Posted on August 04, 2010 in Decor & Furniture, Fashion & Accessories, Gadgets & Gear, Newborn & Baby, Organise & Personalise, Play & Read by Simone

Gear up to support Jeans for Genes Day, coming up this Friday August 6, 2010. But if your bub is still a little too small for Levi’s, never fear – here are some great denim finds to suit the tiniest of hipsters.

A. Denim baby shoes available from Cheeky Little Soles – RRP$29.95
B. SOOKIbaby Howdy denim playsuit available from Rosiepose – RRP$32.95
C. Alimrose Designs denim jointed pony available from Vintage Baby – RRP$39.95
D. Upholstered denim toybox available from The Kids Store – RRP$600
E. Skip*Hop Duo denim nappy bag available from Bebe Online – RRP$139.95
F. Girls denim leggings available from Kawaii Kids – RRP$25
G. Elodie Details denim dummy clip available from Metro Mum – RRP$18
H. Denim Couture modern cloth nappies from Cushie Tushies – RRP$29 – 25% of all sales support Jeans for Genes

Tags: Alimrose, Bebe Online, Cheeky Little Soles, Cushie Tushies, Elodie Details, Kawaii Kids, Look Book, Metro Mum, Skip Hop, SOOKIbaby, The Kids Store, Vintage Baby

Posted on July 26, 2010 in Decor & Furniture, Organise & Personalise by Clare

If it’s getting near impossible to shut the fridge door without kiddy masterpieces cascading all over the kitchen floor, then it’s time to invest in one of these funky circular button boards. A cute personal feature for any child’s room, it’s also grown-up enough to live happily in an ‘adult’ space.

Available in pink or denim from Moochie-Moo – RRP$199.00

Tags: Moochie-Moo

Posted on July 07, 2010 in Decor & Furniture, Fashion & Accessories, Organise & Personalise by Simone

Put on a bright and feathery display with these beautiful finds, in shades of disarming peacock blue. Who said blue was just for boys?

A. Replica Hans Wegner Peacock Chair available from Life Interiors – RRP$669
B. ‘Clare the peacock’ art print by Printspace – RRP$30
C. Quilted cotton cosmetics purses by Eternal Creation – priced from $5.97 to $22.17
D. Peacock wall sticker available from Domayne – RRP$89
E. Felt birdie headband in blue available from Hair Fairy Clips – RRP$7.95
F. Baby Bella Maya baby shoes in Ocean Mist from Babes in Arms – RRP$19.95
G. Silk peacock cushion in ‘petrol’ available from Ferm Living – RRP$135
H. Tutu du Monde ‘Twinkle’ tutu in aqua available from Millie Molly Moo – RRP$149

Tags: Babes in Arms, Baby Bella Maya, Domayne, Eternal Creation, Ferm Living, Hair Fairy Clips, Hans Wegner, Life Interiors, Look Book, Millie Molly Moo, Printspace, Tutu du Monde

Posted on July 05, 2010 in Gadgets & Gear, Newborn & Baby, Organise & Personalise by Clare

Every yummy mummy needs at least one oversized glam handbag in her life, but who would guess something this “designer” was actually a baby bag in disguise? With head-turning style on the outside, it also comes with all the necessary baby bits on the inside – pram straps, loads of pockets and a shiny change mat that any spoiled baby would love to rest her bot on! To. Die. For.

Rachael Ruddick gunmetal convertible baby bag from Kido Store – RRP$495.00

Tags: Kido Store, Rachel Ruddick

Posted on July 01, 2010 in Organise & Personalise, Play & Read by Simone

Have you seen it yet, have you seen it yet?

If, like most of the nation, your kids have been doing cartwheels at the release of Toy Story 3, then this is something to make them go totally giddy. My Adventures in Toy Story 3 is a personalised book that puts your little one (and their friends) right into the action, and makes them feel just like one of the Toy Story gang.

Available from Identity Direct – RRP$12.95 for standard size, or RRP$19.95 for large

Tags: Disney, Identity Direct, Pixar, Shelf, Toy Story 3

Posted on June 30, 2010 in Fashion & Accessories, Gadgets & Gear, Newborn & Baby, Organise & Personalise, Play & Read by Simone

You’ve got to love zebra print – it combines the chic aesthetic of black and white with a quirky animalistic edge. Take an urban safari with these sensational stripy pieces. No zebras were harmed!

A. Plan Toys pull-along zebra from Modern Little Munchkins – RRP$39.95
B. Baby Bella Maya Zoe Zebra baby shoes from Babes in Arms – RRP$19.95
C. Baby Zebra safari romper suit from Nature’s Little Creations – RRP$18
D. OiOi zebra hobo nappy bag available at BubBee – RRP$179
E. Pintoy safari ranger’s vehicle available from Gr8 Toys – was RRP$74.95 now $64.95
F. Baby wipes clutch in zebra print from Dashbaby – RRP$35
G. Vintage scrabble keyring by Shelbyville on Madeit – RRP$16
H. Zebra Minkytimes modern cloth nappy available from Green Kids – RRP$27

Tags: Babes in Arms, Baby Bella Maya, BubBee, Dashbaby, Gr8 Toys, Green Kids, Look Book, Madeit, Minkytimes, Modern Little Munchkins, Nature's Little Creations, OiOi, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Shelbyville

Posted on June 07, 2010 in Eco-friendly & Organic, Gadgets & Gear, Organise & Personalise by Simone

Each one of these kooky, clip-on Freak-O-Bag monsters opens up to reveal a reusable tote bag perfect for lugging your small one’s most precious possessions around – guarded by his or her choice of 11 different mad critters. Hand made and fair trade, this is a freak show not to be missed!

Available from Where Did You Get That? – RRP$17.95 to $22.95

Tags: Freak-O-Bag, Where Did You Get That?

Posted on June 05, 2010 in Bed, Bath & Kitchen, Decor & Furniture, Eco-friendly & Organic, Fashion & Accessories, Organise & Personalise, Play & Read by Simone

Its never too early to instill your child with a love of nature and a desire to protect the planet. Celebrate World Environment Day with these earth-friendly teaching tools.

A. Green to Grow BPA-free baby bottle available from Eco Child – RRP$19.95
B. Tiny Revolutionary ‘Teacher Creature’ hoodie from cornflowerblue – RRP$35
C. Little Alouette Gigi the Giraffe teether available from Toddler Town RRP$33.70
D. Glückskäfer sustainable wood house available from biome – RRP$59.95
E. Envirosax ‘Flower Power’ kids shopping bag from Hello Charlie – RRP$8.95
F. ‘Soar’ fine-grained birch ply swing by Left Hand Make – RRP$59
G. Solar Sun Jar available from todae – RRP$75
H. Charlie & Lola Look After Your Planet available from ecobabe – RRP$19.95

Tags: biome, Charlie & Lola, Cornflowerblue, Eco Child, Envirosax, Glückskäfer, Green to Grow, HappyMais, Hello Charlie, Left Hand Make, Little Alouette, Look Book, Metro Mum, Shelf, Tiny Revolutionary, todae, Toddler Town

Posted on May 19, 2010 in Bed, Bath & Kitchen, Decor & Furniture, Fashion & Accessories, Make It Activities, Organise & Personalise, Play & Read by Simone

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, this fruit cocktail of adorable edibles is more likely to keep the fashion police at bay! Your little munchkins will surely pack a fruit punch with these cool pieces.

A. Apple patch denim leggings available from My Rocking Wardrobe – RRP$27
B. Lunchskins red apple reusable sandwich bag from State of Green – RRP$14.95
C. Happle funky fruit bowl from Cool Gifts – RRP$69.95 (large)
D. Wooden fruit and veg set available from Metro Mum – RRP$45
E. Orla Kiely A5 notebook available from Small Acorns – NZ$35.99
F. Alexander Henry fabric from Funky Fabrix – RRP$12.95 per half metre
G. Tiny Mammoth apple crew jumper from Dragonfly – RRP$54.95
H. Oobi apple print puffball skirt from Ten Little Indians – RRP$39.95

Tags: Alexander Henry, Cool Gifts, Dragonfly, Funky Fabrix, Happle, Look Book, Lunchskins, Metro Mum, My Rocking Wardrobe, Oobi, State of Green, Ten Little Indians, Tiny Mammoth

Posted on May 12, 2010 in Gadgets & Gear, Organise & Personalise, WIN WIN WIN by Simone

Sorry, this competition is now CLOSED.

Winner: D Polites, Melbourne VIC.

Secure yummy mummy status with a gorgeous Vanchi Doctor Bag!

The good folk at Button Baby are giving Mum’s Grapevine members the chance to win a Vanchi Doctor Bag valued at $174.95. The ultimate accessory for when you’re out and about with baby, the Doctor Bag has all the essentials including change mat, bottle holder, multiple pockets, adjustable straps and it looks great!

To enter, simply tell us in 25 words or less which essential item from www.buttonbaby.com.au you’d love to put in your Vanchi Doctor Bag. Email your answer, name, address and phone number to [email protected] with ‘Button Baby’ as the subject line.

Competition closes midnight June 4, 2010. Read our Terms & Conditions

Tags: Button Baby, Vanchi