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

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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.

With all the chemicals, environment, foods and more that our babies and kids are exposed to, its a little wonder why so many mums and dads are looking to eco friendly, environmental friendly and organic toys and clothing for their babies and kids.

There appears to be more than ever before, allergies, eczema and reactions,  so that eliminating as much chemicals, by products and additives where we can is vitally important to many parents.  Me included.

But that doesn’t mean you cant have style, fashion and function when it comes to organic baby clothing and kids wear.  There are some great sites these days that you can buy affordable organic and eco friendly items for your family.  If you are looking for organic baby food, ORGANIC BUBS is a great website.  I often refer friends here and they are so happy with everything they receive.  The best thing… you can buy great organic baby food online!

At La Toriana, you can buy online amazing designer children’s clothing that’s so affordable and trendy.  Long gone are the days where  “sacks” of clothing were the only organic baby clothes you could get.  With amazing Australian and New Zealand designers in kids fashion and baby wear, you can have it all.

Great designers in today’s fashion industry who are also passionate as i am about our kids and giving them a great start to life,  are designing and making quality organic children’s products.  Great kids designer labels like  babyjo bamboo, Lambykins, eco peko, nanny pickle, anamalz, oopsidaisi, huggalugs, nest organics, early birds for premmie baby, and gaia skin naturals.

Watch out as La Toriana is soon adding even more amazing organic kids clothing, toys and accessories you can buy online.

here is a couple of our favourite organic products for your babies and kids you can pop into La Toriana online and purchase.  You will be amazed at the range, the quality, the colours and style and especially the low cost organic products for babies and kids.

Nanny Pickle is a luxurious organic baby rage with a low price tag!  You will instantly fall in love with this organic cotton and bamboo blend… its the quality fabric that’s only best for baby!

This Nanny Pickle sleep bag is only  $52.95  and comes with a FREE organic lavender bed bird… great for any newborn baby nursery!

Gorgeous for your toddler and little one.  Anorganic cotton hooded towell and organic cotton owl toy gift setfrom NEST organics.  You cannot beat the quality of this and everyone is so impressed when they receive this as a baby gift.  Plenty of organic baby Manchester too so check out their range.  This gift set is $59.95 for the set.

Oopsidaisi are passionate about organic and they (and us all) love these babushka organic lavender dolls.  Great for babies and kids rooms for the calming effect the lavender has.  I have one in my 6 yr old room and works a treat!

Ideal present too.  only $14.95

we look forward to welcoming you at La Toriana and feel free to ask any questions…. we are here to help make your shopping experience in online baby shopping stress free.  We invite you to grab a cuppa… sit back, relax and enjoy the La Toriana shopping experience… we know you will.

Check out the full range of organic baby items at La Toriana.

So.. we thought we would let you know some of the great Organic items that our customers have viewed the most over the last 6 months.

This heirloom Organic Baby Blanket by NEST ORGANICS, has been extremely popular!  we have sold many of these and know many of the new mums who are eco conscious are extremely happy with the designer baby organic Manchester range.

So soft, luxurious and affordable…. a perfect newborn baby gift, or to keep for your own expecting little baby.

only $39.95… and YES it is ORGANIC!

check out the rest of this gorgeous organic baby linen and manchester range from Nest Organics

Nanny Pickle has TAKEN OFF!

Mums all over Australia have started to see how luxurious and gorgeous this new baby designer range is.  We have some nanny Pickle Fans out there, but since the promo of a FREE Nanny Pickle Lavender Bed Bird giveaway with all items, Bad Bunny is actually doing very well and starting to behave… (or is he???)

The Nanny Pickle, Sleepy Bunny Care Packageis a great hit with many nana’s. au pairs, grandma’s and new mums.  Soft, organic bamboo and cotton and a great gift for new mums this collection comes with a sleep bag, beanie hat, towelette all in a beautiful Nanny Pickle Muslin bag… PLUS…. for a limited time, you get the essential oil scented lavender bed bird as well!!  only $72.95 for all of this.  everyone loves Nanny Pickle!

Not only are these Baby Organic Lavender Babushka Dolls by Oopsidaisia great addition to any baby nursery, they are also great for toddlers rooms, playrooms and also for us mums next to our beds.  It gives a gorgeous lavender smell about the house, a calming influence and most of all a great sleep environment.  Can you do with out it?

Our daughter has one in her bedroom, playroom and I have one on my bedside table.  AAHHH… I NEED this. and has certainly made a huge difference to quiet times in our house and many of our mums around Australia love them too.

Organic lavender babushka dolls by Oopsidaisi are only $14.95

Babyjo Organic Baby Wraps are fast become popular.  These organic baby wraps are super soft with organic bamboo and in delightful 3 colours.  I cannot even tell you which colour is most popular as they are all are selling well.

A generous size and yes ARE MACHINE WASHABLE!!!

Many customers are buying online organic baby wraps for baby gifts and teaming with other organic baby clothing.

Each babyjo organic baby Wrap is $29.95… amazing isnt it!!

You should check out all Babyjo Organic Baby Clothing online at La Toriana.

anamalz…

fast becoming a phenomenon!!   These eco friendly little organic wooden anamalz are sooo popular and we sell out almost as soon as we list them.  we even have an anamalz fan club!

These little anamalz are by far a collectors item and there are many more new anamalz coming like the Australian group, the new dinosaurs and more.

Snap them up when you see them as the almost walk out the door.  only $9.95… you’ll soon find yourself playing with them when the kids are in bed… (confession… I Do!!!)

anamalz… do you have a favourite?

We have a wacky Wednesday treat for you.

a 20% off Finnigan Finn items for one week  only…

or whilst stocks last on all use the code FINN at checkout.  Includes all discounted items!!

also… don’t forget to go in the draw to win a Mothers Day PJ and Robe set (as seen here)

all you need to do is either sign up to our newsletter and / or comment on any of the blogs up to the 6th May!  EASY!!!

So… we thought we would tell you what our top 4 products sold this week were.

We have had so many enquiries on girls Bridesmaid bracelets this week ts amazing.  There must be lost of weddings getting planned and we have had all our range of little girls jewellery viewed this week.  This Dragonfly Chrystal bracelet from Mon Tresor, was by far the most popular $19.95.comes packaged in tissue and a white organza bag… its the perfect gift for Christening gift, flower girl and junior bridesmaid gifts.

check out the full range of girls jewellery here.  We have beautiful Fresh water pearl bracelet and necklaces from Little Pearls for Little girls and more.

Organic Sleeping Nest from Early Birds  $58.95

Snug and warm and being a great organic baby item, its a wonderful newborn baby gift too.  La Toriana have a great category for premmie baby clothes… this Organic baby items is great for newborns and premmie babies.  If you are looking for premmie baby clothing or premmie products check out the full Premmie Baby Category.

Cool Sprit Huggalugs $16.95 Great for this time of year when its cool, but not cool enough for kids to want to wear jumpers.  Great for nappy changing too.  comes in a delightful range of colours

Huggalugs have some great mums bump huggers too for the expecting mum as well as organic kids T shirts, and a huge range of the ever popular Huggalugs.    Great Boys gifts and accessories for your fav T shirt that the kids always like to wear.  Everyone loves Huggalugs!!

Nanny Pickle Promo has only been going a couple days… but boy is it working!!  This delightful Sleepy Bunny Care Package has a beanie hat, a baby sleep bag and a towelette.  All organic cotton and Bamboo and all comes packaged in a signature muslin bag ready for newborn baby gift giving! $72.95

PLUS…

their promo is giving everyone a FREE Lavender Bed Bird.  wow… I think this new Label has won everyone’s heart… no wonder… its so luxurious!  see the Blog for more details

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Wow… we have had a great week, hope you have too.

On a personal note we had another baby alpaca… a little boy and he’s all Black.  Tiana (our daughter) called him “Jack”. when I asked why she called him Jack… (thinking there must be a boy at school she liked called Jack… she is 6)  she said

“because mummy it rhymes with Black!!” and looked at me as if I should have known that…  so I just smiled and nodded.   after all… what else could I say! ??

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Your Wednesday Wacky treat is  30% off all Lazybonesproducts at La Toriana.  Only available for 48 hrs… so hurry!  code is wacky

warmly

Elizabeth xx

Au Pairs Jennine and Shannon, together with Au Pair Elizabeth (Au Pair in training) would love you to experience the world of Nanny Pickle and the the mischevious adventures of Bad Bunny …  and so have a special Sleepy Bunny Care Package designed just for you.   The Sleepy Bunny Care Package is a great designer baby wear package at an affordable price without the compromise of style or quality.

This Nanny Pickle Care Package consists of a gorgeous Sleep Bunny Sleep Bag in either the pink (watermelon) or green (avocado), the matching beanie and towelette… all in a designer muslin gift bag!  great for all baby gifts, newborn gifts and as a gorgeous baby designer clothing package to keep for your own Bad Bunny!

PLUS

Nanny Pickle loves Easter especially and so are giving you COMPLIMENTARY… yes… FREE … this delightful Lavender Bed Bird (above) with any and all purchases from the whole Nanny Pickle Range (whilst stocks last)

Beautifully presented in a white muslin bag, these dreamy birds are scented with organic lavender essential oil to delight your Bad Bunny and help with sweet dreams and sound sleep.

“Sleepy Bunny care Package”

This playful range of clothing for infants
reminds us of the things our mothers used to say.
Sometimes we didn’t listen. And Bad Bunny rarely does.

Needless to say, in the most endearing ways,
Bad Bunny gets up to all the sorts of mischief that
children the world over delight in delving into.

And Nanny Pickle continues to love, nurture and
kiss better all Bad Bunny’s boo-boos, just as our mothers’,
and their mothers’, and their mothers’ mothers’ have
for generations. This collection is made from luxuriously
soft bamboo and organic cotton, with a small percentage
of spandex for the perfect fit.

Available in gorgeous watermelon and divine avocado
this range will bring a smile to all who lay eyes on it.
So even when Bad Bunnies get into mischief,
they look and feel angelic.

We know you would like to see all the gorgeous range of Nanny Pickle items at La Toriana…..

its our pleasure to showcase Nanny Pickle and the gorgeous collection of designer newborn baby products to you.

Au Pair Jennine has a story tell about our mischevious Bad Bunny and what happened last Easter…..  stay tuned… we will tell you this delightful story closer to Easter.

Grab your Nanny Pickle.. Bad Bunny Baby designer clothing and sleepwear today and we will send you your FREE Lavender Bed Bird

…. absolutely FREE!*

* whilst stocks last

warmly Elizabeth xx

To celebrate Nanny Pickle and Bad Bunny’s market debut, Nanny Pickle would like to offer you the chance to win a Nanny Pickle Care Package.

The “Little Accident Care Package (Cool Bunny)” is Nanny Pickle’s answer to those little distasters that Bad Bunnies can have whilst whilst out and about.

Packaged in an elegant muslin bag and designed to keep in your Bad Bunny’s travelling kit, this will be the answer to every Au Pairs outing nightmare.

Complete with a Bad Bunny Summer onsie as well as a towelette (it comes in its own ziplock bag) and bib you will be prepared for anything.

As we all know there is no use crying over spilt milk!

All you need do is in 25 words or less describe your Bad Bunny.  What makes him so lovable? Perhaps your Bad Bunny has had their own memorable outing disaster.

Nanny Pickle will also need size (000,00,0) and colour prefernce (Watermeoln  or Avocado) along with your Bad Bunny’s name and address, and where you saw the competition

Be sure to mention you saw this at LA TORIANA.

Send all entries to:

nanny@nannypickle.com.au

entries close Friday 21st Nov 2008.  Competition will be judged by Nanny Pickle herself on Friday 28th Nov.  Winner will be notified by email and Care Package sent via reg mail.

Winner also notified in the La Toriana newsletter

check out Nanny Pickles gorgeous designer baby wear  HERE at the most stylish, online baby boutique in town…. La Toriana!

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!