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Today’s post written by Angela

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OeufNYC – www.oeufnyc.com – (pronounce it UH-F: it’s French for ‘egg’), comprised of French-American couple Sophie Demage and Michael Ryan, are well know for their incredibly beautiful, sleekly designed modern range of furniture and accessories for babies; think the Oeuf Baby Bouncer, Classic range of cots and furniture (recently added to with the stunning new ‘Sparrow’ line).

Lesser well-known in Australia, but no less stunning, is their kids clothing range, Oeuf Clothier.

The Oeuf Clothier Fall/Autumn 09 collection delivers traditional-style knits, impeccably cut, in a stylish palette of greys, browns, creams and pale blues, accentuated with stripes, hearts, and their range of hand-knite animal-inspired accessories – bonnets with ears, masks, snouts, tails and claw-foot booties, strongly evocative of Maurice Sendak’s “Where The Wild Things Are”.

It’s an irresistable combination, made even more compelling with the knowledge that Oeuf are a fair trade and environmentally responsible company: all Oeuf clothing is made in Bolivia, South Amercia, under fair trade agreements which promote fair pay and cultural respect, and all their furniture is made in Latvia, Europe from sustainable materials, with a focus of minimal impact on the environment.

Below are just a small sample of some of my favourite pieces from the Oeuf Clothier Fall/Autumn range, as presented at Bubble New York this past March.

To purchase Oeuf and Ouef Clothier, US and OS readers can head straight for the Oeuf Stockists page, which will serve you well.

Oeuf furniture and accessories are stocked in a number of Australian boutiques including Metro Mum, The Hip Infant, and Urban Baby.

If you are interested in Oeuf Clothier pieces, then try Kido Store who currently have some of last season’s pieces on sale; keep your eye open for the Fall/Autumn pieces as pictured below, or, if you can’t wait, try one of the US/OS stores to see if they’ll post internationally for you.

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Baby’s Got Style – www.babysgotstyle.com.au – has just taken delivery of Autumn/Winter 09 stock from a whole lots of delicious fashion from Oobi, Purebaby, Ouch, BIG by Fiona Scanlan and more, along with some totally cool accessories, and toys including the coolest retro-styled tin toys – yay! more for my my kids collection

Here are my red hot picks for Winter for girls, boys and little babies. Snap them up before they are gone, baby, gone!

1. You absolutely cannot go past this completely wonderful ensemble from BIG by Fiona Scanlan. Comprised of Frilly Tulle Skirt ($69.95) Pink Milk Leggings ($34.95) and Pink Milk long sleeved tee (coming soon), just add the fabulous Flapper/Showgirl Clara Headband ($17.95) for an irresistible finish. 2. Alex at Oobi has outdone herself with this fab pinwhale corduroy duffle-style Red Peacoat ($69.95) with adorable retro-styled apple lining. Winter perfection! 3. Papoose are a lovely Aussie company who work with artisans in Nepal to produce their range. This sweet ‘Princess and the Pea’ finger puppet set ($27.95) would make a lovely gift, or pressie for your own little Princess. 4. I’ve just snapped up this fully-functional clockwork Tin Toy Merry-Go-Round ($24.95), complete with its little bear passengers. Need I say more? This is COOL! 5. Winter is coming, and your little one will be ready for it with this fabulous minky Dressing Gown ($35.95) from Ouch. Super lush, and well affordable. Buy the size up and roll the sleeves up, and this will do you next year, too. Wish *I* was small enough to fit into one… 6. The perfect accompaniament to the gown, these Uggie Slippers, in Rose, from Ouch ($26.00) are the best winter footcovering out for your kids. This is our second winter wearing ours, and they still look brand new: the plush faux-sheepskin inner is still fluffy and cosy, unlike my real McCoys uggs, which look decidedly scrappy after only a few months. 7. Oobi Clips in co-ordinating fabric ($19.95 a set of two) – accessorise your Peacoat, tame wild hair, or dress up any outfit 8. For those ‘Alice’ days, these Reversible Non-slip Headbands from Locolili! are cute, and are great value at $11.95. 9. Got a birthday coming up? These Customised Birthday Stickers ($25.00 per set), from Global Style, are available in a range of designs, and jazz up invites and goodie bags a real treat.

1. This Navy Peacoat ($69.95) from Oobi will brighten any winter’s day with it’s rich indigo pinwhale cord with duffle-style fastenings and super-cute whale lining. Snug and warm, and super affordable at. 2. This Munster Touring Skull Long -sleeved Tee ($44.95)  will warm your little man, and warm up winter with it’s splash of vibrant red that gives your urban kid a cool edge. 3. Oobi does denim! It’s true! These Red-Stitched Soft Denim Jeans ($44.95) are just what you have been looking for. Lap them up! You’ll be back for more… 4. Papoose Felt Pirate Finger Puppet Set ($27.95) to help your own little pirate discover the buried treasure: X marks the spot! 5. Gee I love this Falling Cars Toy, and is is *such* a bargain at just $11.00! We have one of these, and it is a long-standing source of entertainment. Watch the cars (or supplied marble) roll down from ramp to ramp, making a pleasant wooden xylophone-like sound as they fall. Mersmerising! 6. I am mad about robots, I am mad about retro, I am in love with clockwork! All my joys are fulfilled with this cool-as Robot Man ($20.95). Another goodie that’s heading my way as we speak. 7. More robot love! These customised Robot Design Birthday Stickers ($25.00 per set), from Global Style, jazz up invites and goodie bags a real treat. 8. Winter is coming, and your little one will be ready for it with this deluxe Dressing Gown ($35.95) from Ouch. Buy the size up and roll the sleeves up, and this will do you next year, too. 9. These Choc Uggie Slipper from Ouch ($26.00) are simply the best slip-slips for your kid. This is our second winter wearing ours, and they still look brand new: the plush faux-sheepskin inner is still fluffy and cosy: your little one will not want to take them off.

Boy: Parlez vous Francais? Oh my goodness, your little man will look tres chic in this gorgeous French Navy and White Stripe organic cotton romper from Pure Baby ($59.95), with organic cotton Charcoal Booties ($24.95) and organic cotton Pom Pom Hat ($24.95) to match. Can’t you just picture him in his pram, clutching his gorgeous little Daisy Donkey, from Lark ($59.95), ethically hand-knit in Bangladesh of the softest cotton? It is TOO CUTE – I’m speechless!

Girl: Your own little lamb will be right at home with this Sweet Baa-Baa from Lark ($59.95). Snuggle her up to perfection with this super-soft 100% organic cotton Pure Baby Candy Chick Romper ($59.95), and matching Purebaby Organic Cotton Candy-Stitch Knit Pom Pom Beanie ($24.95). Baby’s Got Style indeed!

On a final note for today, be sure to check the Baby’s Got Style Sale Warehouse for heavily discounted previous season’s stock, and make sure you sign up to the Baby’s Got Style mailing list, as every fortnight one lucky subscriber wins a $200 gift voucher – good luck!

Baby’s Got Style cater for kids from birth up to eight years and stock Aka Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, BabyLegs, Baby Cha Cha Baobab, Bebe, Bical, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, BlaBla, Bobble Art, Booghaboo Baby, Children of the Revolution, Moppit, Cheeky Little Soles, Cloud B, Cold Coffee, DripStik, Dan300, Dwell Studio Baby, Elleroo, FLATOut, Fortune Tee, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Haba, Infancy, Little Horn, Little Red by Mr Wolf, Little Twig, Mamas & Papas, mill & mia, Mooo, Mother Hen, Munster, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Pure Baby, Snugglebum, Seafolly, Tiger Joe, Frankie Ray Sooki Baby, Square Peg, Tiny Tribe, Toshi, Totem Kids, Vice Versa, Vintage Kid, and Zoo Emporium. New to Baby’s Got Style are Three Little Trees, Minimonkey Baby Slings, and Paul Frank’s label for kids, Small Paul.

Baby’s Got Style charge from $6.50 -$9.50 for overnight delivery (regional centres may take longer) dependent on weight. International orders are warmly welcomed. Read the full shipping details here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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When I met Jen Bulthuis aka Fidoodle – www.fidoodle.com – in New York recently, I became completely enveloped in her world, filled with deliciously soft ‘dreamers’, and cushions, 3D puzzles, ‘city’ and ‘country’ block sets (with a puzzle to complete on the reverse!), art canvases, and t-shirts.

Jen lives and works in Toronto, Canada, where she hand-makes her wonderful produce from the birch of well-managed forests, sheep wool, organic cotton and recycled fabrics.

Jen brings her imagination to life by virtue of her unique and beautiful illustration style. The characters instantly draw you in, and evoke stories. Fidoodle offers us a gentle, artful world with infinite potential for creative play.

I was so taken with the Fidoodle puzzles, which are beautiful artefacts for children and adults alike. The option to either lay them flat to complete, stack them on top of each other like building blocks, or skew them on sticks in any order that pleases you to make your own characters, is utterly delightful and takes the puzzle to a whole new level.

Also completely entrancing were the Fidoodle range of  ‘dreamers’ – the softness is indescribable! – and the story of the ‘dreamer’ – a buddy in sleep and dreams for your child – is the epitome of warmth and comfort.

Fidoodle products can be purchased online from Jen’s Etsy store.

1. Fidoodle Rabbit Dreamer $USD24.00
2. Fidoodle Printed Cushions – please enquire for prices and availability
3. Fidoodle City Mini Blocks USD$30.00
4. Fidoodle Country Mini Blocks USD$30.00
5. Tortoise and Hare – Lion and Mouse Small Puzzle $USD85
6. Cinderella Large Puzzle $USD135

Fidoodle ships to Australia – and to the world outside the US and Canada – from USD$6.00.

Today’s post written by Miki

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If you’re the kind of mum who likes to keep things a little bit personal, and who loves to keep her family close to her heart at all times (which Mum doesn’t?!), then here is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for you: a piece of gorgeous handmade jewellery from Giggle’n'Groove – www.gigglengroove.com – with your children’s names or initials inscribed.

Mother’s Bracelets are one fine option for the proud mama this Mother’ s Day – Lisa at GnG makes every piece of jewellery herself, using only the highest quality beading and materials, and each piece is individual and unique.

Another gorgeous choice is the funky and original hand-stamped pendants.  Made from sterling silver or gold-filled pendants, and hand stamped with your precious brood’s names on them, these are a little bit edgy and very, very cool.

As you might have guessed, there is a waiting list for these divine handmade pieces, so if you want yours in time for Mother’s Day, you’ll need to order now.  The very last order for Mother’s Day needs to be in by the 2nd of May 2009, and if you’re ordering from the 26th of April 2009 onwards, you must select Express Postage to ensure you receive your parcel in time.

Express Postage has another benefit too – it means that Lisa can giftwrap your parcel, which she’ll do for FREE provided you’ve selected that delivery option.  It means your beautiful bracelet or pendants will arrive all festooned with ribbons, even more of a treat to unwrap!

All orders over $50.00 will be posted FREE Australia-wide, from the 19 April to 10 May 2009 when you use the code ‘mumsrock01′.  And all orders over $100.00 will be Express Posted for FREE Australia-wide, for the same dates!  Just use the code ‘mumsrock’ for that one.  Bling it *ON*!!

1. Family Bracelet, $90.00
2. Hand Stamped Stirling Layered Pendants, $55.00
3. Gold-Filled Hand Stamped Pendants, $95.00
4. Gold Strand Mothers Bracelet, $90.00
5. Silver Strand Mothers Bracelet, $75.00
6. Mothers Wrap Bracelet, $90.00
7. Two Toned Stamped Name Pendants, $70.00

Giggle’n’Groove charge $4.20 postage Australia wide, and ship internationally. View all the postage charge info here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Calling all Dads: looking to make Mum feel extra special on Mother’s Day? Head on over to Mooo – www.mooo.com.au – for the *cutest* Mother’s Day t-shirts out to add to the festivities.

Mooo Mother’s Day tees are made to order, and come in sizes sizes 00-12, in your choice of long, or short, sleeved, and there are 8 different designs to select from, all available in 6 different colour-ways! Phew!

Mooo’s user-friendly website makes it easy to make your selection, just pick the design of your choice, choose your colour, and  – too easy! – there it is: what you see is what you’ll get!

The sight of your child wearing one of these is sure to make Mum feel warm and fuzzy on May 10.

There’s also a bounty of other super products to see at Mooo. The guys at Mooo (and I do mean guys: Mooo is run by Mike and Nick, former Industrial Designers, and Dads with 7 kids between them and an 8th on the way!! Herw’s a bit of trivia for you: that’s Mike’s daughter Mary in the pic below) are prolifically creative, and are always growing their great range of custom made products for kids.

Choose from Mooo wall sticker decals, kids bedroom wall art, classic wooden name puzzles, name labels and iron on labels, super cute t-shirts, back packs, pencil cases and more.

Mooo custom made Mother’s Day Tees cost $25.00, and ship within 7 days of your order being received.

Today’s post written by Kat

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Today it rained -bucketed down. And my two-year-old could not have been happier!

In a brief respite, we threw on our wellies and jumped joyously in puddles in the driveway. If you haven’t tried it lately, I highly recommend it!

If you don’t have a hot bath to jump into after your aquatic adventures, check out these stylish (and splashproof) options:

Gumboots:

Available in a plethora of colours and prints, these options make sure your wellies are anything but boring! Puddle Beach have a bright and cheerful range of boots from several brands, including Western Chief’s Ladybug and Camoflauge ($41.80ea), which offer cotton lining, handles to make putting them on so much easier for litle people, and non-slip soles, which is always handy.

They also have a more basic, but equally as cute, range, with designs such as Aeroplane and Worm ($36ea, currently on sale for $29) sure to delight kids of all ages, as well as your purse!

Hunter Wellington Boots are just about the creme de la creme of the gumboot world. Originally designed for traipsing through the Scottish Highlands, they’ve been in production since 1856 and therefore really know their stuff (and the website reassuringly informs us their boot-making technology has since been updated). They do a kid’s range in simple colours that will set you back $70 a pair, but they are so jam-packed with every orthopaedic advantage, it’s definitely where I’d put my dollars..if I wasn’t so attracted to polka dots and sparkly bits…

..and stripes, like this adorable pair by Morgan & Milo, available at Tiny People, for $60. Or the gorgeous Rasperry Birds print on these Ouch wellies from the Hip Infant ($26.95). So many choices, I almost wish winter was a bit longer (almost)!

Raincoats:

I used to have a sensible bright yellow raincoat that folded neatly into a little square, in it’s own pouch in my schoolbag. Man, it sucked. Thankfully, when my daughter starts school she can have her cherry-pickin’ choice of all that is bright and beautiful -

ShopHouse have a handy wet weather section which includes a nice range of Penny Scallan raincoats. The Navy Star print ($44.95) is subtle yet cool, or for a pretty pattern to brighten up your day try the sweet Daisy print ($44.95).

You could also head back to Puddle Beach for a coat to match your wellies – the Ladybug and Pink Kitty($64.35ea) by Western Chief are perfect for little girls, while the blue Dino coat for boys ($64.35) is just too cute to resist!

Got a little monster? Kit him out appropriately with this cool Monster raincoat ($49.95) from Moochie-moo!

Umbrellas:

There are oodles of umbrellas out there, so let your imagination (and your mouse) run wild!

That said, you might not have to look much further than Kinder Kaboodle, who also have a nifty section devoted to rainy days. Their umbrella pages are just glorious! My picks are the Rush Strawberry Flower and Green Dino brollies, or Penny Scallan’s Star and Spot designs (all $19.95ea).

Wrigglebots have a great range of Kidorable wet weather gear, including the very sweet Butterfly and Lotus umbrellas for girls, and this very cool Pirate for boys (all $18ea)!

I also found a whole shop devoted to brollies (so Mum can grab herself a funky new one as well!), StellaBrella where they not only stock gorgeous prints for kids (like Butterfly and Frogs, $19.95) but uber chic clear options with coloured trims (I love the yellow, despite my prior negative association) – oh la la!

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.