Come and tell us what YOU as a WOMAN want for your life...

A message from Michelle Hayward.....

Do you have a quirky, passionate, edgey, interesting or otherwise special love story to share? Would you be prepared to be featured in a real-life magazine, complete with photographs?

If you have a romance of the century to share, and you would like Australia to know about it, please contact me with details.

Also, please take a moment to read my forum post 'What do we really want?' Women around Australia should be celebrated! We are a magnificent and diverse culture and we have something to say... I would like to take your submissions/concerns/etc to our Politicians - and give you a voice!

Come and tell us what YOU as a WOMAN want for your life...for your family.... in terms of your career progression... how you're coping in the recession etc...

Contact Michelle at absolutelywhyaard@bigpond.com

Eco Manifesto

Eco Manifesto has made a couple of changes to their website including the ability to add a testimonial and/or product reviews.

At the moment, Eco Manifesto has on sale a gorgeous "Relax Me Bath & Massage Oil" for $13 (a saving of $6.95).

Absolutely Gorgeous
Relax Me Bath & Massage Oil

A soothing blend of essential oils to help the body unwind and de-stress

Directions: Pour a few drops into your bath. Apply during massage or burn in an oil burner

Absolutely Gorgeous products are hand blended from only natural ingredients, nourishing plant oils and the finest botanicals. These top quality products are:

- Paraben Free
- SLS Free
- Contain No Artificial colours
- Contain no Animal Ingredients
- Not Tested on Animals

Extra Info
Lavender & rose geranium - 150ml

Ingredients: Wheatgerm oil, soyabean oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, sweet almond oil, lavender & rose geranium essential oils

To see this and many other gorgeous products, go to www.ecomanifesto.com.au

PutItOn.com

Just a quick note tonight. I was recently emailed about a fantastic new website supporting undiscovered talent in the fields of art, music, fashion & filmmaking.

Here is a bit about them;

About PutItOn.com

PutItOn.com was conceived to fill a void in the art world — a place in cyberspace where budding artists from all over the world could showcase their work in front of a global audience.

Whether it is in the hopes of being "discovered," to finally make a living from the sale of their creations, or simply to revel in the joy of having an audience see and react to their work, PutItOn.com artists now have a dynamic setting in which to showcase their craft - for free and with no limitations.

At PutItOn.com, we believe that there are literally millions of artists around the world who are currently unable to display what they have created. Whether it's because of their location, lack of connections to the "business side" of their craft, or inadequate funds, incredibly talented individuals who have created fantastic works of art have been frustrated in their quest to share their work with the world.

So we've created a place to level the playing field and change all that. If an artist can gain access to a computer, they can access PutItOn.com — and connect with people all over the world eager to discover them and their work.

For the emerging artist, PutItOn.com means the chance for exposure on a global scale, in an environment designed by artists for artists.

For the connoisseur, the collector, the devotee, or the newbie who wishes to dive deeper into works of art, music, fashion, and film, PutItOn.com provides unlimited access to a world of artists and their works on a scale never before possible, but renders it manageable and approachable through innovative, sophisticated, and seamless technological advances.

Check it out at www.pititon.com

Boodabubs

Boodabubs is a gorgeous on-line boutique for bubs & kids who love nature!

From climbing trees to jumping in mud puddles, Boodabubs has fun and functional clothing and accessories to cater for the most stylish kids!

Owner Shelley came from a background in the finance industry, but after looking for fun & funky clothes for her first baby boy, decided to take matters into her own hands and began designing and making them herself!

In mid 2008 the Boodabubs Boutique began to stock some other handmade labels from Australia and abroad. This means that we can become a one-stop-shop for all things bubs & kids. Keep your eye out for more exciting labels coming soon.

Become a VIP member to receive 10% off every item purchased the Boodabubs Boutique and receive exclusive access to new products.

See their website for more details www.boodabubs.com.au

Shelley also has a great blog. Follow her @ www.boodabubs.blogspot.com

all images via www.boodabubs.com.au

I'm still here!

Hi everyone. I am still here, but my baby boy has had bronchitis, so we have been spending this week in quarantine! He is now on antibiotics, so will hopefully be feeling better soon so that I can get back to writing about all the beautiful and talented people we have out there!

xoxox

Blanky4me

Do you have a signature gift that you give someone when they

have a baby? Blanky4me.com’s personalized baby blankets make a perfect gift for that special new little person!

With over 26 years of sewing experience and a love of sewing, art and design, Rose-Leah handcrafts each blanket individually. She says “The blankets are great for people who have unique names and perfect for people who want to give a very special gift – whether it’s for a newborn baby or their own grown child.

We pride ourselves on quality, speed and outstanding customer service. We go out of our way to ensure each and every order is an enjoyable and special experience for our customers”

Blanky4me.com also makes personalized blankets for kids and adults. The blankets are made from ultra-soft Waffle fleece or Premium Polar fleece and are delivered worldwide. Personalization can be done in English, Greek, Russian and Armenian languages.

Their product range also includes monogrammed scarfs, beanies, monogrammed soft and funky cushions and teddies. They have also bundled up their top of the range products in their Deluxe Gift Sets.

The personalized blankets are perfect for snuggling up in bed, on the lounge, in the car, in the cot or stroller/pram.

All images via www.blanky4me.com

Little Babushka's

I think this is my favourite local find to date.

Founded in late 2008 by mums Frankie and Cessie, Little Babushka's makes and sells the most gorgeous kids clothes! Inspired by the clothes their mothers dressed them in as children in the 70's, Frankie & Cessie decided to bring back the fun & fashion from their childhood by making clothes for their own children.

Looking at all these clothes also takes me back to my childhood. My mum wasn't much of a sewer, but we did have strawberry fabric dresses and skirts and peasant tops.

Little Babushka's sells at the Perth Upmarket, Mathilda's Market and madeit.com.au. They will soon have an online store.

Check out their blog at www.littlebabushkas.wordpress.com

Their range includes beautiful peasant dresses, baggy fisherpants, capes and scarfs.

All images via Little Babushka's