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Post written by Angela

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Mathilda’s Market takes its brilliance to Canberra this weekend, with a stunningly beautiful array of  baby and kids products including fashion, toys, feeding items, decor, jewellery and more poised and ready to be snapped up for Christmas. Check out the full list of stallholders here.

You can also win gift vouchers from our fabulous prize sponsors All About Baby, BabyLegs, Mooo, Penny Scallan, Rose & Lily, Stork Baby, Where Did You Get That?, and Whimsy Child when you come and add your name to our list at the show. Woo!

Important details for your diary are:

• Sunday, 28 November 2010 from 9am to 1pm
• Park Hyatt, Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, in the (air conditioned!) majestic Ballroom at rear of hotel.
  
• Abundant free parking surrounding the Hotel
• Easy pram access at rear of hotel
• Cash only: no ATM on site
• FREE entry
  

Mathilda’s is almost done for this year – the final market will be hosted in Sydney on 5 December. Keep your eye out for events to be held all over Australia next year; dates coming soon.

Post written by Miki

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Close your eyes.  Imagine you’re in Paris.  What do you see?  When I do this exercise I’m taken back to my Parisian holiday last year (bragging? moi?) and my delight at simply sitting in a cafe and watching all the beautifully dressed people walking past.  What is it with the French? How do they maintain such impeccable style even when just popping down to the shops for some milk?

I’ll tell you why – it’s because they take full advantage of having access to French clothing designers.  French clothing is cut beautifully and uses stunning fabrics, making everyone from the most venerable grandmama to the tiniest tot look amazing.  The bad news for us Antipodeans is that Paris is a 24 hour plane ride away.  The good news, however, is that we can shop some of the best childrenswear in France at Little Frenchy – www.littlefrenchy.com.au.

Founded in Sydney by an expat French family, Little Frenchy brings to us a truly delightful array of French childrenswear designers such as La Queue Du Chat, Berlingot and Des Mot Doux.  They carry sizes for babies and toddlers up to size 2, and a wonderful range of maternity clothing (which I so wish I’d had when I was in Paris, eight months pregnant and feeling like a frumpy hippo!).  You’ll also find accessories including my new favourite wall stickers *ever* from Paristic – seriously, aren’t they gorgeous! I’m also coveting their wonderful range of giftables; perfect for your own babes for Christmas or for baby showers or newborn gifting.

Right now you can take 30% off everything store-wide at Little Frenchy including the sale section where lots of lovely items are *already* discounted by up to 30%.  Use the code KSFCHRIS at checkout to redeem until it gets on the plane and heads back to France for Christmas on 5 December 2010.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid using the code KSFCHRIS until 5 December 2010.

1. Hat by Des Mox Doux, $24.00 less 30% = $16.80
2. Denim Jeans Trousers by Berlingot, $69.00 less 30% = $48.30
3. Dress Set by Des Mots Doux, $70.00 less 30% = $49.00
4. Organic Summer Dress Set by La Queue Du Chat, $59.00 less 30% = $41.30
5. Sleeveless Dress by Des Mots Doux, $59.00 less 30% = $41.30
6. Organic Sleeveless Bodysuit by La Queue Du Chat, $26.00 less 30% = $18.20
7. Wall Stickers – Reve Parisien, $109.00 less 30% = 76.30
8. Bodysuit – White & Peach Girafe by Berlingot, $29.00 less 30% = $20.30
9. Hat – Vue du Ciel by Berlingot, $24.00 less 30% = $16.80
10. Trousers Long Cut by Berlingot, $69.00 less 30% = $48.30
11. Short Sleeve Polo by Berlingot, $54.00 less 30% = $37.80
12. Dungaree Set – Balade en Girafe by Berlingot, $65.00 less 30% = $45.50

Little Frenchy stock a select range of imported French labels including Berlingot, L’Avenue des Bebes, La Queue du Chat, Paristic, Sucre d’Orge and Vulli.

Little Frenchy offers Flat Rate postage of $7.50 Australia wide on all orders. Any orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge (within Australia only). For full details on Ordering, Devlivery and International purchasing, please read here.

Post written by Angela

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Want to visit toy heaven? Take a trip to Lundby Australia – www.lundby.com.au to discover a veritable feast of fine European toys ripe for the picking.

The wonderful selection of wooden toys for babies to pre-schoolers from Scandinavian brand Micki Leksaker really grab the eye with their rich bright colours, flowing lines and friendly faces.

The creme de la creme of sand toys from Plasto of Finland are just what the doctor ordered for this summer and many more to come: these plastic toys are quality that last and last, won’t break or shatter, and when you’re done with them they can be recycled.

And for the utimate Christmas day “WOW!” you can’t go past and the iconic Lundby doll houses from Sweden. Choose the traditional Lundby Smaland, go modern with Lundby Stockholm, or take a trip to your holiday house with Lundby Gotland.

Lundby Australia also stocks the full range of Lundby accessory kits so your child (or, heck, why not *you*!) can play interior designer – in the spirit of the festive season there’s even a Christmas set to complete the picture.

When filling your Santa sack at Lundy Australia do not miss their specials section where you’ll find selected items on sale at up to 95% off, while stocks last. Yep, you read that right! Don’t miss out, click now!!

***IMPORTANT NOTE:*** The Lundby postage calculator is a bit wonky at the moment and is showing postage charges way higher than they should be. The cost of delivery varies depending on the weight of an order, the destination for the order and the total price. Most orders attract the standard charge of $6.25 or less. Click here to view a table of shipping rates. If you are unsure about what postage will be on your order you can contact Lundby for a quote.

Lundby Australia’s shipping costs are based on location and weight. Click here for full details.

Post written by Anna

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Dedicated parents are incredible creatures: I admire each and every one you! I especially love it when I see those of you who have fused your journey and experience as parents into the very fabric of what you do and design – it’s always so inspirational. Two such parents are the clever minds behind the modern nursery furniture brand Ubabub – www.ubabub.com.au (pronounced oo-ber-bub).

I had the pleasure of meeting the stylish duo of Natasha and Daniel Dumais at the KidsInStyle trade show in Melbourne earlier this year (you can even catch a quick video of this meeting, talking about the design, background and development of their amazing cots) – and I have to say together with being intelligent, passionate and creative designers, Natasha and Daniel are also just downright lovely!

You may recall the striking look of their new line of cots and nursery furniture proudly designed right here in Australia. You can see the Ubabub Pod and Ubabub Nifty Clear pictured below. The beautiful design and incredible attention to safety and the finer details have quickly made these cots coveted additions to nurseries everywhere.

It is with much excitment that we pass on the good news of a new chapter for Ubabub: the unvieling of the Ubabub Online Store and the launch of the utterly stunning range of Ububab Wall Art. Sweet, simple and colourful this modern wall art which retails at $69.00 per piece (unframed) will make a delightful gift for any age child and a particularly special gift for a new baby.

To celebrate this exciting new development for Ubabub, Natasha and Daniel are offering a 15% discount on the entire range of Ubabub Children’s Wall Art Prints exclusively to their Facebook Likers. This offer is only valid until 22 December 2010, while stocks last, so go and like Ubabub on Facebook, retrieve the discount exclusive discount code and enter it at checkout at the Ubabub Online Store to receive your discount on all wall art.

PS Want a look inside Natasha and Daniel’s house? Check it out the current issue of Real Living magazine to see this uber stylish family in their home environment.

Post written by Anna

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I love shopping for Christmas pressies; making a list, checking it twice and all that, and I’m not the only one: the ever helpful dads at Mooo – www.mooo.com.au are also well on top of Christmas with a super selection of pressies name labels, wall stickers, wooden puzzles, invitations and cards, bags, clothing, stationery, canvas art and height charts, all available in literally thousands of colour and design combinations which can be inscribed with the little persons name of my choosing.

My organisation with gift buying never seems to extend to the sending Christmas cards, but not this year! Mooo are gifting everyone who places an order of $35+ a FREE set of 12 Mini Christmas Cards while stocks last only until 24 December 2010. To redeem this offer enter freecards252 at checkout.

Conditions of this offer: Minimum spend does not include shipping costs. Not valid with any other promotion. Offer is subject to change and is only valid while stocks last. Mini Christmas cards are printed on premium 256gsm stock. The cards are 95 x 70 mm when folded and do not include envelopes. See here for complete information.

Mooo postal charges start at a super low $2.90 Australia-wide. Orders over $200.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. Read the Mooo Ordering/Delivery page for full details.

Post written by Angela

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New online store Giggle & Grow – www.giggleandgrow.com.au have a compact and well thought range of items that will give you a head start on creating a refreshing summer holiday.

Grab an ERGObaby Performance Carrier and leave the pram at home. You can carry your child from birth right up to 20kg without hurting your back and there are 3 carry positions you can use it in which makes for comfort and convenience for every situtation. At $170 ($30 below RRP) Gigggle & Grow is the place to snap up your cheap ERGObaby Carrier for sure! Kids love modelling parental behaviour so pick up an ERGObaby Doll Carrier as well. Team it with the super gorgeous Sassilu dolls which are made in Adelaide from the highest quality fabrics and you’re on to a Christmas winner!

With the summer skies turning to a lovely blue sun exposure becomes more of an issue, and quality sun protection is a must. Giggle & Grow have you covered with WOTNOT Sunscreen. 100% natural with certified organics, WOTNOT products are so gentle they can be used by the whole family can use it.

For bubbas you can’t go past like the Ergo Cocoon Zip Up Baby Swaddle to encourage a good night’s sleep and the iconic Sophie le Girafe (just $30 at Giggle & Grow) for a grabbing, gumming squeaking good time!

Bigger kids can get kitted in Mon*star Kids fashion for a stylish, go-anywhere look for summer. With lashings of red this great Aussie label’s summer collection is just the thing for Christmas day.

Head over to Giggle & Grow before 30 November 2010 and you will receive FREE postage and FREE Christmas gift wrap with all orders *Australia-wide. Enter the magic code earlychristmasbird at checkout to redeem this super offer.

1. Mon*star Kids Tree T-Shirt $32.00; Mon*star Kids Lulu Shorts $29.90
2. ERGObaby Performance Carrier $170.00
3. Sophie the Giraffe$30.00
4. Mon*star Kids Elephant Tee Shirt $30.50
5. And Me Too Red Polo Dress $69.00
6. Vintage Kid Charm Ruffle Pants $32.95
7. Sassilu Holly Dollies $50.00
8. Purebaby Essentials Hospital 6 Piece Set $79.95
9. Lark Knitted Cupcakes $15 each

Giggle & Grow posts Australia wide for the flat fee of $8.00. Orders placed before 2pm will be delivered next business day. International orders are welcome. Please email Giggle & Grow for a quote.