Poor little mouse…. he has no name!

We have decided to help him in his quest for a name, and for now have called him  MACEY.

He is “ok” with that… for now, but really is looking to find a “cool or funky” name or one that is “hip” as thats what represents his personality he says.  He is 40cm tall with the cutest tail and loves to play games and be dragged about. 

He says he wont eat much, and will sleep where ever you put him and will even enjoy getting dressed up and have tea parties and go on wild advetures as a pirate or power ranger! 

All he wants a bed of his own (not in a warehouse here with me, he says)

a home with a special little girl or boy who will love and cuddle and play with him.  He wants to feel “special” .  He wants to be wrapped up and opened at Christmas time and see the wide eyed face and love from a little girl or boy that will instantly cuddle and love him.  you can pick him up here where he is just waiting patiently.  He would make an idea baby  present or gift for a child.  Great for any kids birthday gift or Christmas gift.

ahhhhh

Can you help? 

We are looking to find him a name… do you have any suggestions? 

post the name you think best describes him in the comments box below and you could win him to be your very own…

Competition starts today and finished Sept 30th.

Winner will be announced in our newsletter (sign up here) and also on this blog. 

Elizabeth   “C’mon Macey thats all we can do for now, we will pop back later and see if any names have popped up”

Macey “oh…. do we really have to go?  Can’t I just wait…. someone might think I am sooo cute and looove me….”

Elizabeth “Oh I am sure they will…  we WILL come back later, I promise”

Elizabeth and Macey walk away, hand in hand, Macey dragging his tail and head down low…. and sneeks a quick look back”

From the wonderful world of Nanny Pickle comes the playful range of clothing and accessories for infants.  Born out of whimsy and a daydream, Nanny Pickle and her two trusty au pairs: Miss Shannon and Miss Jennine create beautiful collections of delightful infantwear, divine cards for baby and mama, and delectable co-ordinated nursery accessories.

The raw materials that make up the fabrics are organic and grown free
of pesticides and fertilisers. The bamboo is both 100% biodegradable
and naturally regenerative

Featuring the mischief and mis adventures of BAD BUNNY

 BAD BUNNY mis adventure words of wisdom like:

Bad Bunny dont run with scissors,

Bad Bunny dont play with matches

Bad Bunny wash your mouth out with soap

Bad Bunny No use crying over spilt milk

many other sayings I know I have heard all through my childhood, you probably have too!  From our mothers’, their mothers’, and their mothers’ mothers’.  Its a cheeky and delightful clothing collection … just for your Bad Bunny!

 There is also a MOD Babe range and a Legend Babe Collection (Luxurious and contemporary) range “out of the mouth of babes”,  which I cracked myself laughing when I read the quotable quotes from the legends of our time.  There is also the Bad Bunny and his Meadow Friends collection which is so adorable.  The mischief of childhood; Bad Bunny and his meadow friends find themselves in all sorts of predicaments.  They are all so cute and all too funny!

 The papier collection featuring Vintage and Victorian cards, invitations, doorknob hangers and quarterly update cards are a beautiful range.  Reminiscent of a bygone era and a wisful time, you will be as impressed as I am by their quality and humorous notations.

Miss Jennine, au pair above is doing a grand job keeping track of little Bad Bunny, but may need some help.  Be on the look out for Bad Bunny and the wonderful world of Nanny Pickle….  you will be hearing a lot more about them!

watch out for  www.nannypickle.com.au  and dont be too suprised to see what bad Bunny is up to next!

Our customers have been sending in their pics of their gorgeous children with the designer baby/kids products the have bought from La Toriana… and here are the finalists!

I am extreemly impressed with the effort and the cute factor of every one that has come in, and what great photography.   The competition has been very popular and have been asked if we will re run it…. ABSOLUTELY!

Look at some of these cute kids… wow.. thank you everyone who sent them in, and thank you for the amazing testimonials coming in too.  Having such positive feedback makes us feel we are on the right track.  

Congratulations to:  ****  Sophie Linda 20 months ****

 Sophie is gorgeous and wearing the Tea Princess vintage inspired crochet cardigan which is one of the most popular items from Tea Princess this season. The “La T” babies are wearing: OOBI, Britt, Tea Princess, and playing with eco friendly anamalz.  It was a hard process choosing only one winner, and we ended up having 12 friends do a secret ballot.

Next one we will get YOU to vote!

 Start sending in your pics of your little one with an item you had purchased from La Toriana.    We will post them on our testimonial page of our website and in our blog at the end of the month (August) for people to vote.  Winning entrants will win  a $75 store voucher!

Linda.. Sophies mum,  (winner)  let us know what you bought with your voucher too!  we would love to know.

email your pics and testimonials to  info@latoriana.com.au

I cant wait to see all your gorgeous babies and kids!

warmly  Elizabeth  xx

I was very fortunate to have found some amazing new kids items including these from The Little Safari Collection.  Gin&Tonic have just launched their G&Tkids collection and I just love the new debut range, “The Little Safari”.

 The Little Safari Collection draws inspiration from many childhood dreams and wild imaginations.  The collection features everyday essentials with a twist of fun and excitement that every child and every parent will love.

The alphabet print really reminds me of a day at the circus when I was a very young child….. and the elephant print inspires my imagination like a little girl.  Oh the memories!

I was drawn to this colourful and stylish design… I think you will too.  PVC Placemats, 100% cotton bibs and matching cushion set,  with the purple elephant or alphabet theme.  Absolutely stunning.

I am thrilled that Georgie and Tom allowed me to showcase their products to show you… and watch out as you will soon be seeing them on the La Toriana website coming very soon.

Georgie & Tom are expecting their first baby later in the year, so we will keep you informed about how they are doing.  The below statement from them sums it up.  check out their homewares on their website… very whimsical and inspiring….

“Fashion is not only seen on catwalks.  It has now evolved into the home. It  is not only a trend, but a way of life. Fashion for the home is a must”

 Gin & Tonic Home Fashion

www.ginandtonic.com.au

Thanks guys…. I am so pleased we took a few minutes out to catch up… and thanks for letting me take your photo!!!

;)  Elizabeth xx

me2me2  was a treasure find at Kids In style in Melbourne this year.  For ages I had been looking for a boys hipster tool belt with all the tools, a real spirit level, a real hammer, a retractable measuring tape, battery free torch, all in an adjustable tool belt with quick release buckles.  A “real tradies” kit with lots of pockets to assist in holding all those much needed tools to get your job done!

…. and here it is!  Not only that, I was so wrapped to find a littl girls hairdressing set with all the trimmings including a cape… just like being at the hair dressers!

me2me2 is a business that set out to provide unique and innovative products that inspire positive role play.  I love the boys tool kits the best …  all boys love doing what dads do… but let me say too though… the girls like having their own tool kits too as they watch mum (me) do a lot of handyman things about the house too!  Same goes for the boys…. they can get creative with mums hairdo with the hairdressing set too!

  Sue and Sarah from me2me2

 Well ladies, I honestly think you are on a winner with these, was lovely catching up and I look forward to catching up with you again soon  ~ Elizabeth xx

Drum roll please …..

eco peko, a new designer in organic baby and kids clothing has arrived at La Toriana.

eco peko, a brand new Australian business specialising in 100% organic cotton baby clothing and toddler wear and are passionate about our environment and producing beautiful childrens clothing made from sustainable fabrics and recycled products.  This designer range of organic clothing has excellent prints like “Green House music, not gasses” and “eco angel” as well as ”100% organic, no pest inside”.  Delightful

 eco peko organic collection is extra soft with an extra wide neckline for easy changing.  With their introductory line of “eco chic Tee’s” and the “the garden kimono’s” your baby and toddler will be sure to be comfy and you will relax knowing that the certified organic cotton kids wear is helping our environment.

 Each garment purchsed for this line comes with a FREE packet of organic carrot seeds… great to get your little one interested in the garden and growing their own vegies.  Playing and learning outside is so much better for making healthy kids.

check out eco peko at La Toriana.

For anyone who knows me, I am an old fashioned girl at heart and love florals and vintage kids clothing.  Tea Princess is a designer label that I adore and feel honoured to be able to share this with you.

I must say that Tea Princess, designer clothes for little girls has fast become a hit with many mums out there.  La Toriana has a following and people on a list waiting to be told when the next summer range hits our store (I just love that many of you love this designer just as much as I do!)

I met up with the devine Kate Priddle (Designer and owner of Tea Princess) at Kids In Style and her personality is even more gorgeous in real life.  Its always lovely to meet with the designers and business women you have been working and talking with, and I was taken back with Kates passion and enthusiasm for Tea Princess. It was infectious!!

Tea Princess is a timeless boutique collection, which incorporates beautiful detail such as hand crochet, lace and soft floral and vintage fabrics.  The collection embraces current trends while maintaining a classic girly charm.  For newborn to six years.

Well I had a sneek peek at the Summer range and its gorgeous, check the above pics of some items soon to be available at La Toriana, and I also got to see next Winters range and I am LOVING IT!!!  

It is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS,,, no honestly it really is.  You’ll have to wait a couple seasons before I can show you a sneek peek, but Tea Princess is one designer collection range you will be hearing more and more about.

Seems like Kate just gets better and better.

I recently had th pleasure of meeting some wonderful, talented businesses at the Melbourne Kids In Style fair. Today is part one of some of the excellent products avilable in the marketplace for your baby and kids.

 Below is Chriss, Georgia and their team at PETIT.  I was very impressed with their customer focus and ability to warmly greet everyone.  Her staff were a delight and the products are of the highest quality.  Lush products for babies, toddlers and tweens, the PETIT range includes PETIT ENFANT for newborns and toddlers, PETIT AMOUR for girls and PETIT PRINCE for boys. 

 Luxurious range of
bath, body and hair products
and elegant fragrances
that cleanse and pamper children’s skin

The PETIT range are soap-free, ph neutral that are enriched with natural ingredients, nourishing vegetable oils and plant extracts - now, even the littlest members of your family can experience luxury, decadence and quality.  You will be very pleasantly suprised at the excellent quality of the products, the cost, and how carefully the goods are posted and how you the customer are made to feel.  I was highly impressed with this company…. excellent baby gifts, kids birthday presents and for every day bath time rituals.

 visit  www.petit.com.au