Monday Giveaway - Gingerlilly PJs For YOU!

I am thrilled to be offering my second giveaway of Gingerlilly Sleepwear, only this time the pjs are not for the little one in your life, they are for you! Perfect pick me up for the start of the week, don't you think?

Gingerlilly Sleepwear is a fabulous Australian company founded by the very gorgeous Vanessa Sofia who has worked in the fashion industry for 15 years both here and overseas. She knows what women want when it comes to sleepwear, I love her store. There is something at Gingerlilly for everyone. Babies, kids, men and women. Stylish, high quality pjs are a must for everyone.

Last time so many of you mentioned how much you loved the look of the Claudia set and the very lovely Vanessa from Gingerlilly has kindly offered a set of Claudia Pjs for one lucky Stepford Dreams reader. These are super stylish, super soft and definitely sexy. Perfect pyjamas, no?

Valued at $89.95 this is an awesome prize!

To win, all you need to do is this:

1. Check out Gingerlilly's online store here and tell me what you love about it and

2. Tell me what you love when it comes to sleepwear. Is it the fabric, the cut, colour, style... Tell me your favourite features. Easy as that!

This gorgeous boxed set of Claudia Sleepwear could be yours!

As always the winner will be drawn by the Tinker on Friday morning. Entries close at 5am Sydney time on Friday and you can only enter once. If you are the lucky winner you will have until 5pm Monday to claim your prize or the next lucky duck in the pond gets it! Spread the word, everyone can enter. You don't need to be an official follower of my blog. Everyone is welcome it doesn't matter where you live in the world. Good luck!

A winner in a cocoon? Yep!

I'm afraid my trusty sidekick is out of action today. The Tinker has the flu. She is awfully unwell and has spent most of the day snuggled under a blanket with saying nothing but a sad little whimper. Even a jelly bean and a yellow snake lolly couldn't coax her to sit up. She really has it bad, poor little lamb.



Anyway the show must go on so I managed to score a really amazing supermodel to stand in for Tinker. Strange coincidence... the supermodel actually owns the same pink cardigan and the same Ikea apron as I do. Weird that.



Here we have the supermodel using Tinker's cup to pick the winner of our outrageously cute cocoon giveaway from Megan at Edan Rose.

*click to enlarge*

**Amy** it is YOU!

Please shoot me an email with your address and colour choice and I will pass your details on to Megan so she can send you your gorgeous prize.



Thanks again to Megan, I love supporting other mummies and I wish your fabulous store lots of luck!



Now, I must get back to my poorly bear. I'll see you all again on Monday. Bright and early for another amazing giveaway. Please tune in, you won't want to miss this one I promise. xx

Monday Giveaway- Baby Cocoon

Top of the morning to you all! It's Monday again *groan* but that also means it is time for another great giveaway here *cheer*. So cheer up Charlie the working week isn't all bad.

The very lovely WAHM Megan from Edan Rose contacted me recently to tell me about her very clever little baby cocoons. Now, Tinker and I have moved on from all the soft cuddly newborn things and onto the loud, fast, bouncy delights of toddlerhood but I am still partial to a great newbie gift idea and I think Megan's baby cocoons are fabulous.

Edan Rose Cocoons are handkitted pieces of glowworm goodness! All little babies love being swaddled nice and tight just like in the womb. Perfect in the pram or out and about to keep bubby warm. Made of a acrylic, wool and nylon blend so they are durable and soft. Megan recommends using a light wrap under the cocoon for sleeping so that little fingers and toes don't escape through the knit (although this is very cute!)

Cocoons prevent the newborn startle reflex from waking baby. You know how I love anything that promotes more sleep!

To use, simply roll the cocoon down and place baby in feet first and then roll the cocoon up and over baby making sure babies head is exposed.

Photographers will love these for new baby photo shoots as well! Valued at $35 they are a great gift.

I love to support other Aussie mums, and with three little ones at home and a successful craft business I think Megan deserves a Stepford Dreams gold star. You can find her here.

To win your very own Edan Rose cocoon all you need to do is check out her Madeit store for Aussie shoppers OR her Etsy store for OS shoppers. Leave a comment below telling me what you love about these adorable cocoons. Easy! Tinker will draw the winner on Friday.

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Now, while we are on the topic of giveaways I thought I might mention a few NEW conditions for my weekly giveaways. Entries will always close at 5am Friday (Sydney time) and the winner must check the winner announcements to see if they have won. I'm too cool to chase unless you are Jude Law then maybe I'll shoot you an email. Winner must email me by 5pm Monday or the prize will be forfeited and redrawn on Monday afternoon.

I have two redraws to do this afternoon so stay tuned!

It's Winner Day Again!

Such a fabulous response to our Cookshop Plus Giveaway. Thank you again to the lovely Caroline who now has a great blog which you can find here. Who doesn't love amazing things in their kitchen? This was such a fabulous prize I am sad to pack it up and send it off! Anyway let's draw the winner, Tinker style. I used a Pyrex jug, my try-hard attempt at keeping the theme kitchenish. Shut up I know creativity has never been my strong suit.

Complete with cookie crumbs and crayon under her nails the little Tink picked a winner...

Permanently Twenty Three it's you! Please shoot me an email with your address and I'll send your prize out to you. While I'm talking about prizes, last week's winner has not yet emailed me. I am going to start a new rule on MOnday that people have 3 days to make contact otherwise Tinker redraws!! So Digella you'd better get your skates on my friend!

I really hope everyone has a great weekend. Here in Sydney we are expecting summer weather for this strange winter weekend. I think I heard 28 degrees C on Sunday! It's August, hello! Lucky people us Sydney-siders. Make sure you all return on Monday for ANOTHER great giveaway. xx Carolyn

Monday Giveaway - Cookshop Plus!

Following last week's mega giveaway I am pleased to report that I can brighten your Monday morning with an equally fabulous prize!

From the very fine people at Cookshop Plus in Bowral particularly one of their most brilliant staff and one of my dearest friends- Caroline, we have for you a fabulous box of goodies.

From Zero Teapots, Japan's leading teapot manufacturer we have the ultimate in solo tea-lover's gadgets. Forget those fugly bulky things you add to the top of your clunky mug. This single person teapot is stunning. If you are like me and you love your tea but nobody else at home does then this flawless porcelain teapot is ideal. Sometimes the Japanese do create some really wacky things but come on, this teapot is clever and cute. It has a removable stainless mesh strainer that covers the opening on the inside of the pot where the spout joins the body. Allowing your tea maximum contact with the water so the leaves are strained as you pour. Genius! Go on, stop buying your daggy teabags and go back to leaves! You know you want to. RRP $54.95

As well as your beautiful shiny red teapot you get this adorable red trimmed natural fibre oven mitt. This isn't just any old oven mitt. This is fit for a queen. THE Queen. Seriously. You know you've got yourself a fancypants oven mitt when the label is stamped with this, the Royal Warrant:

This is clearly the only oven mitt a true devotee of Stepford Dreams would be seen wearing. Plus, it matches your teapot. What more could you want? RRP $14.95It doesn't stop here. From the Barefoot Contessa's kitchen we have her famous Outrageous Brownie Mix. This isn't any old packet mix. If you are not familiar with Ina Garten you must google her, she is an amazing cook. Of her brownie recipe she says “I tested this recipe so many times that I am positive it is the best brownie recipe you will find.” These brownies are rich, dark, chewy and with just the subtlest hint of coffee…these brownies are incredible! And this box mix makes them easy to bake. Great to have on hand to make a fabulous dessert for guests or when you’re craving a sweet treat. RRP $17.95

Cookshop Plus is one of Australia's premier kitchenware boutiques. They stock all the major kitchenware brands, plus a new range of exclusive imported products from America, including an extensive range of Stonewall Kitchen. After a move and a major renovation, the shop has undergone a transformation into homeware heaven, with everything from Conran towels to Mauviel Copperware, and (just arrived) one of Australia's most extensive ranges of Nordic Bakeware. Located in the gorgeous Southern Highlands of NSW, Cookshop Plus is a fabulous shopping experience for the home chef (and Stepford Dreamer).

To enter all you need to do is visit their online store HERE or if you are local, pop in and have a look around in person. Leave me a comment below telling me what your kitchen needs from Cookshop Plus. I don't think you will have any trouble, I am lusting over everything from the Lintex napery to the Zyliss Salad Spinner and the Soulfood Liquid Smoke. I love this store!

As with all my giveaways, the Tinker will draw the winner on Friday and everyone can enter. It doesn't matter where you live or if you are a follower or not. You know I hate blogs that make you jump through hoops for giveaways, so go on enter this week!

Ivy Designs Update

For those slow coaches who haven't caught onto this week's giveaway you'd better hurry because Tinker is drawing the winner tomorrow. Just click here to enter, it is as easy as ever. There has to be a winner, shouldn't it be you? Give it a try!

You know I hate those stupid giveaways that make you jump through hoops. I saw one last week for a dog's lead I think it was. To enter would have taken at least 20 minutes and you'd need to follow this and that tweet this, comment here, read this. Blah blah. I promise never to do that.

It is a particularly good time to check out my giveaway link because Ivy Designs is having a massive sale. Wonderful winter stock is making way for some seriously cool summer stuff so get in quick and stock up for next winter while you can.

Just click here to shop shop shop. You know you want to!

Monday Giveaway - Ivy Designs!

Today is a marvelous Monday! Why? Because I have a massive giveaway from my gorgeous friend Wynona at Ivy Designs that is sure to cheer even the grumpiest of Mondayitis sufferers.

Wynona has long been a friend of mine and she is the most modest but talented mummy on the block. How she manages to juggle half of what she juggles, I'll never know but she does, and she does it with style!

Ivy Designs stocks the most stylish but playful childrenswear made right here in Australia. Wynona and her sister Anna both mummies to gorgeous little ones spend their time designing and creating these beautiful little works of art. Unlike some childrenswear, Ivy Designs is made to be washed and worn and definitely made for play. Tinker has so many gorgeous little gifts from Ivy Designs but her very favourite is a long sleeved top that she calls her "Winnie Deer Deer" because of the deer printed fabric that Wynona sourced from Japan.

Today's giveaway is a bag of goodies from Ivy Designs! The bag itself is gorgeous, printed with original Ivy Designs' illustration. 100% heavyweight cotton. It comes with a handmade fabric badge and grosgrain ribbon. Great for shopping, beach, daycare bag etc. RRP $20.

Inside your adorable canvas bag you will find these:

1. Headscarf: SIZE LARGE for adults - polka dot (pink). 100% cotton. RRP$19.95

2. Headscarf: SIZE MEDIUM for child - polka dot (blue). 100% cotton. RRP$14.95

3. Genuine leather bag: lined with Japanese cotton print. Beautiful buttery soft leather. It comes with ivy leaf key ring and a detachable handle - adjustable for adults and children. RRP $119

To win this amazing prize from Ivy Designs all you need to do is check out the store here and leave me a comment below. Tell me what you love about Ivy Designs- it is that easy! As always my little helper will draw the winner on Friday. It might just be YOU this week so why not give it a try, someone has to win.

Happy Monday!

It's winner day!

Not sure about you, but for me this week has flown by! So it is fitting really that our prize is a set of adorable flying critters. The gorgeous mama and baby owl set from the very clever Jac from Honeybunch Designs made for a very popular giveaway. Thanks again Jac, this week's giveaway was such a lot of fun.

Now for the winner...

I decided that since I got my cooking mojo back this week I'd put the names in a mixing bowl!

Tinker had a little bit of help this week from her older brother Henry.

Bri, it's you! Shoot me an email with your address and I will pass it along to Jac so she can send out your beautiful prize.

As for everyone else don't be sad, you can always head over to Honeybunch Designs and order your own gorgeous softie!

Please stay tuned because WE HAVE A MASSIVE GIVEAWAY on MOnday. Something I think you will love love love. Have a great weekend. xx

Monday Giveaway- Brown Button Trading!

This week’s giveaway is from another talented Aussie blogger.

Kimberlee once famed for her gorgeous blog now has her own store, Brown Button Trading. If you adore her blog with all the inspirational pictures and ideas there is no way you can go past a sneaky purchase or two at her store. I love it!

About her gorgeous store, Kimberlee says:

Growing up in the country and now spending my days at a desk, I recognised the need to be able to shop at anytime, anywhere for beautiful things.

Brown Button Trading is an opportunity for lovers of exquisite home wares, quality stationary, perfect gifts and stunning jewellery to shop on line.

This is your chance to win for yourself one of Kimberlee’s favourite things. A chalkboard sticker.

Made in France by Coco Boheme, these A3 sized chalkboard stickers are fantastic for keeping lists, a 'safe' drawing place for a child, leaving messages for loved ones or keeping up with what everyone in the household is doing. Chalkboards are popping up in all style savvy homes. You too can join the chalkboard revolution with one of these stickers which are easily applied to any clean, dry, smooth surface - think the fridge, wall or door. All Chalkboards come blank - ready for your 'to do' lists, messages and favourite sayings.

To enter, all you need to do is check out Kimberlee’s store here and leave me a comment below telling me what you loved the most. Easy! As always my little helper will draw the winner on Friday. Happy clicking… I predict it will become happy shopping!

Enjoy your week. x

Monday Giveaway - Which Way Does The Crow Fly?

Groan groan it is Monday again, but here at the happiest place on earth we have a reason to smile. Ok fine, it's not Disneyland and I'm far from your cheesy chipper host but come on, Mondays ARE fun at StepfordDreams.com because we have PRIZES!

I'm very excited about this one. The gorgeous guys at Resist Today have very kindly donated this stunning pillow for this week's giveaway.

Resist Today is an art collective run by two Florida artists, Josh and Dave. They create an outlet for themselves and other artists to sell their work at affordable prices so that everyone can enjoy great images and ideas. They print artists' work on t-shirts, cushions, wallets, posters, pins and stickers.

"With so little public space available for art some of us turn to a street sign, abandon building or overpass; we think shirts and wallets are just as good of an art surface."

Hear hear! I love their online store, it is fabulous and I think you will agree.

The gorgeous Crow Pillow is one of only 45 and features the elegant work of Eleanor Grosch. I did some searching and I found out that she has an awesome blog as well.

You can check that out here if you like.

If you'd like to be in the running for this beautiful Crow Pillow then all you need to do is check out the Resist Today store and leave me a comment below saying what you love and why. Simple! Spread the word! Tinker will draw the winner on Friday.

P.s Re last week's giveaway- Jess can you please shoot me an email with your details so I can get your prize out to you and little Max! Thanks.

Edited: Re Butterfly's comments, please enter! As with ALL of my giveaways it does not matter where you live, giveaways are for everyone. I hate those blogs that restrict prizes based on geography. So far we have had winners from all over the world, so please do enter.

A Winner! A Winner!

Thank you so much to the lovely folk at fermLIVING Australia for this week's cute giveaway.

Sorry I was slow to draw the winner today. Miss Tinker went on an excursion with her Grandad this morning so I had to wait til she had had her afternoon sleep before drawing the winner!

Not being much of a creative thinker I struggled to come up with a novel way for the Tinker to pick today's winner. So I turned to the clever folk at 3M and I wrote all the names on Post-It Notes and stuck them on the wall above her toys and she picked the winning name.

Tinker might not forgive me for posting pictures of her with bedhair (she had only just woken up when I enlisted her help with this prize draw) isn't she cute in her jammies and overalls. Meg you might recognise the navy blue Pork Chops on her feet!

So our lucky winner is Jessica, Max's Mummy. How exciting! I bet Max will love his mushroom wall decals. You must shoot me through a photo if you get a chance. That goes for all the giveaway winners, I think it would be fun to post pictures of you enjoying your little prizes.

Hint hint lucky winners shoot me some pics if you get time!

I hope everyone has a great weekend, nothing in particular going on here. The last swimming class of the term tomorrow and then Tinker starts her Mandarin school on the 1st of August. We decided to skip the coldest term of swimming since she struggles so much with the cold. Even in her baby wetsuit. Shame! She doesn't have the layer of fat insulation her mother has.

p.s VERY EXCITING GIVEAWAY AGAIN ON MONDAY.

Monday Giveaway - fermLIVING

It's Monday again, don't groan- it's ok, I have a great giveaway to cheer you up!

This week's giveaway is from the Australian arm of ferm LIVING -a Danish company responsible for the most amazing graphic lifestyle products.


They sell ferm LIVING's inspired wallpapers, wall stickers, cushions, tea-towels and gorgeous gift cards. They also have an amazing kids range featuring 100% organic cotton textiles and beautiful wall decorations and coming soon, a fabulous carry-along dolls house.


Meredith is not only a fabulous mumtrepeneur, but she used to be a lawyer like me so she gets extra points from Stepford Dreams for that. She is offering Stepford Dreams readers the ultimate kids room accessory.

Mushroom Wall Sticker

These Mushroom stickers will brighten up a room!

Available in Red, Orange, Light Blue and Light Green

Dimensions: 50cm x 50cm, size adjustable

$77.00 ea

Perfect for a nursery or children's playroom or maybe even a casual area of your house.

These wall stickers are simple to apply they come with instructions and a plastic scraper and they are even easier to remove.

To win one of these funky mushroom wall stickers in the colour of your choice, all you need to do is check out ferm LIVING's website HERE and leave me a comment here telling me what you like best and why.

My little Tinker will draw the winner on Friday. See? I promise never to make you jump through hoops for our fabulous prizes. Easy as pie, so what are you waiting for?

Lovestamp- we have a winner!

Tinker and I put all the numbers into the back of her train and she picked the winner... drum roll...

Number 16

She actually grabbed a handful of numbers but she quickly threw them on the floor and kept hold of this one so that is you DaniV you are the lucky winner of our stunning Lovestamp prize.

Thanks again to the amazing Jo who very kindly donated this most generous gift. I am sure Dani will absolutely love it.

Don't be sad if you missed out, you now know where to find Jo's fabulous work.

Make sure you come back on Monday I have another really wonderful giveaway.

Enjoy your weekend. xx

P.s I decided to give Tempete another few days to claim her prize before I redraw on WEDNESDAY because I'm a softie and I figured maybe she has gone on holiday. Lucky duck if that is the case! I would lurve a holiday right about now. Next best thing to a holiday? A friend coming to stay. My good friend and fellow blogger Theoreticgal is coming to stay for a few days. I am very excited, she arrives tomorrow. We are hoping to get some crafting done. I'll post pics.

Monday Giveaway - Lovestamp... wear the love!

Alright, nobody likes Mondays but I think I have such a great giveaway today that it cancels out the Mondayitis.

The lovely Jo from Jo Girls Journey has come to the Stepford Dreams party with the most wonderful giveaway.

Her store Love Stamp is your one stop shop for beautifully hand-stamped bespoke jewellery. Like this amazing CHERISH necklace that Jo is giving one lucky Stepford Dreams reader:

A gorgeous little sterling silver 1/2“ pendant. This pendant is hand stamped with any name or word of your choice in either large capitals (one word) or two to four smaller words in my small font (see photos).

This lovely little pendant has antiqued letters for definition, and is domed which makes the dangle sit beautifully inside it.

This pendant comes with either one Swarovski crystal or Swarovski pearl, in the colour of your choice. The one above is this little girl’s birthstone. A beautiful gift for someone extra special in your life or just spoil your self.

This necklace comes to you strung on either a 16” or 18” sterling silver ball chain.
Total value $50.00

To be in the running for this beautiful prize, check out Jo's gorgeous store and let me know what your favourite thing is and why. See? No hoops to jump through, easy as pie!

Jo has two stores, one for the Aussie & NZ folk and another for the OS shoppers, so no matter where you are you can wear the love! Just gorgeous.

I really love being able to feature the work of other mums who manage to juggle everything and do it so beautifully. Jo is a WAHM of two wee ones, Ruby-Star 7 & Hudson 3.

Lovestamp was created out of a desire make simple, lovely pieces that can be worn casually with your jeans and t-shirt or out for a night on the town with your little black dress. Jo endeavors to make each piece meaningful and special to each and every customer.

Jo's custom hand stamped jewellery can be imprinted with your children’s names, a special word or saying, dates, whatever you dream of really. Lovestamp continues to grow day by day because mums, nanas and friends have shared Jo's designs with each other while picking up the kids from school gate, sharing a coffee or standing in line at the supermarket.

Another Friday Winner!

So glad it is Friday, really looking forward to the weekend. My husband has been away a lot this week so it will be nice to have some quiet family time. Tinker has really missed him.

Now, what you have been waiting for... the winner of this week's fabulous giveaway courtesy of the lovely Meg at Pork Chop Kids...

Tinker and I put all the names into her little washing machine and she drew the winner:

La Tempete you are the winner! Please shoot me an email with your print and size preference and your address and I will pass it all on to Meg so she can send out your gorgeous little chops.

Thank you again Meg, we love Pork Chop Kids and I'm La Tempete will love her prize!

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and please be sure to check in again MOnday when I am announcing another gorgeous giveaway!!

You say Pajama I say Pyjama

We have another winner!

I'm so pleased with the great response we had to this week's giveaway. If you missed out, don't worry because we have another great giveaway on Monday. I'm going to try and start each week with a wonderful giveaway.

The lovely Vanessa from Gingerlilly Sleepwear kindly donated a pair of her gorgeous baby PJs and the lucky winner, as chosen by The Tinker is...

Number 10... it's you Amanda Jane! Your little cherub is going to love her new jammies. Please shoot me an email with your favourite baby PJ style and size and your address so we can send your prize out to you.

Thanks again Vanessa, we love your store!

'Tis the end of the week so I bid you all farewell. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

The little Tinker is going to be spoilt rotten. My inlaws arrived yesterday and they are here for a week. They came bearing a fabulous little tea set for Tinker. You can see it came in that adorable little suitcase used to pick today's winner. She adores it. As soon as her Gra presented her with the present she has been making us all cups of tea non-stop. First thing she said this morning after telling me she wanted noodles for breakfast was that it was time for tea!

Here is a little pic of Tinker and her Gra taken yesterday with the new tea-set.

Ta-daaa Here Is Your Prize!

Or not.

I don't know if it is just me, but does anyone else find some competitions really tedious?

Often I read about a prize or a giveaway in a magazine and think I might like to win that but when I read the hoops I have to jump through I think nah bugger that I can't be bothered.

Or I think gee that isn't even such a good prize, in fact you should be paying me to take it off your hands not asking me to click here, read that, go back, follow this write this and all under 25 words while standing on my head and sending in 3 barcodes.

Like the other day I was buying some pasta and I saw the sign that said free sauce with every packet of pasta. You had to buy the pasta and sauce and then claim the money back later. Ok so I bought two stupid packets of pasta and 2 sauces only to find they not only want the barcodes and the receipts but I have to register online AND send in the paperwork. For a jar of sauce?!

Or those bloggers who say you have to be a follower of my blog, write a post about my giveaway, check out this website, click here, tell me in 25 words or less why you like it and then I will put your name into a hat and if you win I'll give you this crappy t-shirt that I spent 2 minutes embroidering. Oh and you have to be a U.S resident as well. What's with that? Are your tshirts that good?

I like prizes that are fun and easy to get so take this as a promise from me now that I'll never run an annoying giveaway on this blog. Now I want you to copy and paste this and send it to 1000 people, tell me in 25 words or less how clever and funny I am AND name your first child after me. OK?

Monday Giveaway - Gingerlilly PJs

I am so pleased to start the week with another wonderful giveaway!

This week's prize is from another fabulous store run by an Aussie! Vanessa Sofia is the founder of Gingerlilly sleepwear and I happily stumbled upon her company when I bought some gorgeous PJs for my little Tinker. In fact she was wearing them when she picked the winner for our first giveaway here.

The funny thing about these pjs is I bought them for the box, I thought it would fabulous on the bookshelf in her nursery and the PJs were an added bonus. Well they turned out to be Tinker's favourite PJs and the box looks a treat. See:

To enter this giveaway all you need to do is checkout Gingerlilly's online store here and have a look through their men's women's and baby's sections and let me know what you love.

Your prize is your choice of a pair of baby PJs like the ones the Tinker has.

They are made of the loveliest thickest cotton. Super soft on sweet baby skin. The sizes run large and my almost 18 month old still has plenty of the room in the 6-12 month size. Tinker has a few pairs, they are all gorgeous and you have 2 pages of colour/pattern options so you will definitely find the perfect pair. They come in the cutest boxes made from the same fabric and applique as the PJs. Perfect little keepsake boxes and ideal as gifts.

Thanks again Vanessa for this very generous prize. As usual Tinker will draw the winner on Friday, don't be shy please enter!