Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sneak Peak at a few the 2010 RAZ Christmas Trees!

 
Bird Collection


Christmas Cosmos


Colonial Christmas


Glad Tidings


Gooseberry


Iced Trellis
Once Upon a Holiday Gold

 
Peppermint Kisses


Pretty in Pink


Red


Tinsel Town
More to come!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Peppermint Kisses

I was going to wait to show you these photos until I had everything listed on the website....but they are just so cute I can't wait!

Peppermint Kisses #1 and #2 is a new collection from RAZ Imports for 2010. Peppermint Kisses #1 is more classic red and white colors and #2 includes some pink. On our Trendy Tree you will find them listed together as just Peppermint Kisses. By far, this isn't everything we will be receiving from RAZ, but its a start to show you this great new collection. I just love it!





Mint green, red and white, made of claydough and decorated with peppermints and candies


Red and white striped Christmas packages decorated with green glittered bows, made of metal



Chocolate cupcakes made of Claydough, piled high with frostings and decorations. YUM!



Great for suspending large ornaments in windows, from light fixtures or ceilings



Measures 50", made of polyester


I'm getting hungry! Made of Claydough

Made of polyresin, measures 10.5" and 11"



Made of plastic, measures 4"



Made of clay, sold in sets of 4

Made of glass, 2.5"



Made of ground stone, measures 10"


More to come!
To see all the new items for 2010 from RAZ that we have listed so far visit Trendy Tree!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

More RAZ Party Decorations Arriving Tomorrow!

The Polka Dot Hat we've all been waiting for is set to arrive on Monday!


Hot Pink Poseable Octopus Table Decoration only $9.99

Peppermint Kisses #1 - New Collection from RAZ for 2010

Finally got a chance to see the new 2010 collections from RAZ, which are as usual STUNNING! I can already see one of my favorites is going to be Peppermint Kisses #1

All sorts of new Gingerbread Houses, Gingerbread Boys and Girls, Gingerbread Cookies of all styles.


 
All sorts of sweet treats with new cupcakes, dessert cakes and candies!
New Styles of Peppermint Cone Trees

 

Green version of the very popular Peppermint Candy Tree is new!



Peppermint Christmas Ornament in Three Colors



Snowman Stocking Holders
 
8" Peppermint Lollipop


Peppermint Cone Tree - Flocking has a deep red sparking glitter with just a touch of green.


Peppermint Sprays in your choice of red or green



These are just a few items from the Peppermint Kisses #1 collection. We'll add more photos as we get our web pages built so you can see more information with pricing, dimensions, etc.

Stay tuned for more Peppermint!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Toffee Pocket Pal Hot Water Bottle


Take one look at this warm and cosy hot water bottle and you will be instantly envisaging cosy nights tucked up in bed. This beautiful hot water bottle has dual-purpose as not only does it keep you warm but also looks fantastic placed anywhere around the house. I have given pride of place to my hot water bottle; it sits on my sofa so that I can warm up after the school run. Pictured above is the 'Toffee Pocket Pal' hot water bottle. It's aimed at kids but adults would adore this hot water bottle just as much. To add to the luxuriousness of the faux fur, you also have a little pocket at the front and deep within the pocket nestles a sweet little flame-haired kangaroo.

You will find that besides loving the comfort and warmth that the bottle provides, children will also find themselves attached to the cuddly character. I mean when it looks like this, who wouldn't fall in love with this little creature?



The designers have managed to encompass all the qualities needed to make this the most adored hot water bottle ever. When you or your children are enjoying the bliss of warming up with this cosy hot water bottle, you can ease your conscience knowing that this furry friend is made by Wild Republic. Wild Republic is a company that gives a percentage of their proceeds to disadvantaged children around the world who need education, housing and other support that they are not lucky enough to have. The hot water bottles are made with ethical materials so are completely environmentally-friendly.


In these economically strained times where gas and electric is so expensive, why not make small switches such as these? This is a perfect alternative to having your heating on overnight. If I put the heating on overnight I always wake up with an extremely dry throat. If you just use the hot water bottle then the problem is solved.


These hot water bottles are a safe and easy way to warm up the bed. Simply unzip the faux fur cover, fill the inner bottle with warm water and once you've resealed it place it under the covers to generate the heat in preparation for bedtime. With a hot water bottle to keep children warm and a pocket pal to share the bedtime story, bedtime really couldn't get any more enjoyable.

Keeping this hot water bottle clean is no problem either as it both washing machine and tumble-dryer safe. Priced at £27.58 this is at the pricier range for a hot water bottle, but you can't really put a value on eternal comfort and luxury. This would make a lovely gift for someone too if you can bear to give these gorgeous creatures away.

Available from www.mygreenerhome.co.uk

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Ju Ju Be Changing Bag

I've heard of people having a thing for bags or shoes before; but never changing bags! That was until I laid my eyes on the Ju-Ju-Be range. Never before had I seen a changing bag so beautiful. When I was asked to review this bag, I jumped at the chance. The first thing that attracted me was the print on the bags; super attractive and really could pass for an everyday bag. The prints on the bags were modern though, and the colours which were on show together were combinations I had never seen used together before. I didn't really pay much attention to all the other benefits of the bag, so I was VERY pleasantly surprised when the bag arrived. The names of the bags 'Perky,' Eclipse,' 'Zannias' and 'Lullaby' should tell you that they are different to any other kind of changing bag you have had before.

Usually I am a bit of a neat freak and can't stand anything lying round my house that shouldn't be there, however this bag is so gorgeous I have it strategically placed on the floor in my living room. It cheers me up with the sense of luxury that oozes out of every seam. It's not just a sense of luxury but peace of mind also; the bag has an AgION Antimicrobial lining which kills germs, mould, mildew, fungus, bacteria and other baddies. And if you happen to spill something inside the bag, there's no worries as the bag is machine washable!

The amount of detail that has gone in to this bag is amazing; it is no wonder that the bag won the Mother & Baby Gold Award for Best Changing Bag for 2009. Look at the detailing in the zigzag seaming and the gorgeous little star. For me it was like opening a magic bag because there were no noisy poppers or Velcro; the bag closes with a magnet so its super quiet if baby is sleeping. It doesn't just look and sound great though; it feels great too. The lining is made out of satin, so don't be surprised if you end up out in public stroking your bag. No there's no cure - hopefully there will be a Ju-Ju-Be- oholics Anonymous club for us all to join soon, ha, ha!
I had to include these photos of the zips and clasps to show you how beautiful the diamantes look; you will find these on a number of features on the bag. They glisten in the light and make the bag look amazing!


Usually if you go with design you have to suffer the consequences in the functionality department. That is most certainly NOT the case with this bag. It is functional and beautiful. I couldn't believe that I could even personalise the bag with my own photos, the pockets are just waiting for me to slip my own photos in. Could I get any more impressed about this bag? I didn't think so, until I saw all the other features.


You have light coloured linings so that you can actually see inside the bag. It's not just a big black hole! And you have pockets galore. In fact the front of the bag is dedicated just for Mummy's items. It includes a sunglasses pouch and stretchy key chain. How fabulous is that?? There's no need to fuss about looking through all the pockets either, as the pockets inside are made of smart mesh so that you can see straight inside. The pockets on the side are Thinsulate insulated which means that you can keep bottles hot or cold. There's also a clip-out wet/dry bag within the bag.
Even the changing mat isn't just any old changing mat; it's a memory foam changing mat! Beat that! And if making the bag any more pleasurable can be possible, well Ju-Ju-Be have succeeded in doing that as they have made the shoulder strap out of cushy memory foam as well! Awesome!
I can't say much more but the fact that this bag has now turned me in to a Ju-Ju-Be fanatic should speak for itself! I can't wait to get my hands on the next bag. One word - INCREDIBLE!!

For more information visit JellyBean

VTech Kiddizoom Pro Digital Camera


The name 'VTech' has filled me with excitement since I was a child; and now the excitement is back with a vengeance when I see all the lovely toys and gadgets out there for my children. The latest wonder is the Vtech Kiddizoom Pro Digital Camera which offers endless joy for kids and parents alike. Far more than just your average camera for kids, this camera offers oodles of other benefits. It's a 5-in-1 multimedia digital camera designed for 5 years and up.

There are obvious advantages of letting your child have their own camera. Photography is a great creative pursuit for your child and can open up a whole new hobby for them. It's great to see photographs from a child's point of view and you can also start your child scrapbooking with the photos.

Why do we love the Kiddizoom Pro?

When I was a child I loved taking photos but quite often when the film came back you had lots of blurry shots. Kiddizoom solves this problem instantly as you can see the photograph that has just been taken on the display unit on the back of the camera. My son was instantly gratified as soon as he saw his successful pics.


The camera is easy to use as you can see from the photo below. All it takes is a twist of the knob and you can instantly choose to take photographs or film videos. There's also an mp3 player and a selection of games on the camera. I don't think you can ask much more. My son found the photo editing facility hilarious too. Placing huge lips and glasses on people is great if you are needing some therapeutic laughter in your household.

Kids can either use the digital display to take the photos with or use the double viewer which is a great way to allow kids to find the best photography techniques for them. Because the camera features an automatic flash this is a great way to ensure that kids learn about the distance needed to put between items if they don't want a bleached out subject.
The lens is 2.0 megapixel which is pretty much what you can expect for a child's camera. The camera has been used to capture lots of great shots already. It's great for school projects too as children are able to take great photos for topics being studied at school.

And yes there's more...... As if being a video camera and camera wasn't good enough, there are even games to boot. If you attach the lead (sorry not to be more technical) you can play the games and view photos and videos on TV which is proving to be a huge novelty in my household. The camera also comes with headphones for your child to use the in-built mp3 player.
There is most definitely a lot of play and creative value in this camera. It certainly gets the big thumbs up from the Sweet Craftiness family.

For more info visit Vtech