Have You Met Miss Jones

I absolutely love this online store. 

Have you met Miss Jones is a lifestyle company dedicated to providing contemporary designs for the interior. Bone china votives sit side by side with magnificent capiz chandeliers, cushions, organic pottery and wooden trays and coasters. Products are sourced from across the globe and scrutinized to ensure they add value and pleasure to the living environment. 

The philosophy embraces the essence of adaptability and 

as such the range appeals to a wide range of budgets and sits equally well in a variety of interiors from inner city terraces to beachside retreats. 

Jennifer Jones has a background in fashion, having worked in the UK and Australia for iconic brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike and Diesel. After 10 years in the fashion industry she left Diesel as Managing Director of Australia and started “Have you met Miss Jones” in 2006.

The business originally started as a fashion agency but her roots have drawn her back into the world of home-wares. Jennifer’s parents John and Millie have had an export company for the past 35 years, exporting beautiful items from the Philippines to the UK and Europe. Over many dinners and Sunday lunches a plan was hatched to launch their home-wares into the Australian market.

“Have you met Miss Jones” now operates as a home-wares company specialising in bone china and other beautiful items from the Philippines. Jennifer is responsible for the sales and distribution in Australia while John and Millie handle production in the Philippines.

I love the Bone China  Hanging Swallow and the Canary on Stand, both of which I have sitting in my office. The Bone China Collections also include the Pebble Collection, the Beautiful Birds Collection and the Driftwood Collection. 

They also carry a beautiful range of Clay Pottery and Laminated Capiz. 

To see their beautiful range, go to www.haveyoumetmissjones.com.au

All photos from Have You Met Miss Jones

Do you Have a Cheeky Monkey?

Not just a cute name, Your Cheeky Monkey has gorgeous handcrafted products for baby showers, new babies, and children too! They also have stuff for mums and dads. 

Monique Nickalls is the owner of Gold Coast based Your Cheeky Monkey and is a work at home mum 

(WAHM) with two Cheeky Monkey's of her 

own - 2 boys aged 2 & 3. 

Last year, Monique decided it was time to share her passion for hand-sewn products with the world, luckily for us, as her products are just gorgeous! 

Monique says;

"Our aim, after working in different industries and experiencing different levels of customer service, is to provide beautiful, unique, 

memorable gifts and practical items for people of all ages while at the same time providing the best possible customer service. We know how important your time is."

From the very practical Burp Cloths for $15 (I could have done with a tonne of these having had a son with reflux!), to the too cute hand made Googly Eye Bunnies at $19.95, Your Cheeky Monkey has great gift ideas for every baby!!

I really like the Recycled Fabric Tote for $39.95 which is made from recycled jeans and upholstery off-cuts. 

When you sign up for Your Cheeky Monkey's Newsletter, you receive a VIP discount code, exclusive giveaways, tips & recipes and entry into the 

monthly voucher draw.

Your Cheeky Monkey's current specials are;

10 - 20% off all Organic Skincare Products

Buy 6 Finger Puppets, get 

one FREE!

30% off all sunscreens and Fingerpuppets. 

Milla Ruby Designs

Introducing Milla Ruby Designs! 

Milla Ruby Designs is owned and run by WA mum Caddie Noakes. Caddie is married and has 2 beautiful daughters, Millana and Ruby.

Caddie is a self taught, her first cross stitch was done at age 8, and is told she takes after her crafty Grandmother. 

Caddie started selling her beautiful hand made items about 18 months ago and after seeing how gorgeous her products are, it is easy to see why her business, Milla Ruby Designs has taken off!

Milla Ruby Designs has beautiful dresses for the girls, and funky pants for the boys. My favourite are the "Save Our Planet" relaxapants.

                                                                                                       

There is also beautiful toys like hand made giraffes, 

monkeys and my favourite, the Chenille Owl Taggy which is only $18!

Milla Ruby Designs is a regular at Mathilda's Markets in Perth and you can see her at the next one at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Belmont on Sunday the 19th July from 9am - 1pm. 

More from Lauren Alexander

I just had to put this one up as it was too cute!

This is another gorgeous design from Lauren Alexander 

From the Designer

This tote features 16 images from my original watercolor paintings. Colorful birds, whimsical cuties, perfect for any art lover. This bag will cheerfully hold everything you need.

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Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.

• 10 oz heavyweight natural canvas fabric
• Full side and bottom gusset
• 22" reinforced self-fabric handles
• Machine washable
• Measures 15" x 18" x 6"

Idibidi Kids

When my sister in law had her baby girl, Elissia, 7 weeks ago I was trying to find the perfect gift. I had already gone a bit crazy at Little Posh in Mount Hawthorn with dolls, girly clothes and tiny pink shoes, so I wanted to get something a bit different. 

I came across Idibidi Kids Massage. This is the perfect gift for a new mum who already has everything they need for their little cherub. 

Owner of Idibidi Kids Massage, Natalie Garmson, is a certified infant massage instructor and a mother so knows first hand the many benefits of infant massage. 

Idibidi Kids offers Infant Massage Courses and Workshops, Children's Massage courses for children aged 4 - 12 years, Sleep Consults, Post Natal Care and Massage in Schools Programs. 

Idibidi Kids Massage is based in Perth, WA

MUDD Kids - Organic Fair Trade

MUDD Kids is an online organic, fair trade baby and children's store. 

If you are looking for a new baby gift, I would recommend checking them out. Their Soy Kimono Bodysuits are just beautiful and come in 3 different colours - Chocolate, Petal & Tea (even the names are cute!).

The Bamboo dress in Natural is just gorgeous, and if that's not enough, the little girl wearing it is enough to make you buy one!

My favourite thing would have to be the Huggalugs! These are funky leg warmers for babies to kids age 6. They can also be worn on the arms and are great for under skirts, especially when toilet training!! No tights! My girls are now 8 & 9, but I'm sure I can get them to fit somehow!! 

Here is what owner Amy Dolwing says about her store;

"Helping our little ones to grow up with a green influence is easy at MUDD Kids. While
more and more people are becoming educated about chemicals used in the manufacturing of
our clothes, you'll be glad to see we've come across a fabulous range of  Eco-friendly
clothing.

Our eco-friendly clothing lines may assist in the rising number of children suffering
skin allergies and sensitivity as they are chemical free.

Many people are still unaware of the benefits of eco-friendly fabrics, so here is a quick overview!

SOY is smoother than cashmere and has the same moisture absorption as cotton. It's being touted "vegetable cashmere".  It is conscientious and green by using the the natural leftover pulp from tofu, soy milk and other soy products.

BAMBOO fabric has a natural sheen and softness that feels and drapes like silk. Bamboo is an eco-friendly, sustainable crop. Bamboo grows naturally without the need for agricultural tending. 

Our Baby Soy & Kicky Pants lines range between $4 -$32, with the average being just $15.  A very affordable and safe option for dressing your child.

What are you waiting for, jump over to Mudd Kids and start shopping for your sustainable wardrobe today!"

The Important Things In Life

I took his Hand and Followed

 

My dishes went unwashed today

I didn’t make my bed

I took his hand and followed

Where his eager footsteps led.

 

Oh yes, we went adventuring

My little Child and I

Exploring all the great outdoors

Beneath the sun and sky.

 

We watched a robin feed her young

We climbed a sunlit hill

Saw cloud-sheep scamper through the sky

We plucked a daffodil.

 

That my house was so neglected

That I didn’t brush the stairs

In twenty years no one on earth

Will know or even care.

 

But that I’ve helped my little child

To noble adulthood grow

In twenty years the whole wide world

May look and see and know.

 

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