London Mummy

Baby Shower Giveaway

I'm so excited to be taking part in Sew Mama Sew's Baby Shower event which starts on Monday and is sure to be both fun and full of great ideas.  Visit the Sew Mama Sew blog for lots of wonderful giveaways and tutorials all centred on a baby shower theme.  I'm not going to tell you what my gift is just yet, I just hope the winner loves it!   Don't worry, I will happily post my giveaway gift overseas so entry is open to all :)

I had such a hard time choosing what to include in the giveaway, as it needed to be gender neutral and my orders from the trade shows had not yet started to arrive at the time I had to choose.  But now they have started to arrive and, as always, I'm like a kid in a sweet shop. 

When you place orders at the Trade Shows it can all be rather hurried as there is usually so much to see, so it's easy to, not exactly forget what you've ordered, but certainly remember what the products actually look and feel like in the flesh.

Like these oh so very soft cotton and snuggly baby blankets from Austria - both Livvy and I fell in love with these as soon as we saw them, the colours are so pretty and I love the fact that the back of the blankets have the same design but in the reverse colourway as seen in the cars one below - yes I photographed it straight out of the packet, hence the folded look but I've got to catch the natural light when I can :)

I went to look at a vacant shop recently, it would be an absolute dream come true for me to have a bricks and mortar store, particularly one close to where I live.  I have spent many an hour drawing up ideas for how I would fit it out, what workshops I could offer there and loads of other ideas to make it work, which are all there, in my head and in my notebooks.  But sadly, whilst the rent is fairly reasonable, the other outgoings and the cost of bringing the very outdated and scruffy interior, not to mention the outdoor loo, up to scratch are just too much for me at the moment so reality has to bite and I shall have to content myself with playing shops at home :)  

I couldn't resist doing some very quick styling shots in Livvy's room, poor girl, she's always having her room taken over by me for my photography but it's the best room for natural light etc so she's used to it by now and is more than happy to offer her own opinion and ideas too!  Plus she knows I'll have to tidy it up before I start so she's more than happy with that trade off!

Still, not taking the shop does mean I can get a little carried away at Anne Claire Petit's gorgeous stand at Top Drawer,  not that I ever need an excuse to do that.   That stock isn't due to arrive until later this month but I've added some items to my online shop as pre-orders as it is unlikely that I will be able to re-stock again in time for Christmas - their next delivery date is mid March so if you did have your eye on something you do need to get in quickly as I'm sure the fabulous reindeer and baby mobiles will sell out quickly as always.

I know it's often difficult to find as good a range of items for boys.  So I was pleased to find these gorgeous brushed cotton gingham pj's with a cute car applique, although I know girls like cars too.  These are a lovely quality and available in either red or blue.  I love the fact that the company who make these is a Fair Trade company which also donates a percentage of sales to SOS Children's Villages, a charity which provides homes for orphaned and abandoned children.

 

I'll show you more items as they arrive but in the meantime, Livvy is away for the weekend so my studio beckons.

Hope to see you over at the Baby Shower :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seed Prints - Card Giveway Winner

Well Livvy had great fun writing up the little slips for the entrants for the Seed cards giveway and she picked the number 20 out of the hat and so the winner is:

Many congratulations, to Mette, please drop me an email with your full address and I shall pop your set of six cards in the post right away.

Olivia was desperate to pick out another winner, so as a little extra I am going to send a little set of three cards to:

number 16 which is nomadmama, so please send me your details and I shall pop yours in the post too.

Tara asked me to thank you for all the lovely feedback on her cards and is delighted they have international appeal.  I also mentioned that many people really liked the idea of framing them and you will be very pleased to hear that Tara is planning on producing square prints measuring 33cm by 33cm in the following:

Cow Parsley - my personal favourite

Clover

Cala - another contender for my favourite

And finally, Ivy

If you are interested in purchasing one of these prints, either drop me an email or contact Tara herself via her website where you can also view her full range of cards.  She will also design and produce custom wedding stationery too.

Many thanks to everyone who joined in, I'm planning one more giveaway before Christmas - I'll let you
know more nearer the time :)

Hand Printed Card Giveaway

Ok it's Sunday and as a little thank you to all you lovely ladies - well I'm assuming there aren't any men who read my blog, but I could well be wrong ..... who keep checking in, reading, commenting and sending me lovely supportive emails I'm having another little giveaway.

I met the lovely creator of these luscious lovelies at Top Drawer earlier this year and the moment I saw her cards I knew I wanted to stock them.  This is a new venture for her and I am sure it will be a successful one - the aim is to add to the range with textiles.   I think these designs would translate beautifully to linen tea towels etc.

Tara Dennis of Seed prints each of these gorgeous cards individually by hand using recycled card and paper. 

I normally sell these at £2.95 each but I am going to give away a mixed set of six individual cards to one lucky commenter :)  Postage is thrown in too, to anywhere in the world.

Each card is blank inside and supplied with it's own little handfolded paper envelope which has part of the card's design printed on the inside - just insert your card and seal with the pretty little sticker provided.

My photos don't really do justice to the lovely shades Tara has used on her cards, particularly on the soft pink ones shown above and below, simply stunning with the white and the soft mustard.

I'm also loving the very pretty soft blue/grey as seen on the ivy card below, again so much more gorgeous in the flesh:

I couldn't decide which were my favourites so the winner will receive a mixed set of the six cards shown here.

In order to be in with a chance to win, just enter a comment on this post by midnight GMT Sunday the 10th November 07.

Good luck and enjoy your Sunday.

And the winner is .......

Lots of news to catch up on and Lynsey from Swirlyarts has tagged me so I shall post again tomorrow but the lucky winner of my Rosie Flo's Night-time Colouring Book competition is:

Number 10 which is Max from Noodles and Doodles so many congratulations to you Max, two copies of this fantastic new book will be winging their way to you asap.

Many thanks to everyone else who entered, it was fun.  So much so that I have decided I shall run a little giveaway once a month so keep a lookout for my next one!