Can you believe it's already been One Year...??

WOW! Where has the time gone!! Is it just me or has it been a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' kind of year??

I know for me this has certainly been the case. One thing after another thing has happened (including plenty of things I really wish hadn't...!) that my brain had barely time to realise how quickly time was slipping by...

So much so that, the first anniversary of Kids Style Hub was here before I knew it...  I certainly can't believe that it's now been over a year that I've been selling through this fantastic store! It most definitely has been one amazing ride...

Anyway, as a little token of appreciation for the amazingly talented lady behind it all, Nicole Herrick, and of course, to celebrate this exciting milestone, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to introduce to you a few of the many new names (and their gorgeous products) that have since joined me there...

Handcrafted bags for both Boys & Girls by Adelie Creations

Organic Moses Basket & stand by Bebelicious

Ruffle pants by Bettsy Kingston

Gingerbread Martians Baking Kit for Kids by Chef Sonia & You

Cream Knitted Maternity Shawl by Baby Knit

Elephant Hybrid Cloth Nappy by Cushie Tushies

Original Lino Cut Print by Ellie Malin

Maternity/Breast-feeding Dresses by I and U

Original Artwork by Jen Keelan

Sippy Bottle by Kiddie Concepts

3D Artwork by Little Flutter Creations

Kids Bean Chairs by Lelbys

Cowboys & Indians Bodysuit by Lolly & Bliss

Maternity/Nursing Lounge Set by Mamma Love

Fur baby wrap/blanket by Minimink

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Organic Bamboo & Cotton Baby Swaddle Wrap by Natural Kids

Kids Brightly Coloured Belts by Papoose Accessories

Friendships & Memories in Primary School Book by PCB Designs

'Only the Good Cry Young' Tee by Pram Rock

Girls Play Make up by Pure Poppet

Baby Sign Language Learning Kit by Signing Stars

'Come Fly Away with Me' Greeting Card by Square Peg Prints

Kids Crochet Ball-Necklace by The Black Sheep

Kids Activity Bag by The Cafe Bag

Limited Edition Baby Quilts by Tilly & Tobes

Car Window Shade by Toddler Tints

Bird Cot Mobile by Tweets

Flourishing Branch Family Tree Print by Uniquely Grown

Girls Summer PJ Set by Whatever Wear

Yep, that's one jammed packed store, you just have to check out!!

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So, you coming??

Yeap. We're having another massive garage sale (and I really do mean MASSIVE!). Didn't exactly plan to, but after the success of last years and after an extensive clean out of my studio, we have decided it's time to have another. Plus, it's about time my parents down-sized...

So, here's your chance to find yourself a bargain from a whole bunch of garage sale treasures - including a heap of fabrics, patterns and other sewing & craft supplies from my studio - before they get listed in my Craftumi store.

PLUS, I'll be setting up my new look Minky Minx stall and reducing everything by up to 50% off the RRP  to make room for new stock!!

Ok, so I get that you can't all come down just for the sale. I know, not all of you live in sunny Melbourne, do you? So, in view of this, I'm planning something special, just for you, in the coming weeks - so stay tuned!

P.S. Oh, In case you want to find out more about the actual garage sale, click here.

I do love Spring

Yes, I absolutely adore Spring - and I'm not at all afraid to admit it!

I love the fresh green of new leaves, the trees covered with pretty blossoms, the sound of children's laughter as they finally come out to play, the warmth of the sunlight, and so, so much more - really what isn't there to love! Yes, it's definitely my favourite time of year - but not just for these reasons... For the past 6 years I have especially loved Spring because it's the month I married my Man - in fact this weekend we celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary!!

So, to celebrate this milestone and this beautiful month, here's a few of my favourite handmade 'Spring-time Wedding' finds. Enjoy!

Guest Book Fingerprint Tree by Idoityourself

Silk Flower Bridal Bouquet by Flowers by the Vase

Recycled Silver Rose Diamond Engagement Ring by De Lisa Rotta Fine Jewelry 

Floral Woodland Bridal Crown by DeLoop

Lace Bridesmaid Silk Clutches by Leela Purse 

Floral Hummingbird Bridal Shower Invite by Artisacreations

Blush Pink Knitted Bridal Shrug/Cardigan by Crochetbutterfly

Handcrafted Paper Bridal Bouquet by Marrymerosie

Rhinestone & Pearl Necklace/Choker by Stellarlight Jewellery

Spring Woodland Table Decor by Fairyfolk Weddings

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When it rains, it pours...

I know, a completely over-used phrase, but it's true - sometimes it really does pour! Here's proof...

It all started about 6 weeks ago. We had just just parked our car innocently on the side of the road, when we heard a loud 'BANG'! A somewhat careless Tradie had just backed his ute into our car, its metal tray ripping a huge gash into its side as if it was made of paper...

If that wasn't enough of a headache to sort out, only about two weeks later, I came home to find someone in our unit. Yes, a man had jumped over our fence and broken in through our sliding door and was upstairs when I came home from walking our dog! Had our little Maltese Terrier, Melita, not sniffed him out and alerted me to his presence, I probably would not have known that someone had broken in, that is, until I noticed the missing kitchen chair he had set up outside beside the fence for his getaway or went upstairs and saw the mess he left going through our personal possessions...

So, yes, sometimes it does pour. The past few weeks are testimony to that! All going well though, we hope to fix the car - despite being written off due to additional damage to the suspension. Thankfully too, I've been able to lend various camera's from my family, so have been able to work around the inconvenience of having mine stolen just when I was in the middle of doing a product photo shoot..

We're also very fortunate that neither incident was worse - especially considering the fact that I was still in the car when our car was hit, and that the thief was still carrying the screw driver he used to get in when he came running down the stairs in front of me... The situation also would likely have been quite different had just a few small details been different - had my husband not got out of the car a few minutes earlier, had he not decided to come home with me instead of stop by the shops on the way, had I not come home when I did - all could have made a big difference in both outcomes. Makes you think, just how amazing things sometimes work out, how one insignificant decision can make such a world of difference sometimes...

Anyway, all said and done, we're all okay, no one got hurt. The car is repairable and I should, hopefully, get a nice new camera soon. So perhaps that's enough to be thankful for. But it certainly makes you realise how quickly life can change...

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