A personal review

So, I see there are a lot of blogs where people get sent goods from companies, for them to try and test and write about it on their blog. This is not one of those blogs. This is a business blog, so you can know all the behind-the-scenes gossip, and of course store news.

However I recently made a purchase that I would like to share my experience about with you. A few months ago I subscribed to Joli Natural Skincare newsletter, so I could know more about the company, and also because when you sign up you get a free product sample (hello, who doesn't like a free sample?!). I've been getting the newsletter regularly since and I have to say it's full of interesting information, special offers and even funnies to brighten my day. 
Let's talk free sample though. You can choose which free sample you'd like, I chose the Fluffy Lime Eye Cream. In the pack I also received brochures and information about their products, and about companies to be aware of who test on animals. All very interesting. I tried the eye cream and it was wonderful. I didn't have to use much; it smoothed on the delicate eye area and was fluffy. It kept that area well moisturised.

I entered their colouring competition (yes, for adults too! Joli makes adult colouring books too!). My prize was one of their Moisturising Lip Balms, a colouring book and a $15 gift voucher to use in their store. Winning! 
The lip balm is incredible. I got to choose my own combination - so I chose a Pink colour and Lolly Musk flavour - yum. It's super moisturising, which is what you want in cold winter weather (and in hot summers too I would imagine).

After all the good experience I had had with Joli, I was ready to spend my $15 gift voucher and then some. So I ordered the Whipped Cream Facial Moisturiser; Massage Oil and Fluffy Lime Eye Cream.

Overall I was really happy with everything. The packaging was what-you-see-is-what-you-get (no heavy lids or indented bottoms), simple and light - all product. With the facial moisturiser I soon learned I only needed half the amount that I would normally use of an international company's moisturiser (happy), and it thoroughly moisturises my skin. I've already spoken about the lip balm (awesome) and the eye cream (amazingly fluffy). The massage oil is perfectly scented and a great texture - we love it. 

One of the other great things about Joli is it's all natural - no harsh chemicals that seep into your blood stream - you can understand the labels - with ingredients like Apricot Kernal Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, Lime Essential Oil etc. 

I happily give Joli Natural Skincare five stars!

The teenager request

Our teenager decided that last school holidays she would make over her bed - from the sheets, doona cover to making a bedhead and adding canopy curtains. She was determined to give it a teen style that she would love. She did achieve her goal, as you can see:

She loves the look of lots of pillows and cushions. So she asked if we could make her a cushion with a large peace sign on it. So we did! She loved it. 
Since this photo she has added star fairy lights and is currently working on knitting a blue smaller cushion cover to add another cushion to the set. You have to love her design flair.

Our new Peace Cushion Cover is available in store here.

Peace out x

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See what we're excited about!

You know those ideas you have that just don't go away? Months later you're still thinking about them, but because you're busy you just don't get to making them happen? 

Well, we had one such idea. It sat for months and months, maybe even a year. Then recently we showed a sneak peek of a new product and a few customers jumped at it, asking was it 'such and such'? It unfortunately wasn't, it was our Teddy Rug-Blanky. But what they were asking for had been in our mind for a long time. 

So we decided the interest that was shown was a call to action; we got to the drawing board and worked on our idea; trialed and errored, tested and thought about logistics. Until we came up with a design that worked.

Introducing our Hooded Reversible Blanket! Perfect for camping; picnic; match day or curling up on the lounge. We love it :)
We really wanted to make this blanket work for the wearer, so we included: hand pockets - to keep your hands warm and make it easy to be wrapped up in the blanket securely; the hoodie was a given - keep that warmth from your head inside, to be extra toasty; the length - it's made to keep the average adult/teen warm without tripping over it or it being dragged on the ground. It's double thickness fleece and therefore it's fully reversible - two blankets in one! And as we always do - personalisation for that unique touch.

Pop over to our online store for colour choices and details.

Kid's request

The other night one of Master Twelve's school mates had a hard time getting to sleep. No matter what he did he couldn't get to sleep. He grabbed his Blanky4me Personalised Cushion that Master Twelve had given him as a Birthday gift a few years ago, and as soon as his head hit the cushion he fell asleep! 
The next day he told Master Twelve about the ordeal, and followed up with "Blanky4me should make pillow sized ones too, so I can sleep so well every night." Others in the class (who also have a Blanky4me Personalised Cushion), agreed.

And that is how we got the idea of having this new product! Presenting our Personalised Pillowcase! As usual, you choose the colours and font - customise it to your colour scheme.

Check back, because we have another new product coming very soon!

The dinosaurs were playing in the prehistoric swamp ...

Do you remember that song from Playschool? I didn't until just now when I was coming up with an interesting title for introducing our new design!

Yes, another new design! We have had quite a few the past weeks. This one is so cute, we're very excited to introduce our Personalised Dinosaur Blanket!

He's (although he could be a she, we're not sure), available instore now, in Baby and Kids sizes.

Check back because we have more new designs and another new product coming soon.

Introducing our Teddy Rug-Blanky!

While working on orders the past few weeks, we've been busy working on our new product also.
It's a multi-purpose blanky. It can be used as a playmat for baby; for baby to lay on; to lightly cover baby or toddler in the pram or stroller; and to use as a rug on the floor in the baby or toddler's bedroom. So many uses! 
As with our Personalised Blankets, our new Teddy Rug-Blanky is made from double-sided premium anti-pill polar fleece, so it's super soft and easy to snuggle into.
This cute Teddy can be personalised too! 
You get to choose what colours you'd like - so if you're ordering for a newborn baby girl you may want something not so bright like Pale Pink and White - it's up to you! Visit our online store for more options and pricing.

We have more new products and Personalised Blanket designs coming, so check back. To see what we've recently added new, visit the New Arrivals category in our online store.