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Today’s post written by Leah

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Birthdays, christenings, baby showers and the birth of a new baby are joyous occasions that I eagerly anticipate. There’s nothing more special than welcoming a new little person into the world, and I often prepare months in advance. I seek out the finest gift  that my budget can manage; something, that when unwrapped will be loved, used and appreciated. I know it’s not all about the present….but for me the giving is extremely pleasurable.

I’ll let you in on a little secret spot where you can stock up on some of the greatest gifts around: Kids Gift List – www.kidsgiftlist.com.au. Filled to the brim with delights – Quirky – check; Fashionable – check;  Cute and snuggly – check;  functional yet attractive – check; unique – check;  affordable – check – the perfect gift waiting right here for you to snap up!  I have my eye on the Cuddle Cat and M is for Metal book (both featured in Shop 4 Kids magazine) for an upcoming ‘Lil’ Rocker’ birthday party and the Lark Easter Egg Box as a possible treat for my colleagues over the holiday break (they always refuse chocolate, but I’m sure they won’t be able to resist these!).

Another great feature of the Kids Gift List site is that you can create your very own gift list to share with family and friends, which I’m sure will take the frustration of gift selection away from some of the relos who, despite their best intentions, never get quite right.

Now for the biggest celebration of the day – for the next 3 days only until midnight 28 February 2010, the lovely Monique at Kids Gift List is paying it forward and offering all KSF readers a whopping 30% off store-wide – including sale stock reduced by up to 65% (also be sure to check the Sooki Baby category for more sale pieces!): that means you can save up to ***75% off!**** Woo *hoo*! The magic code to enter at checkout ‘LOVEASALE‘. (Don’t we all?) Pass it on to give this gift to your friends

Prices quoted below are available with code (read above), while stocks last only until midnight 28 February 2010.

1. KGL Marble Game $8.95 LESS 30%= $6.27
2. Build-It Space Exlporer $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
3. Lark Easter Egg Box $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
4. Create it Daisy $14.95 LESS 30%= $10.47
5. Cuddle Mouse $64.95 LESS 30%= $45.47 OR Cuddle Cat $64.95 LESS 30% = $45.47
6. Oobi Eek the Chocolate Mouse $29.95 $14.95 LESS 30% = $10.47
7. Cowboy Dress Ups (featured in Shop 4 Kids) $49.95 LESS 30% = $34.97
8. Cowgirl Dress Ups $49.95 LESS 30% = $34.97
9. M is for Metal $31.95 LESS 30% = $22.37
10. Save Some Green for Me! Tee $38.95 $18.95 LESS 30%= $13.27
11. Sudo Frankie Skinny Jean Grey $79.95 $36.95 LESS 30%= $25.87
12. Farm Play Set Was $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
13. Sudo Lucas Tee Mint $39.95 $24.95 LESS 30%= $17.47

Kids Gift List stock an immense varirty of items from such brands as: Alex Designs. Baufix, Cinti does Vintage, Cheeky Little Soles, CocoonCouture, Heavenly Creatures, KGL Gifts, Knox and Floyd, Knuffle Kid, Lark Designs, Isa Toys, Little Chipipi, The Little Experience, The Little Experience, Little Red Pear, Look at the Wall, Maiike, Merrigold, Miriam Bereson, Oobi, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Owly Shadow Puppets, Rockabye Baby, Rosie Flo, Sooki Baby, Sparrowkids, Sudo, Taltrade, Tee P, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Tonic Baby and Zacharia Bier.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Toys are part of the magic of childhood, and it’s always good to have a stash up for gifting purposes. Now’s the time to jump and save, as Send A Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – are currently holding one of their rare-as sales, with a selection of quality toys reduced by up to 30%.

Sample the toy finery in-store at Send A Toy: brands stock include An Angel at my Table, Automoblox, Bajo, Brio, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Djeco, Dumpling Dynasty, Educo, EEBOO, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Green Toys, Haba, Heimess, Honeysticks, Janod, Kaloo Baby Gifts, Kathe Kruse, Lark, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Moulin Roty, Nici, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Quadrilla, Rosie Flo activity books, Sevi, SIGG Bottles, Trudi Soft Toys, Vilac, Voila Toys, Wheely Bug and WonderWorld.

Please note that Send a Toy does not accept change of mind returns on sale items. Free gift wrapping is not available on some sale items, and discount vouchers, coupons or codes are not applicable on sale items.

Send a Toy postage charges start at $9.90 for standard post (less for those in Adelaide, and for small single-item orders) and $11.90 for Express for orders up to 3kg, Australia-wide, excluding bulky items. Free gift-wrapping applies on most items. International orders are also welcome. Please see the Send A Toy Delivery Guide for full details.

Today’s post written by Leah

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My annual trip to Victoria this past Christmas was full of sightseeing galore (two zoos in two days!), a trip to what I’m labelling the best ‘free’ playground ever (Woodend), family events and a visit to Lark in the township of Daylesford, Victoria.

You may already be aware of Lark as their lovely products have been featured many times on KidStyleFile. I am a huge fan, so you can imagine my delight when I discovered that Lark had opened their very own store only minutes from my childhood home! As it was the holidays, my whole little family joined me on my trip to check out the store at 4a Duke Street, Daylesford.

My husband was quick to note that the store felt like it was originally a petrol station, which was confirmed by owner Allison. This quirky environ enhances the ambience of the Lark store which is decidedly retro. I was quickly in love. Shelves, and shelves of delights – I just didn’t know where to start. Everywhere I looked there was something to remind me of my own childhood.

Firstly, the Lark handmade products. There is a wealth of gorgeous products to choose from – my eye was drawn to the gorgeous Lambie, so soft and cuddly – and although reminiscent of the toys my grandmother once made for me, much more trendy! They also have an abundance of pretend play toys such as knitted teapots, cups, cakes, vegetable rattles, fruit rattles, and donuts. Feast your eyes on them here.

I also came across My Sister Pat swimwear – perfect for any mother if you ask me, with sizing from 8 to 20! The collection is designed by Margie Dlahunty Spencer and handmade in the loveliest retro and vintage materials. Modelled on the 1950s era, these swimsuits have full back shirring which ensures they are flattering on all figures.

On the shelves I found a Sushi Train set. We are well known at our local Sushi Train, and I know this wooden box of felt and magnetic sushi pieces that can be places of a rounded wooden track would be perfect for the kidlets pretend play sessions.  Isn’t it delightful?

This is a shop for kids – there are no signs saying “don’t touch!”. Both Miss N and Master R loved Lark. The reception children receive when they walk through the door makes them welcome from the very start. Stringed balloons were quickly provided, which kept both kidlets amused whilst I browsed the shelves and Dear Husband chatted with Allison about the building, and when we left each child was gifted with a sweet little goodie bag with papercraft items and a whistle inside.

If you’re in the Daylesford area be sure to stop in at Lark. if you’re not in the area you can visit the online store here. Be sure to check out the sale Allison has running until 12 January 2010: you can save up to 50% off on some delightful gear!

Lark stocks products from Arthur’s Circus, Beci Orpin, Belle & Boo, byGraziela, Clothkits, Darling Clementine, Dumpling Dynasty, Engel, Frankie, I Like, Jurianne Matter, Vintage Ladybird, Lark, Lisa Jones, My Sister Pat, Miller Goodman, MT Tape, Ozowiezo, Paumes Books, Peggy, Rosie Flo’s Colouring Books, Solitaire, Sparrowkids, Sukie, Two Little Boys and Umpen Editions, all which will remind you of your own childhood.

Lark charge $5.95-$9.95 postage Australia wide, and international orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Who’s keeping count of how many days til Christmas?  I’m sure I’m not the only one, but if I am… there’s SIXTEEN DAYS TO GO!

So this means that if you haven’t finalised all your shopping, it’s time to start thinking seriously about it. I recommend doing what I’ve done this year, which is to do all my shopping online. It’s ever so much easier than fighting your way through crowded shopping centres, and with stores like Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au – you know you’ll be getting the most stylish gifts and outfits around.

Paperartzi Boutique stocks the creme de la creme of childrens brands, including Fred Bare, Oobi, Mamas & Papas, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Alimrose Designs and dozens more. But that’s not even close to all you’ll find in store, because there’s also a wonderful selection of fashion for the yummy mummy including the much coveted Seraphine maternity jeans, American Vintage, Juicy Bear and Hudson Jeans.  Mums will also be keen to note the divinely high end nappy bags from il Tutto and Jooki – go on, treat yourself or pointedly send your husband or partner the link.

You really can’t go wrong here for kids gifts either. I think the new freestanding puzzles from Artiwoods are absolutely beautiful – the kind of thing you’ll want to leave on display once it’s done, rather than packing it away, and there’s a great choice of designs.  I also have to point out the Wheely Bugs (my boys will be finding these under the tree this year), and the ultra snuggly teddy bears from (minimink): awwwwww.

Drop-dead bargains? Paperartzi has those too, big style: be sure to stop in at the Clearance Section where you’ll find fine designer kids clothing on sale up to 75% off.

Melissa at Paperartzi has a wonderful shopping incentive running for you this Christmas:

1. Spend over $100+ and receive a $20 gift voucher + free postage
   
2. Spend over $150 and receive a FREE Oobi Space Hopper, rrp $29.95 + free postage
   
3. Spend $300+ and receive a $45 gift voucher + a FREE Oobi Space Hopper, rrp $29.95 + free postage
   

Enter code ‘KIDSTYLE-VOUCHER’ until 24 December 2009 to redeem these offers. Free postage available to Australia delivery addresses only. Vouchers are to be used on future purchases and are not redeemable for cash.

Paperartzi Boutique also have a lovely bricks-and-mortar store located in Echuca, Victoria, so make sure you drop in for a browse and say hi to Melissa on behalf of KidStyleFile readers if you’re in the area.

1. Fred Bare Crystal Bear Head Tee, $40.95; BIG by Fiona Carnivale Skirt, $59.95
2. Kringlering, $14.95
3. Merino Kids Cocooi Baby Wrap & Beanie, $69.95
4. Claesens Short Sleeve Tee – Light Blue, $29.95; Tommy Rocket ‘Check Me Out’ Shorts, $64.95
5. Sigg Drink Bottle – Safari Fun, $38.95
6. Wheely Bug Bee – Large, $119.00
7. (minimink) Teddy – Honey, $18.00
8. Lark Knitted Cakes, $10.95 $10.40
9. Movables Outer Space Wall Stickers, $59.95
10. Artiwood Sealife Puzzle, $45.95

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, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, Movables, 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 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s a big month for ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au- in the run up to Christmas there’s a lot going on, and all of it good!

Bronwyn has taken Christmas matters into her own hands and helpfully created a number of special Christmas categories to help out with the shopping.  Dress the tree and the house with the Christmas Decorations category; fill up those stockings with a great selection of Stocking Stuffers all below $10; get great presents on a budget with the Gifts Under $25 category; and go wild with Special Gifts of $50 and above.

There are some fantastic gift ideas to be found in all of the above categories.  The Lark knitted tree decorations are chic, adorable and fair trade – can’t ask for more than that!  I love the Annabel Trends bath caps in the Stocking Stuffers section; what a great way to make bathtime more fun!  Usborne (they of the ‘That’s Not My…’ book series) have some great activities and card games in the Gifts Under $25 section, and as for the special gifts section, the Oobi Darcy Pettiskirt and the Kobba Runna Balance Bike are shoo-ins.

ShopHouse have produced a Style Guide catalogue to help you shop this season. Besides being a great read and making for wonderful ‘window shopping’ from the comfort of your sofa, it contains an interview with Alex Riggs of Oobi who gives away what Oobi is planning for the upcoming winter collection. Can’t wait to see that!!

To save big dollars take a trip to ShopHouse’s Sale section, where markdowns up to 60% off can be found. You can also score free postage on all orders placed until 1 March 2010 with the exlusive KidStyleFile Shop 4 Kids magazine code: pickup a copy of the mag, or subscribe the the KidStyleFile Weekly newsletter get access. To top things off, all orders placed at ShopHouse between now and midnight Sunday 13 December 2009 will automatically receive a copy of the ShopHouse Style Guide, and go into the draw to win a Belle and Boo Lost + Found print, worth $99. Woo! Go forth to ShopHouse and be happy!

Gifts under $25: Usborne Animal Snap Card Game, $14.95; Bobble Art Mini Cupcake Bowling Bag, $19.95; Tippy Toes Superstar Socks, $19.95
Tree decor: Lark Hand Knitted Christmas Tree Decoration, $9.95; Lark Hand Knitted Rudolph Christmas Decoration, $9.95; En Gry + Sif Angels & Pixies Pack, $49.95
Stocking stuffers: Annabel Trends Frog Showercap, $9.95; ShopHouse Wooden YoYo – Ladybug, $6.95; Oobi Baby Bib – Apples, $9.95; Penny Scallan Wooden Bag Tag – Monster, $7.95
Special gifts: Oobi Darcy Ballerina Pettiskirt, $69.95; Kobba Runna Balance Bike, $149.00; Belle & Boo Print – Found, $99.00; En Gry + Sif Felt Doll House w/ doll & cat, $80.95

ShopHouse stocks the following brands: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Bonds, Cocoon Couture, Cookey Cat Artworks, Cuddlefish, Eco Kid.,Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Teen, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Look At The Wall, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Moltex Nappies, Monday’s Child Pyjamas, OshKosh, Oobi Baby + Kids, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Designs, Serena & Lily, ShopHouse, The Little Experience, Wotnot, Yunginz.

Wherever you live in Australia, ShopHouse delivers for the flat rate of $4.95. International orders are delivered for $20. See the Delivery Page for full terms and conditions.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Christmas time at our place is all about the boys. We have 3 gorgeous sons aged 8, 6 and nearly 3, so I am always on the look out for stimulating and fun toys that they will love and I will enjoy looking at.

In an effort to get organised I have been cruising the net looking for cool things to cross off the list.

My ‘nearly 3′ seems to be getting more and more active every day so first thing on my list for him is the truly unique Bilibo. Requiring no batteries and no instructions this is an open-ended toy designed to stimulate the imagination and improve motor skills (read Angela’s review of the Bilibo here).

Also on the list is the Oobi Hopper, perfect for bouncing out all the excess energy after lunch, some Pirates for the bath tub, and because he is currently in love with Spot the Dog, a few new Spot books for bedtime.

Mister 6 seems to be easiest to buy for this time, he loves indoor games and is a natural at making his own imaginary games with toys and Lego. This year I have a theme going on and it is all about Knights, Castles, Legends and Chivalry. Hopefully he will enjoy playing in these worlds and maybe one day he will grow up to be a knight in shining armour himself! My favourite finds are this castle these dragon stencils and knights stickers, and these Schleich knight figurines.

My 8 year old is definitely an outdoor kid – he loves sports – and is very into science: he is currently planning to be an ‘insect scientist’ and have his own ‘insect room’ in his future imaginary mansion.

I was recently chatting to a friend who is a Steiner teacher and she was telling me that at around age 8 they start to teach children construction and building things, which helps them gain confidence in their ability to become more independent. With this in mind I am heading off to the hardware store to pick up a tool box with some real tools and everything he needs to build a billy-cart or a box.

Also for my eldest son is this cute Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, and “Blast Lab” Why Don’t Insects Get Fat?‘ – sure to be a winner based on the title alone -  a fact-book-with-insects written by Richard ‘Hamster’ Hammond from Top Gear Fame.

For my gratification our tree will this year be adorned with some new handmade and fair trade Christmas decorations from Lark, and under it will sit some cool vintage inspired Santa Sack from Cocoon Couture to hold all the loot. And because I’m a kid at heart, I’ve selected Eloise: the Ultimate Edition book just for me. Can’t wait to tear it open on the big day…

1. Oobi Hopper, Paperartzi Boutique – $29.95 $28.95
2. Alex Toys’ Pirates in the Tub, Ten Little Indians – $28.95
3. Spot Bakes a Cake, Fishpond Books – $14.99 $13.95
4. Active People Bilibo, Metro Mum – $39.00
5. Djeco Knights Stickers, Where Did You Get That? – $4.95
6. Le Toy Van, My First Castle, Growing Brains Educational Toys – POA
7. Djeco Dragon Stencils, Where Did You Get That? – $12.95 $10.95
8. “Blast Lab” Why Don’t Insects Get Fat?, Fishpond Books – $17.95 $14.95
9. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, ShopHouse – $29.95
10. Tools and tool box – your local hardware store
11. Cocoon Couture Santa Sack, Little Pinwheel – $54.95
12. Eloise: the Ultimate Edition, Fishpond Books – $49.99 $39.97
13. Lark Gingerbread Decoration, Little Styles – $9.95
14. Lark Rudolph Decoration, Little Styles – $9.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information, and don’t forget to swing by the KSF All Current Deals page to scope out deals that may get you discounts on these products.

Today’s post written by Leah

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It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas. Case in point: over the weekend, my suburb seemed to suddenly (almost magically) light up with dazzling lights in preparation for -  wait for it  – *24* days time!

You too will light up once you see the great offers at Design Child – www.designchild.com.au.

Design Child have just revealed a great selection of Dwell Studio items for your delight this festive season. The Picture Book Collection, just added to the line which is most famous for its inspiring decor, uses images from their kids fashion lines to tantalise your baby’s every sense. With a farm visit over the holidays, I can’t go past mentioning the Touch and Feel Farm Book which I think is a great introduction to some of the animals we will see.

A piece from the Oobi Summer collection is a must have for Christmas. The gorgeous prints, lacy trims and pretty buttons are sure to glam up your Princess for Santa’s photo, and your funky little dude is sure to look super cool in the cowboy inspired shirts.

There is also a fantastic range of sunhats to protect your kidlets from what is sure to be a glaring bright sun these holidays. A firm favourite of mine are the Bridgette Bardot inspired range, which scream retro glam. Oobi have also branched out to include homewares and soft toys, which all have their distinctive Oobi-licious stamp!

Are you still dropping hints to your partner about possible gifts for you this Christmas? Why not leave the computer open to the iI Tutto range, like me? I’m tossing up between the Artisan Mia Nappy Bag and the Nico Berry Nappy Bag – heck, why choose? I’ll take both, thanks, Santa!

Before I move on to Design Child’s piece de resistance, let me quickly mention that the Baby Bonkie range is back in stock. These functional and gorgeous inventions take the guess work out of wrapping newborns, and make wonderful gifts.

And now, what you’ve all been waiting for: for the next 3 days until 4 December 2009, Melissa at Design Child is offering KSF Readers a superb 25% off storewide (excluding sale stock already marked down by up to 50%, and gift vouchers; read full terms and conditions below). Use the discount code ‘ksfxmas’ at checkout to fill your Santa sack with designer kids fashion, toys and accessories.

Design Child 25% off store wide (excluding sales, laybys and gift vouchers) until midnight, Thursday December 3, 2009. No Rainchecks. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code ‘ksfxmas’ must be used when placing order to receive discount. This offer can not be redeemed after your order has been submitted.

1. Oobi Baby & Kids – Tulip Tennis Skirt $24.95 Less 25% = $18.70 Oobi Baby & Kids – Red Allegra Tee $24.95 Less 25% = $18.70
2. Oobi Baby & Kids – Matchstick Garden $6.95 Less 25% = $5.20
3. Ten Little Fingers & Ten Little Toes – Board Book $16.95 Less 25% = $12.70
4. Felt Creations – Wizard of Oz $9.95 Less 25% = $7.45
5. DwellStudio – Touch & Feel Farm Book $14.95 Less 25% = $11.20
6. Walnut – Red Flower Sandal $29.95 Less 25% = $22.45
7. Lark & Friends – Christmas Tree Decoration $10.95 Less 25% = $8.20
8. il Tutto – Nico Berry Nappy Bag $249.00 Less 25%= $186.75
9. DwellStudio Travel Case – Paper Dolls $59.50 Less 25% = $44.65
10. Baby Bonkie – Teddy $59.95 Less 25% = $44.95
11. Seedling – The Mini Collage Set $24.95 Less 25% = $18.70
12. DwellStudio – Owl Duvet Set $265.95 Less 25% = $199.45

Design Child stock items from a range of brands including Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids,  mill & mia, Seed Organic, Bluebird & Honey, Walnut, Neige, aden + anais, Baby Bonkie, Caden Lane, Il Tutto,  Three Little Trees, Lark Designs, Belle & Boo, Alannah Rose, Cocoon Couture, Baobab, Albetta, Robbie Adrian, And MeToo, Baby Legs, DwellStudio, Baby Bloch, Automoblox, Design Child, Silikids, Little Chipipi, Alphasketti, Mooo, eeBoo, Brio, Little Choopie, Djeco, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co, Inner-B, Lambykins, Kidsonroof, Made By Angie,  More 4 Boys, Nurtured By Nature,  Nature’s Child, Seedling, Red Plum Linen, Tummy Tie, Wow, WOOF!, Pebbles, Peanut Shell, Mamas & Papas, Belly Art.

Design Child ship Australia-wide starting at $6.95 and welcome international orders. Orders over $150 are shipped free within Australia only. Design Child also offer payment via layby, as well gift registries and gift vouchers.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Happy Monday indeed: I have just discovered the delightful Button Baby – www.buttonbaby.com.au - online shop and have fallen hard for this beautiful store.

I am thrilled to discover that Button baby stock the Vulli Chan Teether! Now most regular KSF readers would be very familiar with Vulli’s Sophie the Giraffe. Chan Pie Gnon, which comes from the French word ‘champignon’ which means mushroom, is an adorably mushroom shaped soft chew toy.  Like Sophie, all three in the series (Chan, Pie and Gnon) are made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of the Heyea Tree. Chan has a nub on the top of his had which is great for teething babies to chew and nibble on. Isn’t he just unique?? A great stocking filler if you ask me! Yep, added to my list!

I also fell in love with the Ada Cot Quilt. I know, I know…Christmas means hot weather. But as I am currently decorating Miss N’s room for her transfer to a ‘big bed’ I find the idea of this 100% cotton patchwork quilt just perfect for the end of her bed.  I’m thinking it’s also a great ‘new arrival’ gift!.

I grew up in Spa Country, Victoria. So I am elated to see Lark products on Button Baby’s site. The gorgeous Lark knit cookies take me back to my own childhood and I am positive they will be received well by a trio of nieces I have who are right into role-playing.  Both soft and washable, these will last beyond one or two tea parties.

Until midnight Monday 16 November 2009 you can take 15% off storewide (*not including specials and postage). Enter code ‘KSF11′ at checkout to redeem. PS If you’re looking for great summer PJs, check out Huckleberry Lane at Button Baby – they’re 25% off!

Discounted prices below are valid with code only (read above) until midnight Monday 16 November 2009.

1. Ada Cot Quilt $54.95 less 15% = $46.70
2. Vulli Chan Teether $25.95 less 15% = $22.05
3. Alimrose Designs Sailor doll $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
4. Bluebird & Honey pink sundress $43.95 less 15% = $37.35
5. Lark knit cookies $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
6. Cozy Wrap $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
7. A Gift in a Case Pink $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
8. Read with Me – Baby Christmas $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
9. Huckleberry Lane short sleeve pj’s $39.95 less 25% = $29.96
10. Alimrose Designs Bird House Mobile $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
11. Naturally Better Peter Rabbit $34.95 less 15% = $29.70
12. Gund Teach Me Take Along Firetruck $39.95 less 15% = $33.95

Button Baby stocks a wide range of toys, bath & skin products, baby and toddler wear and accessories, nappy bags, quilts, blankets, wraps and baby carriers from: Alimrose Designs, Angel Dear,  Baby Gund,  Beatrix Potter,  Bimbi Pouch, Blue Racoon, Bluebird & Honey, Button, Huckleberry Lane, Lark, Natures Purest,  Read with Me,  Simply Good, Urban Ritulle, Vanchi, Vulli.

Button Baby offers a Flat delivery rate of $8.90 Australia wide. All orders over $150 receive free shipping. International order are welcome. Please contact info@buttonbaby.com.au for a quote.

Today’s post written by Miki

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When Daniela and the team at Baby’s Got Style – www.babysgotstyle.com.au – decide to throw a sale, it’s done with their typical panache and verve. Right now, Baby’s Got Style have marked down over $160,000 worth of stock from absolutely the best brands around, and it’s going at bargain prices!!

The sale has to finish on 17 July, so you only have that long to get in there and snap things up. And these products will go fast – we’re looking at hefty discounts on Oobi Baby, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Minti, Bonds and Ivy Designs to name but a very few of the brands marked down!

I am especially excited to see that the Belli Skincare range is all at 40% off!  At 36 weeks pregnant, I’ve well and truly reached the ‘Ugh, don’t talk to me about stretchmarks’ stage. The Belli Skincare Stretchmark Minimiser Cream is down from $81.00 to just $48.95, and it seems like a golden opportunity to give myself some much needed pampering. As it’s the only skincare brand that is teratology screened to help guard against birth defects, I feel safe using it.  Belli Skincare isn’t just for mums either – grab the Belli Baby Gift Set at 40% off – in fact, grab several of them! – and pop them away in your present drawer for the next new arrivals.

Have a browse through the Baby’s Got Style newsletter to see what takes your fancy – those of you who subscribe to BGS should have received it – and if you don’t subscribe, why not?  You could win one of two $200 vouchers every month!!!

1. Oobi Baby Cable Knit Bear Jacket, $64.95 $51.95
2. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Velvet Cap Jacket, Alabastor, $109.95 $65.95
3. Ivy Designs Love Birds Pinny – Cream Cord, $64.95 $51.95
4. Belli Skincare Stretchmark Minimising Cream, $81.00 $48.95
5. BLINK designs Vintage Alphabet Wall Chart, $59.95 $47.95
6. Minti ‘Love Is A Battlefield’ Tee – White, $38.50 $30.95
7. Papoose Pirate Finger Puppet Set, $27.95 $21.95
8. Minti Black Lightening Leggings, $26.95 $15.95
9. Rosie Flo/Johnny Joe Colouring Books, $19.95ea $11.95ea
10. Bonds Tweet Onesie – Pink/Cream, $26.95 $15.95

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 $6.95 -$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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Today I want to introduce you to the coolest new kid on the block, Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au - headed up by dynamic Mum of two, Hayley.

Formerly a graphic designer, Hayley has an experienced eye for colour and design; she has a real pulse, and you can feel it in her beautifully designed online store, which is fun, punchy and very very-cool!

Hayley’s flair and expertise effortlessly demonstrates how pieces from the different labels can be mixed, matched, and layered to create a funky, unique look for your kids this winter.

Labels stocked include high-quality, high-credibility pieces from fave Australian baby and kids fashion and accessories designers Polka, mill&mia, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch, Dan300 and Lark, as well as Nature Baby layette from New Zealand, and Sevi toys from Italy. (Keep your eyes peeled for monte&tex, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, and Rittenhouse Kids, coming soon – can’t wait!!)

To celebrate the grand entrance of Little Pinwheel into the market, Hayley is giving all KSF readers 20% off storewide until 30 June 2009. Use the discount code “winterKSF20″ at checkout to redeem. Yay!

Ok, now I’m officially happy, but Hayley isn’t one yet! Every customer who places an order up until 30 June 2009, and who also subscribes to the Little Pinwheel newsletter, goes in the draw to win $150.00 gift voucher to buy more goodies for their little people! Woo!

I’m already a subscriber, and I can tell you that Hayley’s newsletters are excellent, and filled with loads of ideas and inspiration.

Hayley also has a an ongoing activity happening: every time you shop with Little Pinwheel fill in the “where did you find us” section at checkout with a friends name. Once that person’s name has been recorded 3 times they’ll receive a $50.00 gift voucher to spend at Little Pinwheel. Coolio!

Without further ado, a few snaps of the wonderful goodies waiting for you in-store at Little Pinwheel. Go forth and shop!!

PS Keely and Taj, pictured below, are Hayley’s kids! Friend Oliver also came over to lend a hand with the shoot. How *beautiful* are they??!!! Love them! Want to find out more about Hayley and her gorgeous family? Check out her blog, which will make you feel warm all over

Click on images above to shop the featured products. Don’t forget to take 20% off the prices quoted above with code “winterKSF20″ until 30 June 2009 – woo!

Little Pinwheel charge $7.50 flat-rate Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome. Please see the Little Pinwheel Delivery page for full information on postage and delivery.