A gap in the baby and toddler clothing market for quality, hardwearing outfits with a design edge led Melbourne mum-of-two Karena Simpson to do something about it. Pappe is a new high-end, luxury Australian fashion label and it is simply beautiful. The premium fabrics used in the Pappe garments are hand picked for softness and longevity – and it shows. … Read more
Millie has the beautiful Stokke Sleepi cot, which transformed from the sweet little oval Sleepi Mini bassinet. It is so stylish and its convertible style is perfect in our small home, meaning we don’t have the bassinet to store somewhere now she’s grown out of it. But designer goods come with designer price tags and … Read more
Sweet, handmade wearables for your little ones. Little Maggie Moo does it so well – cute-as-a-button bloomers, matching tie-up headbands and pretty floral prints that match your baby’s wardrobe basics. Millie takes her Little Maggie Moo summer floral bloomers and navy anchor print top knot headband (and a dolly) for a spin Your name & … Read more
Hello Toes – socks and tights for little feet Socking it to them: It’s a fact that Australia harbours many creative and inspiring new businesses making their mark alongside the mega brands – and it’s no more evident than in the baby and kids market. I kick off my regular Local Label Love feature posts … Read more
Picture this – the perfect nursery or play room for your little one, the centrepiece being some original artwork hanging on the wall designed by Melbourne mum-of-three Kylie Jackson. If you haven’t seen these cute and colourful “wall art for small fry” prints, then have a peek. Picture perfect. Name & business: Kylie Jackson, WallFry … Read more
Leather moccs, linen smocks – it’s no accident that Freo-based Hubble + Duke label is worn by the most stylish tots around the world. The beautifully made moccasins, printed socks, accessories and clothing for babies and children has online shoppers eagerly awaiting each release and continually coming back for more. Name and label? Rosie Flynn … Read more
Hats off to Acorn Kids. For most of Millie’s young life her little head has been kept warm and cosy or cool and shaded – all while looking incredibly cute in an Acorn hat. Beautiful merino beanies or bright, reversible sunhats are adorning the heads of kiddies all over the country. We chat to the … Read more
I’m big on dishing up home cooked, nutritious meals for Millie – but that’s in an ideal world. I don’t always have the time to cook! Melbourne’s Gourmet Juniors has taken the stress out of dinner time with a toddler by offering tasty food made from organic produce and free-range meat. The new Gourmet Juniors … Read more
I’m not one to wish my life away. But there’s a beautiful Australian brand for little girls that makes me wish the months for sunshine and fun in the great outdoors would hurry up already. It’s Peggy. Peggy Summer 14 It’s the brand that I would be happy to dress Millie in forever. The Melbourne … Read more
It’s a new Melbourne fashion brand for kids with designer prints and styles mixing up a wardrobe basic. But Little Wild Things T is anything but simple. Label: Little Wild Things T Where are you based? Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia What’s your background? Jacqui, a mother of three (4yo boy and almost 2yo twin girls) worked for … Read more