Well Hello There...

Here we are, back to regular programming. Brain has gone to work and it's just me and the boys back at home. We had a great Christmas and New Year - it was spent with my family in Noosa. Not too many beach trips (too hot with little ones), but we did spend a lot of time in the pool. I actually got out to the movies twice (the bonus of having built-in babysitters), to see 'Avatar' and 'The Lovely Bones'. Both were great movies, but when I'm out of the house without the kids I'm easily pleased.

The highlight? My new tattoos. I went with my dad, which was just awesome. Recently he lost his mum and his sister and we decided to get bird tattoos to remember them by. The bird theme is one that has threaded itself through the tragedy a few times, the most obvious being that it is our family name. Anyway, I love them. I love the colour, I love the placement, I love that they have a meaning.

So what now? Well, I have a whole lot of sewing to do before the Boutique Markets this weekend, so I'd better get started. Happy New Year to you all!

xx

Don't Panic!

It's not too late! I'm still taking orders for Christmas (and judging by the flurry I've received over the last few days, there is some last minute shopping going on). So, in a spot of shameless self-promotion, here are some Christmas ideas from my Madeit Store:

Christmas-themed singlets - $10

Shorts and Singlet Sets - $28

Era Singlets - $15




Era Shorts - $15




Newborn Gift Packs - $28




Personalised Singlets - $13




Tees For Kids - $17




Tees For Women - $22




Custom Collars For Pooches - from $16



Merry Christmas!

Tis The Season...

... To neglect my blog. Sorry blog. So much going on though, I'm sure you understand.

We had our first Christmas Party on the weekend. Just a little get together with our very good friends (who are also our neighbours). It's so special to have such great friends just over the fence. Another added bonus is they have two daughters, their first is only a month younger than Ollie and their second is only 3 months younger than Ed. We've been able to go through pregnancy, birth and all the little milestones that come after - together, it's so nice to share something so important with someone who completely understands.

We shared yummy food, like this icecream cake that I *cough* made for the kids *cough*

We opened presents with the kids...

We drank a lot of syrupy sweet Limoncello that had been brewing away in my kitchen for a month or so.

And then, after the kids were sleeping peacefully....

We Wii'd! We Wii Wii Wii'd all the way home :) It was a great night.

News News News

I have two exciting pieces of news today...

1. BabyBird has been offered a stall at the stunning Boutique Markets at Portside Wharf in January. Yay! I am very excited, it's such a beautiful market, with a strong focus on all things lovely and handmade.

2. BabyBird now makes shorts for boys in up to a size 6! Previously, they were only available in 00-3, but I had so many mums frustrated with the lack of boys clothes in larger sizes. So I hunted around and found a larger shorts pattern (patterns for boys shorts in size 4-6 are so elusive!), customised it and have started sewing away.

In other news, Ollie has become obsessed with all things Santa this Christmas. It's the first one where he is actually starting to understand what goes on, so while they're asleep today, I am attempting to sew him a little Santa softie. Wish me luck!

A Few Little Things

Woah, busy times here right now in the lead up to Christmas. So I have a few little things to share with you. Firstly, there is a BabyBird Clothing Party in the making. It will be held within the next couple of weeks and I will have some specials and new bits just for my party goers. So watch this space Brisbanites...

Now, due to the unexpected success of the Christmas Shorts at Mathilda's, I have unfortunately sold out and was unable to get more fabric. So sad, because it was so gorgeous. But, I have a little bit left that I have used for some singlets and just added to my madeit store.

But wait, there's more! I found some more gorgeous Christmas fabric on the weekend, so all is not lost! It's a really lovely aqua blue and features little Santas, so is perfect for boys and girls. So I've added those new sets to my madeit store, along with a couple of other new singlets. And, as a special little Christmas Bonus, I'm offering free postage on the 'Ho Ho Ho' Shorts and Singlet sets until Christmas.

Peace out.

Let the shopping commence!

I started my Christmas shopping at madeit yesterday. I am oh-so excited about all the goodies that will be delievered by the postie very soon. However, just in case any of my loved ones decide to have a sneaky peak at my blog, I decided that I will provide you with a list of gift ideas instead. Here we go:


For that new little one in your life, how about an organic cotton softie toy rattle monster from chunkychooky. By the way, chunkychooky also has an awesome blog, which you should check out.

Prints are for anyone really, and Sweet William has an outstanding range.





For the car nut - an upcycled seatbelt wallet from interrobang.





For the girly girl - a rose blossom hair pin by Percy Handmade.






And lets not forget that every Christmas, a girl deserves to give herself a nice little pressie. My choice is The Josephine Dress by Ampersander.






Happy shopping!

Buy Handmade This Christmas

You can do it! I know you can! Now, I know what you're thinking, but handmade doesn't have to mean tea cosies, bookmarks and macaroni necklaces. There is a handmade revolution going on right under our noses, so go on - support your local hamdmakers, they will love you for it.

Here are a few of my favourite treasures, found on madeit:

Retro Swimwear by Miss Fancypants. Oh my goodness, I love them. Funky with the ability to eliminate muffin-top. Did I mention that I love them??

Wonderland Peppermint Shoes by little chillies. Quite possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen.


Lovely custom hand-stamped sterling silver heart by Lovestamp. Jo from Lovestamp creates such beautiful pieces and is a pleasure to deal with. I treasure mine.




Fishy Fisherman Pants by Chunky Chooky. How cool are these?



Little Bird Walking by Rancho. What a cute little print - would go well in my kitchen...

Go on - go spend up on some beautiful handmade things for Christmas. You know you want to.