My eldest has a name that is rarely heard in Australia, we could go to Ireland and find ourselves overwhelmed with “Declan” merchandise, but we’re pretty much out of luck here. He treasures the facewasher and keyring that we’ve managed to pick up with his name on, but still scours gift shops and gets a little disappointed when his name isn’t there, it’s about ten times worse when he can find his brother’s name right off the bat. Growing up [...]

I am in another one of my owl-y moods today, I’m feeding it by hunting for Owl inspired handicrafts on MadeIt.com.au. Here are a few of my favourites: Clockwise from top-left: Christopher Poker Broach by Osier – made using wood, a pokerchip, feathers and a hand drawn sketch, great for dressing up an outfit. Owl Headband by The Clip Cafe – a girls’ accessory that isn’t pink! I love this design, super cute and original. Sweet Little Owl Trio by [...]

Some parents claim that their child is a true ‘artist’, sure that the random drawings they create reflect natural talent and ability. Now for them it may be true, but for my daughter and many other young kiddies out there this is simply not the case. If you are anything like me though, ever the proud parent, you still love the scribbles and want to keep as many as is realistically possible, but what to do with them? Keep the [...]

Sorry guys I meant to post this yesterday but ended up distracted! Lincraft is having a sale, 50% off ALL of their fabric and 33% off most of their yarn (it excludes the Lincraft DK and Cosy Wool), I can’t find any date that it’s ending, unless the deal is included in their Winter Clearance which finished on the 10th of August. The deal is also available online, and it doesn’t look like the 1 metre minimum has been applied [...]