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Getting to know Kellie from Fujinella

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Today we’re getting to know Kellie from Fujinella.

 

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1. Tell us a little about yourself?

I started my own label Fujinella after having worked in fashion wholesale for many years, I needed to go back to my creative roots, working day in and day out with the same clients became frustrating and I needed more. 

I came from a family of seamstresses, my Nana actually taught me how to sew very early on.  I don’t ever remember not sewing, my first piece @ 8 years old (pattern and all) was a onesie made for my sister, she wore it to school, only thing was I forgot to include a zipper and had sewn her into it so she had to be cut out of it to go to the loo (quite distressing for a 5 year old!) ….

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What a day!

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I can’t believe it’s been almost two weeks since Melbourne Mamma’s Market in Williamstown and this is the first chance I’ve had to let you know what a great success the sale was and also show you the fabulous bargains I picked up on the day.

 

This sale was the biggest and best yet, with just over 1000 people through the door!…

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School Holiday Fun at Artifice store

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The school holidays are almost here and Artifice store has two exciting workshops for the kids.

 

Artifice store is excited that the master of mini landscaping Amy Wong, one of the creators behind the quirky Petite Green is doing a workshop for the KIDS!

Amy will teach your child how to create a succulent terrarium with attitude. This will be a golden opportunity for your kids to find out how to design and make terrariums from one of Melbourne’s leading terrarium-makers. Your child will learn plant selection, soil composition, terrarium care, propagating succulents and plants….

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Getting to know Sevi from Baby Bistro

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Today we’re getting to know Sevi from Baby Bistro.

 

1. Tell us a little about yourself?

Before I was blessed with my two boys, I worked in a corporate office in a Cash Management team. At the time I liked what I did but always imagined I would be working with food. I thought about starting a catering business offering homemade lunch delivered to offices in CBD.

 

I am lucky to be able to do what I love and still be at home with my boys. Family is everything to me and when Lucas and Thomas were born we were so excited.

 

I love being a mum and although it’s not always easy it’s the most rewarding. I love watching them play and laugh and grow.

 

2. Describe Baby Bistro in one sentence?

Healthy food option for busy families.

 

3. What do you sell?

Baby Bistro offer home style organic baby & toddler food from 4 months to 5 years.

4. What led you to starting Baby Bistro?

When my son started eating solid food he was a fussy eater and refused a lot of foods. I made sure that what he was eating had to be of nutritional value so I cooked everything myself. Like every mum, cooking fresh meals daily was challenging and I could not find anything available in the market to save me on those nights I wasn’t organised enough to cook a meal.

 

I have always enjoyed cooking and my time in the kitchen became a de-stress and that’s when I knew I could do this professionally. It was natural for me to whip up meals and I wanted to share it with other mums.

 

5. What do you love most about what you do?

There’s three things that come to mind about what I love most about what I do.
1. I love cooking 2. I love that it’s home style healthy meals from a mum who cares 3. I love that babies & toddlers all over Melbourne are eating my food. Food I grew up on and loved myself.

 

 

6. What’s one item you can’t live without?

I have to say my Thermomix.

 

7. What’s one item your kids can’t live without?

My boys are still young so I have to say their mum 🙂

 

8. Favourite place to shop for your kids?

We love to shop at Highpoint. It’s close to home and works well with the boys sleep times. It’s all our shopping under one roof.

 

9. If you weren’t running Baby Bistro what other job would you like to do?

I would have to be doing something with food.

 

10. Favourite place to take the kids in Melbourne or Victoria?

Our Favourite place to go is local community parks. Lucas loves running around and playing on the swings and Thomas loves to be outside.

 

You can find Sevi and baby Bistro on Facebook or at www.babybistro.com.au.

Melbourne Flash Sale!

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Here is a complete list of participating stores and discounts available in Melbourne Mamma’s Flash Sale on Thursday, 20 June 2013.

 

Some exclusions do apply so please see below for further details.

 

Sign up to my mailing list to receive the exclusive discount code needed to shop tomorrow.

 

Shop Local, Support Small Businesses.

 

40% OFF WINTER CLOTHING, COATS
(INCL. TUTU DU MONDE)
30% OFF SHOES, HATS, TIGHTS
50% OFF PJS*		 50% OFF ALL FULL PRICED ITEMS* 30% OFF STOREWIDE
     
60% OFF STOREWIDE 25% OFF STOREWIDE ALL PJS ONLY $12
     
 30% OFF STOREWIDE  25% OFF ALREADY REDUCED ITEMS*  25%-85% OFF STOREWIDE*
(Discount automatically
applied at checkout)
     
 30% OFF STOREWIDE*
(includes sale items
and FREE shipping too!)		  30% OFF ALL FULL PRICED ITEMS*  35% OFF STOREWIDE
     
 20% STOREWIDE*  40% OFF STOREWIDE  30% OFF STOREWIDE*
     
 30% OFF STOREWIDE  30% OFF STOREWIDE  30% OFF ALL FULL PRICED ITEMS
     
 25% OFF STOREWIDE*  40% OFF STOREWIDE  40% OFF STOREWIDE*
     
 30% OFF STOREWIDE*  UP TO 60% OFF
(Prices as marked)		  25% OFF RRP*
     
50% OFF ALL WINTER CLOTHING,
SHOES & SLEEPWEAR
20% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE*		 30% OFF STOREWIDE  30% OFF STOREWIDE*
     
 25% OFF ALREADY REDUCED ITEMS*  40% OFF STOREWIDE  60% OFF ALL CURRENT SEASON*
(Prices as marked)
     
50% OFF PREVIOUS SEASON
(Prices as marked.
FREE shipping on orders
when you enter
MMFLASHSALE at checkout)
  25% OFF STOREWIDE*  40% OFF STOREWIDE
(Prices as marked)
     
 20% OFF FULL PRICED ITEMS*
(up to 80% OFF SALE ITEMS
– Prices as marked)
  20% OFF STOREWIDE*  30% OFF STOREWIDE
     
 20% OFF STOREWIDE*  40% OFF CURRENT ‘Toots & Hoots’ RANGE*
(including delivery)		 UP TO 60% OFF*
(Prices as marked)
     
20% OFF STOREWIDE
(FREE shipping on orders over $70)		  30% OFF STOREWIDE  40% OFF STOREWIDE
 UP TO 70% OFF EVERYTHING
(Prices as marked. FREE GIFT with orders over $75 – enter MMFLASHSALE in comments)

*Terms & Conditions

1. Chocolate Freckles – Sale excludes Saltwater Sandals

2. Mickey House Kids – Offer not valid on Anion products, Gift vouchers, Clearance items, Preorder items (Bubale, Lil Fairy doors and accessories, Mi Cielo) and on gift wrapping service.
Free shipping not available during Flash Sale event. Cannot combine with other offer or discount. No refund or exchanges. Please choose carefully.

3. Oranges and Lemons Boutique – Excludes full priced items.

4. Tarbea – Excludes already reduced items.

5. Bump, Baby & Beyond – Not to be used with any other offer

6. Hummingbird 60 – Excludes Sue Sensi

7. Andel Homewares – Excludes already discounted items and Sue Sensi.

8. Coco & Phoenix – Excludes Monstar clothing. Items will not be shipped until 27th June.

9. Busy Kids – Excludes kiddi Moto Balance Bikes & Helmets. No further discount on already reduced stock.

10. Always Young – Excludes some current season stock.

11. Story Mama – Excludes “Food Babies Love by Emily Dupuche”.

12. Spindleberry – Excludes personalised orders.

13. Jujo Baby – Excludes the shwrap.

14. Tiny Wardrobe – Excludes Trudi Dolls and Sapling.

15. Little Chillies – Excludes current season stock.

16. Mali Me – Excludes Gift boxes.

17. Cradle Rock – Excludes already reduced items.

18. Button Baby – Excludes already reduced items, Teamson products and personalized products.

19. A Boy Called Basil – Discount valid for orders over $30.

20. Shady Days – Excludes already reduced item and gift vouchers.

21. Designer Showcase– Excludes Vintage pieces.

22. Bink Kids – Excludes gift certificates

23. Little Boo-Teek – Excludes furniture, personalised art, highchairs and playhouses

24. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Excludes full priced items.

 

CLICK HERE FOR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODES!