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Merry Christmas

If you read Bloesem yesterday you probably know that the last two weeks have not been my best...but I am feeling much better now... and it seems as if the lovely Kristin knew I needed a bit of cheering up... yesterday's mail really surprised me with this amazing Christmas gift...a vintage fisher-price toy... it brought a big smile to my face and it touched me deeply knowing that Kristin had been looking for this toy especially for me... how beautiful and loving... true Christmas spirit... many thanks Kristin.... with this little friend hanging in my boys' bedroom it feels like having a faraway friend close to me...  

...and we will be using these wonderful Christmas cards as menus for our Christmas dinner, thank you Esther aka Esthex for making my life a bit easier during this crazy week :)!

 

Wishing all of you and your families a very Merry Christmas!

..printable ornaments from KLT..
..esthex..

Sponsor Spotlight: Modern Handmade Child

I have been in bed with a fever for three days...so you could say luck was not on my side these last two weeks but I believe we are all better now and are finally able to prepare for Christmas, but of course I couldn't leave you without any last posts...the good thing about being sick was that I had plenty of time to read all sorts of magazines (love love love doing that) and the online magazine, Modern Handmade Child,  that I have written about before here on BKids is an absolute nice one to read. Just click here and you will arrive in the Winter issue full with 'handmade' ideas, products, recipes and DIY projects...great fun just before this Holiday weekend starts...

..Modern Handmade Child..

Mom Story : Kim from Albie Design

A short but very lovely Mom Story to start this last week before Christmas with... the Mom is Kim Sly and she lives in Portland...about a year ago Kim decided to step out of her corporate job and take the plunge to follow her dream... albie design

Click here to read this week's Mom Story...

..albie design..

some things I liked this week...

these mounted animals from Planet Fur...

these socks from Collegien from France...

these baby animals...

this doorstop and mirror at Gretel...

these mini-cubes...

Happy Sunday! Tomorrow some final Christmas posts ... irene xoxo

Gifts ideas and Festive Thoughts by Erika Harberts

 
Gifts ideas and Festive Thoughts by Erika Harberts from MikoDesign

*for Babies:  I think this will look great in a baby room
*for Girls: we love giving creative presents, normally we make our own sewing boxes but this one is also nice
*for Boys:  This is so cool...
*handmade:  I think these necklaces will make a great Christmas gift
*eco-friendly: these noses and tails are so cute !
*pure luxury :   I’m sure the girls would love to have a bag like this
*less than 25:  These great stamps
*less than 50: we love dressing up
*less than 100:  I love petit pan and these mobiles are so pretty

"We start the Christmas period this year, I think again with a small Christmas at our house, with the girls and Christmas crafts decorate the house and the nice day to gluhwin and cookies with friends, acquaintances, customers and themselves with Christmas just sit with the family eating together."

..MikoDesign..

Bloggers Gift Guide for Kids 2010

 

Sponsor Spotlight: Itch Design

Inspired by edgy adult fashion Itch Design is 'the' funkiest fashion label for kids from Australia...wow I love their graphics and cool illustrations printed on the t-shirts, onesies, shorts and more...how cool is mr. Mustache? Itch Design is currently working on their new website but at the moment they have a strong and regurlay updated facebook page...and even better a shop inside facebook with many items for sale at the moment.... have a look for yourself...

..Itch Design..
..go shopping..
..Itch Design at Little Pinwheel..

Giveaway: A generous price pack ($150) from Sonny Boutique

What can you win this week ::  the Infant Sacque PLUS  the Flight Hat both from the new line Plum Bunny PLUS the WeeSee DVD PLUS the 14K gold heart earrings by Catbird total value: $ 150.-

What do you have to do :: just leave a comment stating which item you like best from the Sonny boutique...

This giveaway runs until Tuesday 21 December and winner will be announced the following day.

Last weeks winners from the Nanny Pickle giveaway are : Melissa, Sue and Hanna.

..Sonny boutique..
..Sonny boutique blog..

Craft project: Paper Quilling Numbers

Learn how to make paper number for your kids or even better show them how to make them ... a nice new craft project from Khali...just click here to see what you need and how to do it...

..Craft projects..
..Little. Lovely...

Mom Story : Esther from Babyccino Kids

Super happy to share the beautiful home and answers to our Mom Story questions with you today from well-known blogger Esther van de Paal ...you know one of the very nice ladies from Babyccino Kids...her house feels like walking into one of my own friends homes in the Netherlands...very 'gezellig' or 'cozy' like we would say... but it is not only cozy, you can clearly see Esther's great stense for style, beautiful things, art and color...i love the Kid's rooms...have a look for yourself!

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Some things I liked this week...

 

Tape Tree at VT-Wonen and Paper garlands from Gretchen Mist...

6 sweet treat mittens by some things hiding here...

I'm writing this post at 4:05 am in the morning...Saturday is almost starting, my baby boy Kiet woke me up due to some bad constipation he is having for a little while now, we tried everything but the poor little guy needed some help from the doctor and I believe we are heading in the right direction :) but for mama's like us this means less sleep ...will try and catch up during the day tomorrow after we have decorated our tree, yes we bought a real one and I LOVE the smell!

I would like to wish you a wonderful weekend too and hope to see you back on Monday when I have a new Mom Story from Esther from Babyccino and I will announce the three winners from the Nanny pickle giveaway! irene xoxo ....

More things I liked

Cooking for Kids : Caramel Popcorn Lollipops

Click here to see how you can make these Caramel Popcorn Lollipops... another super fun recipe by Damaris...

Sponsor spotlight: Sarah Jane Studios

...easy easy easy for me to write about Sarah Jane's amazing work...I love it all and am going to buy some of her down-loadable Gift tags and flat cards for Christmas. Don't forget to have a look at her new journals...they make a perfect gift for girls.

..sarah jane studios..
..sarah jane studios shop..
..sarah jane studiosblog..

Dolls from another world

Guest post by Hayley from .little pinwheel

Christmas is around the corner, and I have no doubt we are all checking our lists. Having a little girl there are a number of dolls written on her letter to santa, and truly she does not need another doll. I am a little embarrassed to count how many barbie dolls my daughter owns, and show you an image of how much her bed is flooded with her bigger dolls. But one cannot let her daughter down at this time of the year.

{this is the doll I am getting Keely for her birthday.}

I have been told, by a very wise parent, that you add to what they play with. My daughter plays with dolls, and to my surprise all of them. I am going to add to her collection this Christmas. I have looked high and low and found some beautiful handmade and keepsake dolls, one of which is on her wish list to be made especially for her on her birthday. I know being a doll lover myself I would be happy to have one of these dolls hanging around in my room, or I am sure my son would!

I hope you all have a merry Christmas, and if you are hunting for a doll for your little girl I do hope I have helped a little in your search to find something other than a barbie doll.

Hayley x

 ..raggidyrag dolls..
..happy to see you dolls..

Sponsor Spotlight : Pocket Carnival

Pocket Carnival is a super cute label from Australia created by Penny Eager and she lives in Melbourne and this is her studio :) ...a little bit of an introduction for you to know who is behind these beautiful Christmas gift tags, cards, soft dolls, fabrics and more.  I really adore Penny's illustrations and would love to use some of her fabrics for my own sewing projects. Please have a visit at her shop and I'm sure you can find a perfect soft doll gift for a person a any age!

..Pocket Carnival..

Craft Project: Photo Ornaments for Christmas

I actually used this craft tutorial from Helen to make ornaments myself too...really liked this simple but oh so meaningful idea! Would you like to know how to make them too then click here...

..More Craft Projects..
..Curly Birds..