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Whether you use them for comfort or just as a decorative piece, there’s no doubt that cushions look fabulous. Here are a few fab finds for your home.

1. Posie Cushion by Boondie Baby

2. Dala Love Heart Cushion by Love JK

3. Floral Cushion by Miss Ruby May

4. Melbourne Tram Cushion by House of Masen

5. Dictionary Cushion by Hampsons Homewares

6. Tricycle Cushion by Tiges and Weince

7. Harpo Cushion from Wicked Homewares

8. Chevron Cushion by Ryder Loves Miller

9. Floral Burst Cushion by Mondocherry

 

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Congratulations to all the lucky shoppers who won prizes at Melbourne Mamma’s Market on Sunday, 26 August 2012.

 

All of these prizes have been generously donated by fabulous local businesses, so please take some time to visit them, either online, on facebook or in person. They all offer a fantastic range of products or services essential to us mammas and our families.

 

So, without further adieu, the winners are:

 

Lucky Shopper Prizes

Limited Edition Mimco Romper courtesy of Melbourne Mamma – Katherine Borg

Frame courtesy of Baby Ink – Marta Zeng

2 x $50 Voucher courtesy of Hummingbird 60 – Maria Gavardinas & Sally Chambers

4 x $50 Voucher courtesy of Funk Melbourne – Vera Deeming, Gareth Oakley, Chelsea Dickinson & Linda Bosnjakovic

7 week Boxing/Boot Camp Course courtesy of Healthy Balance Fitness – Michelle Goodwin

Body Warfare Book courtesy of Lisa Renn – Kathryn Belton

2 x $25 Voucher courtesy of Chocolate Freckles – Simone Saunders & Angel Chetcuti

2 x $30 Voucher courtesy of Blush Loves Mint – Tracey Gregg & Keti Pietrykowski

3hr session courtesy of Angel Lu – Anna Rasalingam, Jason Tan, Bianca Verginis, Hayley Lewkowicz, Julie Lew, Nele Lowrie

Party Pack  courtesy of ZZ Totz – Nat Matkovic

3 x VIP Shopper Ticket – March 2013  courtesy of Melbourne Mamma – Ceara Hogan, Catherine Coyle, Joanne Dixon

$50 Voucher courtesy of Sassy Miss Hair Accessories – Kristen Velthoven

5 night’s accommodation courtesy of Cat Napping Suburban Retreat – Carolina Pante

2 x Interior Design Kit courtesy of Ethos Design – Amber Board & Meagan Tennyson

1 hour Massage courtesy of Indera Day Spa – Tanya LaManna

2 hour session courtesy of Bless this Mess – Cara Devaney

2 x Organic Cleaning Set courtesy of Earthy Mamma – Adriana Thomas & Lauren Zimbolani

3 x Vintage Paper Doll courtesy of The Paper Doll Chick – Amber Ammouche, Mary Hayek & Sophia McMenamin

Boy’s Statement Shorts courtesy of Tilly & Otto – Felicity McKinnon

Girl’s Coco Dress courtesy of Tilly & Otto – Sonia Farina

72 x blueberry shimmer & sparkles courtesy of Glitter Friends – handed out on the day

4 x Eco Switch courtesy of Eco Switch – Hwee Wee, Renee Randall, Holly Goodman & Brent O’Neill

Women’s Tee courtesy of Fujinella – Alina McGrath

Kid’s Tee courtesy of Fujinella Kids – Michelle Wing

$60 Voucher courtesy of Jet Nail Bar – Lyndelle Clissold

$100 Cookie Voucher courtesy of Baked by Belle – Suzie McManus

Dress courtesy of Innovation & U – Sam Edwards

2 x Organic Tee courtesy of Sorella & Me – Fiona Ward & Leanne Renehan

$50 Voucher courtesy of Baked by Mum – Kylie Andrade

$50 Voucher courtesy of Milladdi Kids – Bianca Virtue

$60 Voucher courtesy of Hanbi – Nicole Kendall

Moses Basket courtesy of Bebelicious – Samantha Dunne

$40 Voucher courtesy of Jujo Baby – Sarah Fitzpatrick

$40 Voucher courtesy of Willowchild – Lisa Marie Parker

Party Package courtesy of Wishing Tree Parties – Anita Fabris

Craft Turntable courtesy of Spindleberry – Joanne O’Neill

Caterpillar Toy courtesy of Sticky Fingers Children’s Boutique – Meredith Cox

 

Prize winners please email melbournemammasmarket@bigpond.com with your name, email and postal address. Any prizes not claimed by Friday, 14 September 2012 will be redrawn.

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Last Sunday, I certainly shopped up a storm at Melbourne Mamma’s Market.

 

The new venue at Willliamstown Town Hall was fantastic and with 37 local stores selling brand new designer label gear at 50-80% off RRP, I knew I was going to pickup some fabulous bargains.

 

Here are all the goodies I bought for my daughter. The RRP for all of this was $850.65. I paid $275!!!!

 

My haul included 6 long sleeve tops, 2 tees, 1 bikini, 1 swimsuit, 3 leggings, 1 pjs, 1 nightie, 1 short, 1 poncho, 1 zip hoodie, 2 dresses & 2 butterfly mirrors

 

My biggest bargains were a Purebaby dress reduced from $59.95 to $10 and a Lil Ludy bikini and one piece for only $5 each!

 

Here are all the goodies I bought for my son. The RRP for all of this was $363.50. I paid $160!

 

My biggest bargains were Esp Jeans reduced from $69.95 to $30 and long sleeve Oishi-m tees reduced from $39.95 to $15!

 

This haul includes 3 shorts, 1 jeans, 2 tees, 2 long sleeve top, 1 track pants, 2 storage baskets and a wall sign.

 

Now I just need to figure out how I’m going to fit all this gear in their wardrobes.

 

Anyone else grab some fabulous bargains on the day?

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Just under a year ago I received an email from the super talented Bec at Motif Creative Design asking for my permission to enter my Melbourne Mamma’s Market logo, that she designed, into an International design competition.

 

Of course I said “yes”. I think my logo is fabulous, so I knew that others would think so too.

 

I was super excited when Bec contacted me again to tell me that my logo and another of her designs Luceo had been chosen to appear in LogoLounge7.

 

LogoLounge Vol7

 

The book pays tribute to the brilliant work from top designers around the world.  The LogoLounge website showcases the work of the world’s top designers as well as up-and-coming new talent, and this book presents the site’s best designs of the past year as judged by an elite group of name-brand designers.

 

LogoLounge Vol7

 

Now the world will see my little babushkas and I hope they love them as much as I do 🙂

 

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Today we’re getting to know Melissa from Memories of Mine Photography.

 

1. Tell us a little about yourself?

I’m a single mum with 2 beautiful kids aged 9 and 12.  I discovered my passion for photography later in life.  After my divorce, I decided I needed a hobby, one I could include my kids in and so I took up photography. Fell in love and did a course.  Seven years later and I’m now building my own business, the rest how the say “is history”.

 

2. Describe Memories of Mine in one sentence?

A boutique photography service office quality products and personalised service.

 

 

3. What do kind of services do you offer?

I specialise in outdoor portraiture. I work with my families to create beautiful portraits that unique to you and reflect your family’s personality. I offer quality products such as prints, canvases, collage/storyboards, albums and images on CD. I also do Pet Photography and Weddings.

 

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

I love meeting many wonderful families, especially the kids.  Often mums get a little upset or frustrated because their kids are being kids, running around letting off steam and  not wanting to co-operate. Then when they see their photos and see that I have captured a moment they didn’t think possible. The mum becomes very happy and having a happy client is the best feeling in the world.

 

5. What are your favourite labels or stores for little ones?

I love Carnival Designs for all things girlie and Spirithoods are another favourite which are great for kids and kids at heart.

 

 

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

Obvious answer,  my camera.

 

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

My daughter couldn’t live 5 minutes without her i-pod, I swear it is permanently attached to her.

 

8. Favourite place to shop for yourself?

OMG, I spend way too much time in camera stores and not enough time in shoe and accessories land. I am looking forward to meeting some fabulous designs at the Melbourne Mamma’s Market in August and finding myself some new favourites.

 

10. If you weren’t running the Tick the Box what other job would you like to do?

If I wasn’t a photographer, I’d probably be in IT customer support which was my full time job before becoming a photographer.  Some might think that being a photographer is a big career change but when you think about it, it’s not so different as good customer service is what I pride myself on and believe my previous job has given me excellent skills in this area.

 

 

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

For something different my kids love going to the Open House Melbourne event.  This free event is on once a year and allows the general public access to some of Melbourne’s iconic buildings that aren’t otherwise open to the public.  Most building have guided tour.  It’s a great experience if you have kids over the age of 8 or 9.

 

You can find Melissa and Memories of Mine Photography on Facebook or at www.memoriesofminephotography.com.

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Today we’re getting to know Virginia from Tick the Box.

 

 

 

1. Tell us a little about yourself?

I’m a mamma to Sophie (aka the Wonderchild) who is a 9 year old pocket rocket and tomboy who keeps me busy and grounded. When I’m not trying to keep up with Sophie, I’m running my new shiny business Tick The Box. I’m a Melbourne girl through and through I love this town.

 

2. Describe Tick the Box in one sentence?

An online store exclusively for GIRLS ONLY where you and your girlfriends can shop for your ideal girl’s day/night out, weekend getaway, hens party, birthday or any occasion.

 

 

3. What do kind of services do you offer?

Our girls only activities include, chocolate tastings and making (and of course eating), cooking classes, helicopter trips, chauffeured driving and cycling tours, manicures, makeovers, pyjama parties, cocktail making, sailing, art classes, ceramics, beading, floristry, knitting, millinery, bespoke bag making, hairstyling workshops, photoshoots, a garden party@ Madame Brussels, tarot reading, Feng shui, Tai Chi, aromatherapy, golf lessons, basic car mechanics, and more…

 

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

I love seeing and hearing from my customers their stories of fun, the smiles on their faces, their excitement and to know that I have helped create some “remember when” moments.

 

5. What are 3 of your favourite labels or stores for little ones?

Converse footwear, DC and Roxy girl

 

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

My iphone is my life.

 

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

Track suits we have the going out ones and the heavy duty serious sport ones.

 

8. Favourite place to shop for yourself?

Chapter One in Ivanhoe East, great statement pieces that are stylish and easy to wear and suit my busy work and family life.

 

10. If you weren’t running the Tick the Box what other job would you like to do?

I would be hosting tailor made girls day outs. I love being around happy people.

 

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

Lucky Chan for Yum Cha, especially on a cold wintry Melbourne Sunday.

 

 

 

You can find Virginia and Tick the Box on Facebook or at www.tickthebox.net.au.