To dream, to create...

There's something just a little bit calming about creating new pretties.

Whether it be stomach grumbling cos we all (probably just me, really) have to watch the kilojoule intake.. or a child that asks to get up from his 'rest' 5 minutes after he goes down... we all must have an escape! So then, gorgeous hair combs are born and eagerly await placement in the shop.

So vintage-y and pretty!

In other news, Homelife and Typo deemed me worthy to be a winner in their Crafty Christmas Competition, after I entered my Christmas Advent Calendar, using my baby pegs and some very cute brown paper bags filled with goodies for Little Man. So now I'm off to window shop to see what awesomeness I can pick out for myself!

Welcome to my escape.

And the winner is...

 

Thank you to all who entered my $20 voucher giveaway on Facebook. I really enoyed reading the answers to my giveaway question, "Christmas is a time for...".

Without any further ado, congratulations:

Laura, I'll be emailing you your voucher soon! And for all those who missed out, thank you for entering and never fear.. I love giving stuff away! So stay tuned :)

Should we talk about Christmas?

Lets talk about Christmas.

I know there's big stigma in talking about Christmas & the festive season too early. I have to admit, I've done much talking against it myself.  The age-old question, when does one put up the tree and the decorations? When shall I start purchasing gifts? When do I send out the cards?

Which brings me to: When, as a store owner, is it ok to start selling 'Christmas stamped' items?

Fully aware that I may need to shield myself against the onslaught of 'nay'ers, I believe the time has come. Not too late, not too early... November is the time.

The time to buy pretty accessories to give as gifts.
The time to find those cute little earrings you just have to wear to Christmas lunch.
The time to buy some beautiful wrapping and gift cards to wrap those equally gorgeous gifts.

The time has come, my lovelies. Christmas is here.