Shorties: December 2013

so french and so cool cool

Aussie-made Riversdale quoits set $55
Coq en Pate puppy tee $29
Quince plaid shorts $45
Hootkid fedora hat $25
Coq en Pate puppy canvas bag $45
Saltwater Sandals (red/navy/white exclusive to Shorties) $75
wooden accordion $39

Styled and Photographed by Ingrid

Giddy up!

Love Mae bamboo tumbler $8

Coq en Pate bunny onesie with matching bib $39

yellow Naturebaby organic striped onesie $29

red Naturebaby organic cotton striped onesie $29

Delilah Devine wooden wall decals $55

Cheeky Little Soles leather baby cowboy boots in tan $49

hand knitted Supersloth $49

Styled and Photographed by Ingrid

something for the weekend #27

the fantastic shot above is part of this series: Bei ng Father Christmas: Photos from Santa School (taken in 1961)

did you see the UK teenager who used coupons to buy several trolleys of Christmas food, and then donated it all to charity?

The Australian Women's Weekly Christmas cover page, 1954

how to make a tiny origami santa

11 Classic Video Games you can play online

10 ways to have creative fun with your kids this summer

really fantastic printable activity cards for older kids this holidays

heart this

Grimms wooden rainbow grasper toy $25

Coq en Pate puppy onesie with matching bib $39

socks from Tippy Toes 'Kickers' box of socks $25

Hootkid striped baby shorts $29

Sture & Lisa organic cotton baby blanket $49

jumbo retro wobble toy $45

Quince plaid bloomers $29

Styled and Photographed by Ingrid

NEW in store: Delilah Devine

Gorgeous wall decals handmade by Delilah Devine have just arrived in store, and aren't they the prettiest picture?

They're made from lasercut eco plywood, covered in gorgeous vintage wallpapers, and fastened to the wall with handy dandy adhesive velcro tabs (which won't ruin your wall when removed).

Each set comes in a cute little box, perfect for all your gift-giving needs!

set of horses $55

set of sunny swallows $49

roll up roll up, for the elephant circus!

small elephant money boxes $15
jumbo elephant moneybox $49
Mini Labo suitcase (set of 3) $69
Furious Kingston Amigos tee $35
Sonnyboy vintage fabric shorts $39
Tiger Tribe parachuter $8
elephant watering can $15
red Saltwater Sandals $69

Styled and Photographed by Ingrid

something for the weekend #26

vintage Christmas crafts

love Christmas lights? This Canberra family has put up half a million of them!!

related: the world's largest gingerbread house is bigger than my apartment

this printable holiday bingo is perfect to play on a lazy summer arvo

24 free or cheap Christmas activities (although some are pretty wintery)

vintage tourism film: Christmas in Australia

mums and dads, we reckon you deserve some White Christmas Sangria

totally in love with Fliss's Bougainvillaea wreath! Isn't that a fab idea?

good old fashioned fun!

1. Vilac classic pinball games $15

2. Mr. Mystery invisible ink books $9.95

3. Pop Pop throwdowns $2

4. retro Melodica Clarinette $9

5. Schylling tin friction planes $15

a summer Christmas playlist

Our playlist for a summertime Christmas...hope you brought your ukulele!

A seemingly endless santa stocking filled with goodies, just has to be one of the best things about Christmas! Shop online now for loads of stocking stuffers for every age, and pop in-store for even more trinkets and treats.

something for the weekend #25

Weihnachten (Christmas Day) 1940

cute printable Nutcracker gift wrap

gingerbread shake

gingerbread granola (muesli)

a neat folded origami ornament tutorial - I think older kids would love this

rad Lego ornaments!

Kid Size Living have compiled a list of your best bets if you're looking for gorgeous Christmas light displays in the Inner West. It's a Christmas tradition in our house to make some hot chocolates, put our PJ's on, and drive around looking for lit-up houses.

Love this - and need it: 18 tips for instant energy (without caffeine)

this Melbourne family live in an amazing home, but what's unusual is that their floor to ceiling windows back right onto the busy footpath, no curtains; no blinds.

Christmas Dress

another gorgeous page from our Christmas Gift Guide

Apple & Bee lunch box $35

Stella Cove Christmas dress $55

embroidered babushka cushion $39

Mini Labo purse $15

wooden ladybird skipping rope $5

Kid-O bird whistles $7

crochet cat handbag $29

Rare Rabbit beaded accessory sets $10

The Winner of our Sonny Angel Giveaway is...

All of the entries in our Sonny Angel Instagram competition were super cute, and now we have a winner!

This sweet photo entered by @georgiapearsall was chosen by our impartial judges (and shop neighbours) Cookies + Milk. The photo is of the Marine Sonny Angels watching some fish go by, and was taken by the winner's 4 year old - how sweet!

Here's a selection of some of the adorable entries, thank you to all who played along!