Welcome little Emma

Well, happy news.... on Monday 24th May, little Emma Jackson was born! Weighing in at 8pds 14oz, she is a healthy, hearty little girl. Although we are terribly sleep deprived, she is a very welcome addition to the family. So, who has some great sleep tips??

Peekaboo Magazine

Hooray for Bianca Shugg and her new and wonderful magazine! Peekaboo Magazine is the brainchild of this Brisbane mother who recognised a need for a classy publication detailing the talents and events on and around Brisbane. Available as either a printed magazine, or an online magazine, it is full of the wonderful local, talented people of Brisbane and surrounds. A key element to the mag is the inclusion of a map outlining the locations of the must-see spots/shops around our great city.

Issued quarterly, watch out for June's issue available online from 1st June.

Classic Ticking Stripe

Ticking fabric, yes we now have it! This classic, timeless fabric makes up beautifully into lampshades which will co-ordinate with the myriad of bedlinens available. A simple, yet stylish addition to solve the lighting issues in your child's room.

Here is a sneek preview of our new shades, available in Navy, Rust, and Pink :

Happy Mothers' Day for the 9th May!

To all those wonderful Mums out there, I hope you have a very special day with those you love!

I have my fingers crossed for a very special arrival this Mothers' Day, to add to my two beautiful children.

Love to all. xx

Beguile - Soaps which look good enough to eat!

It was my Mum's birthday recently, and one of her requests was for some lovely smelling soaps to use everyday. So, I set about searching online for a beautiful gift for her. I stumbled across a very talented soap maker here in Australia, based in NSW - Kathy from Beguile.

All of Beguile's products are handmade by Kathy, and are inspired by nature to help give us beautiful, healthy skin while delighting our senses. To create her natural, fragrant, skin loving, luxurious products she uses only the earth's finest natural ingredients from the botanical world. The skin is our largest organ, and anything we place on it can be absorbed directly into our bodies, so using natural products, instead of harsh chemicals and un-natural ingredients can make a big difference to our health.

Beguile not only makes gorgeous soaps, but body scrubs, skin elixirs, pure oils, lip balms, etc, etc. And all the products smell and look divine, while working their natural magic on our bodies. My Mum will love her special birthday gift this year!

With Mothers' Day fast approaching, why not check out Beguile's website and order something special for your Mum!

Bondville

The lovely Steph Bond is the creative talent behind Bondville, a very stylish blog covering all things for baby, child, mum, and home. Recently I met up with Steph at my cousin's baby shower, which was a lovely, stylie affair - see Steph's blog for more info on Caro's baby shower and the delectables offered.

Steph is kept very busy with three blogs of her own - Bondville Kids, Bondville Weddings, and Bondville Travel - all very informative and fun to read. Check them out, and support this local grown talent!

New from Wallace Cotton

I am a BIG fan of Wallace Cotton bedlinen and accessories. I have blogged about them before, and having just received their latest catalogue in the mail, feel the need to blog again! This NZ based company produce the most gorgeous of homewares for all members of the family. From quilts, to fluffy bath towels, to organic cotton sheets, to cushions, to pyjamas - I just love it all! I am a loyal customer, the shipping is quick and easy to Australia, the quality is wonderful and the pricing reasonable. I can see I will be tempted yet again!

For your own drool-worthy experience, visit them at www.wallacecotton.com