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Ok, I am pretty much running around the house with a red light strapped to my head at the moment I’m so excited!! Trust me, you’ll be joining me when you hit up uber-cool baby and kids boutique Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – today.

Let me lay it on the line for you: it’s a sale of mega proportions with between 30-70% off ALL current and past season’s designer baby and kids clothing from Tiny Mammoth (the most cool and wonderfully happy tees for girls and boys and separates and rompers for babies, designed by Melbourne artist Beci Orpin), Samvara (woah, baby: Samvara’s tutus and ballet slippers take this genre to the next level), Moppit (Suri Cruise has been spotted wearing Moppit several times now), Nature Baby (organic deliciousness for babues), Kandy Crew (fab fashion forward pieces), Chalk n Cheese (retro-styled quality) and Heavenly Creature (whimsical appliqued tees). Plus investment leather baby carrier from Ramalama are on sale at 20% off, and you can pick up bedding and decor pieces from Sprout Design discounted by 10%-20 off.

See what I mean? Very cool, huh? But wait: there’s more!!! No steak knives, instead it’s a juicy extra store-wide discount, which will give you an additional 15% discount off everything at Bubba Funk – yep, even the sale goodies, and prestige brands like il Tutto! Use code KSFsale at checkout to redeem your extra savings. This offer expires on 23 August 2009, but I’d make your move now so you won’t miss out.

a. Beautiful Soles Apple Green Mary-Janes – $39.90 $29.95 less 15% disc = $25.45
b. Samvara Saskia Tutu – $62.90 $43.40 less 15% disc = $36.89
c. Samvara Leather Ballet Shoes – $89.00 $62.30 less 15% disc = $52.95
d. Chalk n Cheese Wool Cross-over Vest – $89.95 $62.97 less 15% disc = $53.52
e. Tiny Mammoth Face Tee – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47 and Tiny Mammoth Caveman Leggings – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47
f. Tiny Mammoth Jumpsuit – $59.95 $41.97 less 15% disc = $35.67 each
g. Sprout Design Cot Quilt – $39.90 $29.95 less 15% disc = $25.45
h. Ramalama Leather Baby Infant Carrier – $185.00 $148.00 less 15% disc = $125.80 each
i. Tiny Mammoth Tees – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47 each
j. Tiny Mammoth Ghost Glasses Tee – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47
k. Tiny Mammoth Elephant Tee – $39.95 $28.00 less 15% disc = $23.80

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, Chalk n Cheese, 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, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne and Well Spotted.

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

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Time for more luscious kids bedding – hurrah!  And I think you’ll be pleased to see what I’ve saved for Part II of this post (if you missed Part I, click here).

Starting off today’s field we have Boodalee, in-store now at Ekidna Kids. With striking, eye-catching designs, the Boodalee range features 250 thread count 100% cotton percale, and it’s dyed using a special process to ensure superior colourfastness.  Refreshingly modern and heartwarmingly colourful, this is a range for just about any child and home!

We all love chic homegrown Aussie brand mill&mia, but did you know that they do bed linen as well as their stunning range of clothing?  Yep, they sure do – and it’s as slick as the rest of their range. Starting from $67.50 for a cot duvet or sheet set, there’s a big range of colours and subtle patterns to choose from.

Another seriously stylish Australian brand is Zero+ Designs.  Designed by two mums (one whose background was in retail and the other an interior designer), the range is fresh and modern while incorporating traditional elements – think trucks and butterflies – in a funky new way.  There’s also a truly excellent range of bedding accessories such as cushions, sheet sets and so on.

More homegrown goodness is up next, with sproutdesigns.  Oh my oh my, how I love this brand! There’s a drool-worthy range of hand-screenprinted fabrics and products (all designed and made in Australia of course), and the bedding range has to be seen to be believed.  You should also check out the fabulous selection of room accessories, and for the crafty ones amongst us, you’ll be thrilled to know that sproutdesigns’ fabrics are available by the metre.

The Living Textiles Company has a decent range of products stocked at 9 Months Waiting, and this is an excellent option if you’re after a sweet, traditional design for your nursery.  Once again, this is an Australian-owned company who use only 100% cotton percale, and who rigorously test their products to ensure quality and value for money.

If you want to give your nursery that WOW factor then go for a real investment piece – you’re bound to find a perfect set at Miss Tati & Friends.  Not only is there an enormous selection of cot and single bedding of exceptional quality imported from the US, almost all of it is 40+% off! Miss Tati & Friends also stock a lovely range from Red Plum Linen, another Australian classic.

Lastly but most certainly not leastly is Cot Couture.  An Adelaide-based custom range, Cot Couture is distinctive not only for the spectacular range of fabrics available but also for the fact that the customer can request any combination they like.  Most of the Cot Couture comforters are reversible, meaning that simply flipping over the comforter will create a whole new look.  Ingenious!

There are a couple of special deals running on Cot Couture at the moment: firstly, there’s a sale section on the CC site of ends-of-line fabrics – comforters ordered in these are $125, down from $185. Next, if you want a different fabric, have a look at the range stocked at Chic Mother & Baby as you can take 10% off Cot Couture there using the code ‘VIPJoff’ until June 30.

a. Boodalee Circus Duvet & Sham Set, $249.95 from Ekidna Kids
b. Boodalee Castle Duvet & Sham Set, $249.95 from Ekidna Kids
c. mill&mia Bed Linen – Blue/White Spot, $97.50 for single size from mill&mia online store
d. Zero+ Designs Bedspread – Fairy Floss, $189.00 from Zero Plus Designs online store
e. sproutdesign Giraffe Quilt Cover + Sham, $250.00 from sproutdesign online store
f. Living Textiles 3 Piece Cot Sheet Set – Sea Of Dreams, $69.95 from 9 Months Waiting
g. Rue Cler 3 Piece Cot Set, $815.00 from Miss Tati & Friends
h. Living Textiles 3 Piece Bassinet/Cradle Set – Bella Butterfly, $59.95 $51.00 from 9 Months Waiting

As always, please check individual sites for postage details, and have a look at the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best deal on your purchase.

Today, Kat delivers Part 2 of her fabulous 2-part feature on the most beautiful bedding for babies and kids. Miss Part 1? Click on over to enjoy!
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Still haven’t convinced your tot to ditch the Dora doona? Part 2 of our Bedding special is here to help!

Kukunest at Monkeytail & Wellington is whimsical and bright enough to delight little ones, yet still gets serious points in the cute-but-cool category.

For something a bit different for boys, try the original Sub Adventure print, and little girls will love the charming Around The World set. My personal fave is the delightful Lantern Festival set, with it’s beautiful bright colours and totally funky print!

Kukunest Sub Adventure Doona & Pillowcase Set $134.95
Kukunest Around the World Doona & Pillowcase Set $134.95
Kukunest Lantern Festival Doona & Pillowcase Set $134.95

Bubba Funk stock a selection of appropriately funky Sproutdesign Baby Blankets - wadded with environmentally sensitive bamboo and hand screen printed, these gorgeous quilted blankets come in an array of simple yet darn cool prints to complement any decor.

The Bird Tree print is all at once modern in colour yet vintage in design, while the Elephant print is a fantastic unisex option, and definitely on my wish list (um, for my daughter’s bed, not for me this time, I promise. Honestly!!)

Sprout Design Bird Tree Quilted Blanket $89.95
Sprout Design Elephant Quilted Blanket $89.95

If you’re preparing to deck out your new arrival’s cot for the first time, 9 Months Waiting is well worth a squiz while you’re, erm, waiting.

They stock the adorable and affordable Living Textiles range, in both pretty pinks and boyish blues.

At just $29.95 for a plain 3 piece percale cotton sheet set in pink, blue or white, and $79.95 each for these gorgeous Stripe Knitted Cot Blankets, they get my vote for being simple yet modern, with a designer look at a budget price!

Living Textiles Stripe Knitted Cot Blanket in Pink $79.95
Living Textiles 3 Piece Cot Sheet Set $29.95
Living Textiles Stripe Knittted Cot Blanket in Blue $79.95

After something natural and eco-friendly? The Hip Infant’s range of Purebaby organic sheet sets are simple, soft and sophisticated. In white, navy stripe, blue, red or pink, it’s easy to match back with any room decor and lets you rest assured your bub is sleeping soundly on these lush linens.

Three-piece sets include a pillowcase, fitted sheet and flat sheet, and the also do a great range of cute baby wraps for a tiny $16.95!

Purebaby Bassinet Sheet Set in White $59.95
Purebaby Cot Sheet Set in Red Stripe $89.95

Freckles is a gorgeous Australian label providing cute, bright and inspiring bedding and homewares for kids.

At the moment they have some great deals on their website, including the Dragonfly Package Deal at 40% off – meaning you get a Quilt cover and pillowcase, flat and fitted sheet and another pillowcase for $99.95. This is a great little print for girls who are, like, sooo over pink, Mummy.

Boys who reckon retro cars totally rock will love the Motor Club print, or to spice up their imagination, try the Pirate Set.

Dragonfly Bedding Set $99.95 (on sale)
Motor Club Bedding Set $99.95 (on sale)
Pirate Bedding Set $99.95 (on sale)

And a little insider tip – hugely popular Itch Design have gorgeous bedding coming out very, very soon now – watch this space!

Whichever you choose, when decorating your little one’s rooms remember to have fun!

Make it bright, make it exciting, and make it inspirational. In other words, make it a place they’re happy to spend 12 hours a night in and in turn give you some peace and quiet. Sleep tight!

Please check individual stores for shipping cost and delievery information.