store: Buttons by Lou Lou

Kate Doodlez
Posted on 11 January 2009

Featured Store: Kate Doodlez

New Product

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You may remember in my post on the shop Hello Dollies I mentioned the store Kate Doodlez and I have finally gotten a chance to go back and revisit it.

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Why do I like it?   Because it is the store of a 10 year old cartoonist named Kate.  I love it that a young girl has taken the initiative and opened up a shop to allow others to enjoy her work as much as she loves creating them.  And how can you resist her shop byline:

Thankyou for visiting KateDoodlez. I am a 10 year old cartoonist, and I enjoy using different mediums when being creative. I am going to be a famous cartoonist when I grow up, and if you buy one of my original artworks you can be rich when I become famous!!”

I can only hope that one day my children have the get up and go to follow their dreams like Kate has done.

You can keep up to date at Kate’s blog HERE

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Featured Store: Kate Doodlez

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