It's competition time again...

For your chance to win a Two Tone Boutique Bow with colours of your choice simply go to my Facebook Fanpage and become a fan if you haven't already. Then leave a comment under the 'Strawberries & Cream' Two Tone Boutique Bow. You'll find the facebook link here on my blog.
You've got to be in it to win it!
GOOD LUCK :)

Excited to announce...

For those that do not know already, we are so excited to announce that we are expecting our third baby on the 31st January.

As much as I've been excited, I've been pretty sick unfortunately. My poor old blog has been neglected but now I'm back.

My store is also open again for all of those addicted to Chantilly Bows.

Thank you for your patience while my store was closed.

Chantelle xo

Weekend Treasury

What a lovely surprise to find out over the weekend that I have been featured in one Dust's wonderful treasuries!

Thank you to Kathleen from http://www.feltfoodcreations.etsy.com/ for including me! Have a look at her store for yummy cute felt creations.

Check out http://www.dustteam.com/ for more fabulous etsy designers.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=61739

Ring-a-rosey button posey...

I've discovered another unique and gorgeous Etsy designer!

This lovely button bouquet would look so beautiful in a little girl's bedroom.

This stunning bouquet has been designed and created by the very talented http://www.letters4lilly.etsy.com/ in collaboration with Polyclarific, using her very cute poly clay cupcakes and slices of pie. You can see all of her creations at http://www.polyclarific.etsy.com/

What do you think? Cute huh?

For the Babes...

New in store for the Baby Princesses!

These Crochet and Flutterby hair clips are from my 'Teeny' non slip baby range and hold the smallest amount of hair. All snap clips are lined with quality grosgrain ribbon to prevent slipping.

These Flutterby's are much smaller than my previous range and are better suited to bubs.

We have a Winner!

Well, my first Competition has come to a close and we now have a winner.

The winner of a Boutique pair of 'Carnival' Korker Hair Bows is....

Nicole Grant!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you to everyone who entered this competition and make sure you keep an eye out for my next Bow giveaway.

You could be next!

It's competition time!

It's competition time here at the Bowtique and up for grabs is either this gorgeous pair of Carnival Korker Hair Bows or the Carnival Baby Korker Headband for a Special Little Girl in your life.

These bows are made from Hot Pink, Torquoise, Lemon and White grosgrain ribbon and are securely attached to a fastener of your choice ie, Alligator hair clip, French Clip or Hair Elastic.

To enter this fabulous competition simply search for 'Chantilly Bowtique' at http://www.facebook.com and become a 'Fan'. Then all you need to do is find the picture of Holly modelling these bows on the fan page and post a comment under the picture and you will be in with a chance to win!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Competition is for Australian and New Zealand Citizens only

The Model Search is on...

Ever thought of entering your little cutie into a modelling contest?

Well now is your chance to enter your baby or toddler!

Entry is open to all Australian children aged 6 months to 4 years old.

The winning entrant will win $10,000 plus a 1 year modelling contract with Australia's leading modelling agency - Brats and the opportunity to be featured in Practical Parenting Magazine!

To enter: Simply buy this month’s Practical Parenting and enter using the coupon you’ll find in the magazine. Entries close 17/06/09.

GOOD LUCK!

Ginger Blossom...

New in my Etsy store is this gorgeous Fabric Flower Blossom headband made from fabric by designer Michael Miller and embellished with a matching fabric button in the centre. At the moment I only have one of these beautiful headbands in stock but there will be lots more to follow in a great range of bright and beautiful colours and patterns!

Had a great day at the show...

Well the Easter long weekend has come to an end and we have some fabulous memories of a great Easter. The kids woke up at the crack of dawn on Easter morning and found that the Easter bunny looked to have tripped over in his slumber dropping Easter Eggs all of the house! An Easter egg hunt was the only answer and the kids had a ball.

We all went to the Easter Show yesterday and had a fantastic time. We headed straight to the animal nursery and fed some lambs and goats. There were lots of little ones and plenty of big ones too which freaked my kids right out! We saw Postman Pat perform for a little while until Luke said 'I don't like it', so we moved on lol!

The kids wanted their faces painted. Of course Holly wanted to look beautiful and Luke wanted to be a tiger. As soon as he was done he immediately transformed into a tiger and was running around 'Raaaaahhhing everyone and Holly was flying along ever so gracefully with her butterfly-ness. After a few fun filled rides, it started to rain so we thought we'd head home.

I hope you all had a great Easter too!

'The Love Story' Bracelet

Look at this gorgeous bracelet!

This stunning charm bracelet is called 'The Love Story' and it's easy to see why with it's perfect look of romance.

It is made up of natural, freshwater, cultured and swarovski pearls. Precious moonstone beads and swarovski crystals are spaced between the pearls and all findings are genuine 925 sterling silver.

Made by the very talented Angelene who is another one of my fellow Dusters.

Purchase your 'Love Story' bracelet at http://www.angelene.etsy.com and check out http://www.dustteam.com for more amazing handmade creations from around Australia!

Aussie Rainbows

I've always wanted to create one of these Etsy Treasuries and this week I finally worked out how to do it!

It's called 'Aussie Rainbows' and is full of great products.

I had a lot of fun searching for gorgeous bright rainbow inspired items created by some very talented Australian Etsians. Most of them are from the Dust Team and the others are fellow Aussies.

Hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed creating it!

Check out http://www.dustteam.com/ for more fab creations.

So proud of my DH

Well I must say, I really am a proud wife at the moment. My husband has always impressed me with his many talents. He has always been right in to music and he loves to play it loud! We all usually sit in his 'boys room' which kind of respresents a home based nightclub! Complete with laser lights, strobes, a smoke machine and of course my little contribution - my disco ball!

Anyway, he recently went to DJ school and learned how to mix music and as it turns out he has become quite the DJ.

My aunty had her 50th birthday party on the weekend and he was asked to DJ and he just did the most amazing job! Everyone danced all night and the music was sensational. It was a really good mix of golden oldies from the 70s, 80s and 90s. A great night was had by all and now we cannot wait to do it all again!

Well done Pete!

M2M - Gymboree Sweeter than Chocolate!

After many requests to start making bows to match the ever popular US clothing line Gymboree, here are the first ones to join Chantilly Bowtique!

These pretty bows match the 'Sweeter than Chocolate' range and are ever so yummy! I've made these in piggy tail bows and I haven't forgotten those cute little Gymboree babies either with a very cute korker bow attached to a baby or toddler headband.

If you would prefer to buy these bows singular, than you absolutely can! Just contact me through my website at http://www.chantillybowtique.com/ or convo me at http://www.chantillybowtique.etsy.com/

Sew Classic...so cute...

Aren't these little booties adorable?!

These are designed and created by the very talented Kennis of Sew Classic.

These booties are the perfect accessory for your cute little bub who is yet to begin walking and to keep little toes nice and snug this winter.

Check out http://www.sewclassic.etsy.com for more fabulous creations for your little one. For more unique handmade finds go to http://www.dustteam.com.

Kylie - Tiges and Weince!

Thank you very much to Kylie of Tiges and Weince, for having the interest in my store and interviewing me. Click here if you would like to learn more about myself and Chantilly Bowtique http://tigesandweince.blogspot.com/2009/03/artist-of-week-chantelle-from.html.


Kylie also has a fabulous store where she creates quality handmade baby items including, bibs, burp cloths and the funkiest change mats I've ever seen! Check out http://www.tigesandweince.etsy.com today! Don't forget to check out http://www.dustteam.com for more fabulous handmade designers in Australia!

What a Wild Child!

New to the Bowtique are these funky Hair Bows from my Wild Child range! These bows are made from Black, Shocking Pink and White Ribbon and are screaming for attention. You little girl will stand out in the crowd in these and is sure to receive plenty of compliments.

Don't think I've left out those gorgeous baby girl's of your either. Here I have the the Wild Child Boutique Bow attached to a Shocking Pink Crochet Headband.





If you would like to purchase these bows go to http://chantillybowtique.com/ http://chantillybowtique.etsy.com/. While you're at it, check out http://dustteam.com.au/ for more fabulous and unique handmade items from around Australia.

Chantilly Bowtique accepts all custom orders too so if there is something that you like but would like it in another colour or if you would like an outfit matched, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Not too Shabby...

New at Chantilly Bowtique is this adorable Shabby Fabric Flower headband for your baby or toddler. I've also made up some Fabric Flower clippies which will Posh Up those little piggy tails.

Your little girl is sure to stand out in the crowd in these beauties!
These bows can be purchased from my etsy store at http://chantillybowtique.etsy.com/

Check out http://dustteam.com for more fabulous Australian Handmade products.

New Bows in store!

New to the Bowtique is this cute woven headband complete with Summer Blossom flower embellished with a cutsie button in the centre. I have plenty of ribbon colours to choose from so custom orders are always welcome.

If your little girl is anything like mine, she LOVES to wear her hair down so this is the perfect accessory to keep her hair looking pretty but also tidy.

I have these headbands in two sizes - 1/2" and 1". To purchase this headband go to http://chantillybowtique.etsy.com/ or http://www.chantillybowtique.com/. You can also check out http://dustteam.com/ for more fabulous handmade items from around Australia.

Another Duster...Gorgeous Booties!

How adorable are these little booties!

These are handmade by another of my fellow Dusters and you can find them at http://kazzalblue.etsy.com.

Karen and Joy are a sister team and specialise in baby and childrens clothing and accessories and have been handcrafting for 30 years.

As you can see a lot of love has gone into these fabulous booties. They come in a range of colours for baby boys and baby girls.

Check out http://dustteam.com for more handmade creations from around Australia.

Delicious Designz...Yummo!

When I saw this bracelet I just HAD to post about it!

Del from Delicious Designz makes these yummy hand tinted resin bracelets and fills them with all sorts of goodies including licrorice allsorts! This particular bangle really caught my eye because I absolutely adore licorice!

You can buy this and many more fabulous designs including, pendants, bangles and hair accessories from www.deliciousdesignz.etsy.com or check out www.dustteam.com for more gorgeous handmade items from around Australia!

Green Dreams...

All of Australia is thinking of green and dreaming of new growth and new beginnings to help get through the tragedy of the Victorian bushfires.

Up for your consideration for the DUST March sale is this pair of 'Green Dreams' layered boutique hair bows along with cute matching clippie.

These bows are made with quality lime juice grosgrain ribbon with a touch of pink just to be a little girly. Embellished with tiny floral tuxedo bows with little pink rhinestones. These are the perfect accessories to glam up those piggy tails for your little girl.

These bows are securely attached to lined alligator hair clips to prevent slipping.

You can check out other fabulous 'Green Dreams' sale items from my fellow Dusters at www.dustteam.com or go to www.chantillybowtique.etsy.com to purchase these Boutique Hair Bows.

Girly Rock Star...

Everyone wants to be a Rock Star even girly girls!

From another one of my fellow Dusters is this super cute Rockstar Headband complete with girly bow.







These little button hair clippies also caught my eye. I've always been a fan of buttons and polkadots and these just take the cake!

You can purchase these great little hair accessories from www.vanillapixie.etsy.com

Also, check out www.dustteam.com for more fabulous handmade items!

My little ray of sunshine...

So I have some new things in store but before I show these to you, I thought that I would just make this post a tribute to my gorgeous baby girl Holly. She really is a little ray of sunshine... She, as you may know is my model for Chantilly Bowtique. She is always so over enthusiastic when I make something new. She's always asking me me if what I've made is for her or as she says, a Chantilly customer. As you can imagine, I am always having to make duplicates of everything just so she can have some too! She never complains about having to model wearing my bows. Even if she really doesn't want to do it, she just puts on a huge smile and strikes a pose and then she just runs off and continues playing with her Barbies! She's forever telling people that 'My mummy makes my bows'. She's such a cutie and I cannot thank her enough for being my little girl. I love you sweetie, Luv Mummy xo

Now, back to the bows!

New to the Bowtique are these fabulously cute Baby Bling Flower Headbands.
These lovely headbands are suited to babies and toddlers and feature a stunning Boutique Flower complete with Bling for a little sparkle. Your little girl will look just way too cute in this stunning accessory to finish off her special outfit.



The size of the flower is approximately 11cm and is securely attached to this soft headband which will be comfortable for your little girl.
A great accessory for a photo shoot, wedding, christening, birthday party or any other special event. You can purchase these headbands on my website.

www.ChantillyBowtique.com

Scrumptious Soaps!

INNER EARTH SOAPS

Aren't these just the most amazing deliciously yummy soaps you have ever seen?

These Soaps are handmade, clearly with a lot of love by one of my fellow Dusters.

Inner Earth Soaps are mild and highly moisturising, made with skin-loving oils and have a creamy, bubbly lather.

This particular one is called Tahitian Vanilla Soap. It has a vanilla fragrance with a hint of tropical flowers.

Another one that really caught my eye is this delicious Honey Bunch Soap. This soap blends crunchy toffee and sweet dripping honey with just a touch of bergamot.

Gently cleansing, this soap is made with fresh honey and has a thick, creamy lather that leaves your skin feeling soft and supple.

Check out http://innerearthsoaps.etsy.com/ today and grab your little piece of yummy heaven!

Just Dance...

Isn't that how the song goes?

Here I have these gorgeous 'I love to Dance' Boutique Hair Bows I have created and listed in my Etsy store. My daughter has these same bows and won't go to dancing without them. They are made up of pink and black grosgrain ribbon with gorgeous litle pink ballet slippers on them. These bows are perfect for dance class or would look fantastic with a funky black and pink outfit!

Check out my Etsy Store http://www.chantillybowtique.etsy.com/ to purchase these funky bows or go to http://www.chantillybowtique.com/ for more designs.

I LOVE FRILLS!

FRILLY, BRIGHT and ADORABLY CUTE!

For all lovers of ruffles, frills and all things beautiful, these very cute Ruffle Pants are created by http://bettsykingston.etsy.com/.

They come in a range of bright colours and designs and are sure to please any little girl! Check out the Bettsy Kingston etsy site for more fabulous creations.

Proud to be an Aussie

Well, what can I say. I am so proud of my country right now. As Australians we have all rallied around each other and supported the survivors of the tragic Victorian bushfires. As most of you know we had a televised telethon last night. Sportsman, including some Australians best AFL Footballers, Cricket players, models including Miranda Kerr, Megan Gale and Lara Bingle, we even had a special visit from Orlando Bloom!

In one evening we managed to raise more $63 million! Plenty of celebrities from overseas offered their support as well, including Mel Gibson, Olivia Newton John, Hugh Jackman and loads more. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban donated $500,000 to the appeal along with Michael Buble and Anthony LaPaglia generous donations of $50,000. Russell Crowe has also done his bit for the future to raise money and build community centres in the worst affected areas.

Well done Australia!

To make an online donation click on the Red Cross Logo above.

New finds for the week...

First of all I would like to say that I am so sorry for all of the people affected by the terrible fire tragedy in Victoria. I just cannot believe the devastation that these fires have caused. To all of the people who have lost their loved ones, possessions and your homes, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart breaks for you during this very difficult time.

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Well I've been searching my new favourite site Etsy again and have found some more gorgeous creations.

If you're like me and absolutely love cherries, then you will love this cute little dress. It really is adorable.

Also from this etsy seller is this gorgeous baby girls singlet.

You can find more great creations from this fantastic etsy designer at http://prettychicprincess.etsy.com

Today's Gorgeous Finds...etsy of course!

As well as showing you new designs from my own store I will also now be bringing you some other fabulous creations from all around Australia.

I came across these absolutely gorgeous his and her baby booties from http://BumbleBeeDesigns.etsy.com

I also came across this really pretty little girls apron from http://sweetbirdieblue.etsy.com

I love all things girly and this store has some really lovely items.

More Exciting New Designs in Store!

I have some new and exciting designs in store!

Here we have 'Lavender Daisy' with her best friend 'Polkadot Flower Party'.

These bows are a must for your little girl. Perfect for Posh Piggy Tails!

I also have for your Beautiful Baby Girl a 'Camo Baby' Japanese Style Flower Headband. This headband is perfect for Babies and Toddlers.

You can buy these products at

www.ChantillyBowtique.com

New in Store...

Valentines Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your love to your Special Little Girl than a Chantilly Bowtique bow!

'Be My Valentine' Layered Boutique Bows Now in Store!

Order now at www.ChantillyBowtique.com