Today was our first day at the new Kensington store and so many wonderful people dropped by to wish us well or just to say Hi. Kensington welcomed us with open arms and we had such a lovely day.
Thankyou to every one who came to support us, friends, family and heaps of wonderful Kensington visitors.
It's been a team effort down at Kensington - Not only has the fabulous, talented, infinitely patient Surfer Boy been building up a storm at every spare moment and for days on end but there have been other angels who have rolled up their sleeves to help.
The kids have had great fun ripping, stripping and generally causing carnage.
The lovely Leslie has spent days stripping paint and undercoating like a trojan.
I even managed to coax the wonderful Krissa down for a late night painting session, with the promise of more help to come.
Mick and I are so grateful for all the help and can't wait to throw open the doors in a couple of weeks.
It's that time of year again - my favourite time of the year. When else can you cover your house with garish lights that drive the neighbours mad? Oh, actually, I do that at Halloween and I may even do it at Easter this year...
Anyway, I also get to decorate the shop which is always a highlight and this year we have so many gorgeous tree decorations that I couldn't decide which ones needed to come home with me.
Rhubarb also came through with the goods and we still have some of their lovely felt decorations and Christmas cards. Unfortunately all the wreaths sold out in days, which is great for us but not so good if you weren't one of those who bought one!
Over the next couple of days I'll show you some of the goodies we have in that would make fabulous gifts this year - and remember, we GIFT WRAP FOR FREE!
I may have gift wrapping RSI but I love doing it so make sure you take advantage of not having to go home and do it all yourself.
Miss Scout is a favourite of ours and she sure knows how to shop. She can sniff out a new bracelet at 10 paces. All I have to do is head her in the right direction and Mum doesn't have a chance - ka-ching!
I'd like to introduce you to Freddie.
Freddie was discovered on a trip to Flowerdale after the bushfires. We spent a lovely day having lunch at the pub and making sure we spent money where ever we found a business that wasn't burnt out and we stumbled across Freddie in an antique shop. The kids fell in love with him and although he was bought for CHALK I have had a hard time sneaking him out of the house. He had taken up residence in the living room and the kids wouldn't let me move him.
Freddie is finally in his rightful place although I know I haven't seen the last of him in my living room!
Chalk is a bright and unique concept store devoted to providing quality products designed specifically for kids. With ample parking outside and plenty of pram space inside, we can be found in the heart of Yarraville Village just a few doors down from the station.
See something you like but can't get to the shop? Feel free to give us a ring and we'll organise credit card payment over the phone and delivery Australia wide.
