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Today’s post written by Miki

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You are going to LOVE what’s instore at Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au – right now!

We know that you have been hanging our for the new season’s Fred Bare and Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, so you’re going to be particularly excited when I show you how much of it Zlata has in store for winter. This is hot property, people!

FB and EMMM Winter fashion is always fab, and this year is no exception.  I’m loving the chunky knits for boys, particularly the charcoal which is very much in evidence this year.  It suits everyone!  Girls are spoilt rotten with pretty retro florals – think the kind of fabric you used to see in your grandma’s sewing drawer. Plus worn-in denim is in for everyone!

Buckets & Spades have a great range of jackets for boys and girls; I think the ‘back to the future’ feel of the Fred Bare boys’ hoodies in particular is gorgeous, and I’m drooling over the military/majorette-style jackets for girls, particularly those by Guess and the double breasted coats by Fred Bare; crisp, tailored and a little bit cheeky, they’re just right!

If you become a VIP customer at Buckets & Spades, you will also receive 10% off all full-priced purchases. Just select ‘VIP’ from the menu and follow the instructions.

Now, without further ado, Autumn/Winter 2009 Fred Bare, and Eeni Meeni Miini Moh – woo!!!

Buckets & Spades is a frames-based site, so no links for you today.  If you see something you like here, use the search function on the B&S site.

A. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Sweater – Zipper, $104.00
B. FRED BARE Poets Hooded Fleece Sweat, $71.50
C. FRED BARE Melange Zip Thru Sweater, from $79.20
D. FRED BARE Howard Jean, $75.90
E. FRED BARE Nylon Hoodie with Faux Furl Trim, $86.90
F. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pant – Jean Boy, from $84.00
G. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Sweater – Cross Over, $79.00
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FRED BARE Fleece Hooded Coat, $79.20
I. FRED BARE Faux Fur Vest with Roll Collar, $86.90
J. Eeeni Meeni Miini Moh Skirt – Ties, from $79.00
K. FRED BARE Retro Floral Voile Dress, $86.90
L. Eeeni Meeni Miini Moh Pant – Jean Girl, $84.00

Buckets & Spades also stock the following upscale labels: BIG By Fiona Scanlan, Guess for Kids, Diesel, Oobi, Trelise Cooper Kids, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Hula Girl, and Alex and Charli, and some pretty darn fabulous footwear brands including Diesel ,Garvalin, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Lelli Kelly, and Bimbi.

***SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE READ***

Because Buckets & Spades’ online store runs additionally to their two impressive bricks & mortar stores, there is a special process for placing orders:

1. Collect all the items you love into the shopping cart
2. Submit your order to Buckets and Spades - Note that no payment is required at this stage
5. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

Buckets and Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500 g $7.00, and up to 3 k $10.00 for postage. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option. Check out the Buckets and Spades blog to enjoy more of the Buckets and Spades vibe.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Today’s post written by Angela

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Oh, I love Baobab – www.baobab.com.au. I do, I do, I do.

And it never fades. It’s always there for me. I cannot get enough!

If you have to ask why, then take these reasons for starters:

Gorgeous colours and cuts that are modern, minimalist, and creative; makes me feel slightly European
Easy to dress up, or down
Super comfy
Easy to wash, and get dry
Easy on the purse strings

Add to this the fact that Baobab designer Belinda Blooman is just the most gorgeous person; I really believe that you can feel this through the clothes: dressing your kids in Baobab is wrapping them in love!

Speaking of love, Belinda is sending it our way today bigtime: KSF readers can take 20% off EVERYTHING (even sale pieces) at the Baobab online store, until April 30, 2009. Enter discount code KSF-APRIL in the ‘YOUR CART’ section at checkout to redeem. Love your work, Belinda!

Select pieces for babies from birth, and boys and girls up to 6 years, including long sleeve bodysuits, envelope tees with long sleeves, straight pants for babies and kids, asymmetrical kimono hoodies, long sleeve A-line dresses, and the fabulous, wonderful, tuille skirts, in a palette of true reds, lilacs, pinks, sky blues, grey marle, and deep chocolate illuminated by a verdant green, as well as beautiful prints, including dragonflies, planes and seahorses, and Baobab’s new signature circular ‘Racer’ print. Divine!

Take 20% off All Pieces for Baby Boys and Girls

Take 20% off All Pieces for Boys 1-6 years

Take 20% off All Pieces for Girls 1-6 years

Baobab ship Australia-wide with cost dependent on weight; the average shipping cost per order is $7.50.

Today’s post written by Bec

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Keep yourself organised & accessorised with these Bright, Fun & Functional finds from madeit – www.madeit.com.au.

madeit also got a lovely mention on telly on Sunrise yesterday. Viva handmade!

View more madeit.com.au fabulous finds here.

		Little Bean Bump Bag Seller - Little Bean Price - $5.00 More info/Buy It
		OSHII PRAM LINER Seller – oshii Price - $25.00 More info/Buy It
		Dotty Nappy Wallet Seller – PossBloss Price - $12.00 More info/Buy it
		Out and About Bib Blue Numbers Seller - Smooch Price - $18.00 More info/Buy it
		Quilted Child’s Colouring Wallet – Zoo Animals Seller - visionhandbags Price – $25.00 More info/Buy it

ll prices quoted are AUD$. Please contact individual sellers for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s the time of year when nights are getting cooler and crisper.  Autumn is actually my favourite time of year for that reason – isn’t it a gorgeous feeling to get all snuggled up in new winter PJs and have a hot chocolate before heading to bed?

I’m sure kids love new PJs just as much as the rest of us do, so why not get them a new pair or two this winter?  ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – have a wonderful range for babies and toddlers from Oobi and PureBaby.

I love the new season Oobi lounge suits and rompers in the new owl print! It’s adorably retro, along with the wide cuffs and waistband, and it’s suitable for both boys and girls with the choice of blue or pink.  And then there’s the red giraffe print – too cute!

I also adore PureBaby with their buttery-soft organic cotton, and innocent designs.  You’ll never see anything too busy on a PureBaby piece; they’re understated to perfection, and showcase your little munchkin’s own cuteness.  They also look incredibly comfy – wish they made adult sized PJs!

Bronwyn from ShopHouse is driving the winter PJ train with a super comp between 14 April and 18 April 2009: purchase a pair of pyjamas from the PureBaby range, or a romper or lounge suit from Oobi, you’ll go into the draw to win one of three $50 ShopHouse vouchers.

And while you’re having trouble deciding which of the gorgeous pyjamas you’re going to get for your kids, have a browse around the rest of ShopHouse – among loads of other divine goodies, the full ranges of Oobi Winter ’09 and OshKosh are there, and ripe for the taking! Postage is only $4.95 for e-Parcel trackable delivery, Australia-wide, and if you spend over $99.00 you get it free as a bird. Talk soon, gotta fly over to The House!

1. PureBaby Powder Blue PJ Set, $39.95
2. Oobi Giraffe Romper Suit, $29.95
3. Oobi Navy Owl Lounge Set, $39.95
4. Oobi Pink Owl Lounge Set, $39.95
5. Pure Baby Steel Blue PJ Set, $39.95
6. PureBaby Fairyfloss Quilted Sleep Bag, $59.95
7. Pure Baby Tea Rose Stripe PJ Set, $39.95
8. PureBaby Fairyfloss Stripe PJ Set, $39.95

ShopHouse stocks Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby, Bod and Eco.Kid skin and hair care products, toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design, and And The Little Dog Laughed, plus of course OshKosh B’Gosh!

ShopHouse post within Australia for an unbeatable $4.95 for e-Parcel  trackable delivery no matter the weight, and all orders over $99 are shipped for FREE!

Today’s post written by Angela

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Being a twin-mama I am always on the look out for clever products that cater for a life with more than one child. The right product can make the difference between calm organisation, and frustrating chaos.

With twins I often feel that a team of sherpas is the only solution to our gear challenges (and no doubt parents who move from one to two, or more, kids, feel the same way), but I am happy to say that I have found something that I have found the perfect DIY arrangement.

It’s the Babymel x2 bag, which is actually *two* bags which can be clipped together, or separated, as needed.

My kids may not be babies anymore, but the X2 really spoke to me. I often get indecisive about bag colour choices, but the X2 lets me have the best of both worlds: you can choose black/black or black/red. With an international trip imminent, and a new bag needed (and organisation being the key to happy travel), I was keen to give it a go, and so snapped one up (in black/red – yay!)

The X2 bags are a nice size at 26cm high,  44cm wide and 12cm deep. The exterior fabric is a soft thick matt synthetic, which holds up well under use in both the functionality and looks stakes. It is also fully wipeable in the event that you need to clean it.

It features two magnetic closure pockets on the outside face of one of the sides, and an insulated pocket at one end. Inside it features one large velcro closure pocket along one side, and two elasticised pockets on the other. The inner lining is camel coloured which makes it easy to see what you are doing.

The bags come with two of everything you need: shoulder straps with their unique innovative stroller attachments, and two change mats (which I’m thinking would also be a good surface to sit on in the event of wet grass).

The genius of these bags is the way they clip, and unclip, together easily. This is great when parents need to head off in two directions, or on days when you are taking more or less gear. For me, I use one bag for my gear, and one for the kids: no more rummaging around!!

I also really love the clips that attach the shoulder strap to the bag; they are super-easy to operate, and I find them very useful to attach shopping bags to when I need to be fully hands-free.

Although the price for the Babymel X2 is budget at $149.00 for the set of two bags, the quality has not been skimped on – Babymel is the diffusion line from Storksak after all!! Buy with confidence!

You can purchase the Babymel X2 bag direct from the Babymel website (they charge $15.00 flat for courier delivery, Australia-wide). Check here for Australian/New Zealand stockists, here for US stockists, and here for UK/Europe stockists.