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Today’s post written by Leah

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Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a little shoe shopping! I mean what an excuse: there’s a bunch of Christmas parties to go to, Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas lunch….all these opportunities for a new outfit which will, of course, be calling for a pair of matching shoes. Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – is just the place for a shoe stop, (or an out and out kids fashion blitz!).

I am excited to see Czarque in the shoe rack at Bubba Funk. Proudly Australian made and handcrafted, these stylish little 100% leather shoes in faux snake skin, cow print, suede – take your pick – would surely give Carrie Bradshaw moment for pause. Before you decide which pair to purchase, have a quick look at the Samvara ballet slippers, Walnut, SKEANIE and other great kids fashion footwear at Bubba Funk – you’re really spoilt for choice!

Boys are no way pushed aside at Bubba Funk, with an enormous range of boys fashion up for the taking and ready for your summer holidays. I always have my eye out for some cheeky tops for Master R, and Bubba Funk doesn’t disappoint with some great examples from Moppit and Tiny Mammoth for starters. I’m rather taken by the Zephire Generation Blue Skies Denim Shorts: the funky pockets at the front are so cool!

Bubba Funk is also a mums Mecca, with an extensive range of Lucie Trinco’s iI Tutto bags always in store. Lucie was head designer at Oroton before launching iI Tutto, and she knows her stuff – a fact well known amongst yummy mummies and celebrities alike (name check Cate Blanchett). My hint: be quick – these beauties sell out so quickly at Bubba Funk with everyone rushing there to snatch them up each time they’re mentioned here on KSF. Maybe now’s the time to take advantage of Christmas and provide your partner with a few helpful hints about the perfect gift??

Mariana from Bubba Funk is a KSF Christmas Angel this holiday season, slashing a whopping 20% off store wide (including sale stock reduced by up to 70% off: yup, you can snatch up some goodies for up to 90% off with your KSF code!!) and offering free gift wrapping right up to 25 December 2009. Just use the code ‘kids20′ at checkout and do a happy dance: you’re super smart and you’ve saved a bundle!

Prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until 25 December 2009 only.

1.  Moppit Skull T-Shirt $39.95 less 20% = $31.95
2.  3 Pommes Comme Gran Dress in Khaki $77.00 less 20% = $61.60
3.  Minihaha Swing Top Front Bow Tie Paris Print $41.95 less 20% = $33.55
4.  Missi Missi Jumbo Dark Blue Bean Bag with White Stars $129.95 less 20% = $103.95
5.  Woof! Toddler Multi Fabric Shirt – Blue/Red Multi $54.95 $38.50 less 20% = $30.80
6.  Samvara Bow Ballet Shoe Napa Leather Black/Gold $89.00 $62.30 less 20% = $49.85
7.  Boon Bug Pod – Bath Toy Scoop, Drain and Storage $49.95 less 20% = $39.95
8.  L’il Fraser Baby Wrap Bailey (Grey & White Stripe) $29.95 less 20% = $23.95
9.  Il Tutto Olivia Leather Mini Bag – Red $129.00 less 20% = $103.20
10. Czarque range: from $69.95 less 20% = $55.95

Bubba Funk stock clothing, toys, bedding and accessories from 3 Pommes, ABCD Industrie, Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Cuddledry, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Kandy Crew, Kas Australia, Koda Lighting, Korimco, L’il Fraser Collection, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Melobaby, Milk Bands, Minihaha, Minimonkey, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Sprout Design, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne, Well Spotted, Woof! and Zephire Generation.

Postage at Bubba Funk is provided by TNT couriers for gift boxes and e-parcel through Australia post for individual orders. Shipping is determined by weight/size, and the average charge is $7.95. See the Delivery and Postage section for full details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Are your kids looking for a comfy place of their own to sit? Find the solution at Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - in the form of a Missi Missi beanbag.

Missi Missi produces the ultimate child-friendly beanbag made of soft, durable and easy to clean leather-like material in a great range of colours and designs. Snap up these fabulous seating solutions for kids 15% off at Little Possums Toys. Enter code “missi15″ at checkout to redeem until 19 August 2009.

Little Possums toys are looking to expand their extensive range of junior size beanbags to include jumbo sizes and welcome enquiries from customers interested in purchasing jumbo beanbags – the 15% discount will also be applied to all orders taken for jumbo sizes during the offer period.

Missi Missi beanbags in a variety of designs at Little Possums Toys all $89.95 less 15% = $76.45

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, and sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter to stay in the loop.

A. Goki Philadelphia Wooden Block Train – $38.95 less 30% = $27.25
B. Le Toy Van Surcouf Wooden Royal Naval Ship – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
C. Doowell I Spy Magnetic Activity Game – $22.95 less 15% = $19.50
D. Sevi Outdoor Target Practice Game – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
E. Le Toy Van Bella Ballerina Doll with matching Bag – $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
F. Tolo Electronic Cash Register – $44.95 less 15% = $38.20

Little Possums Toys stock the following fine toy brands including: 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 Angela

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Happy happy, joy joy – Happy Little Hippos – www.happylittlehippos.com.au – is having a great little sale, and KSF readers get extra benefits in the form of an EXTRA 20% discount off everything in the On Sale category – WOW!!

You’ll have to be super quick though, as this offer ends at midnight, Tuesday 10 March 2009. Enter ‘FebSale09’ at checkout to activate your extra 20% off and be smiling to the skies

Red-hot picks are the Fancy Girlies Dollhouse, Baufix Build-It Buggy, Uchi bags and accessories, and the stunning Isak Couting and ABC framed posters, which would make a very stylish statement in any child’s room – what a beautiful gift these would make for a newborn!

While you’re over at Happy Little Hippos don’t miss the fabulous range of goodies just arrived. I really love the new ‘Beautiful Day’ journals, and the Micki Reto Kitchen.

I also can’t say enough good things about the Wheely Bugs (how CUTE is the new Tiger design – ah: it’s love!), and I am a big fan of Italian brand Quercetti – we have the Georello Farm and it is such a hit: free-form configure the high quality plastic cogs on the baseboard, plug the animals in, crank the handle and watch your creation whirl and spin. This is a great toy for teaching about cause and effect and motion, and is heaps of fun that lasts and lasts.

Indulge in a fine range of toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories, at Happy Little Hippos, with brands stocked including Bla Bla, Alimrose, Lundby, Brio, Anamalz, Wheely Bug, Quadrilla, Baufix, Quercetti, Dobbin and Drum, Tolo, K’s Kids, Mooo, Djeco, Mama & Papas, Wanju, Binthe, Automoblox, David Fussenegger, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Cuski, Live, Play, Create, Envirosax, Crocodile Creek, and more, as well as treats for Mums from Miss Uchi, Willow and Finch, and T2 Teas.

Clockwise from top left:

1. My Fancy Girlies Doll’s House (accessories included, postage charge $15.00 Australia-wide) – $199.95, $179.95 less 20% = $143.96
2. Large Wheely Bug Tiger - $110.00 (not on sale)
3. K’s Kids ‘Bobby’ Recordable Phone – $19.95, $14.95 less 20% = $11.96
4. Quercetti Georello Farm – $34.95 (not on sale)
5. Micki Red Retro Kitchen with Stove – $229.00 (not on sale)
6. Beautiful Day Journal – $16.95 (not on sale)
7. Pintoy Construction Front-end Loader – $59.95 (not on sale)
8. Baufix Build a Buggy – $29.94, $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
9. Uchi Drawstring Bag – $29.94, $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
10. Isak Counting Poster (framed) from Kindergallery – $160.00, $149.95 less 20% = $119.96

Happy Little Hippos charge $6.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide. Conditions apply – see website for details.

I once aspired to minimalism. My life was condensed to a backpack…and a fair bit of carry-on luggage, admittedly! Those days are long gone since our little Miss came along.

I’m 99.99% sure that once little people enter your life, you have to embrace and accept clutter.

Kids require so much stuff, alot of it neccessary, alot of it not so much. They fill your home with love and laughter, but occassionally you probably get a bit sick of tripping over Tonka trucks and finding crayons in the toilet.

Luckily, there is a whole world of nifty storage solutions at your fingertips, and not all of it plastic. These little beauties look so good you’ll thoroughly enjoy tidying up!

One of my fave storage solutions is the Fiona Kate range.

In a classic colour palette, her “box seats” are all at once a box, table and seat, and can be personalised to suit. Not only for kids, they’re fabulous for the office, kitchen, or garage as well!

They tick all the right boxes: recyclable, made in Australia, low cost, washable, light yet strong and they pack flat.

A starter pack sets you up with two storage boxes and a sturdy tabletop to fit together or use separately, and once you’ve got the hang of it the possibilities are really endless!

There are 4 box sizes, ranging from Mini (18cm x 36cm x 14cm) to Major (36cm x 52cm x 28cm), packs of removeable letters and chalkboard stickers to decorate, and flatpacked table tops in all colours. Go nuts!

Medium Starter Pack $99.95
Mini Storage box $12.95
Major Storage Box $39.95
Removeable Letters $12.95 per pack
Chalkboard Stickers 8 sheets, $10.95
Table Tops $29.95 ea

The Missi Missi Collapsible Storage boxes, stocked at Bubba Funk, are also pretty nifty – storage and a seat, all in one!

They come in pink or navy and Bubba Funk also stock a matching range of beanbags so you can kit out a whole room in style. Then, if you move or simply want to redecorate, it folds down ito itself to make it easy to, well, store your storage away!

Missi Missi storage boxes and beanbags are $99.95 ea.

Tiny People stock these beautiful Toy Storage Cubes by Dwell Studio, which are completely gorgeous in nurseries or kid’s rooms.

I adore the whimsical prints, plus you can get matching bibs, blankets, towels and linen! Made from a heavy duty canvas bin with uncoated cotton canvas lining, they add a dash of bright colour and oodles of personality to a room!

Dwell Studio Toy Storage Cubes $136 ea

The delightful Kroom Furniture is stocked at ShopHouse, including this incredibly cute Storage Bench which would brighten up any nursery or playroom, and it’s made from at least 70% recycled materials while being 100% recyclable!

Krooom do a great range of versatile storage solutions. The Maggie Storage Shelf would look so elegant in a little girl’s room, but also so pretty in an office space or even your bedroom!

Same goes for the Juliette organiser ($45.95) – man, does my desk need one of these! (Eds. note – I have one, and it is fab-u-lous!) Made from recycled corrugated cardboard, it’s perfect for storing files, magazines or organising homework and schoolbooks for older kids.

Kroom Storage bench $49.95
Kroom Maggie Storage Shelf $75.95

If you’re not so into the blue/pink combo, try Kikki-K for storage boxes in colourways like red and black, which again are perfect for older kids or storage that can be used in any room in the house.

These cd boxes are pretty darn cool, while the A4 Cloth Storage Boxes are great for storing memories, drawings, and tidbits as they grow.

Kikki K Cd Storage $14.95
Kikki K A4 Cloth Storage boxes $34.95 ea

Check out these super cute ideas from the wondrous 
Urban Baby by Monsieur and Madame.

These toy storage bags have such a delightful print and can be used not only for toys, but for shopping, laundry, the beach…

Urban Baby also stock gorgeous storage boxes by Tiger Tribe. They have felt lining and fold away neatly when not in use, though they’re so cute I’m not sure why you’d want to hide them away!

Finally, keep the bathroom neat with the Boon Frog Pod which attaches to the wall with semi-permanent adhesive strips, and is a hygienic and funky way to store bath toys and products. (Plus he’s sooo funky!)

Monsieur and Madame toy storage bags $24.50 ea
Tiger Tribe storage boxes from $29.95 ea
Boon Frog Pod $54.95

Please check individual sites for shipping cost and delivery details.

Ok, I think I know where Santa shops for super-luxe toys for all the very good little girls and boys: it’s gotta be Little Possums – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au.

Seriously, I love this store! And there is a HEAP to love

Just for starters are the magnificent Le Toy Van wooden toy sets, must-have beanbags from Missi Missi, mind-blowingly cool, multi-configurable Automoblox – one of my picks for toy of the year! – gorgeous craft kits from The Little Experience, and stunning themed costumes by Travis Designs.

For Christmas bling, snap up the Mamas & Papas ornaments: these sell out fast, so saddle up your reindeer, and dance on over.

To really put a skip in our step, Casey and Carolyn at Little Possums Toys are giving us a lovely 10% discount, store-wide, until 20 November 2008. Enter the promotional code ‘KSF11″ at checkout to redeem.

While you’re visiting LTP, be sure to visit the specials page for current in-store promotions: the 10% discount applies to the already reduced prices in here.

Also, sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter, and go in the draw to win an ABC Charlie Caterpillar from the Mamas & Papas Intelligent Baby Play range. (The lucky winner will be drawn on November 30). You’ll receive periodical mails from Little Possums filled with news and treats, and as a subscriber, you’ll into the draw to win great prizes every month.

Prices quoted are after 10% KidStyleFile has been applied, and are applicable until November 20.

a. Brio Classic 50 Coloured Block Set $52.00 - 10% disc = $46.80
b. Mamas and Papas Christmas Reindeer Door Hanger $27.95 - 10% disc = $25.15
c. Le Toy Van Surcouf Royal Ship $120.00 - 10% disc = $108.00
d. Djeco Birthday Party Teatime $68.95 – 10% disc = $62.05
e. Automoblox T9 Pick Up Truck $46.95 - 10% disc = $42.25
f. Mamas & Papas Supersize Santa Toy Sack $64.00 - 10% disc = $57.60
g. Missi Missi Junior Hot Pink Bean Bag with Flowers $89.95 - 10% disc = $80.45

Little Possums Toys stock the finest quality international toy brands including Alex Toys, Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Playmobil, Schleich, Schoenhut, The Little Experience, Toys Pure, 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 for further details.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Ladies, get in line please!  I know, I know – you’ve all been waiting impatiently for the newest member of the Il Tutto line up and now it’s available at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.  But please, there’s no need to jostle so much!

For those who aren’t in the know (or are wondering what they’re queueing for), Il Tutto is the hottest designer nappy bag in Australia, beloved of celebrities and SAHMs alike, and it is with great excitement that I show you the newest member of the Il Tutto family: the Bella Mini Bag.

Available in red, cream, chocolate and brown, the Bella is made from luxurious Italian nappa leather and features a built-in wallet, large external zippered pocked and an adjustable shoulder strap. It’s perfect for mums on the run who want a compact and stylish alternative to the standard nappy bag.  It’s priced at $149.00 which is surprisingly affordable – I know what I’ll have on my Christmas list this year!  (But do I want red or chocolate…? Hmmmm…maybe both!)

If the Bella Mini Bag is a bit out of reach just at the moment, you might like to consider the Monster Teddy Keyrings (also pictured above) in red or cream.  At only $19.95, these are fun little pieces of Il Tutto luxury within everyone’s reach and they’d be stocking stuffers to make any lucky mum smile!

Now Il Tutto aside, there are a number of other new faces at Bubba Funk to bring to your attention.  The new beanbags from Missi Missi are hot property right now, as is Minihaha’s Summer ‘09 range featuring crisp denims and pretty florals for girls.  Boys don’t miss out with hot new Woof! in store with classic-but-cool shirts and shorts.

There is also new stock from Tiny Mammoth, Moppit, Heavenly Creatures, Skeanie, Nature Baby (my fave) and more!

I’m especially impressed with the new range of cot bedding from Sproutdesign.  Using environmentally sensitive and ultra-cozy bamboo, these quilted cot blankets and cushions feature funky prints which remind me of some of the coolest Scandinavian design around. Designed and made in Australia, the Sprout Design hand screen printed fabrics are designed to put the child back into children.

Now, I know you’re just itching to leap out of the starting gates and begin your Bubba Funk shopping spree, but let me hold you back one moment longer to give you these important pieces of information:

• All winter stock is now at 40% off! Just check out the sale section to see the mouth-watering range of goodies at bargain basement prices: Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Marquise, my beloved Nature Baby, lots of Moppit, Britt Baby, Oobi and more!
• KidStyleFile readers get 20% off everything else*! Enter ‘KSF03‘ at checkout ti claim your discount. (*Excludes Il Tutto and already  discounted stock ) .

This offer is for one week only, finishing on October 31, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Bubba Funk’s impressive list of designers includes Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

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Discounts shown include either the KSF 20% discount (valid until Oct 31, 2008) or the winter stock 40% automatic discount depending on the item.

Heavenly Creatures Short Sleeve Peasant Top – Pale Blue With Navy Bow, $44.95 $35.96
Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Radioman, $39.95 $31.96
Minihaha Multi Printed Baby Dress – Multi Floral, $59.95 $47.96
Oobi Cord French School Boy/Girl Shorts – Sky Blue, $39.95 $23.97
Moppit Lola Short, $54.95 43.96
Woof! Linen Shirt With Turnback – Blue Stripe, $59.95 $47.96
Britt Baby Cuddles Booties – Pink, $38.50 $23.10
Tiny Mammoth Cloud Jumpsuit – Grey Marle, $54.94 $43.96
Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Robot, $39.95 $23.97
Sproutdesign Cushion (64cm x 35cm) – Elephant Green & Blue, $59.95 $47.96
Sproutdesign Quilted Baby Blanket – Skipping Girl in Chocolate, $89.95 $71.96
Sproutdesign Quilted Blanket – Tortoises in Fire Engine Red, $89.95 $71.96

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today, Miki helps us out with some great gift ideas at the freshly launched Gifts4Kidz.

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Buying presents for other people’s children terrifies me, and I don’t think I’m alone.

My own child is still so young, and I think it takes plenty of experience of children at all ages before you can be certain of getting something appropriate. How do I know what a teenage boy would like?  Scary stuff!

Luckily the risk is taken out of the equation at the fabulous new Gifts4Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au – where there is a great selection of gifts carefully sorted into categories for boys and girls of different ages.  Phew!!

With the range extending from newborn (keep an eye out for the newborn gift packs, coming soon) through to teenagers and beyond, this lovely site makes buying presents easy – and you can pick up something special for your own kids while you’re there!

What about the Marquise Ultimate Undergarment Set for a new arrival?  All Marquise products are of the finest quality, and this gift is not only beautiful but practical too.  New parents can never have enough little bodysuits and singlets, and this set includes something for every weather condition.

The Le Toy Van products are every kid’s dreams come true.  Beautifully made wooden playsets, there are fairy towers, sweetheart cottages and whimsical teapot cafe sets, not to mention Shanghai Warrior pirate ships and auto garages a-plenty.  Kids will spend hours upon hours in imaginative play with these wonderful sets – wish I’d had one as a kid!

There is also stylish room decor. Little girls would love the Tiger Tribe ‘Pink Flowers’ bedroom set, and little boys are guaranteed to adore the Missi Missi Junior Boys beanbag, and check out the homewares section for divine cot bedding and much, much more.

Brands stocked include Britt, Djeco, Le Toy Van, Kate Finn, Chippie, Little Beetle, Tin Lid Designs, Melo Baby, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Missi Missi, Tiger Tribe, Little Swish, Jacques Farel and Zoe Bonbon.

There is also a range of books, including gorgeous gift sets from my all-time favourite author, Roald Dahl, plus some beautifully thought-out baby record books and master plan diaries.

Gifts4Kidz are giving KidStyleFile readers 10% off all purchases until September 30. Enter ‘KSF’ in the promotion code section at checkout to redeem.

From top left in rows:

Discounts include the 10% off for KSF readers.

The Master Plan Diary, $34.95  $31.45 (Ange’s note: I have one of these in red, and it is truly the most beautiful diary I have ever owned!)
Kate Finn Essentials Set – Blue Stripe, $64.95  $58.45
Spots n Stripes Green Cot Set, $110.00 $99.00
Tiger Tribe Bedroom Set -Blue Car, $64.95  $58.45
chippie Black Butterflies Stanley Bag, $64.95  $58.45
Le Toy Van Wooden Teapot Cafe, $84.95  $76.45
Missi Missi Beanbag – Jumbo Boys, $120.00  $108.00
Le Toy Van New York Car Set, $36.00  $32.40
Djeco Princess Marguerite Gouaches Art Set, $42.95  $38.65

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide. 

Welcome to the week, friends!

I have a lovely treat for you today, in the form of the freshly launched Gifts4Kids – www.gifts4kidz.com.au – who bring you a wonderful range of giftable toys, nursery pieces, jewellery, and accessories for kids from birth into the teen years.

All products have been carefully selected for quality, style, uniqueness, with a focus on leading Australian and European brands including Britt, Djeco, Le Toy Van, Kate Finn, Chippie, Little Beetle, Tin Lid Designs, Melo Baby, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Missi Missi, Tiger Tribe, Little Swish, Jacques Farel and Zoe Bonbon.

Sanja and Marina at Gifts4Kidz are will be continuously expanding their range; look out for sleepwear, and additional newborn gift packs, which will be on the site soon.

Exceptional care and effort is taken to ensure that “wow” factor when someone receives a Gifts4Kidz gift. All purchases are packaged in our gorgeous signature gift bags free of charge, with a personalised card to match, and orders are speedily dispatched to you within 24 hours.

To celebrate their launch, Gifts4Kidz are gifting KidStyleFile readers 10% off all purchases made between 1-31 September.  Enter ‘KSF’ in the promotion code section at checkout to redeem.

See below for today’s picks.

I am enthralled by the Zoe Bonbon bracelets, particularly the “I Love Paris!”design below. Zoe resides and creates in the Loire valley in France, and was formerly a designer for fashion house Rochas. Her creations are listed as a gift for a teen, I think us Mums could easily treat ourselves to this one as well!!

The Alice in Wonderland Chess Set is another superb item on offer at Gifts4Kids. Read the book to fire the imagination, and then teach your daughter or son this timeless game of strategy.

More imaginative play is fostered with the nothing short of fabulous Le Toy Van wooden dollhouses and pirate ships (amongst other things: it’s hard to make a choice as *all* Le Toy Van products are such a delight!). I’m loving the pirate dress-up costume, which brings some theatrical pomp to the genre with it’s velour fabric, and golden tassels, and it makes a perfect accompaniment to the Pirate Ship.

For babies you cannot go past the Kanoe, said to sooth even the most unsettled babe, and the Melo Baby all-in-one nappy wrap and change mats.

Clockwise from top left. Prices quoted are after the 10% discount has been applied:

Kanoe in ‘Earth and Sky’ (also available in ‘Khaki and Natural’) $349.00 $314.10
Zoe Bonbon “I Love Paris!” bracelet (available in a range of designs) $169.00 $152.10
Le Toy Van Sweetheart Cottage Set (includes furniture and dolls) $259.95 $233.95
Le Toy Van Shanghai Warrior Pirate Ship Set (includes figurines and accessories) $145.00 $130.50
Melo Baby in ‘Melonoir’ (black. Also available in MeloChoc) $59.95 $53.95
Roald Dahl Book Pack: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The BFG $31.00  $27.90
Miss Missi Beanbag Junior Boys $79.95 each $71.95
Pirate Dress-up set $32.95 $29.65
Alice in Wonderland Chess Set $130.00 each $117.00

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide.