Monday, February 14, 2011

Lollipop Markets


The Lollipop Markets are on this Saturday, Feb 20th, from 10am-3pm at The Shores Function Complex, West Beach. If you have a chance, please check out the wonderful stallholders attending the market, especially Chikkiemoo Designs, who have kindly offered to display Sassilu dolls on their stall!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Little Golden Books


Moo Cow Designs have the cutest Bambi design garlands. I can't get enough of them! There is something so reassuring to see the old Little Golden Books being used for several purposes.
My diary this is year is 'Donald Duck's Toy Train', which has been rebound so both my toddler and I can get enjoyment out of it!Rebound books are handmade in Melbourne and have an extensive range of diaries, note books and address books. They even have blank pages throughout the weeks for the most creative of drawings to be done!!!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Here are a few of my favorite things...


Chanel and dolls!!!! Even better, Chanel clad dolls! The window display has inspired me to focus more on accessorizing my dolls with not only clothes, hats, shoes but jewels as well!
More to come...



Sunday, January 23, 2011

It has been a little while...

Image courtesy of Miss Tutu Star

I wish I could say Sassilu had a slight break due to an extravagant holiday filled with lots of adventures, eating, drinking, shopping, and lazing around a pool... instead it was due to ill health on my behalf.
I will endeavor to fulfill current orders and stock for Lollipop Markets and be fully operational by mid February.

On a completely different note, I am thrilled to say my obsession with all things girlie and fun has extended to pettiskirts by Miss Tutu Star. If you have not encountered the very talented Kym White then checkout her website or find her at the Lollipop Markets in February. Her tutus and accessories are adorable and unique, so much so I have put a special request for a pettiskirt for myself!!! She must be talented if she can stretch a child's pettiskirt to fit me!!!



Monday, December 13, 2010

Sophie and Lili Dolls


I have just discovered the new range of Sophie and Lili dolls, in the LMNOP magazine. Each doll is designed based on an outfit by children's wear designers Stun, Bobo Choses, 4FunkyFlavours, Lucky Wang and Olive's Friend Pop. The original dolls were auctioned with proceeds going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. I am hoping in the new year I too will be able to supply such gorgeous stock.



Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Sassilu Eco Range available through Cloth Fabric


Sassilu eco range dolls can now be purchased through Cloth Fabric website. All toys are pre washed 100% organic cotton with natural corn filling. Too good to be true!

My Child Magazine


I am very excited to announce the Holly and Mat dollies will be featured in the early childhood shopping page in the Summer edition of My Child Magazine. Please check them out, and once again a huge thank you to Cath Leo for your stunning photos.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

it is starting to feel a lot like....

How cute are these new lavendar Christmas paper dolls!? On sale at the Lollipop Markets, Nov 14th.

crack open your wallets for crackers

As you may be aware on Sunday 7th November there will be a fundraiser, recovery, get well party for Michaela Cantwell, affectionally known as Crackers from 1pm-6pm (auction at 4pm). It will be held at the STHC rehearsal room one and the workshop. (enter through stage door).

There will be fabulous talent, bar, food and of course my special crackers dolls being raffled. I made crackers a doll to keep her company especially whilst she was in ICU, and on many occasion whilst visiting her, she would be longingly clutching it. Forever her strength and courage will be admired.
I and my sister, Kell, hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Bowerbird bazaar starts tomorrow!

If you have a spare couple of hours, I highly recommend you wander around Bowerbird Bazaar... ideally without children in tow! A glass of wine, divine products to buy and funky stallholders to chat with... agh my ideal night out! Please also check out the gorgeous Cloth Fabric stall run by the very talented Martine, you never know you may see a Sassilu eco range doll or two there aswell!
All the info is below.
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Bowerbird Bazaar, will be held at Queen's Theatre in Playhouse Lane, Adelaide (off Light Square). Public and Trade are welcome to attend all 3 days of the event:

October 2010
Friday 8th October 2pm – 4pm (Trade/Media)
Friday 8th October 4pm – 9pm
Saturday 9th October 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10th October 10am – 4pm
May 2011
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th

November 2011
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th

Please register your interest if you are attending
as Trade/Media.

parking available directly opposite venue

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Twig Naturals



A new stunning website has been launched by Adelaide sisters Beth and Kaye, please check it out when you next need a gift box, flowers or a special gift. My Sassilu eco toy range is available indiviually and within their gift box range. Below is Kaye and Beth's explanation of Twig Naturals.

At twig we aim to make beautiful flowers and gifts, with the least possible harm to the environment.

Our first choice for flowers is seasonal, locally sourced and, where possible, organically grown so you can be assured that they haven't travelled many miles or spent long hours in refrigeration. A lot of the foliage and grasses we use are picked from our very own garden. Choosing local, means fresher, more sweet smelling flowers and selecting them with the season means a better choice for the environment.

At twig we don't use floral foam or chemical preservatives, both of these traditional florist products are harmful to us and to the environment. All of our off-cuts and plant waste are composted and any other waste products we produce are recycled as much as possible.

All of our twig gift boxes contain products that come from within Australia and are environmentally conscious. Please see our product information page for details.

Gifts and flowers are presented with recycled wrapping paper and cardboard boxes, natural hessian and/or biodegradable cellophane. We also make our own special TWIG cards using recycled paper products.

We try to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions as much as we can. To help with those we can't avoid twig makes an annual contribution to Greenfleet where any remaining emissions are offset by planting native forests.

Friday, September 3, 2010

perfume


I discovered an adorable gift today from Morrison. It is perfume in the shape of a fob watch. It initially looks like lip balm, and if you are having a crazy Friday like myself you may in fact be stopped by a gorgeous shop assistant as you are applying it to your lips!I was wondering why it tasted a tad odd! Anyway, you simply run your finger across the perfumed (lip balm) substance and apply to your neck or wherever.
Due to the fact my niece is turning one on Sunday, yes, it was an entire year ago since that crazy phone call watching the Crows that she had arrived a month early... I bought my sister a 'Lily' perfume. As mums we tend to miss out on a gift to mark the occasion we have made it... yeah!

Monday, August 16, 2010

Lollipop Markets



Lollipop Markets is a brand new and exciting market for Adelaide. We showcase unique, boutique and handmade items or of limited supply for expecting parents, babies, children, Mums and Dads. Our markets will be held regularly in Adelaide and our stall holders come from all over Australia. Each stall holder is handpicked by the Lollipop Markets team of work at home Mums.

Lollipop Markets Christmas Launch
Sunday 14th November 2010, 10am - 3pm
The Shores Function Complex
Corner Hamra and Military Roads, West Beach

See you there! x

Life Instyle Trade Show

After a frantic day of catching the red eye to Melbourne to check out Life Instyle, I discovered a lovely old friend of mine and her heavenly business. Miller&Harry is the brainchild of Annabel Campbell, her beautiful quality baby clothes using all organic and natural fibres are deliciously soft and perfect for baby's skin. The soybean protein fibre blend is the silkiest texture I have ever felt! The cardigans with the cashmere silky soft touch and sequins are a must have. Please check out Miller&Harry website for stockists.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Tiddles and Chich

Tiddles and Chich have opened their divine doors at 151A King William Road, Hyde Park. Pop in and say hi to Freyr and check out the Walnut shoes, Tiddles and Chich Winter stock, Sassilu dolls and many more funky accessories and toys. I have made two dolls exclusively for Tiddles and Chich with cute navy spotty dresses. The fabric is from Frehr's Spring/Summer range so make sure you keep a close eye out on what she has created with it.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010


Handmade Living- designer collective is a stunning collection of ideas and projects from craftspeople, designers, artists and me! The book will be on sale from December 4th at Handmade Market Canberra and Handmade shop and Australian wide as of December 6th. So ask at your local bookstore! You can also pre-order your copy by going to... Handmade Living. I can not wait to see the finished copy, Tania is a superstar!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tiddles and Chich


Tiddles and Chich will be opening a new shop on King William Road in early August. Make sure you check out the Holly dollies, Soldiers, Sailors, wings and Tiddles and Chich dolls that I have made exclusively for Tiddles and Chich. Will keep you posted on opening hours, shop address and must haves!!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

New Liberty Fabric

The latest Tana Lawn Liberty fabric collection is amazing. I am desperate to sew new dresses and dolls with it! Mental note, start saving big style, at $55m, there will be very small dolls being created!! You can check the range out at Patchwork on Central Park

Cath Kidston Ballerinas

After a very kind friend of mine in London sent copious amounts of Cath Kidston fabrics, I decided to make the Ballerina doll. Little Voice in the QVB in Sydney has purchased several, as has Dulwitches. The days of blisters, sore feet and ballet exams is finally starting to pay off!

Monday, June 14, 2010

latest goodies


Whilst browsing through the antique shops in Strathalbyn I came across this gorgeous tin and chair. My son desperately wanted the 'Murray'one (red chair), but I managed to convince him the turquoise one was far more pratical (and was also not a Wiggle skivvy colour!). I hope your Queen's Birthday long weekend has been as relaxing as mine...