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Mothers Market

Chontelle — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:00:44 +0000

I recently went along to a local Mothers Market, and I have to say I was impressed with the talent and creativity, and unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) for me I had accidently left my wallet at home, and my spending was thus curbed! I did manage to borrow some money off a friend and came away with the cutest plush owl.

Check out some of the talent and most stall holders either have online sales, or you could email for more details…

Gorgeous dresses that I salivated over from Loz & Dinny:

Baby Hoot had stunning blankets, and this cute little owl with ribbon tags on the bottom. It has become Tallulah’s favourite bedtime toy!

Miss Haidee had the cutest swimwear for both mums, bubs and kids, as well as teeny maxi dresses straight out of woodstock (yes I salivated over these as well!)

Cherish had beautiful emroidered and patchwork quilts, cute clothing and the ultimate santa sacks!

Dick & Dora featured acrylic brooches and funky christmas decorations:

There were many more worthy stallholders, featuring all manner of things from christmas cookies, to cards, homewares, photography, hair accessories, toys etc. I will definitely be keeping my ear to the ground for the next one!

Cute and creative

Chontelle — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:32:14 +0000

My friend Miriam has a very crafty and creative ability that always impresses “sewing-impaired” me. She has been working on some great bibs and baby shoes in cute and funky fabrics. If you want to see more check out her blog at JasmineRose. I know I will be lining up for a new bib for my little girl!

More from Etsy

Chontelle — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:27:43 +0000

I am still on my Etsy bandwagon, enyoing uncovering hidden handmade gems! My latest finds are from seller Portland Beanie Company. Check out the cute knitted beanie and maryjanes… and the model is quite a cutie!

Catch me if you can

Chontelle — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:28:35 +0000

Any mum who has endorsed dummy (or pacifiers for those across the globe) use would know what a pain it is when they drop on the ground, and even worse when they roll under the couch or what not! But the dummy clips available at chemists and supermarkets are so ugly and reminiscent of the sunglass chains from the 80’s except with some random pic of a teddy or clown face on the clip that they are really a sight to behold (or not to behold as it might be). I have never fully explored the labyrinth of goodness that is Etsy, but I did stuble across these handmade dummy clips by seller lucabella0522. Think I might need to grab myself one! (oh and she makes other cool stuff too!)

One in a million!

Chontelle — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:19:32 +0000

Sewing was never a strong point of mine, and my sisters and mum always teased me for my slap dash approach to hemming and finishing off. I often wish I was good with a needle and thread as then I could enjoy my own creations. If you are after some originality for your kids clothing, or funky liners for your pram then check out Purple Happy Tree where you can order custom made pieces that will be the envy of those around you without looking like carbon copies of everyone else!