I have a real soft spot for handmade kids clothing that blends nostalgic fabrics and ideas with modern patterns and designs. I recently had the pleasure of meeting a handmade designer who does just that; the lovely Caleena from Little People Clothing; a handmade label based in Sydney, NSW… long live the doily!
Caleena started her label, Little People Clothing, after the birth of her first two children {she has since had another child, and has a fourth one on the way!} Prior to starting her family she had spent 15 years running a bridal couture business. She has a particular penchant for vintage finds which she then washes, dyes, irons and brings back to life with a little bit of T.L.C and a lot of imagination. How cute are the two little dresses above? My favourite is the Parisian dress {left}.
All of Caleena’s items are lovingly handmade in her cosy little studio. I was particularly inspired by the beauty of her workspace {see image below}. Surrounded by her little ones, who provide her with oodles of inspiration, Caleena creates hand-dyed doilies pieced together into fairytale dresses, upcycled woolen cardigans with vintage buttons and trims, super soft snugglies and dolls with hand embroidered faces… and so much more.
Yippee! We love a special offer, especially when it involves cute {and free} accessories! Receive your free hair clip with any order from Little People Clothing before Thursday 1 July, 2010. There’s heaps of cute clothing, toys and artwork in-store to choose from… Just mention {KID} independent.
Caleena has graciously offered to giveaway one of her Parisian dresses and matching hair clip to one lucky reader! The winner may choose their size, and either short or long sleeves. To enter, visit Little People Clothing and then tell us {in the comment section below} your favourite item from their current collection. Competition is open worldwide, drawn 1 July, 2010.
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