recently we ran a HUGE prize pool up for grabs…   please confirm with an email or comment below!!

we had heaps of entries and was amazing to see.  Thank you to everyone who has been a wonderful support to La Toriana over the time.  Its with wonderful customers like YOU that help make what we are.  La Toriana has received so many great testimonials… THANK YOU and keep them coming in.

now without further delay… check out if you were a winner?

If your name appears below… we will be sending you out your prize, but please respond asap to either comments below or our email.

 Please post a return comment we love to hear from our winners.  People/members like tos see REAL people win.. so let us know.

The La Toriana $200 gift voucher   goes to: Janet, Hobart, Tas

Vanchi Nappy Bag   goes to:  Danuelle, Quambone, NSW

BabyJo organic pack   goes to: Leesa, Woronora Heights, NSW

Pink pearls  go to: Ilka, Jabiru, NT … Megan, Mawson Lakes, SA … Penelope Capalaba, QLD … Laura, Wollongong, NSW … Cindy, Kerang, Vic

Nanny Pickle door hangers  goes to: Jane, Nth Melbourne, Vic … Jodie, MT Pleasant, Wollongong NSW … Bec, Caroline Springs, Vic … Fiona, Albanvale , Vic … Cathy, Jannali, NSW … Julie, Ferntree Gully, Vic … Jess, Sutherland, NSW … Nicola, Cunderdin, WA …Larissa, Woodford, NSW … Jo, Shepparton,  Vic … Kate, Donvale. Vic … Liza, Hamiltom Island, QLD … Cynthia, Romsey, Vic … Kym, Spring Gully, Vic …

Little One baby  magazine  subscriptions goes to: Donna, Tobbul, NSW … Trish, East Brunswick, Vic

thank you to everyone who purchased during this time.  was a great promo.

dont forget… we have the Tea Princess promo  too.  we have received some gorgeous pics of your little princesses in Tea Princess Summer collection.  Each one of you is in the draw for a Winter 2010 dress/outfit in the size of your choice …  + feature in the Winter La Toriana catalogue!!

If you havent sent in your pic… make sure you do… its a great promo.

we also have the KooL KidZ thats a continuous section of our BLOG.  All you need to do is send in a fav pic of your kids, a recipe or tip or craft idea.  Thats easy!!  if we feature it, will send you a code just for you… to spend $10.

we also do call outs from time to time on our facebook page.  This could be for a pic to send in, or to be somewhere for a photo shoot.  Make sure you check the facebook pages!

 thanks again for participating….

warmly

elizabeth xx

 La Toriana’s FACEBOOK  Profile       

At La Toriana we have a passion for kids fashion.

Our labels include, Alimrose, annieB, Lambykins, Princess Allure, FairyFloss Creations, Eternal Creation, Vanchi, TikiBoo Kids, Little Pearls for Little Girls, Tea Princess, Three Little trees, Tummbear, Dolly Up, babyjo bamboo baby wear, nest organics, early birds premature baby clothes, teeny weeny premmie baby wear, Oopsidaisi, boxy design, anamalz, Briit design, Bump buddy, cheeky little soles, Sounds for silence, Deshabille, eco peko, fINNIGAN fINN, gertie and me, Hey baby, huggalugs, i candy, lazybones, Knuffle Kid, Ogilvies Designs, Bethany Child,  locolili, miniwhisk, mon tresor, nana huchy, nanny pickle, OOBI baby, penny scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tippie Toes, Robert Gordon Australia, Sweetie Pie, Princess Ratbag, Alannah Rose stationary, Mulberry Muse, Vintage Kid, Wild Things of Noosa, YmamaY, Xanna,  and so many more!

We have one of the largest and most stylish, affordable collection of premmie baby clothing, premature baby gifts and newborn baby keepsakes available to buy online. If you have a baby born early, or are a friend/family looking to give a premmie baby gift… contact me and I can help you to choose the right baby gift for them.

At La Toriana we showcase great Australian and New Zealand designers as well as neonatal and NICU appropriate baby clothing as well as organic premmie clothes and accessories.  Checkout our vast range of premmie wear and newborn baby items in our secure online baby boutique.  If you are looking for a  premmie baby keepsake doll, or organic baby wear for a bub that has been born prematurely, then you have come to the right online store.  La Toriana specialise in providing great quality, stylish and affordable designer label products for low weight babies and babies born early.

Thursday, 15th October is International Baby Loss Awareness Day. Across the world people whose lives have been touched by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or after birth, will be attending memorial services, balloon releases and candle lighting in remembrance of those children who never had the chance to grow up.

In Australia, the Australian Community of Child Photographers (ACOCP), a non-profit organisation that gives the gift of photographic memories to families who have lost a child, is urging people to recognise the many families that go through the tragic loss of a young child,  read more here

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance month and 15 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Please remember to light a candle at 7pm on the 15th to remember all the babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS and other causes. And please post here when you have lit your candle.

For more information visit Remembering Our Babies, Pregnancy Loss Support – Official Site of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Rememberance Day October 15th.

This is a special month and a special day for me…  having lost my girls… soon after birth…  after a hard and torrid time….  I am here to help support other mothers and families who have had the loss of a baby.

Its even more heartfelt right now, as our dear daughter is asking lost of questions almost daily about her sisters, why they live at the cemetery…. about her sisters being angels and why they are not here today to play with her.   It makes me miss the girls even more so than ever before… for me… but also the loss of Tiana not having her sisters… it is so hard.

please…

7 pm… light a candle for anyone you know who has lost a baby…. or to support those who have.. it need not be a formal thing… maybe a candle at dinner, whilst watching tv… its an acknowledgement that will touch the hearts of so many mothers around the world… many who have heavy hearts and empty arms.

warmly

elizabeth xx

Angel Heart ~ Quest challenge

…..must end SOON.  Be Quick!!

Well done to the people who picked up some great bargains… a Vanchi nappy bag for FREE, some bibs and 20% off, 60% off vouchers scored.

There is still a couple more vouchers, 50%, 60% and more 20% off out there… I have removed all that have been used.  The ones still here are still available.  They will be updated and or removed as they have been found.

plus also newly added today is

• a Buy one/get one FREE  item (5 up for grabs)
• 3 x FREE items floating about (min spend $20)

don’t forget… many angel hearts will have the code when you hover your icon/mouse over the image.

some codes you will need the newsletter for the codes.  we will give you the first letter of the code… see the newsletter for more details.  Next newsletter out Thursday.

BONUS

• have 3 friends sign up, pop your name as a referral source and you score a free gift to value of $15.  one per customer)

don’t forget all details of the quest are HERE

remember… once you found the icon and used the code… post here so we know…

warmly

elizabeth xx

oh  a clue?  … c’mon… “mums the word”

Bushfire Appeal

La Toriana and KidStyleFile have partnered up with our own small initiative:

Become a KidStyleFile fan on Facebook and we’ll donate 20 cents to the Red Cross Appeal for every person who signs up between now and 22 Feb 2009. Become a La Toriana fan on Facebook and Elizabeth will donate 20 cents to the Red Appeal for every person who signs up between now and 22 Feb 2009.Ok, then, let’s see how much money we can raise in the next two weeks – tell you friends and family, and let’s go for it! -

We all have been touched by the devastating news, and our own community here in Bendigo has lost over 58 homes, 1 life and many more injured and have burnt areas of their homes.  I cannot after seeing the devastation in our own town begin to fathom the towns in the Kinglake area.

The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Fund has been set upt to assist individuals and communities affected by devastating bushfires in Victoria.  If you are able to donate, please head on over to the Red Cross website and make a contribution no matter how small.

anything you can do will be greatly appreciated by all.  If everyone chips in… collectively we can do a lot.