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Today’s post written by Leah

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We all know what they say about rainbows. Find the end of one and there lays a pot of gold ready for the taking. Well today, I think I’ve found the end of the toy rainbow with the exquisite Rainbow Puppen -www.rainbowpuppen.com.au.

Browing the pages of Rainbow Puppen is not unlike strolling the cobblestone streets of Europe and peering into the windows of the finest stores. This store has sourced all of the finest in European quality toys, from Germany’s Kathe Kruse dolls and toys (celebrating their centenary this year) to Europe’s oldest wooden toy manufacturer (circa 1831) Sevi.

For a moment I’m in Moirans-en-montagne, France as I discover the delights of the 99 year old Vilac Wooden Toy company. I fall in love with the Vilac Rocket Money Box before blinking and finding myself in Bavaria, Germany amongst the Montessori Inspired delights of Selecta Spielzeug of Germany where I pounce on Montino, a gorgeous caterpillar that moves when his strings are pulled. Take a look at Rainbow Puppen and see where you are taken!

Shop at Rainbow Puppen and spend $75+ to receive FREE postage Australia-wide.

Rainbow Puppen stock brands including La Marelle, Kathy Kruse, Sevi, nic Toys, Elodie Details, Selecta Spielzeug, Erzi, Vilac, Moulin Roty, Trudi, L’oiseau Bateau Toys and home accessories, and Cuboro Marble Track System.

Rainbow Puppen charge a low flat rate charge of $5.95 applies Australia-wide, with orders $75+ shipped free, Australia wide. For further shipping details, read here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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All I want for Christmas is…..a Craft Schmaft kit, a book or two, a few dresses for Miss N, some boardies for Master R, and a music set from Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au!

I have become deeply obsessed with the Craft Schmaft products. What a brilliant concept, and I am told by Hayley from Little Pinwheel that they are perfect for even someone with basic sewing skills like me! To make the Stripey G-Raf, for example, everything from the stuffing, ribbon, needle and thread (packaged in a cute tin to keep), pattern and cotton socks are included in a lined drawstring bag. I think both the Mini Owl kit and the G-Raf kit are finding their way into someone’s stocking at my place this year!

No Christmas list is complete without a book or two. If you are a fan of Dr Seuss or Maurice Sendak you will love An Awesome Book (which we featured on KidStyleFile back in September).  I love its exploration of dreaming, and it’s perfect for both children and adults.

This year I am on the look out for a new Christmas sack and I really can’t look past Cocoon Couture‘s range.  The cheerful little bird under the Christmas tree is gorgeous and these will help make my tree look fabulous this year.

What’s more, all KSF readers will be rewarded with a free Cocoon Couture Library bag valued at $14.95 when they buy 2 or more Santa sacks or a bean bag. Bliss! Want more? Well, if you make your list quickly, fill up your cart and make your way over to check out prior to midnight 30 November 2009, you will also get 15% off storewide by using the code ‘KSFgift15′ at checkout.

Now that’s what I call getting into the Christmas spirit!

1. Sevi Village with Train Speedway $124.95 less 15% = $106.20
2. Sevi Percussion Set $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
3. Craft Schmaft Mini Owl Kit $33.00 less 15% = $28.05
4. Chalk n Cheese Beverley Dress $84.95 less 15% = $72.20
5. An Awesome Book $19.95 less 15% = $16.95 and The Magical Milky Way’s Super Galactic Zoo $23.95 less 15% = $20.35
6. Cried Wolf Eric Boardies $54.95 less 15% = $46.70 and Cried Wolf Eric Tee $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
7. Craft Schmaft G-Raf Kit Price: $45.00 less 15% = $38.25
8. Cried Wolf Andi Boardshort $54.95 less 15% = $46.70 and Cried Wolf Misfit Wolf Tee $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
9.  Polka Tuxedo Dress $94.95 less 15% = $80.70
10.  Cocoon Couture Christmas Tweet Santa Sack $54.95 less 15% = $46.70

At Little Pinwheel, you can find fashion for babies, boys and girls from labels: Polka, mill&mia, Nature Baby, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch Design, Dan300, Lark Design , Nature Baby, Sevi Toys, monte&tex, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Couture, Nellystella, Rittenhouse Kids and L’il Ludy.

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.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Looking for quality toys for Santas sack this Christmas? Well, of course!! – it just isn’t Christmas without a toy or two (or three, or *six* ).

Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au – has it all going on, with the best offerings from quality 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.

Shop smart and stock up on toys at Little Possums now: until midnight 10 November 2009 KSF readers can take 15% off *everything* in store! Enter promo code ‘KSFSALE’ at checkout to redeem. Little Possums Toys also invites you to take advantage of their beautiful complimentary gift wrap and save yourself some precious time this Christmas.

While you’re over at Little Possums Toys be sure to stop by the Specials section for great deals on quality brands. Check back regularly for fresh discounts on top selling toys. It’s alsso well worth signing up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter to be kept informed of the latest products and subscriber-only offers.

Here are my hot picks, divided into boys and girls selections.

Little Possums Christmas Gifts for Girls

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 10 November 2009.

Le Toy Van Mayberry Manor Doll House – $295.00 less 15% = $250.75
Djeco Flower Mosaic – $19.95 less 15% = $16.95
Djeco My Florist – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
Djeco Stylish Eve Magnetics – $28.95 less 15% = $24.60
Le Toy Van Honeybake Breakfast Set – $118.00 less 15% = $100.30
Djeco My Cooker – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
Djeco Billie Brindille’s House -  $48.95 less 15% = $41.60
Le Toy Van Lizzy Fairy Doll – $14.95 less 15% = $12.70
Djeco Birthday Party Teatime – $74.95 less 15% = $63.70

Little Possums Christmas Gifts for Boys

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 10 November 2009.

annieB Red Stripe Play Palace – $285.95 less 15% = $243.05
Le Toy Van Fire Engine Set – $98.95 less 15% = $84.10
Automoblox Mini Cars 3 Pack ‘K’ – $58.95 less 15% = $50.10
Djeco Barbarossa Boat Silhouette Puzzle – $28.95 less 15% = $24.60
Plan Toys Build N Roll – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
Sevi Jumping Jack Cowboy – $35.95 less 15% = $30.55
Fun in the Sack Game Pack – $111.00 less 15% = $94.35

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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Though they were never really gone, after loosing connectivity for a few days the stylish proprietor of Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au, Hayley, is just so happy to be back, she’s throwing a “We’re Back Sale!”

Little Pinwheel is back alright and you can help celebrate by shopping with a storewide discount of 20% off until 31 October 2009. The code for this discount is ‘KSFback’. PLUS, because Hayley has a soft spot for you, my lovelies, two lucky KidStyleFile readers who shop using the special code before the end of the month, and are signed up to receive the Little Pinwheel newsletter will get their orders for FREE!!

As always, the two first pages I like to visit at Little Pinwheel are New Arrivals to peruse Hayley’s latest fashion finds and the Sale Page…and as always these two pages have not disappointed for today’s visit!

New and exclusive to Little Pinwheel is L’il Ludy – with some of the most delightful swimwear for little girls I have laid my eyes on this summer.  My favourite from the range is the Frill One Piece – simply divine!

Chalk ‘n’ Cheese summer dresses are in and they gorgeous - check out the Beverley Dress and the Circle Dress as modeled by Hayley’s little girl Keely.  Isn’t she just  too cute?  Too cute indeed.

There are some fabulous items to be found on sale – and with the additional 20% off until the end of the month, you can get them at an absolute steal! I love the Tiny Mammoth Cotton Check Dress and oh boy, on sale and with your KSF discount you can pick it up for less than half price – $30.00!

So enjoy shopping with your discount code on this special day (Hayley’s son Taj celebrates his first birthday today) and from all at KidStyleFile – a very warm welcome back Little Pinwheel!

1. Chalk ‘n’ Cheese Beverley Dress $84.95 with 20% off = $67.95
2. Polka Aztec Singlet Top $37.95 with 20% off = $30.35
3. L’il Ludy Frill One Piece $65.95 with 20% off = $52.95
4. Polka Dear Me Floppy Hat $29.95 with 20% off = $23.95
5. Sevi Toys Mini Pull Along Zebra $29.95 with 20% off = $23.95
6. Chalk ‘n’ Cheese Circle Dress $89.95 with 20% off = $71.95
7. Tiny Mammoth Cotton Check Dress $74.95 $37.50 with 20% off = $30.00
8. Rittenhouse Baby Button Hoody $69.95 with 20% off = $56.95
9. Polka Gladiator Sandals $69.95 with 20% off = $56.95
10. Itch Design Wave Pocket Tee $34.95 with 20% off = $27.95

At Little Pinwheel, you can find fashion for babies, boys and girls from labels: Polka, mill&mia, Nature Baby, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch Design, Dan300, Lark Design , Nature Baby, Sevi Toys, monte&tex, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Couture, Nellystella, Rittenhouse Kids and L’il Ludy.

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.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s my first day back after a few weeks of maternity leave (did you miss me? ‘course you did ) and my first stop back just had to be the fantastic Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au.

This incredibly stylish boutique is a firm favourite of mine because of their stunning, easy-to-use site and the divine range of brands they stock.  We’re talking Oobi, Bebe, Woof!, Minti, Marquise, Bonds and lots, LOTS more.  It’s a huge range and has to be seen to be believed!

The new spring arrivals at Little Styles are just stunning.  All the bright, fresh colours, the classic cuts teamed with fun retro prints – I’m looking at you, Oobi! – and pretty florals, and crisp stripes… oooh, I’m just drooling looking at it all!

It’s very, very hard to narrow it down to show you some of my picks, but I do think it’s hard to ignore the adorable Bluebird & Honey pinafore dresses in bold new springtime colours.  These dresses are absolute perfection when it comes to fashion for little girls; they’re sweet and innocent, while still being playful and practical.

I’m also really loving the graphic tees and bodysuits from iconic Kiwi brand Minti.  In their 10th season now, this ‘too cool for pre-school’ brand never fails to impress me.  The ‘Bubble Bear’ tee pictured below is my pick of their current collection, and mums of girls will be glad to know that it also comes in pink.

Terri at Little Styles is kicking up her heels with all the newly arrived beauty and you can too with a store-wide 10% discount at Little Styles for four days only. Finishing at midnight on the 19 September 2009, the code you need to entr at checkout is, appropriately enough, ‘springfun’. Spring into Little Styles and get shopping!

The prices below are valid until midnight on 19 September 2009 using the code ‘springfun’.

1. Marquise Blue Tank & Shorts Set, $26.95 $24.25
2. Sparkle T Wheelie – Blue Jeep, $9.95 $8.95
3. Woof! Navy Stripe Button Through Vest, $53.95 $48.55
4. Woof! Vintage Denim Short, $56.95 $51.25
5. Oobi Tennis Skirt with Bloomer, $24.95 $22.45
6. Minti Bubble Bear Blue Tee, $32.95 $29.65
7. Sevi Mini Pull-Along Crocodile, $29.95 $26.95
8. Bebe Elle Print Romper, $31.95 $28.75
9. Bluebird & Honey Pinnie Dress – Pink Elephant & Apple, $79.95 $71.95
10. Purebaby Floral Shirred Top, $34.95 $31.45
11. Purebaby Girls Sand Shorts, $34.95 $31.45

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, W ell Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge! See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - has just taken delivery of a stunning new range of products from internationally renowned toy manufacturer, Sevi of Italy.

Founded in 1831, Sevi has a longstanding reputation for exceptional quality and attention to detail. All Sevi toys are meticulously manufactured from eco and child-friendly materials and beautifully finished with vegetable based paints and non-toxic varnishes. These are toys made to be played with through generations.

To celebrate the new arrivals from Sevi, Casey and Carolyn at Little Possums Toys are offering KidStyleFile readers an exclusive 10% discount on the entire Sevi collection. Enter promotional code “KSFSEVI” at checkout to redeem your 10% discount until 16 September 2009.

Take a look at the new Sevi pieces below, now in store at Little Possums Toys. The colours do good things to my brain!

New Sevi of Italy toys as above, clockwise from top left:

Sevi Creative Kids Mobile Cross – $54.95 less 10% = $49.45
Sevi Wooden Pull Along Cowboy – $59.95 less 10% = $53.95
Sevi Fantasy Cubes – $63.95 less 10% = $57.55
Sevi Wooden Whistle – $18.95 less 10% = $17.05
Sevi Jumping Jack Frog – $35.95 less 10% = $32.35
Sevi Mouse Cubes – $105.00 less 10% = $94.50
Sevi Throw the Ring – $68.95 less 10% = $62.05
Sevi Jumping Jack Indian Chief – $35.95 less 10% = $32.35

The Sevi pieces pictured below are best-sellers and sure-fire hits for your little one.

Sevi best-sellers, clockwise from top left:

Sevi Wooden Guitar – $59.95 less 10% = $53.95
Sevi Wooden Farm Play Set – $54.95 less 10% =$49.45
Sevi Magnetic Puzzle – $76.95 less 10% = $69.25
Sevi Castle Target Game – $119.95 less 10% = $107.95
Sevi Wooden Drum – $59.95 less 10% = $53.95
Sevi Wooden Precussion Set – $46.95 less 10% = $42.25

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, and be entered into the monthly prize giveaway.

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.