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SUMMER IS COMING

0O6Y7408Nothing like getting excited about summer, when it’s raining outside………

Check out the new range “Aloha Hollywood” on Flickr – new look homepage and gallery still to come.

Xx Em

STREET STYLING WINNERS

27789_1311820838019_1305579702_30822620_6263227_n27738_1484747445784_1446822451_1259057_7268707_n35584_445141011456_645466456_5563269_4993335_n36188_459621059898_835554898_6186883_3088619_nCongratulations to the gorgeous street stylers. If one of these cute little Knuffle Kid models is yours  – contact me on facebook, so I can arrange to get your sparkling new long sleeve tee out to you.

Thanks to everyone who uploaded their great photo’s.

Em xx

STREET STYLING COMPETITION

IMG_0124I love seeing little ensembles of Knuffle wear, mixed and matched with other labels, on random children at the park or down the street. It’s even better when the 4 year old wearing it has managed to put it together themself.
For the rest of June we’re running a competition for the best street styling in Knuffle Kid clothes. All you need to do is upload your photo to the Knuffle Kid Facebook fan page. A few will be selected to feature in the image gallery on the Knuffle Kid homepage in July, and those selected will also receive a long sleeve tee from the current winter range.
Get posting photos people….
xx Em

MARKET

we heartCome visit Knuffle Kid at Mathilda’s Market in Melbourne at the Malvern Town Hall this Sunday 30th May, from 9am to 1pm. Believe us, you’re in for a treat! Mathilda’s Market is one of Melbourne’s finest shopping destinations for the little ones. With well over 70 stallholders, delicious delicacies on offer and great kids’ entertainment, everyone is sure to have a delightful day. Entry and parking is free. Want to see some of the divine creations you’ll find at Mathilda’s Market? Just click on www.mathildasmarket.com.au, or read their blog at www.mathildasmarket.blogspot.com. And if it’s a little too far for you to go, don’t despair – Mathilda’s Markets are held regularly in seven cities around Australia.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
xx Em

CHOCOLATE + CHILLI HELP NEONATAL

Thought you might like to know, that my great stockist Chocolate + Chilli have this great offer on until the end of May. They are giving the Neonatal Trust $5 from every sale from www.chocolateandchilli.co.nz. Everything in store is on sale too.
So not only do you get a great bargin you also get to fell warm and fuzzy about it.
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Babyology and the great Etsy

8094-babyology_top_lgThe lovable Mandi from Babyology, has listed her favourite homegrown designers on the Esty blog.
What a treat it is, to be placed along side some truely inspiring designers and brands. A big thanks to Babyology for showcasing local designers.

“When I became a mum, my style focus changed from finding things for myself to sourcing fabulous finds for my girls. I knew there were designers in Australia creating unique toys, children’s furniture and clothing, but I couldn’t find one place that brought it all together. So I created Babyology. Every day we find something new to love and here are our current picks from our favourite homegrown designers.”

Follow this link to see the full article.

New View

Kids Instyle - Sydney

Kids Instyle - Sydney

It has been a long time between blogs – the little goat Knuffle has been busy!
There has been a summer range launched, the winter range has been dispatched to shops, a trade show attended and a load of markets have been graced.
But main event in the KK world is a change of HQ, and this is the view……..
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Well worth the stress of moving let me say!
Catch Knuffle Kid at The Sisters Market in Brunswick tomorrow 17th April.
xx em

MADE IN MELBOURNE

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knuffle kid. Sewn in Sunshine North. Screen-printed in Footscray. Patterns graded in Collingwood. Yardage printed in Kensington. Labels made in Thornbury. Photo-shoots at Geoffs house. Recently ate the best-ever gnocchi in Fitzroy. Found love in North Melbourne. Went to a birthday party in Abbotsford last night. Got a mention in The Sunday Age today… Made in Melbourne.

ALOHA POSTCARD

aloha post card

I have had this post card floating about my studio for years – it has helped me daydream my way into an oasis many a time.

To me it shows how accessible art has become. When I was a uni student, days were filled with learning about amazing artisan’s of the world and of history, and my nights were filled with live band venues that had sticky carpet and free postcards – I would gather as many of these free pieces of art as I could and blu tac them to the crumbling walls of my rental.

I now draw inspiration from the multitude of images I’ve collected over the years, it helps me in starting the design process that eventually evolves into a new range.

Summer Time

Hanging by the poolWith the sun beating down on days that seem to last forever, finding a shady spot by the water with your friends, make summer time truly magical and memorable. Especially when you have the cares of a pre-schooler… life is all about having fun with your mates.
e and aThis is what happened with my latest photo shoot for my next range “Aloha Hollywood”. Which will hit the shops next summer 2010/2011.
A friend of mine has this amazing little oasis in the inner suburbs of Melbourne.last minute model - what a star A leafy backyard with a pool, chooks roaming around peeking at the grass and a fifties style brick house with an amazing black Cadillac parked in the drive (I had died and gone to heaven the first time I dropped into Geoff’s house – it’s my kinda place).
How could I not use it in one of my photo shoots – A big thanks to Julie and Geoff for the location, to my beautiful little models (plus the ring-ins who saved the day) and to Narelle for the ace photos….
Enjoy the sneak peak of next summer.
xx Em