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Today’s post written by Angela

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This week purveyors of toy finery Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au – are throwing the doors wide on their Djeco cupboard for us.

From their headquarters in Paris, France, Djeco designs an inspired range of products that incorporate style, fun, education and creativity. Djeco products are manufactured to an exceptionally high quality standard and are beautifully detailed and packaged. The range includes role play sets, puzzles, skill games and craft sets.

Little Possums Toys stock an extensive range of Djeco, and are offering KidStyleFile readers a 10% discount off all Djeco products until 6 October 2009. Enter promotional code “djeco10″ at checkout to redeem.

Delight in some of the best selling Djeco products, pictured below, for 10% less at Little Possums Toys.

Also, don’t miss the Little Possums Specials section for great deals on quality brands. Check back regularly for fresh discounts on top selling toys. Sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter to stay in the loop, and be entered into the monthly prize giveaway.

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 6 October 2009.

A. Djeco Oscar the Adventurer Magnetics – $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
B. Djeco My Florist – $89.95 less 10% = $80.95
C. Djeco My Cooker – $98.95 less 10% = $89.05
D. Djeco Magnetic Naval Battle Game – $32.95 less 10% = $29.65
E. Djeco 3 Little Pigs Silhouette Puzzle – $28.95 less 10% = $26.05
F. Djeco Ballerina with Flower Puzzle – $26.95 less 10% = $24.25
G. Djeco Visanimo – $32.95 less 10% = $29.65
H. Djeco Birthday Party Teatime – $74.95 less 10% = $67.45
I. Djeco Bondo Balancing Game – $54.00 less 10% = $48.60

Little Possums Toys stock fine toys from the following brands:

Alex Toys, annieB’s Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Schleich, Sevi, The Little Experience, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Melissa at Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au – is one of those people who is well-deserving of the acclaim “effortless style”! With her range of fashion for mums and bubs, as well as a super selection of prams and strollers, nursery goods, toys and accessories, Melissa is one stylish mama whose instincts and eye for only the finest quality you can trust!

Finding exactly what you’re looking for has been made pleasingly simple at Paperartzi Boutique. You can search for products within a whole range of categories to get where you want in a flash!  I strongly recommend a stop by the ‘Clearance‘ category as you begin your shopping trip as there are some fabulous items currently marked down.

If you are looking for shoes suitable for your pre-walker, then look no further! Paperartzi Boutique stock Tip Toey Joey for quality leather shoes for your little one. There is so much to love about these beautifully designed shoes, and Paperartzi has so many of their styles and colours to choose from – I couldn’t – and had to include not one, but three of my favourites for you!

Featuring high up on the shopping list for a new mum is usually the pram, and I hear you – sorting out a great set of wheels is a must! If you are currently shopping for a Bugaboo pram, you’re in luck today!

Paperartzi Boutique stock a great range of Bugaboo products and currently on offer at an incredible discount is the Bugaboo Cameleon for $1299.95 reduced from $1759.95. WOW: this is one hot deal!!! This model has the bright blue/black base and your choice of fabric tailored topping. Get in quick: they’ll be rolling out the door quick as a flash at this price!

Plus to sweeten your Bugaboo purchase, until 13 November 2009, KidStyleFile readers can get FREE delivery (to Australian addresses only) on ANY Bugaboo purchase by entering ‘bugaboo-free’ at checkout. This offer is only while stocks last so make sure you get in quick!

If you’d like to meet the lovely Melissa and team in person, stop by the Paperartzi Boutique’s bricks-and-mortar store, located in Echuca, Victoria.

1. Metalicus Miss Marine Pinafore Poppy Red $129.00 now $69.95
2. Ouch Boys Waffle Grandpa Long Sleeve Tee Navy $29.95 now $17.95
3. Bugaboo Cameleon Blue Base with Canvas Topping $1759.95 now $1229.95
4. Tip Top Joey Olly – Baby Blue $52.95 now $49.95
5. Occassion Cards-Bloom $18.95 now $18.00
6. Bugaboo Diaper Bag Complete $189.95
7. Bugaboo Baby Cocoon – Blue $175.95
8. Tip Top Joey Dolly – Silver $52.95 now $49.95
9. Tip Top Joey Wavey – Green & Beige $52.95 now $49.95

Paperartzi Boutique caters for babies and kids from birth right through to 16 years. Brands include Aden+Anais, Alimrose Designs, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Bobble Art, Bright Baby, Bugaboo, Cheeky Little Soles, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Danish By Design, David Fussenegger, Eeni Meeni Mini Moh, Eyetribe, Fairy Floss Creations, Fiona by Fiona Scanlan, Fish  Lilly, Fred Bare, Haba, Huckleberry Lane, Huggalugs, Il Tutto, Jooki, Lark Made, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, More 4 Boys, One Red Fly, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Paperartzi, Paper Eskimo, Silver Cross, Sooki Baby, Taia Hair Clips, Tiger Tribe, Tiny Tribe, Tip Toey Joey, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wheely Bug, and Willow and Finn, with swimwear from Seafolly and Cuddle Fish arriving soon together with the delicious new Chook Leaf Shoes.

For maternity and yummy mummy fashion, Paperartzi stock the following labels: Metalicus, American Vintage and Juicy Bear (sooo soft and comfy!), plus Seraphine maternity jeans. Paperartzi Boutique is also expanding their labels for mums to include Gypsy 05, Hudson Jeans, Fluxus, Viktoria & Woods, Anna Campbell and Abi & Joseph, not far away.

For prestige  stationery and scrapbooking supplies, Paperartzi Boutique stock from the following brands: American Crafts, Basic Grey, Basic Grey, Bazzill Basics, Cristina Re, Hipp, Kaiser Craft, Kikki K, Making Memories, My Minds Eye, Paperartzi, Provo Craft, REDD Leather and Tombow.

Paperartzi Boutique charges a flat rate fee $8.50 for postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $150 after 12 September 2009 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Bec

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It’s that time of the year when the sun is shining, flowers are blooming and birds are singing. Check out these chirpy finds from madeit – madeit.com.au – the handmade market open all day, every day.

You can read more madeit.com.au Five Fabulous Finds posts here.

Competition ends midnight 30 September 2009. madeit has just produced a beautiful new recipe zine. You can win 1 of 10 copies – click here to find out how.

		Pink bird eco tee Seller -boorahdesigns Price -$20.00 More info/Buy It
		Summer Fun Girls Singlets Seller -coconutkids Price -$14.00 More info/Buy It
		28mm fabric Pink Birdie elastic headband Seller -cuteasabutton Price -$8.00 More info/Buy It
		Pretty Pink Bird Toddler singlet Seller -MiaBoo Price -$25.00 More info/Buy It
		Par Avion Reversible Dress Seller -tutusmuddyshoes Price -$34.00 More info/Buy It

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

Today’s post written by Miki

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Remember all those collectible jewellery crazes we used to go through in primary school?  I remember embroidery thread friendship bracelets and silver charm bracelets with fondness, but had I seen Shainsware at the time I know it would have been a HUGE hit amongst my friends and I.

The great thing – well, one of many great things – about Shains is that it lets kids say exactly what they want to say at any given time.  The bracelets, cuffs and keyrings come in nine different colours, and with the huge range of Shains icons available (both alphabet and pictorial), the only limit is your kid’s imagination! I also love Shains because they’re just as likely to appeal to boys as they are to girls, AND all the materials are fully recycled and recyclable. Grab some for your kids and watch them lead the newest schoolyard craze, or put the convenient Gift Set away for Christmas!

Shainswear is available at the beautiful Generation Wonder – www.generationwonder.com – see the full range here.

Since we’re at Generation Wonder, let me tell you how excited I am to discover that they stock Frugi! A fantastic UK brand of organic clothing for kids, my boys’ wardrobes are pretty heavily stocked with Frugi gear; it’s made from super-soft, organic, ethically sourced cotton, looks great and is so hard wearing!

Frugi pieces are designed to give you the maximum of value for your dollar.  Trousers tend to have zip off or roll up options to extend their life as little legs grow longer, for example, and all clothing is cut generously so that we tend to get more than one season’s wear out of it – no mean feat when you’re dressing a toddler having a permanent growth spurt!

Cloth nappy mamas will be thrilled to know that Frugi cut their baby and toddler trousers with extra room so that they’ll fit over cloth nappies. At last, trousers to fit your little cloth-bottomed bub!

For more beautiful organic clothing, have a look at Kate Quinn Organics: lovely girlswear made from Fair Trade certified 100% organic cotton, in simple, stylish designs.

Place an order of $50 or more from Generation Wonder before midnight 30 September 2009, and Mihiri will pop a 250g pack of Fair Trade and organic coffee in with your order! Mmmm, I can smell it percolating now… Just make sure you mention ‘KSF September’ in the Special Comments box at checkout.

1. Frugi Candy Floss T-Shirts (2 Pack), $39.95
2. Kate Quinn Organics Cotton Spaghetti Tank Top, $22.00
3. Frugi Fancy Spotted Top, $29.95
4. Frugi Fancy Pants Roll Ups, $47.99
5. Frugi Helter Skelter Polo Top, $26.50
6. Kate Quinn Organics Cotton Jersey Tank Dress, $32.00
7. Frugi Ocean Blue T-Shirts (2 Pack), $39.95
8. Frugi Rock Pool Towelling Shorties, $29.95
9. Frugi Trekker Zip Offs – Khaki Green, $47.99
10. Frugi Organic Cotton Baby Gown, $28.00 My 5-week-old sleeps in these gowns every night – they’re so snuggly and soft!

Generation Wonder charge from $7.00 for postage Australia wide. Read the full post charges schedule here. Generation Wonder also ship globally. Contact Mihiri for a quote.

Today’s post written by Leah

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In several European languages the name ‘Zlata’ can be translated to as ‘golden’, and this name is befitting of the owner of Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au – as she arguably has one of the most extensive ranges of children’s labels in this country, which is deserving of a gold medal!!

With the Spring/Summer 09/10 collections – from Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Diesel, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Trelise Cooper Kids, Guess, Fiona, Hula Girl, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Minti, Ed Hardy are all at covered at Buckets & Spades as well as a sampling from Oobi, Little Horn and Petit Bateau to name but a few – now all online at Buckets and Spades, now is the time to sort out your must-haves for the new season.

I was personally impressed with the current Fred Bare range that includes embroidered bodice voile dresses to Plait Pocket Shorts – covering all occasions from parties to the beach. I have included a few of my top picks for your perusal.

While you’re there, don’t miss the summer sale section: most pieces are reduced down to a crazy $19, which is almost 75% off!! Hurry on over to Buckets and Spades now – blink and you’ll miss these bargain goodies.

(NB: 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 Buckets & Spades site.)

FRED BARE Voile Shoulder Dress $86.90 to $92.40 NOW $78.21 to $83.16
FRED BARE Embroidered Bodice Voile Dress $96.80 to $106.70 NOW $87.12 to $96.03
FRED BARE Denim Overalls $75.90 to $82.50 NOW $68.31 to $74.25
FRED BARE Stripe Knit Halter Dress $66 to $71.50 NOW $59.40 to $64.35
FRED BARE Goa Print Short $60.50 to $66 NOW $54.45 to $59.40
FRED BARE Fred Bird Rashy $66.00 NOW $59.40
FRED BARE Polka Dot One Piece $60.50 NOW $54.45
FRED BARE Flower Power Tiered Top $60.50 to $66 NOW $54.45 to $59.40
FRED BARE Plait Pocket Short $55 to $60.50 NOW $49.50 to $54.45
FRED BARE Owl Print Tee $55.00 NOW $49.50
FRED BARE Goa Surf Map Tee $40.70 to $44 NOW $36.63 to $39.60
FRED BARE Love Sunglasses $39.95 NOW $35.95

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Buckets & Spades Ordering Process – PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER

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
3. 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 500gms, $7.00, up to 3kg, $10.00. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Sarah Waldo can easily be described as passionate – passionate about kids and passionate about fashion! Both passions are reflected in her company Sarah Waldo Organics.

A graduate from the Parsons School of Design in New York, Sarah was the first children’s wear designer to be named Parsons Designer of the Year. Her line from that year was displayed in the window of Sak’s Fifth Avenue and she went on to working with a number of presitigious companies such as Kule, Baby Gap, Vespa, and Ralph Lauren’s Polo Kids.

Sarah Waldo’s philosophy is to create beautifully designed, meticulouly constructed and comfortable clothing for girls that is also kind the the environment.

Before design school, Sarah worked as a Nanny for over 10 years, and this experience has heavily influenced her belief in creating clothing that reflects the innocence and joy of children.

The Sarah Waldo Organics collections are made using organic and natural fibres including cotton, silk and wool, and low-impact plant based dyes.

The Sarah Waldo Organics range presents truly beautiful, classic, design for girls that is made to be loved and made to last. Check out the full range here. Who knows: what you child wears today, your grandchild may wear tomorrow.

Sarah Waldo Organics: 1. & 6. Sylvie Pants 2. Panty and Camisole Set 3. Beatrice Dress 4. Gabby Dress 5. Haley Shorts 7. Sadie Coat 8. Anna Nightie

Check the Sarah Waldo website for stockists