My Messy Room Journal

Australia Day Long Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:46:00 +0000

Australia Day and weekend was spent down the coast as we have our Little H starting school tomorrow and we wanted to enjoy the weekend not doing much.

As always, it was lazy, quiet and lots of fun. The kids love the space, playing outside, either at the beach or in the backyard.... they don't seem to play the same in Sydney.

Good friends stayed as well and we chatted, laughed, read, ate and enjoyed a few drinks.

We are home now. The school bag is packed, his uniform is out and we are ready for the '1st day'.

xx

Girls Style Book

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:21:00 +0000

Just in! The Girls Style Book translated in english with easy instructions, patterns and drawings.

Have you seen these books before? They are really really good.

Rrp $30 instore and online

xx

want to make this?

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:09:00 +0000

Wouldn't this be awesome to make! You can find the instructions here on the website Woonideeen, a fantastic website from the Netherlands for craft and living ideas. I'm not sure I could do it, but I love it all the same.

... Its the neon pink window frames -so cool!

xx

dinner parties...

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:29:00 +0000

While on holidays we decided to have a dinner party for New Years Eve... summer style in the backyard!

The weather was gorgeous, friends arrived for the day, kids played happily after a day at the beach and late afternoon was spent frocking up and getting the food prepped.

We deliberately didn't sit down until the kids went to bed so though we ate late, it made all the difference.

It was a beautiful night by candlelight, spent with friends. And made all the more special with that little bit more effort.

The table setting was quite simple - old pasta jars filled with candles, an old (but loved) doily tablecloth, a few nectar jars filled with flowers, paper napkins wrapped around the cutlery with twine and a shipping tag and the new pots I bought from the Shady Fig.

Dinner parties, we need to have more of them! xx

you the first to know - we are on SALE!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:29:00 +0000

Yes its true!

Its our BEST SALE EVER and it starts today for all our favourite people! Pop in, it's BIG!

We need to clear some room for new season (only 4 weeks away) so I've decided to reduce all Summer clothing (except Wellspotted).

Massive hey!

That means Paperwings, tutu di monde, Munster, Missie, Littlehorn, Snugglebum, Alphabet Soup, Electric Boy, Heavenly Creatures, One Red Fly, Havaiannas etc etc etc..

WOO- HOO!

It's super easy to understand, basically:
Buy 1 item and receive 30% off the original price
Buy 2 items and receive 40% off both pieces
BUT if you buy 3 or more items you get 50% off all items of clothing!!

Sale is until new stock starts to arrive and we will be adding stock every day until we have sold out.

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ps. This is an instore event only. sorry to all your guys that dont live in Sydney.We are working on a new website that will have more fashion next season... and its looking pretty cute by the way.. x

my new word for 2012...

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:32:00 +0000

I decided not to do any new years resolutions this year.

I have some goals for the business that i have set, but for my 'life', I decided to follow Maxabellaloves suit and just choose a 'word' to define how i will live this year.

and I have decided the word will be focus.

Friend will laugh at this word, cause i am always teased that i am trying to do too much, or i am running late, don't remember a special day, forgotten a message .... and this is why i've chosen 'focus'... even if its just to focus in/on the moment.

Have you got a word? Have a think about it today..... xx

holidays are awesome

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:11:00 +0000

The two week holiday with the little h's has been awesome. Boxing Day we drove down the coast and stayed until Monday.

We had friends and family drop in every day and New Year was so much fun! The best bit though was just going with the flow and enjoying what each day presented...

Our last night was spent at The Huskisson Fair and it was a fabulous way to spend the last night. The kids had a ball and we enjoyed watching them. so pooped now though!

back to reality.. and a good nights sleep.. xx

while he sleeps...

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:59:00 +0000

While down south I had to visit a couple of favourites while the Mr H had a 10 minute power snooze...

Lisa Madigan has only been open a few months and already is looking to be a quick stop on the way through Berry. She took over the lease from One Wise Owl (they are now back at JindyAndy Mill) and there were so many pieces i ooohed and aaahed! So beachy and her cordial was perfect for the warm day.

2nd stop was The Shady Fig in Nowra, and i couldn't resist these small plants, in fact i bought two! I used them for NYE table decorations and they received so many comments. So simple and the hessian made such a visual difference to being in just an ordinary pot.

Did you visit any stores these holidays that you loved?

xx

Wander

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:50:00 +0000

you like it? i do! Besides being gorgeous to look at, I love the affirmation too.. It just seems to work for me in this month of January, thinking about the last year and what the new one will bring..

I'd like to say that the print is available instore, but not this time. This one is from Urban Outfitters. The artist is Wesley Bird.

Enjoy your weekend! xx

what did you do new years eve?

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

We have had a lovely week spending time in the sun with family and friends. The weather has been perfect start to the new year hasn't it?

This is lovely too... you know Zooey is one of my favourites and watching 500 days of Summer is on the list to watch these next few days. It's so cute that they are real besties!

Enjoy xx

Chrissie week trading hours

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:08:00 +0000

How divine is this Christmas room featured on Danielle Thompson's blog. It's as yummy as a bag of your favourite sherbets! The tree is perfect isn't it. so love it..

Our Christmas week trading hours in the store are:

Tuesday 9.30 - 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30 - 7pm
Friday 9.30 - 6pm
Saturday 9.30 - 5pm
and then we are closed for a siesta and family time!

xx

We are in the Good Weekend gift list!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:15:00 +0000

How proud are we that one of our products got chosen for the gift guide in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Weekend on Saturday!

It's the Horse lunchbox by So Young Mother and it really is an awesome lunchbox - in fact all of them in this range are pretty spesh.

Need a new lunchbox for Christmas? Have a child starting school or high school? The designs are subtle, the coated cotton easy to wipe clean, and they are fully insulated.

Check them out here with more stock arriving this week xx

Mathilda's Markets today

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:51:00 +0000

Thank you to all that visited, said hello, and bought from us today at Mathilda's Market - i loved it.
Though i'm absolutely shattered now, the morning was fun, we sold lots of goodness to new and regular customers and i even bought a few new things for the store.. i couldn't help it!

What did you get upto? hope you didn't get caught in this strange weather!
.....so excited, christmas is getting closer... xx

swoon... the honey trees

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:57:00 +0000

a beautiful cover of river moon by the honey trees.. so perfect for this windy afternoon in Sydney..

my very first christmas advent calendar!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:32:00 +0000

In the Christmas spirit I have to share this divine matchbox advent calendar from Draw Pilgrim. She's done all the hard work, all you have to do is print and put it together.

I have cheated a little and bought ready made craft matchboxes (so that i could just glue the images straight onto the boxes) but Pilgrim's kit allows you to make your own matchboxes; an awesome idea, I just worried for time and the boys catching me make them!

What I like about the design for this calendar is that it's miniature. perfect for 3 and 5 years olds. I can fill each box with only little treats and notes (4x jellybeans, a mini chocolate bar, m+m's, cute shape rubbers, lego figurine in a couple, an extra book at bedtime etc) so that it's more about the excitement of the countdown and being excited when its their turn.... or so im hoping!

I have really enjoyed making them, the colours and designs are so retro and fun.... mmmm maybe they are more for me than the kids! xx

Chistmas light in Ashbury!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:17:00 +0000

I'm not sure about you but I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year. December is in a few days and then it's 4 weeks to holiday time.

With Hudson starting school next year and Harvey moving into pre-school (and also that little bit older), I want this christmas to have more meaning, not just food and presents!

So to kickstart the festive spirit, the tree was put up yesterday (looking simple but lovely in vintage glass and white), i'm installing the Christmas window instore tonight and for the first time ever! i'm making an advent calendar for the little h's..... (goodness knows how it will turn out and more about that later).

What better way then to end last night stopping in Ashbury to enjoy the Christmas lights in Second Street.

They have done a beautiful job this year and the boys absolutely LOVED it. We enjoyed watching them and yes, it did make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

The locals told us that the street was filmed for a Christmas Special on lifestyle next Sunday night 7.30pm.

If you have street lights around you, take the time to enjoy them. It's Christmas!!

xxx

new by monstar!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:07:00 +0000

Monstar is designed and made in Melbourne by the very talented Fiona, and we think it's tops! Great wearable pieces that can be worn time and time again whilst also supporting local makers in Melbourne.. I adore the blue dress with red trim, so fresh and crisp and just lovely without being pink.
Instore now with baby sizes thru to size 8 - check it out! xx

it felt like a sunday so we acted like it was...

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:11:00 +0000

xxx

Passenger

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:06:00 +0000

Irish Lisa Hannigan's new album 'Passenger' came out yesterday on itunes and we have been enjoying it in the H house this morning. If you get a chance, have a listen... im thinking you will like it.

She's also featuring at The Songs of Nick Drake tribute at Sydney Opera House 11 November.
xx

Its even better now that its here!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:11:00 +0000

The new love mae melamine plate, bowls and tumblers have arrived and it's honestly the most lovely melamine i have seen... ever!

...i think even grownups will be using these sets, they look that good! They are a must for Christmas, I promise you will agree.

Instore and online now xx

new nappy/beach bags...

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:24:00 +0000

Apple and Bee have just delivered the most divine new bags.. and here's a peak of their NEW nappy bag/Beach bag in the three colours. Fully lined with an extra pocket inside in thick organic cotton canvas with a long detachable strap. love the designs - clean and simple.

You can see it here on instore.. xx

whoopee a mini sale!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:53:00 +0000

With new 2nd summer styles due any day now, we thought we would have a Tidy Up! All our tees from 1st summer are now on our table with the special price of 2 for $60! This includes all labels including Minti, Munster and Littlehorn.

The girls that can't miss out so One Red Fly is also part of of the Tidy, with 30% off the original price! Great for Christmas and summer days..

If you can't get to the store and don't want to miss out on this awesome saving, call us 02 9798 3233, and we can let you know what's left in the sizes.. Chat soon!
xx

in case you dont know She and Him...

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:48:00 +0000

Sqqquuuuueeeell! She and Him have just released a Christmas Album. Oh my goodness! Its so lovely and dreamy and perfect for listening to in December to get you all happy and in the mood for Christmas..

This is the album cover (how cute is it!) and in case you have never heard of them, the clip above is a track of their music... and yes it is that awesome actor Zooey Deschanel, she is the 'she' in the band..

Have a great weekend!
xx

Summer Hill Grand Food Bazaar this Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

The Summer Hill Grand Food Bazaar is part of CRAVE, the Sydney Morning Herald Sydney International Food Festival and its on THIS SUNDAY in Lackey and Smith St, Summer Hill.

It's a great day out for lunch as the two streets are partially closed from 10am -4pm with activities, food presentations, food tasting plates amongst the restaurants and stalls from the retailers... We will have one too!

If your in the area, pop down and say hello! x

We LOVE the new Mae melamine!

noreply@blogger.com (My Messy Room) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:58:00 +0000

How lovely and sweet and durable is Mae's new melamine dinnerware!
Designed for littlies or grownups, each piece is sold individually so that you can choose whatever takes your fancy. There are two sizes in bowls and plates and they match perfectly together... So pretty!

Its due instore very very soon and have now have it on our website for pre-order. Take a peak.
You can see the whole range here. love it. xx