Today while browsing online at some blogs I came across this gorgeous entry over at EP Designs.
Now normally I am not one for things like this but the bell at the bottom of the entry just caught my eye as it is so gorgeous.
Not sure what I could use it for but I would definitely find a use for it – maybe to let hubby know I need a cuppa – lol – or maybe not!
Either way just thought I’d share it and let you know about this great little blog by Elena.
Take care,
Well what a lovely weekend I have had, DH doing a small renovation on our kitchen window on Saturday, it has gone to piddly pathetic need the light on in the middle of the day size to so huge I can’t stop looking at it - it takes up the whole wall! Loving it and of course the fact I didn’t have to pay a thing, the window is an old beautiful sash window that a friend gave us as he decided he won’t use it in his house and hubby was a carpenter up until a couple of years ago when he threw it all in to become a high school teacher, so perfect, great new window and no money spent - well OK there were a few dollars spent on framing and flashing etc but you know what I mean!
Speaking of flashing (that silver shiny stuff builders use for something!) my DD6 asked if she could play with the role so DH of course said yes… well… Mr Smiley, as she has named him went everywhere with her all day, with her adding bits to him along the way, she even snuggled up with him in bed last night! Hope you like the picture of the pair of them before they went off for their bedtime story last night! Kids, gotta love that imagination.
Check out the orange arms, huge purple smile and the bushy eyebrows! lol
Well Sunday (today) was pretty hot and yesterday I started on some gardening which I got on with this morning, I love sorting out messes (which my garden certainly was/is!)
Then of course while sorting the garden out and being stinking hot I suddenly wondered if chickens can get sunstroke - am I mummying them again? Anyway I was so concerned I made DH help me lug the very very heavy coop over to the other side of the garden which I’m so pleased I did as it looks so much better there and is under our gorgeous Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow tree - & I swear the chickens look happier!
Until I saw this tree I had never seen one with such totally different coloured flowers.
What do you think of our efforts?
Lovely new shaded spot for the chickens
BTW - Chicken house made up of all recycled “stuff” from our shed - isn’t my hubby clever! Or either that he was sick of the chickens living in our house that he would have built them a palace to get them out if I’d asked! lol. Either way, gotta love him!
And actual chickens now….. haven’t they grown - oh goodness I really am mummying them! lol
And because I can’t take a picture without Zachary demanding I take one of him……
Well that was my weekend, off to work tomorrow while hubby and kids stay home on school holidays - NO FAIR! 
How important is customer service to you?
Well I for one can’t stand bad service and will jump up and down and moan and whinge until I get it - well not quite but it does really bother me so when I read Ingrid Cliff’s blog post it really struck a chord with me.
Why do people put up with bad service? For me I figure that if they can’t be bothered to raise a smile or even answer my questions then why should I give them my money…. to me customer service is the be all and end all of business which is why I make a big deal at Joliv of my customers and their loyalty. Customers are after all the life blood and need to be treated as such….. don’t you think?
I have been looking for something gorgeous for my daughter for her birthday which is coming up and have found some lovely things that are handmade in Australia which of course owning Joliv I have to love - problem is I can’t get them all so now I have to decide! aghhhh.
I just love this retro dress and can just picture her in it during summer. I’m sure I had something like it when I was little!
And these sweet little slippers are making me clucky! How tiny are they. Of course not suitable for a six year old but I got distracted!
And these beautiful bloomers will be perfect for my friends little girl - who is gorgeous enough but in these she will just look even more adorable! See how hard these things are for me - I get distracted so very easily by pretty things! I’m starting to see where my daughter gets it from - lol
Olivia loves to help out in the kitchen and loves to look the part of whatever she is doing so a pinafore would also go down a treat.
Or should I go sensible and get this lovely top… it is practical and so very cute….
Oh decisions decisions - I don’t think this has helped! lol
Oh well back to the party planning instead, invitations to finish, food to organise etc etc - a mothers work is never done - well I hope not anyway.
Now I don’t know about you but I love a list…. back to my stationery loving again aren’t we! lol
Well I just have to write everything down or it just doesn’t get done - simple as that.
While reading one of the many blogs I subscribe to I came across a great little entry that will help me to stay in my little list loving place. And thought just in case anyone else out there is a little nutty about listing their life I’d pop a note (or to-do list!) on here.
I have discovered another fantastic place to buy stationery… in case you missed my earlier rant - I LOVE STATIONERY!! lol
Anyway I have found the cutest stationery website and this had me in hysterics….. 
so close to home for me! lol
But besides the laughs I got I actually found some great designs. I love to buy individual things for friends and family, not the same old stuff so these are just perfect for me.
Hope you like them too…
Sweet Lilly Maternity – bringing back the sexy to maternity wear
Online maternity store Sweet Lilly Maternity is now positioned as Australia’s premier shop at home site for racy, fashion savvy maternity clothes, baby wear, breastfeeding clothes and designer baby shower gifts.
With a store offering of over 50 different labels, Sweet Lilly has one of the largest collections of sexy, stylish and affordable maternity collections in Australia today with a cult following of loyal customers who continue to purchase well after the birth of their children.
Imported labels from the UK, USA and Europe, as well as domestic favourites are what have given Sweet Lilly the ‘edge’ over other maternity stores, as well as the exclusive and highly sought after designer maternity evening dress label Lilly B of Sydney.
“Our strategy is to choose colourful, exclusive, top quality, exciting and edgy maternity styles for our store and offer them at realistic prices,” says store manager Sally Hainey. “We keep our overheads low in order to pass on the savings to our customers, rather than inflate the price,” she adds.
“We are always mindful that not all of our customers have a hefty wallet or can justify paying hundreds of dollars for maternity jeans or designer maternity dresses,” she says.
Customer service is a main concern to this company and to this end, they also offer a made to measure service on exquisite maternity evening gowns and maternity bridal wear with the stylish designer of exclusive maternity dress label Lilly B of Sydney.
Sweet Lilly orders are dispatched the same day and clients usually receive their orders the very next day via express post delivery or personal courier– you can’t get better service than that! And if that wasn’t enough, all orders are gift wrapped free of charge.
Sweet Lilly Maternity recently scored 4 ½ 5 out of 5 in the online Beauty & Lace Business Awards and this adds testament to their commitment to customer service and superior product range.
Sexy is another major consideration for the product offering at Sweet Lilly Maternity. You will find a range of sexy maternity lingerie, sleepwear and breastfeeding clothes, as well as a plethora of amazing sexy maternity dresses, maternity evening wear and maternity jeans to make you feel one hot mama during your pregnancy!
So if your pregnancy is giving you the mama blues, take your credit card on a roller coaster ride of pure heaven and visit www.sweetlillymaternity.com.au for a guaranteed fix!
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Well I have been keeping busy - what with the new job and Joliv I’ve been finding myself pretty busy but also I’ve been surprised at suddenly how well I am prioritising and just not bothering with the stuff that doesn’t count (you know, the time wasting stuff we all do!) in a bid to get the important stuff finished so I can either go to bed (lol) or spend time with the family - depending on time of day of course!
So far so good, I don’t feel overwhelmed with the new job and have had no problems getting orders out on time - yippee - thank goodness for that really!
New job is great, two weeks in and I’ve been taken for a long lunch in Newcastle (1.5hrs from where I work!) and last Friday left work at lunchtime for Darling Harbour (2hrs from where I work!) for a work do… not bad I say. Gotta love a boss who’s not afraid to look after everyone.
Well pretty quiet Fathers Day here… not that we really go in for all that. Olivia has gone to a friends house (her own parents were not allowed along as that wouldn’t be fair apparently as it would be the same as staying at home with us!!)
Zachary and Hieden are napping (both my boys need an afternoon nap or they are rather grumpy! ha ha
So I am taking this opportunity to do some work (that’s while cleaning the kitchen and doing the washing of course).
Oh and while I’m thinking about it don’t forget to check out the Style Hunt over at Beauty Banquet, it all begins soon so I am off to think up my clue before the race starts.
Well enough about my little chickens for now!
I have found a great little product and am in love!
Now before I go on I should explain that I LOVE STATIONERY - there I said it!
Office Works is my friend, and I have a particular love of diaries, I am eternally on the search for the “right” one, so much so that I have been though them all I reckon…. well until now…… I have found this lovely diary from A Good Sort and it is so cute I just have to have it and had to share it.
Happy shopping!
Finally decided to figure out the photos on here so here are a couple of shots.
Chickens
And a chicken being loved by Olivia!
A very loved chicken!
And while I’m at it here is Zachary looking his usual charming self - lol
The delightful Mr. Zachary Quack
