'INDIGO BRIGHTS' - x - April's Spring Edition Nogginware

Oh 'INDIGO BRIGHTS' ... you've just made 2017 a whole lot hap hap happier!

Yes, after that much ba hum bug winter, one needs a little pick me up + thats the whole reason we decided to make this gorgeous Mae Jones Spring Edition ... just so perfectly that - a positive little 'pick me up' lifestyle n' wardrobe addition.

INDIGO BRIGHTS  is definitely the perfect change o season Nogginware, not to heavy, not too light ... just perfectly bright!

We sourced a super juicy deluxe Canadian Organic Denim in a beautiful Indigo.... because indigo goes with absolutely every colour combo imaginable + is a bit o a slow fashion must.  Then we washed, snipped + stitched it into our most stand out in the crowd WOW Nogginware ... the MAE JONES, a classy little number inspired by the sophistication + cloches of the 1940's.  

This character is actually an unbelievably easy style for everyday wear or if you want, a fancy frou frou night out.  Yup  + thats why we chose that stunning colour too ... to match your every mood, wardrobe + occasion, with an amazing little FEATURE of adding your favourite 'brightness', just choose an original splash o colour from our 9 yum yum notions (A fun little something we'll ask you about after your order has been confirmed)

'INDIGO BRIGHTS ' is a Limited Edition, of
 8 only + forever.

She too comes with that topnotch new feature that we have incorporated into our Nogginware process - topstitched crown panels for added strength, durability + a snazzy look.

Now the last nice thing I need to tell you about this Organic stunner, is ... you get to choose your very own LINING!.  All 100% cotton in Mint (new fabric), Daisy Blue (vintage fabric) or Retro Gingham (reclaimed fabric).  But we'll ask you about that + confirm your Noggin size, after your order has been placed.

So pop on over to our New Online Shop to have a look see + read the finer details about ordering Sparky Jones goods, but before you go ...

IMPORTANT NOTE // our Limited Edition Spring 'INDIGO BRIGHTS' Nogginware listing will be going LIVE in the shop 8PM Thursday 6th April till 8 PM Friday 7th April, so all you late night/ early bird risers are catered for!!

If you missed out on signing up for a MAILING LIST, please do so today ... because we often send out a little reminder on when new characters are going into the shop + sometimes, just sometimes there are fantabulous bonuses to make your life that little bit sweeter!

Au Revoir my friends

HAPPY BRIGHT NEW SEASON TO YA

Life with 1 year old Twin Boys - this past year

Well where do I even begin to tell you what the last year of our lives has been like with identical 1 year old twin boys!  Seriously, friends + family have all said I should probably write a book, because so much crazy surreal stuff happens … and unbelieveably we are all still here!!! 

I’ll give you a quick debrief on life with twin boys :

Pregnant with twins = overwhelming stressful + exhausting.  No biggy, but you are the soul responsible person for fully growing 2 humans.

0-1  Years = from a cute calm family of 3 to an insta family o 5 …. huge learning curve!  In the scheme o things, I’m a lover o the baby stage, life just seems monotonously simple …. Feed, play, nap.  The lil dudes were breastfeeding cluster feeders however…  so lets just say we didn’t get outta our jammies or leave the house for a good year.  We didn’t have many visitors that year, probably because I was naked from the waist up or the twins were napping (no one wants to be responsible for waking napping twins!).  I worked a lot to keep sane.

1-2 years – shit got real.

The biggest thing I’ve learned about having twins … is you think you are in the hardest part …. until you hit the next stage.  This past year has a BOOYAH GOLDMINE of fucking craziness + schmozzle.  Yup, as soon as my sweet little easy care content babies Finn + Otis started moving , life threw a huge curveball + I started running.  Honestly, each to their own level o stress,  but I’m one that does not handle chaos so well + my life became 200% chaotic.  3 little dependent people all at home, all running in different directions, all requiring attention/care/help + all calling out for MUMMY, hourly, minutely, constantly!  All those crazy things you see about twins on social media, its true + then some!  You know the wrestling matches that occur with a simple task like the diaper change, opening the fridge, the dishwasher, going to the toilet … you know that really basic stuff …. well they became huge challenges to my dailylife, that crazily required MUCH planning.  Infact everything required much planning!   Unfortunately, the other simultaneous hurdle was poor little Bea, she’s never really appreciated or accepted having 2 little pesky brothers that require so much time n’ energy – so she liked to assert herself + her needs with that word ‘mum’ or 'help' on repeat. repeat. repeat.

Now I know what your thinking … get some help woman!  Well I tried my heart out.  As soon as a realized I wasn’t coping, I phoned every daycare in town.  Most people just laughed + said good luck with trying to get 2 spaces.  Friends who also have twins had told me that you are actually at a disadvantage because you have 2, yet you are the ones that need more help.  And everything cost double!!  So I put up adds in nanny websites + nothing, until I offered more + more + more money that only my sanity could afford!

We have a Nanny that comes 2 days a week.  And I love her + I count the sleeps until those days!

So I can’t say its all bad …  it’s a lot of work for sure, like I’m mentally + physically exhausted by suppertime, my hair is grey + I’ve AGED bigtime, but we do have those rare magical moments that happen, and I think … yeah I can see why those crazy nutbars who told me having twins is a blessing, because things you’d never experience in a million years with a single babe happen + they are amazingly beautiful!  A few months back (around their 20 month mark), I was wrestling Finn (aka diaper change) + I noticed he had a super sore botts, so I yelled out to Bea ‘can you get me the bott bott cream its in the living room’  + all of a sudden Otis ran in with the cream.  I asked Bea is she had given it to him + she said no, he climbed up on the dining room table (naughty but cute) + got it for me.  So he handed me the cream, opened the bottom draw of our change table/draws, hopped in it so when he was standing his head would be the same height as Finns + he tried to calm him down by doing funny faces + patting him.  I . just . melted.  So yes, 2 little excitedly happy people running to hug you or 2 simultaneous belly giggles are up there on the overwhelmingly happiness chart. 

I’m starting to feeling better about the horizon now,  Bea will be going to kindergarten in a few months which she is so so excited for, + that means i will only have 2 at home .... HOW EASY!!!  And even tho people always say it’s the terrible 2’s, I kinda feel like it’s actually the terrible 3’s – so if twin boys in the 2’s is a little easier than the past year, I’ll take it … but I’ll let you know next year!

Oh PETUNIA DARLING

You are definitely my favourite character in the shop right now!

Here's the scoop on our last Nogginware for 2016 ...'PETUNIA DARLING'

We put all of our heart n' soul into you + I have to say ....you've made the top of my Noggin to the tip o my toes ... so very happy!  
Edie's vintage Petunia purple wooly goodness has been meticulously snipped + stitched into our most popular  Nogginware ... the KINN JONES, a classy little number inspired by the high fashion of the 1940's.  

This genuine character is the perfect style for a cozy Winters day, with a colour palette that suites any mood.  Her stunning features have been adorned in the most divine Stone coloured Linen handcrafted trimmings, with that unique styled band buttoning up on the right, with a notion of your desire!

'PETUNIA DARLING' is a Limited Edition, of 7 only + forever.  

She will be LIVE in our new ONLINE SHOP this TUESDAY 22ND NOV 8PM - Midnight PST on a 'First come, First serve basis'

Psssst :: We are running on limited time now due to Canada Posts shipping deadlines are looming + as we will be primarily CLOSING our shop for the month of December to have our very own Handmade Christmas with our 3 little people.  Naturally I will be here + finishing up the last of the custom orders, so feel free to send me note, especially if your in a squeeze.  I'd always be happy to help!

Pop on over to our NEW ONLINE SHOP to learn a touch more about PETUNIA + the finer details