Win a lampshade and base with Alphabet Street!!

Do you want to go in the running to win a Little Light House lampshade and lamp base? Of course you do! Then rush over to Alphabet Street, the new and happening website for all things child related. Subscribe to their monthly competition, and you could be the lucky reader!

Alphabet Street is the brainchild of creative force, Penny Price. She has created a destination for all parents and carers, who wish to make their lives easier, when it comes to seeking local information about what's happening and what's available for kids. Targeting the Newcastle region, Alphabet Street is a wealth of knowledge on what's happening in and around the area.

Visit www.alphabetstreet.com.au for an informative read about upcoming events, latest products, and other practical information for us busy parents. Oh, and good luck with the Little Light House competition!!

Frame it!

Our collection of lovely family photos is growing by the day, and yet I haven't framed or hung any of them around the house! I want to, I intend to, and now that I have found these gorgeous handmade timber frames - I will!!

LA based Obrien Schridde Designs specialise in designing and making beautiful picture frames, with that slightly time-worn, weathered look of an antique piece. The frames are romantic in design and reflect the Schridde's appreciation for time gone by. Available in seven different styles, they are all elegant, classic yet subtle in their beauty, and they frame photos in the loveliest way. "Timeless, distressed, romantic frames - each handmade with care."

The founders, Louise Obrien and Daniel Schridde, armed with a collection of gorgeous family photos, created these perfect frames worthy of showcasing your favourite family shots, frames which look wonderful grouped together, or as a statement piece in each room. Available in a range of soft hues and styles which yearn for a time gone by.

They do ship to Australia, so you can finally do justice to those expensive family photos, or the more relaxed happy snaps! Your friends will have "frame envy"!

Visit http://obrienschridde.com/ for a look around their gorgeous website.

Thanks everyone!

Well, Mathilda's Market has come and gone - and what a great success it was! Brisbane City Hall was a beautiful venue to hold the upmarket market, and all the stalls were gorgeous in their display of products. Apparently there were about 900 visitors through the doors, which is pretty impressive for this niche market only open between 9am and 1pm! There was a lovely atmosphere from a warm and supportive crowd.

Thanks to everyone who came to visit Little Light House, we had a huge day in every way, and are further inspired to create our gorgeous wares!

Stay tuned for our next offerings......

Mathilda's Markets Brisbane- 19th July

Yippie yeah - it's almost here! Not long now and we will be showcasing our wares at Mathilda's Market here in Brisbane. This is a fabulous niche market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or of limited production. The retailers are hand picked to ensure an exciting product range. You will discover a vast array of funky, unique and gorgeous clothing, wooden letters, canvasses, soft & wooden toys, soft leather shoes, room decor, bags, paintings, etc etc - the list just goes on and on! All this for your little ones..... it is a kid's shopping heaven. Most of the retailers do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something special on the day.

Please come along and see our stand on Sunday 19th July at Mathilda's Market from 9am to 1pm at the Brisbane City Hall, King George Square. With over 60 retailers and yummy food, this will be a fantastic day out for young and old. Entry is free.

For a sneak preview of who is exhibiting, have a look at www.mathildasmarket.com.au

Little Light House is working hard to bring a great selection of our lampshades to you, we will be showcasing our most popular designs. However if you want to see a specific fabric/shade please email us now, so you won't be disappointed on the day.

My new favourite fabric - "Butterfly"

Can you be in love with a fabric?? Ok, then I have really strong feelings for this gorgeous fabric for girls! Depicting colourful butterflies in various stages of flight, surrounded by lovely little flowers, I had to have it and now need to turn it into lampshades in order to bring it to you.

Because the butterflies are quite large, each lampshade will have one big butterfly and some pretty flowers - it will look so fresh and lovely in a little girl's room. We all know how much they adore butterflies!

But what to trim it with? Nothing too busy which would detract from this fabric's impact. I recently found some mini ric-rac in different shades of pink, and I think this frames the butterfly nicely.

Hey presto, here is the finished product, ready to brighten up her room!

New to Little Light House, you can view more information about this shade at www.littlelighthouse.com.au

Ani & Trio - Brisbane duo creates lush linen!

Ani & Trio is the brainchild of two friends with the one desire to provide a new and exciting range of nursery linen for our little ones. Based in Brisbane, they design and create these bold, fun and unique cot collections. Shown above is their stunning "Under the Stars" cot quilt. Each piece is beautifully made with attention to detail. The addition of ribbons and trimmings teamed with their signature patchwork style, results in a truly designer look.

Also available are 100% cotton sheet sets and pillowcases, designed to match the cot linen collections. Shown below is their "At the Fair" collection - so fresh and lovely.

Check out their website www.aniandtrio.com.au for a closer look at their gorgeous range.

Etsy Fab Find - "Almost Sunday"

Almost Sunday is a delightful Etsy shop full of striking paper design products for kids and parents alike. The "Butterfly Mobile" (shown above) and "Fish Mobile" (shown below) will stimulate your baby with their bright and playful designs, each one handcrafted with love and attention to detail.

Mobiles are a wonderful way to keep your baby entertained in their cot, or keep him/her occupied on the change table while you get busy with the task at hand!! The mobiles are made to be viewed from underneath, designed specifically for your baby's enjoyment.

These mobiles are made to order, and are a wonderful unique addition to your child's room.

Check these out, and more, at www.almostsunday.com