Chalk - Concepts for Kids

Customer Of The Week

It's Miss Eloise looking fabulous in a winter hat by BEBE.  I think I spy a Rock Your Baby Peace Skirt too - doesn't surprise me as I think Miss Eloise owns most of the stuff we stock at CHALK!!

Looking gorgeous missy.

 

Whirlies

Look what I just ordered!  I'm very excited - these wonderfully bright and happy products should be in store next week.

There is no way you can't crack a smile when faced with these bursts of colour.

    

  

Minimink Is Back

And as gorgeous as ever.  We have stocked up on the glorious blankets and have added mittens and russian hats to the collection this season.  The bootees are still in stock and all three come in the signature colours of rich lush chocolate, warm honey brown, and creamy soft milk.

 

  
I regularly find myself inanely stroking these blankets when I should be busy with something else - There is something so opulent yet soothing about them.  I'm addicted.

So Much To Choose From

 

CHRISTMAS AT CHALK

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.

I've been having a lovely time tonight looking through the Country Living Blog.  I wanted to share these kids room images with you as I think they're gorgeous.  I found heaps more but I'll save them for another day.  Enjoy the weekend.

Lamb Love

How exciting - Caitlin from Little Lamb has done a lovely write-up about CHALK and featured it on her blog.  Check it out ...

http://littlelambtales.blogspot.com/2009/08/little-lamb-chalks-one-up.html

I spent some time with Caitlin and Little Lamb at the Life In Style trade fair last week and we had great fun setting up her display and checking out the other vendors. 

It was chock full of lovely products and the displays were amazing.  All credit to those people who put together such creative displays, especially in the Kids In Style section.

We have picked up a few new labels from the trade fair - Huckleberry Lane pajamas will arrive to brighten next winter's range which is exciting.  I'll let you know about our other new delights soon.

Chalk has a Little Lamb

Those of you who have visited CHALK this week may have noticed our fabulous new product - Little Lamb Jewellery.

We are thrilled to be the FIRST EVER stockist of Caitlin's new jewellery.

 Caitlin Boyce has developed a wonderful and whimsical range of bangles, bracelets and necklaces specially for the young jewellery lover. Those of us who are lucky enough to own Caitlin's

pieces ourselves can now buy a mini version for someone special in our lives.

The bangles and bracelets come in two sizes, infant (0-2) and child (2 up).  You can choose from five gorgeous charms - fawn, lamb, rabbit, elephant, or bird, and these can be made in sterling silver or if you are feeling like a little extra glamour, 9ct gold.

 Each piece is beautifully packaged and comes complete with it's own crocheted Little Lamb, and information about Little Lamb's support of orphaned children in rural Bangladesh.

They really are divine - I even have the elephant necklace myself and believe me, I would have the bracelet if I could convince her to make one to fit me!

 

Toasty Warm

I don't know whether I under dressed last Saturday or whether it was particularly freezing but even with the heater on in the shop I couldn't get warm.  (People who know me will not be surprised by this)

After suffering for a couple of hours I decided to pop on some of our leg warmers.  I can't tell you what a difference it made - by the way I wore them as arm warmers, not on my legs you will be pleased to know.

I managed to survive the day and thought I'd post about them as a thank you.  So if you're suffering this winter pop in a grab some leg warmers for your kids then pinch them for yourself.  It's a win/win situation as they'll love you for buying them a pressie and you'll get a fabulous new accessory. 

 

Flagged

 

Paper Eskimo have developed these fabulous paper flags.  They come in a pad of 100 assorted flags and are only $9.00!!  The string I've hung up here is the girls version and this is about half of the pack.  What a fantastic way to brighten up a room or decorate for a party for under ten bucks.