le hatchery >>>>

i can't remember where i first came across le hatchery, either fb or instagram. but i quickly fell in love with their style and ethos. and i've been lusting after this yakadiyak poncho...  i've only resisted so far as i'm saving for a new laptop... then i'll be after one! i grabbed the lovelyleona for a quick chat...

*can you tell us a little about le hatchery?

‘le hatchery’ was officially born mid 2011. Having taken a break from the design/buying fashion world, to graft on superyachts in Europe, I started having withdrawals & dusted off the trusty ol' sewing machine. Making dresses, tops, jewelry & pouches using the inspiration absorbed from all the wonderful places, creative atmospheres & ports I’d visited. We are currently based in the South of France, a mecca for boho garments & once ‘le hatchery’ started, the company grew momentum. Originally it was just friends, friends of friends & then I was introduced to storenvy & opened up an online store! 

Adding other one-of-a-kind & vintage products to the otherwise handmade collection is another lovely part of being an indie. The range now includes clothing, jewelry, accessories & shoes with collections being released every September & March with fresh product drops in-between. Our photoshoots are usually a collaboration of small business owners; hair & make-up artists, photographers & models… our latest shoot ‘a hatchery fairy tale’ might just be my favorite yet!



* who are the faces behind the business?
The faces behind the label are really just myself & Mr H! There are a few other little fairies that help us in times of need. We like to think it’s a personal experience shopping with us. Taking great love & pride in handmaking garments & using organic or re-purposed fabrics we try to offer a unique range as an alternative to the mass-produced world.

*what do you see in the future?

We are now stocked in a few retail stores whose customers appreciate unique handmade items. Lexi & Roy in Perth, Australia is a fashion-forward boutique stocking the best of Australian labels & Turtles Surf Store in Antigua, Caribbean is a laid back chill zone that only sells recycled goods… & we are in discussions with a few stores in France. We are hoping to grow further in 2013 & excited by the prospect of a move to Western Australia where the label is suited towards the mellow sunny state. The ultimate dream is to have our own store where people can discover handcrafted goodies from around the world!

Having an online store is hard, all consuming work as all of us with a small business know, however it also brings the freedom to source, create & find items that others have been longing for & present these in the most eco-friendly way.

We have a similar ethos to This Enchanted Pixie; free-spirited, boho, up-cycler & would love to give you all 15% off at ‘le hatchery’ for January! Just use the code PIXIE15 at checkout. Enjoy! 

leonie also offered to share le hatchery's latest lookbook, so beautiful!

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what mama wore // ombre hues >>>>

{ outfit details }

boots - ebay

skirt - handmade

t-shirt - thrifted

sweater - c/o oasap.com

locket - whispered truths

so... i decided it was time to change my hair. i loved the colour on the ends, but wasn't really digging the black. so. i stripped it all out. i tried out the hair colour removers that are around - first time, and they worked pretty well! all the colour came out of these ends leaving me with blonde {oh! it's been so long since i've had blonde!!} and the black came out too {it's not an easy colour to get rid of}. now i've got a kinda reddish brown. i'm loving it. i think the warmth of the colour leaves me less washed out looking than the black did. i haven't done anything to it since stripping it. leaving it rest and recover for a while. i might lighten the ends a little more, take the blonde a bit higher. but for now i'm loving this ombre effect!

and... snow!! i was fuh-reezing out there ha! i thought i'd manage while i snapped a couple photos. but by the time i went back in my fingers were numb. on my weekend switched off, i did a little sewing, fixing up a few things, altering some others. this skirt was one of them. made from the softest vintage fabrics, i love the shape  of it. i made a couple and i've not worn anything else all week. paired with this cute sweater i got from oasap.com i'm a happy mama. 

what do you think of my new 'do?? it's the first time in years i've had no crazy colours in my hair!

pee.ess... one of my lovely sponsors, the albedo sisters are having a giveaway on their blog - and if you haven't seen their blog or shop yet i suggest you check them out - they are amazing ♥♥♥

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snowy days >>>>

we finally got some snow!! the kiddos were so happy. they spent all day in and out... playing in the snow then coming in to warm up! we fitted in a little crafting too - these cute stacking russian dolls were a big hit {with mama too!} *you can find them here to print out!*

the chickens weren't too keen on the snow, they spent most of the day hiding in their house, only coming out to eat some warm porridge!

when papa came home from work, we wrapped up warm and went out sledging :D

pee.ess... don't forget - code 'snowydays' gets you 20% off all my shop right now! {apart from sale items - they're buy one get one free!}

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shambalah// giveaway >>>>

i have a fantastic giveaway today from an amazing sponsor of mine - alma da lua (soul of the moon). i was so excited when i checked out her shop, such a peaceful, spiritual corner full of beautiful art and accessories created by sofia. a 37 year old cultural creative, multicultural artist {portuguese living in france}, sofia is also a poet who publishes and exhibits around the world.

a reiki practitioner engaged in a path of spiritual empowerment, putting all that she has learnt and her heritage passed from her mother into practise. an idealist and a healer, a gypsy and a intuitive, a maker and a daydreamer, a traveller and a listener, a visionary and a dreamweaver. sofia's aim is to inspire women to live a holistic magickal life, to embrace and to nurture life as a whole.

the first time i browsed through her shop, the one listing that made me gasp aloud was her 'enchanted mail'.  a love letter to you, words of support and uplifting encouragements. a handmade letter just for you, shipped from france. you also get 1 stone, handmade oil, incense or herb mixture to enchance your life. i love snail mail, and the idea of such a beautiful personalised letter is wonderful. it would be a great gift to yourself or for a loved one. sofia is offering two of you lucky readers the chance to win an enchanted mail! {i'm jealous ;) }

you can enter below

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*the winner of the custom mantra bracelet giveaway is erica simpson! check your email :)*
if you didn't win - you can use 'snowydays' at checkout to get 20% off your order!

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a simple life >>>>

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goals for a new year >>>>

i realised that i never shared the list of goals i made for this year. i don't make resolutions.... i find that i have a tendancy to break them straight away ha! goals, however, give me something to work towards, it doesn't matter if i go a little off track once in a while, they are an ongoing project to build on through the year. here was the original list i made - i'm sure i'll be adding to it!

1. drink more water
2. eat less sugar//processed foods
3. learn new tricks on my hula-hoop
4. deepen connections with friends
5. have more 'date' nights with my mr
6. laugh more
7. embrace my past and let it go
8. participate in more craftshows
9. practice yoga reguarly
10. daily green joice
11. get my certificate in home apothecary
12. spend even more time outdoors
13. one-on-one dates with my girlies
14. knit more
15. take time to relax
16. switch off from technology at least one weekend a month
17. art journal more

what goals have you made for 2013?

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bits + pieces >>>>

photos:

puzzles // banana bread in the making // tunes

pizza night // kiddos crafting // lavender and calandula oils steeping

silly kitty // lost teeth // beautiful sunrise

yummy breakfast //brownies {that last about two minutes!} // board games

candle-lit art journaling date with my eldest 

easing back into this online world.... i disconnected on friday, and took the weekend off. it was a much needed break from everything. as much as i love the amazing community i have online, sometimes all the extra noise can get overwhelming. a weekend without checking emails, fb, twitter, instagram, etc was bliss. we baked, we played, we crafted, we enjoyed a slow{er} pace of life for a few days. it gave my mind some peace and quiet, some time to mull things over, time to release some negative vibes, to shake off a few crazy feelings and time to regroup.

i plan on making it a more regular thing - either one day a week, or one whole weekend a month. i'm not setting it in stone, i'll take it week by week and see what feels right. 

hope that you all had a great weekend

blesssings

xo

pee.ess - there is still time to win a custom mantra bracelet!

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custom mantra bracelet giveaway >>>>

ever since i made my own mantra bracelet with my word for the year on, i've felt that word embedding itself into my very being. i have barely taken it off and i've been blessed with how many other souls have requested one with their word for the year on. 

so today, i'm offering one of you the chance to win a custom mantra bracelet of your own. you get to pick what is stamped on it, it could be your word for the year, a phrase/word that just speaks to you, or anything else you can think of!

I'm also throwing in a pair of gorgeous postcards from moonlight and hares. i came across them on pinterest, without a source, posted them here on my pretty things and thankfully a reader pointed me in the right direction. such beautiful images - my two are framed and hanging in my office. 

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gingerlillytea >>>>

i can't remember how i first came across keri-anne and her amazing photography. i think it was through her instagram stream... such beautiful images, i love when one pops up in my feed. her photos capture childlike stories and tell fairytales in their beauty. they are enchanting images, so playful and whimsical. 

keri-anne has an equally gorgeous blog and an etsy full of her photographs - both worth a look. when i can decide which, i'm going to order some prints for the girls rooms. 

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