My New Website Has Launched!

My New Website Has Now Launched!!

Hello to all my customers! 

By now you would have discovered that my website is currently undergoing some construction.  I have been working around the clock to get everything up and running.  There are still many categories and links which are yet to be completed, so bear with me whilst I get all the products online. 

The process of moving items from the old website to my new one is a huge task but I'm sure you'll be impressed with my new online store.  The layout is easier to follow and I've branched out into new lines due to your positive feedback.

In addition to my artworks, you will be able to buy gifts, toys and lighting online as well.  It will be your one stop shopping site.  And there are new exciting products being developed.

There will also be a new section devoted to Design Tips.  Many customers have an idea of what they'd like when it comes to decorating their child's room, but often have no idea how to pull it all together.  So starting soon I will be offering tips on how to do this with the least amount of stress.  There you go, artist, consultant and part therapist!   Believe me when I say I've been there.

And now to the big reveal (drumroll please...)

The best way to keep up-to-date with new products and sale items (coming soon) is to subscribe to my monthly newsletter (main page of my online store).

Please feel free to email me any questions you have about the new website.  And any feedback as well. 

Last of all, thank you to everyone who has helped me with my new website.  I will thank you all individually!  I could not have done it without you.  And to my husband and boys who support mummy when she's practically falling asleep at her desk near midnight.  Hugs and coffee do the trick!

And to my customers, thank you again for your on-going support.  I wouldn't be here without all of you.

Fiona

xxx

What would you go through for your team?

Not sure if I've mentioned it before, but my family are Manly rugby league supporters.  Which makes sense since we live on the Northern Beaches.  (Apologies to those who don't like our team - please keep shopping at my store!).  It is almost tribal up here on the peninsular and the area certainly gets behind their local team.

Their home ground isn't as modern as many other grounds but the locals love it.  The atmosphere is fantastic and it is full of families on picnic rugs watching the game.  I think if they renovated the ground it would lose much of the character.

Well last night I went from a regular fan to a die hard fan.  I stood in the rain with only the most dedicated sea eagles fans and supported my team playing against the Parramatta Eels.  For me that is "huge" and even my sister sent me text messages asking me if I was insane.  I've always loved football but not enough to stand there in winter and in the pouring rain.  How times have changed!  And the funny thing is that "Parramatta" is her team. 

Earlier in the day I had bought a new burgundy pashmina (sorry, but I like it better than the supporter scarves - I do have some boundaries), and thankfully it kept me warm.  Lucky I took my umbrella too.  Those plastic wrap covers that you can buy for a few dollars don't do your hair any favours.  Trust me to think of that!

It was actually a funny night.  There is always good natured ribbing from the opposition supporters, though the man next to me who had downed way too many beers, loved leaning across to scream "Paaaaaarrraaaaaa!" in my face every time they scored. 

It is always fun to watch the banter between the supporters of both teams, including the manly fan who kept yelling (at the Parramatta fans), "We have the beach and you only have a river!" all the way down the road after the game.  I have no idea what that is supposed to do with rugby league but it seemed to make everyone laugh.  The rivalry between Parramatta and Manly is legendary and so is the "sledging".

Manly lost the game but it didn't matter to us.  We all had a great night despite the weather and had some laughs.  The team will be back and so will we to watch them.

New Family Thrills?

In the quest for fun it seems the new destination other than Disneyland and Dubai will be Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), is shaping up to be the new mecca for tourists and children. Opening in October this year will be the Ferrari theme park called (no shock with this one..), "Ferrari World".

My boys will be begging me to take them to this newest theme park. As will most people who love high speed cars.

Set to be the world's largest indoor theme park, it comes complete with a racetrack that will host the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, shops, hotels, various attractions, rides and just about anything else to make it a gear-head's "Disney Land".

Talking about Disney Land, the Ferrari theme park which is located on Yas Island between the coast and city of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, will include the world's fastest rollercoaster. Travelling at speeds in excess of 200 km/h (124 mph), it is said to emulate the feeling of being in a Ferrari F1 car as the passengers go over 62 m through the roof and back down again.

As for the theme park's now completed red roof, which is claimed to have been directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, it covers a surface area of 200,000m² (2.15 million square feet) and features the largest "prancing horse" emblem in the world, measuring an astonishing 66 meters (217 feet) in diameter.Designed by one of the world's most prominent design firms Jack Rouse Associates

Featured attractions include:


The world's fastest roller coaster emulating the feeling of being in an F1 car


G-force experience taking passengers on an adrenaline-pumping ride up over 62m, through the roof and back down again


State-of-the-art racing simulators using a similar system as those used by the Ferrari racing team


Flume ride journey through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine


Driving and Racing school for junior drivers, with expert training


Aerial voyage over Italy following a Ferrari

The UAE will also feature heavilly in the new "Sex and The City" movie as well.  Disneyland and family friendly holiday destinations now have new competition for the tourism dollar.

Find For The Day...

In the morning I get so frustrated saying the same thing over and over again to my boys.  On school days I am constantly having to say "Get your uniform on".   Why doesn't it seem to sink in?

Well... why not use this instead to get the message across.

The Note Toaster

Make up a note and have i burnt onto the toast.  Brilliant.  Where do these inventions come from?  Seriously!  I would need a deluxe version (if they are available), as my message/list for my boys would be extensive.  Number 1 would be "make your poor mum a cup of coffee pronto".