Not long till Christmas!

Did you know it's only 8 weeks left to Christmas?  I know, it's come as a shock to me too!  So are you getting organised for Christmas presents yet or do you leave it to the last minute?  I'm a bit like the latter!

Image courtesy of:  Design Swan

I have to say that with my 5 week stint to Europe I am not very organised for my Christmas range this year.  Last year I was on the ball and had my range ready to preview in September.  But because we were planning our holiday for September this year my holiday seemed to be the only thing on my mind. 

I have definitely left my run a bit late to buy my Christmas fabric from America as this year, for some reason, postage deliveries are taking up to 6 weeks to arrive.  But not to fear I did my Spotlight and Lincraft trek last weekend in search of Christmas fabric and to be honest I didn't find anything I liked.  So I put on my creative hat and thought what can I do now for my Christmas Range?

It literally just popped into my head 'I'll make my own Christmas fabric' .... true!  So I've decided to do something very different this year and just go with the Christmas colours - red and green - rather than Christmas print fabric.  Of course I found loads of gorgeous red, green and white fabric.  I thought this would also be a better idea as you can dress your little ones in their new outfits after Christmas and because of the style you can put a tee or skivvy under and it can take you through the cooler months!  Fantastic!

Now when I said 'I'd make my own fabric'.....I've decided to try my hand at stencilling!  I used to do a lot of stencilling and fabric painting when my kids were young and let me tell you it's a lot of fun!

So I have some sneak peeks at what I've been up to and all my Christmas stock will be made available at my Market/Sale Night on Wednesday 9th November at 8pm Qld time.  Oh! and I'm excited to say that I'll have some Christmas boys wear available.

Before I start any of my creations I always pop the fabrics in the wash to pre shrink and remove any chemicals

Playing around with paint and stencils

I thought Butterflies would be nice!

This is only a small piece of what I'll be doing for Christmas.  So leave a comment below and tell me what you think.

HAPPY CUSTOMER INTERVIEW #10 - with Piper Applefield

Each week I interview and showcase one special little 1 Puddle Lane happy customer.  This week I'm talking with gorgeous Piper Applefield.

Hi Piper, how old are you?  I'm 4 years old.


Where do you live?  Geebung, Brisbane.


What do you do during the day?  I like playing outside, drawing and singing.  I also go to Kindy 3 days a week.


What is your favourite food?  Beef Stroganoff.


What is your least favourite food?  Mangoes (can you believe it - says mum!)


What is your favourite colour, Piper?  Pink, pink and more pink!  (lol!)


What is your favourite pastime?  Going to Ballet.


Do you have any pets?  A dog called Padre.  He is a black Labrador and he is 8 years old.


Who is your favourite person and why?  Kate my next door neighbour.  Because she comes over every afternoon to play with me.  (Oh! what a lovely person Kate is)


What annoys you?  My little brother Hudson.  He pulls my hair all the time.  (I think that would annoy me too!)


What is your favourite joke or riddle Piper?  Why did the chicken cross the road?  To get to the other side (4 year old version lol! - mum says!)

What is your favourite 1 Puddle Lane outfit and why?  My leopard print pant suit because I get so many comments on it.  (Piper I love that outfit too......it look very cute on you!)


And, last question Piper.  What do you want to be when you grow up? A Trapeze Artist in the circus!  (Oh! Piper that sounds so exciting!)












Thank you Piper for letting me interview you and finding out a bit more about you.  I hope you enjoy being a Trapeze Artist when you grow up......it does sound exciting!  

If you would like your daughter to be in my Happy Customer Interview, please email 1puddlelane@gmail.com 

HAPPY CUSTOMER INTERVIEW #9 - with Meela Netten

Each week I interview and showcase one special little 1 Puddle Lane happy customer.  This week I'm talking with gorgeous little Meela Netten and she comes all the way from New Zealand.

Hello Meela, how old are you?  I'm 3 in October.
Where do you live?  Levin, New Zealand on a potato farm.
What is your favourite food?  I eat everything (wow! I bet your mum is happy with that)
What is your favourite colour?  Pink, pink and more pink!
What is your favourite pastime?  I love to draw.......on myself and the walls!
Who is your favourite person and why, Meela?  My mum, I love her!  
What annoys you?  My big brothers.  They are 13 and 16 
What is your favourite joke or riddle?  I don't know any but I do like to sing!
What is your favourite 1 Puddle Lane outfit and why?  My dress because it twirls.

And last question, Meela.  What would you like to be when you grow up?  A Ballet Dancer!
Meela's mums said that it's been the coldest winter in Levin, New Zealand in 70 years!!

Thank you Meela for letting me interview you and finding out a bit more about you.  It must be wonderful living on a farm!

If you would like your daughter to be in a Happy Customer Interview, please email 1puddlelane@gmail.com 

The Dreaded Lurgy

Who would have thought after a fantastic 5 week trip to Hong Kong, Paris, Italy, Greece and Bangkok and feeling on top of the world ready to tackle anything when get back home........I'd be struck down with the Lurgy.



I call it Lurgy as I don't know what I have. It started with chills then a chesty cough then runny nose and just when I thought I was coming good, today has been my worst day and I've spent it lying down. I think my body has other plans for me and I need to give in, not fight it and let my hubby dote over me. What a sweetie!

I thought I should go to the doctor and get checked out just in case I've brought something nasty back from OS. But she said everything sounds good.....don't you hate that when clearly you're not well. So I'm on antibiotics.



I must be sick as I cancelled my much anticipated hair appointment today. My hair is really looking ferral but it will have to wait.

I did write in my holiday blog....Autumn In Europe....that just because I've finished my holiday adventure that there's no reason when I get home that I can't treat everyday as a new adventure. I didn't expect that my new adventures would start with the dreaded Lurgy.



So I'm going to settle back relax with my lovely peppermint tea and think good thoughts. And I'll be back on deck in no time!






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HAPPY CUSTOMER INTERVIEW #8 - with Alice Brooks

Each week I interview and showcase one special little 1 Puddle Lane Happy Customer.  This week I'm talking with Alice Brooks.

Hello Alice, how old are you?  3


Where do you live?  In my home


What do you do during the day?  I kiss and cuddle my brother Charlie (lol! mum says that's not true)  drawing, playing, opening the fridge, eat, help Mummy make cakes and chocolate brownies. mmmm! yummy!  (mmm! that is yummy Alice!)   Sometimes I go to swimming or Kidergym or Kindy or shopping too!  

What is your favourite food?  Strawberries and bananas and cherries and grapes  (Alice! I love those fruits too!)


What is your least favourite food?  I don't like pips and pears.....they're too yucky!
What is your favourite colour?  Purple, red and yellow!
What is your favourite pastime?  Playing in the park.
Do you have any pets?  I have a little brother his name is Charlie  (Oh! my....that is just too cute!)
Who is your favourite person and why?  Rio and Hayley, 'cos they are my friends.
What annoys you, Alice?  Daddy and you too Mummy!  (hahah! priceless)


What is your favourite 1 Puddle Lane outfit and why?  My denim peasant dress because I went to playschool concert in it.

And last question Alice, what do you want to be when I grow up?  A big girl  (Of course!)
Thank you so much Alice for letting me interview you and finding out a bit more about you.  I think I would love a pet like yours.

Next week I'll be interviewing Meela Netten. 

If you would like your daughter to be in a Happy Customer Interview, please email 1puddlelane@gmail.com