Kid Independent Feature

Brusselsprouts has been featured on the new blog Kid Independent.  If you have not seen this site yet you are in for a treat, here is a snippet of who they are;

"We’re basically a bunch of arty types with a love of all things handmade, vintage, sustainable, limited edition and independent. We crave products that are born from the hands of an artist, the heart of a loving mother, the mind of a talented designer, or the soul of an interesting character…"

So go on and have a look around and you will find some gorgeous products, I cant wait to see what more they have in store for us. Also we are sponsoring a competition for them and you could win something from our Winter Range you can check out the competition here!

YeeeeeHaawwwww!

Last night we threw a Wild West themed Murder/Mystery Dinner Party, here we are pictured with the murdered Sheriff . Brennan played the Deputy Sheriff Whyatt Twerp and I was Lily White Dodgy Towns Saloon Owner.  It was loads of fun and everyone got into the dressing up with gusto. We carried the theme through the meal with Tater's, Slaw & Chilli finished off with Apple Pie.

I turned the dining room into a Saloon with this great wall banner, we had peanuts in the shell and jerky for nibbles while we sat at the bar. Marie McCousin and Chief Squatting Calf had very good motives for the murder and were watched closely all evening.

Poor Miss Scarlett OohLaLa my overworked and underpaid Saloon Dancer was very tired and had a little nap with the dead Sheriff! The evening was finished off with blackjack and chocolates. Lots of fun but I'm a bit sluggish today and Brennan was glad to shave the moustache off this morning........

The Dishes Can Wait...

Because this arrived!!

Way too cute not to attack it with my scissors :)

Things that make you go Hmmmm #3

In my internet wanderings I came across this softie toy.
I'm not going to say anything......nothing...........not a word........zip............

Mwah Mwah Smooch Designs

I am the type of person that gets excited every time I buy something on the internet and act like one of Pavlovs dogs every time I think I hear the postman afterwards. Children get pushed to the side and small piles of washing are leapt over in my haste to get to the letterbox as soon as I hear that distinctive postie motorbike putter. So it was with great surprise that the day I casually sauntered out to my front gate expecting the usual greetings from Telstra I saw a parcel..... and it was addressed to me... and it was a gift for ME!!! Not something for the business, not something for the boys but yes something for ME!!!!

The ever so lovely and generous Caryn of Smooch Designs made two purses for yours truly from the fabric I sent her as part of my fabric scrap giveaway. They are awesome and made so beautifully, fully lined and zippered one even has a little inside pocket and a wristlet. So if you would like to see and purchase some of her fantastic products have a wee peek at her store.

Smooch Designs also make fabric cuffs, out and about bibs which are brilliant and car litter bags which look so great (much better than the last drive through takeaway bag I currently use) Thankyou so much Caryn you truly made my day, week, month !!!!

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Hand Knitting a few scarves to go with the Winter collection that is...........

 and it did seem like a good idea until .............

it is 1 week to release date and I am still up at midnight knitting.

Things might be a bit quiet on the blog this week......

New Store - Ideas Take Flight

If you are a lover of great stationery then you must have a look at this new store ideas take flight. Jolene was a graphic designer for 14years and has started making this unique collection of stationery. Gorgeously packaged in a reusable tin its like getting two items for the price of one! This is one store to pop in your favourites list as more items and co-ordinates will continue to be added.
I am very partial to the Frank & Me and the Dino Stomp sets and am also loving the fact you get envelope seals too. So pop on over and have a shop, I know how excited I get receiving a hand written letter these days and to have one on  fabulous stationery, very special.