Saturday, January 2, 2010

Designing for Autumn/Winter 2010

As we look toward the autumn (fall) weather as designers we find ourselves peering into what feels like a crystal ball as we try to pinpoint what will be happening in kids fashion once those colder months come. Leah and myself have been preparing and designing for the colder weather for six months now and as we prepare for the up and coming Gift Fairs it looks to be a great season.
Over the next two month we will be previewing some of our new designs and Bluebird & Honey looks to make great headway this season as a key brand for kids. The clothing ranges have grown to include many more pieces for boys, we have also expanded our use of textiles and range of colours. This season also sees a great selection of accessories and fun things to make sure we have a variety of gift items for gift stores and stores alike. Bluebird & Honey continues to create products not just for kids and the children's market but also the young at heart.
It has been a very exciting time as the business has grown to accommodate the demand.

We would also like to take this time to ask all our retailers and fans to subscribe to the blog as its a great way to stay up to date with anything new or updates on stockists, events, press releases and more. (subscribe form is listed at the top right-hand facing side of the blog).

Stay tuned as we start to show snippets of Bluebird & Honey Autumn/Winter 2010

Life In Style - Kids In Style - Sydney February 2010





We will be updating all Trade Fair information over the next few weeks.
Both our stands are listed as group stands (exhibiting with other brands such as DAN300, Daniella Rosen Collection, Eight Sparrows, Giddy Giddy, Infancy) so we will be providing pre fair information closer to the date as each stands brand lineup is slightly different.
If you have any enquiries about the up and coming fairs or are not attending the fairs in Sydney, please email bluebirdandhoney@iinet.net.au and we will add you to our Trade Fair followup list. Please include in your email, your business name, email address and location. 
We hope you are looking forward to 2010 with Bluebird & Honey!


Saturday, December 19, 2009

Holiday Greeting to all our customers






Monday, December 7, 2009

The International Blog circuit...

One of the best parts of my day is looking at all sorts of blogs from all over the world.
Bluebird & Honey are popping up all over the place.... we love these little surprises...


Tuesday, December 1, 2009

We love it when we have a surprise mention in the media..


After a little playing on the net this evening I discovered a lovely treat for our bluebird team..
We were mentioned as a top pick on this really cute site. Mum's Grapevine.....
The graphics are cute as a button.

Here we are pick number 3...



If you would like to see the site, we have a link below.. super cute and lots of handy info....

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Magnolia Square Markets in Melbourne ..... on now!!!!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Magnolia Square Markets are in Full Swing Here in Sydney...


News on the racetrack out at Randwick in Sydney is the Magnolia Square Market has been full of shoppers racing around doing xmas shopping. This niche high end market has so much to offer and Bluebird & Honey have been busy since the doors opened on Thursday afternoon.
We have attached some information about tomorrow schedule as Saturday will be the last day here in Sydney.
The good news is for those in Melbourne, Bluebird & Honey will be jet setting to Melbourne later in the week to do it all again.. We will be posting more detailed information in the coming days...



Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Bluebird & Honey's Director Makes it to the Pages of The Giftguide




In a detailed article The Australian Giftguide magazine have summed up Bluebird & Honey's first year as one to be remembered. Leah Kress (director) was put under the spot light 'so to speak' as the details of her business life have been documented in this article. I work along side Leah with Bluebird & Honey and it has been an incredible first year.
We are in the final throws of designing winter 2010 and so far it is looking great.

We have had the pleasure of having some wonderful stockists over 2009 who have helped grow and sustain the Bluebird & Honey brand.
Keep an eye out for news about our new ranges coming up at the February Sydney
Trade Fairs 2010. X Dani


Sunday, November 15, 2009

Bluebird and Honey in Wondertime


Check out the latest edition of Wondertime to see our ever so cute reversible apron in one of their photo shoots.
Who would of thought the aprons could be used in both the kitchen and garden!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Bluebird & Honey in store at Infancy's Annandale Shop



One of the new Bluebird & Honey softies instore at Infancy's Annandale shop. Looking ever so cute perched up on the shelf... One of the things we love about the softies is they are almost all different and they have a sense of individuality..
A stunning display of handbags... They have been flying off the shelves...
The perfect gift... all year round....
Bluebird & Honey's signature PINI dress has been so incredibly popular this season we have had to put a third run into production.. (which are now available while stocks last) Infancy have stocked up as they seem to swiftly shift from display... and onto the counter for purchase..
At the blink of a eye....

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Bluebird & Honey in Inside Out

Bluebird & Honey's cast of characters get around and right now our little festive Gnome is hanging out over at Inside Out as a part of their new Christmas issue. Email us for a list of stockists for this little guy as well as the rest of our range. The countdown to Christmas really has begun...

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Blubird & Honey at Magnolia Square in Sydney & Melbourne Later this month....









We will keep you updated over the next few weeks, but in the meantime here are some snippets of what's to come.


Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Bluebird & Honey in kidsstylefile.com.au


On our recent explorations online we have been popping up here and there, its always nice to be talked about. We would love to thank all our great stockists for promoting our great 2009 summer range.
to catch up on all that is happening in the world for little people... and the most important part.. their wardrobe options for summer 2009...



Monday, October 19, 2009

Bluebird & Honey At Magnolia Square........

Its that time of year again and after a very successful showing at the July 2009 Magnolia Square Markets in Sydney at the Randwick Race Course Tea Rooms we are happy to say that we are back again.
In this months issue of Home Beautiful the Magnolia Square Markets have had a great write up and we were surprised to see that they had chosen a photo of our stand at the July market to promote the up and coming Markets in Sydney & Melbourne.
If you would like more info on the Magnolia Square Market please visit www.magnoliasquare.com.au

Bluebird & Honey - We want your snap shots.. Call Out...

We are sending out a call out to all those who have happy snaps of their little ones decked out in Bluebird & Honey gear.
This call out is to the public.
We would love to see some photos, we are putting together a snap shot album to showcase on the site in the coming weeks. So if you have some images please email them through to Dani
at bluebirdandhoney@iinet.net.au as either a jpeg or pdf. Please note these images may be displayed on this blog and a condition of entry is that we are able to publish them.


Sunday, September 20, 2009

Honorable Mention....



One loves to be talked about particularly if it is on a blog call 'Lovely Pretty Cheery Things'. The name says it all. Our Bluebird & Honey applique cushions have made the cut....

A Big Welcome To Our New Stockists.....

We would like to welcome some of our new stockists.
Scroll down to the bottom pages of the blog for the full stockist list.

our new stores include....
VIC
Its a girl thing - Cowles
Evo Shop - Chadstone
Moppit Store - Clifton Hill
Chocolate Freckles- Essendon

NSW
Squirrel and Nut- Nunderi

WA
Aspects of Kings Park

International
Wise Concepts - Hong Kong
Spencer and Grove - New Zealand

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Bluebird & Honey on the International Circuit........


We were thrilled to find out in recent weeks that Bluebird & Honey were included in the WGSN internationally renowned fashion forecasting website. We made it to the kids section as a brand to watch and 'a fashion forward children's label'.

We also had some great press in a well known European Magazine - Ouders van Nu - edition 10 (September) 2009
Our stockist in the Netherlands www.musjes.com


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Snippets from our Bluebird & Honey Photoshoot.....


It was a cold crisp day and our model Olivia was ready for the photoshoot of a life time.
Propped in front of a perfect white picket fence, tummy and hands full of pink biscuits, her quivering blue lips chattering as the grey clouds swooped over the mid afternoon sky...
Our challenge was getting her to stand in front of the fence and keep an effortlessly happy smile while ever so subtly showing the camera the perfectly proud pini dress.
It looks easy doesn't it..?
Well she was great and the trick seemed to be that Olivia had fallen madly in love with soft toys, Honey & Bunny.


Olivia's love affair with Honey (the fawn) and Bunny (the bunny) started when she was introduced to them at the before the photo-shoot fitting.
The bag of samples sprung open and Honey & Bunny were no sooner nestled in her arms, naturally keeping her hands free to hold and look at the selection of handbags on offer...
hmmmm which one should I choose?.. maybe all of them.. thats what these longs arms are for...

after all the excitement it was bedtime.. Honey & Bunny went to sleep and Olivia checked on them every few minutes to make sure they were sleeping.......
Olivia lives in Washington DC, USA and often asks how Honey & Bunny are.
Maybe some day soon Honey & Bunny will get to go on a holiday to visit.
They may even take some friends.. Elli the elephant... and news around town is that there is a new family moving in soon...... stay tuned.... more softies coming soon...


Wednesday, September 9, 2009

New Summer stock is hitting the stores this week.......

We are happy to announce that stock is swiftly hitting stores this week.
The Bluebird & Honey warehouse is pumping out a steady stream of stock.
We have been receiving many queries on when we will be in store and we can now say that
the time has come....
Please check below on our current list of stockists (noted on the blog) to find your nearest stockist. If you have any queries please email - bluebirdandhoney@iinet.net.au.

Bluebird & Honey in the launch Issue of SHOP GIRL......


We were excited to see some of our Bluebird & Honey gift cards and zip cases show up in several pages of the tween markets newest and entirely dedicated publication 'Shop Girl' we made the pages of 'write here write now'......

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Bluebird & Honey in the press.......

Bride To Be Magazine (August - October 2009)
Something a little different for Bluebird & Honey press wise.
We have made it to the pages of one of Australia's top bridal magazines as a great gift idea.
Proving that our range is for all ages, styles and occasions....

Monday, August 17, 2009

Updated Stockist List

NSW
Alfresco Emporium - Collaroy
Arome Living - Petersham
Bower Bird - Murwillumbah
Favourite Things - Dee Why
Flourish Flowers - Pitt st Sydney
Hawkes - Orange
Infancy- Newtown -Annandale - Rozelle
Juniors at the Junction - The junction Newcastle
Little Poppets Australia - Calowindra
Little Peach - Bangalow
Live This - Leichhardt
Mercato Design - Lilli Pilli
Pams Place - Lindfield
Pulp Creative Paper - Manly
Robins Nest- Moree
Rogue Alley - Narooma
Serin Cini- Castlecrag
Tree House - Bondi Junction
Urban Oasis - Pyrmont

SA
Bauhaus - Adelaide
Cleverdicks - Glenside
Indulge - Angaston
Kidzone - Malvern
Le Room - Semaphore
little Bird - Port Elliot
Millie Jones - Jindalee
Ollie and Millie - Mount Gambier
Parade - North Adelaide
Raw Space -Adelaide

QLD
Cinnamon Street Kids - Ayr
Country House at the Boulevarde - Ipswich
Creative House - Yarraville
EGG - Townsville
Groovy Kids - New Farm
My First Room - Bullimba
Nesting Bird Interiors - Woolloongabba
Thats Unique- Toombul

VIC
Artlife- CBD
Balnarring Pharmacy - Balnarring
Bears End - Queenscliff
Blooms on Bridge - Benalla
Casual Collection - Mildura
Child Play - Clifton Hill
Erinbank - Kensington
EVO shop - Chadstone
Frank and Bove - Niddrie
Goose - Geelong
Greengoat - Wodonga
Jasper Junior - Fitzroy
Jetty Babes - Brighton
Little ones - Point Cook
Little Bean - Malvern
Ludo Trading Co -Toorak
Lullabelles - Camberwell

Lulabie - Armadale

Minimax - Toorak

Mulberry's Delicatessen - Castlemaine

Milt and Joe - Bendigo
Morris Brown - Healesville
My Poppet - Nth Caufield
Ooshka- North Carlton
Orrong Pharmacy- Prahran
Roost - Malvern
Ruby Oak - Strathmore
Turner and Lane - Malvern
Rogers Pharmacy - Warrnambool
Scadoodle - Southbank
Spindleberry - Williamstown
Shop Sui - Fitzroy
Spoilt - CBD
Torquay Pharmacy -Torquay
The Red Pigeon - Newtown
The Speckled Frog - Hamilton
Willow Design - Ascot Vale

TAS
Essential Homebody - Launceston
Forget Me Not - Sandy Bay
Inside- Hobart
Makie G - Devonport
Reliquaire- Latrobe
Tusk - North Hobart
Vintage Apple- Mornington

WA
5 Little Monkey's- Bremer Bay
Amaze Homewares - Fremantle
Dreams- Kalamunda
Lulu's Gifts - East Fremantle
Ovest- Perth
Realm By Design- Mosman Park
WAG Walters Emporium- Bridgetown
WARE - Mt Lawley

ACT
The Style Emporium- Ginderra Village

Hong Kong
Offspring- Repulse Bay

Online stores

www.infancy.com.au

www.pastelpink.com.au

www.sodapopkids.com.au

www.thehipinfant.com.au



Sunday, August 9, 2009

Bluebird & Honey Launches Summer 09/10 - Melbourne Trade Fairs

What a busy few weeks it has been........ As we launched our new range last week in Melbourne it has been a whirlwind. Between our collective stands at Life In Style and Home & Giving we have plenty to report.......
Here are a few happy snaps of our stands and a sneak peek at our new range......









Monday, July 6, 2009

Snapshots from Magnolia Square Market .....







What a great weekend it was.
The Magnolia Square Market hit Sydney with a huge turnout.
The line was down the driveway At Royal Randwicks Tea Rooms on Thursday Afternoon as the doors opened and the isles were jam packed within minutes, customers flocking to see what was on show, prams parking in small spare spots, stands 5 people deep and an incredible buzz that continued for 3 days straight.
Within minutes of the doors opening there were paper bags full of purchases.
Interestingly enough some faces reappeared the following days to return for more.
It was A huge success and Bluebird & Honey just didn't stop....not for a second.....





Sunday, June 28, 2009

Magnolia Square Market Is on This Week In Sydney


A must see for anyone who loves a spot of shopping........
This market brings together the best of the best in new and innovative niche design...
Bluebird & Honey will be there along with a few friends of B&H... Lots of things on offer and a few one off surprises..
Get in early as Bluebird & Honey have had a bumper season and stock is limited.....
Starts 2pm on Thursday 2nd July 
The Tea House - Royal Randwick Racecourse
Friday 3rd 10am-5pm
Saturday 4th 10am-4pm

It is unlike any market you have seen before...
For more info please visit - www.magnoliasquare.com.au

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

August 2009 Melbourne Trade Fair around the corner.....

More details coming soon

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Our look-book update Winter 09









Here are some pages of our mini-look book for Winter 09.
As we work on Summer 09/10 which is a treat...... we promise it will be worth the wait.. not long to go........

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Good News.......Pini's are being re-stocked...

Good news, due to popular demand (and a complete sell out of Pini's) we have put another run of Pini's in to production.
The Pini's are due to be completed in around 2 weeks.
If you would like to know more about where to find your favoured pini please check our stockist list below or email bluebirdandhoney@iinet.net.au. We will be able to direct you to your nearest stockist........

Monday, May 18, 2009

Looking for a Bluebird & Honey Stockist ?


NSW
Alfresco Emporium - Collaroy
Arome Living-Petersham
Hawkes - Orange
Juniors at the Junction - The junction Newcastle
Little Poppets Australia- Calowindra
Pams Place- Lindfield
Pulp Creative Paper- Manly
Robins Nest-  Moree
Serin Cini- Castlecrag
Tree House - Bondi Junction
Urban Oasis- Pyrmont

SA
Cleverdicks- Glenside
Indulge-Angaston
Kidzone- Malvern
Le Room- Semaphore
little Bird- Port Elliot
Millie Jones Jindalee
One Rundle Trading Co- Dulwich
Parade- North Adelaide

QLD 
Cinnamon Street Kids- Ayr
Country House at the Boulevarde - Ipswich
Creative House- Yarraville
EGG- Townsville
Groovy Kids-New Farm
My First Room - Bullimba
Nesting Bird Interiors - Woolloongabba

VIC
Erinbank- Kensington
Goose - Geelong
Greengoat - Wodonga
Ludo Trading Co-Toorak
Roost - Malvern
Turner and Lane - Malvern
Rogers Pharmacy- Warrnambool
Spindleberry - Williamstown
Torquay Pharmacy-Torquay

TAS
Essential Homebody- Launceston
Forget Me Not - Sandy Bay
Inside- Hobart
Makie G - Devonport

WA
WAG Walters  Emporium- Bridgetown

ACT
The Style Emporium- Ginderra Village

Hong Kong
Offspring- Repulse Bay

Additional Online stores

Saturday, May 16, 2009

The Design Teams Favourites.....

Working towards Summer 09/10

The Bluebird & Honey design team have been burning the midnight oil working on all the new goodies for the season ahead.... Here is a sneak peek at some of the colours we are working with..... it is sure to be worth the wait...

Cute BB&H things that have sold out......

These gorgeous Mitten/Scarves with applique have been a huge hit and have sold out.
With the cold weather arriving it is no wonder we at head office have found the shelves empty...

Monday, May 4, 2009

Bluebird & Honey on Babyology

We have made it to one of the best websites for all things baby.......
check it out....

www.babyology.com.au

Bluebird & Honey now instore at infancy......

Bluebird & Honey has been making its way across the finest stores in Australia and New Zealand.
Infancy carry a great selection and do a wonderful job of displaying the clothes creatively..
to purchase online visit www.infancy.com.au






Wednesday, April 1, 2009

How we get the orders to you in such petite boxes......


As all the Bluebird & Honey orders head out to fill the shelves for Winter so starts a new exercise regime... How to stay fit while working.. who needs yoga!!. The things we do to get those orders out quick smart.......

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Matilda's Market


Over the weekend Bluebird & Honey participated in a designer market called Mathilda's Market. As you can see from our happy snap it was very very busy. This quarterly event attracts many mothers to be and new mums who crave a look at all the new up and coming labels. The calibre of product was an eclectic mix of established and new brands, some were crafty, others very taylor made.
All in all it was a great day. Lots of smiling faces, belly bumps and little ones running around. Needless to say there were many husbands and partners in tow but all looked to be having a great time and the grounds were child friendly which made shopping all the more fun!!.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Bluebird & Honey 'Lifestyle' - deciding on the perfect shot.....

Deciding on what to go with when producing a selection of images when they all seem to tell the story well in their own way.
We struggled over what images work best for bringing to the world what we know as the Bluebird & Honey look. Its tricky as the brand is cute but has a sophistication that seems to align itself with not just children but many from my generation. A friend of B&H had decided on a 'elephant cushion' as they said it. Not willing to admit that it really is a designer softie.. Who decided that toys were just for kids ?... not us... the Bluebird & Honey design team all decided that the brand was going to house products for all ages and that their common link would be that they were designed with style as the focus and a secret love of a time when things may have a been a little simpler...childhood'.

Friday, March 20, 2009

What has been happening in the photography studio???














As you can see Bluebird & Honey is headed for a long season of prop shots and photoshoots....
We love just about any opportunity to show our wares in a truly stylish environment.

For this season we are much in love with the cool rich tones of a charcoal background. It brings out the colours in all the retro treasured textiles and pops out those polka dots one by one.

As the months move to a cooler climate in Australia we snuggle up with the soft plush designer softie and play about in a super cute stripped cotton jersey top with the cutest little felt applique elephant...as one can see we are very much loving the elephant...... They are a bit of a feature this month...

Some of the best sellers for the season....
















As we released the bluebird it was like a bee to honey with these pini's being the big surprise.
This reminiscent design brings back many a memory for many new mums.
The corduroy pini's have been made with a keen attention to detail and a clever combination of materials and bold appliques. The simplicity of the appliques felt silhouette mixed with the detail of buttons, intricate patterned textiles and colour coordination makes these dress delights the big hit of the season.

'Im dreaming of one in my size and as imagine it Im wearing thick cable knit tights, a longsleeve stripped top while boasting platinum blonde pigtails and a lollypop swirling through my mouth.. Oh how I wish I were a little girl again....'


Bluebird & Honey launch 2009



Our trade fair launch at Sydney's recent gift fairs were a huge success......
As our happy snaps show the compact stand overflowing with colour and fun showcased the brand for the first time and between Life In Style and Homebush B&H made a definite splash onto the Australian market.