Archive for April, 2009

Apr 29 2009

Stylish, Sophisticated and Striking… VANCHI

Is it really a Nappy Bag?

Vanchi designer nappy bag Cosmo I have been asking heaps of people lately what they look for when shopping for a new nappy bag.  There seems a common theme happening.

A stylish bag that’s practical and doesn’t look like a nappy bag.  One that can hold all essentials in different compartments.  A bag that can double as fashion bag when going out.  One that will last the life of the toddler years and beyond.

I think the Vanchi range of Nappy Bags is all this AND MORE!!  Best of all its an Australian Company!

Hearts Bowler nappy bag by Vanchi

Hearts Bowler Classic Hearts Baby bag by Vanchi

Hearts classic

There are so many different styles from VANCHI to decide? Which one suits your style?  We have the new Urban Cosmo , Bowler Hearts, Hearts Classic,Chocolate classic, The black leatherlook back pack nappy bags, plus Dads nappy bag.  The Vanchi Traveller from the Urban Escape range at Vanchi, that’s fast becoming “the style of the moment”.  The most popular at La Toriana has been the classic styles in hearts, and the ever popular messenger bag in lime.

Urban Traveller by Vanchi

Each nappy bag from Vanchi comes with its own accessory pack.  Each has a stylish change mat, a zippered dummy safe, a bottle thermos, a zippered wet pack and a generous adjustable pram strap.   Each stylish designer baby nappy bag comes with multiple pockets and compartments and are a great size.

Lime Messenger bag by VanchiEvery mum is unique and special, and so their nappy bag should reflect their style and personality.  The Vanchi range  has something for everyone.

Comment below  which bag in the Vanchi range suits you best.

I have a 6 year old and I use the bowler as my everyday bag!  I have sold more of this hearts bag as a “parents bag”  for mums with older kids, but still need to carry around bits like, toys, etc.

With having a daughter in tow a lot of the time,  all the accessories are so handy!

The bottle thermosis ideal for A4 paper rolled up and a set of pencils, so when we are at a restaurant, waiting in a Dr’s surgery she has something to do.  The dummy safe is ideal as a coin purse! (I love it)  the wet pack contains bits and pieces (today I have some snacks for when I pick her up from school).  There are pockets I have for my phones (yes I have 2) a spot for tissues and business cards.  A zippered sectionfor my “Personal, girly” bits, and has a great big space for documents I carry!  There are heaps of compartments… its great!

During May we are going MAD!

from today  (well… its almost May) we are giving everyone   use the code    VANCHI at checkout to get

15% off the bowlers, classic and vogue

range of Vanchi Nappy Bags!

So come on all you savvy shoppers…. remember too all orders over $150 get free postage and a free gift.  Tell us your fav part of the La Toriana website and we will give the free gift from the Vanchi range!

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Apr 24 2009

KooL KidZ ~ Gluten & Lactose Free Yummy Recipe

Published by Elizabeth under Kids and Fashion, KooL KidZ

 All our customer kids are      KooL KidZ

 

 

Ivy and Noah… Gorgeous kids!!

 

Ivy and Noah (twins) who are three.

(NSW)

 

It’s hard to say if these two have one favourite thing to do. They are very busy. 

Ivy loves drawing and dressing up the most and Noah is obsessed with Thomas the tank engine. Both of them love riding on their Wheelybugs and blowing bubbles.

 

Ivy is gluten and lactose free so we are always looking for new recipes that she can try.

 

Here is one of our favourites:

 

Zucchini, cheese and sweet corn pikelets .

 

2 cups gluten free self raising flour

 2 eggs, lightly beaten

 1 1/2 cups lactose free milk

 1 cup grated parmesan (sometimes we use tasty or a combination of the two)

 1 cup tinned corn

 1 zucchini, grated.

 

Combine all ingredients.

 Heat oil in frypan and pour small dollops of batter for each pikelet. Cook for two to three minutes until bubbles start to appear, flip and cook for another few minutes.

 

Serve warm.

 My kids (all seven of them) love these for afternoon tea and even a light dinner, with some salad for the older ones. It’s a good way of getting vegies into the little twins.

We have done variations of this using semi dried tomatoes and pesto and also zucchini and carrot. They all work, are so easy and the kids come looking for more!

 

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Tiff, Noah and Ivy have been great customers of La Toriana and around since we started.  Tiff takes amazing photo’s of the kids… if you ever see any of the kids… they are stunning. 

 

Tiana and I tested this recipe and they turned out great!  I think after the ANZAC buiscuits this weekend we will be making some more.  mmmm YUMMO!

Its a great , fun thing to do together!

 

La Toriana is gearing up for some great new winter kids and baby fashion coming in the next few weeks.  We are also so excited about a new premmie baby clothing range about to be launched by a great supplier we are priviliged to have on board.  Stay tuned for more info in the coming soon.

 

La Toriana is passionate about premmie babies and provide a range of premature baby clothing, premmie baby accessories, premature baby keepsake dolls, premmie baby positioning pillows, premature baby wraps, organic premmie baby clothes and more.  10% of all sales from our premmie baby catagory goes to 2 nion profit organisations helping out premature babies and their families.   more of this info to come soon

 

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if you have a great tip… advice or kids recipe you’d like to share, send it in with your name, ages of child(ren) and what they love the best to wear and play with right now.

 

send your address too, and we will send you a free gift to say THANKS!

email me  info@latoriana.com.au

 

Deshabille Winter mums sleepwear

 

dont forget too the MOTHERS DAY COMPETITION!!    details on our home page.

 

all you have to do is make a comment on our blog or sign up to our newsletter!

easy…. go on… what are you waiting for!!   we will draw the giveaway early so you will have it in time to wear on your special day!  (I will be wearing the one above,  I LOVE it!!)

 

and some great Mothers Day Ideas here

Have fun over the weekend… and enjoy

warmly

Elizabeth xx

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Apr 17 2009

La Toriana makes it BIG in New York

NEW YORK PRAISES LA TORIANA,      online baby and kids boutique

With the recent New York Fashions on, we were amazed to be recognised as Australia’s Best Online baby and kids Boutique.  New York officials were praising La Toriana’s online baby/kids boutique globally and La Toriana’s reputation has certainly soured.

The officials quoted  “Excellent online baby and kids designer clothes showcasing Australian and New Zealand designers in baby clothing and kids designer clothing.  You really must check out www.LaToriana.com.au

This was broadcasted nationally on TV, radio networks and the internet.   We are inundated with calls and media interviews right across the world now.

The New Yorkers loved La Toriana’s online baby boutique so much infact that we are the face of this weeks billboard in the Big Apple Square.  Wow….  amazing huh!  Can you believe it….?

hey… dont get too excited….. its only a dream….. made with the help of  photofunia .

Certainly had me amused for a little while and made me wonder …. and laugh!

warmly

elizabeth xx

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Apr 14 2009

Mothers Day Gifts at La Toriana

Published by Elizabeth under Mums and Dads

Lets celebrate MOTHERS DAY

Deshabille Winter mums sleepwear

It’s that time of year again… and I love it. 

last year was …  soggy toast in bed with far too much butter and lavishing amounts of thick jam.   juice in a plastic cup and they all sit there at the end of the bed to watch me eat it….. (ick..!!)  and I do,  with a great smile on my face…

watching beaming eyes and happy smiles and fits of laughter as a gorgeous home made pencil case is presented to me made of cardboard, stickers, pipe cleaners and lots of glue! and a pipe cleaner necklace with a cut out pendant from an old card….  that’s made with so much pride and matter of accomplishment…. 

ahhh pure love of a child!!    

I take a photo of us together and  wear the necklace for the next week before popping it in a special box witha note and date… for when, in about 10 – 20 years will pull it out with my daughter and relive that moment all over again.   I love it all.  I love Mothers Day and am so very grateful that I am a mother …. being a mother is my greatest achievement… I am so blessed. There were many, many years I thought i would never be… I will be thinking of all 3 of my girls especially this day, even though 2 cannot be here to kiss and cuddle… I know they are watching from above and forever near.

 so to all you lovely mums out there… we have popped a few things together that you may like to hint to hubby to get you this Mothers day.  It certainly wont beat the homemade wonders that will delight everyone, but with the collections below, will have you looking your very best to receive them!

Deshabille mums sleepwear

 

Deshabille (above) have revolutionised the PJ’s for mums and I can vouch personally for how gorgeous and comfy these are!  Once you tried these… am sure you too will be hooked!  Stylish , affordable designer PJ’s and sleepwear you wont mind lounging about all day long in.

we also have some of the most comfiest slippers too….  only $22.95 choice of putty or chocolate.  comes in its own draw strong bag ready for gift giving.  These are the softest wearing I have ever seen.  Instantly I felt relaxed wearing them.  You will too.

comfy slippers for mum by Citta Designcomfy slippers for mum by Citta Design

We want you all to enjoy a wonderful Mothers day this year, and so are giving you all not only a chance to win a Deshabille designer PG set for Winter plus a matching robe, but are giving you

20% offall Deshabille products til 6th May.  Code is MUMMY

 

Want to win the Deshabille mums PJ set and robe?  all you need to do is comment on our BLOG to go into the draw, or sign up to our newsletter.  Easy.  No purchase needed!  Tell all your friends and family….   you have to be in it to win it.

 

Warmly

Elizabeth xx

 

 

 

 

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Apr 10 2009

Hop into a Happy Easter

The Easter bunny is almost here.  we are busy decorating, making chocolates, cakes and Easter presents.

We cant wait to hear all your Easter adventures, but til then we wish everyone a wonderful Easter

Happy “Hoppy” Easter

Warmly

Elizabeth xx

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