Monday, January 30, 2012

LOVE


Never did I think we would have four gorgeous, happy, fun, cheeky munch kin children.

Paul always thought one would be nice! 

This husband and these kids are so VERY loved by me.
This is who I am creating a legacy for, this is what motivate & inspires me the most.

This is who puts a smile on my face, laugh until my sides hurt & brings a tear to my eye!
These are my LOVESxo

Web site

 NEW LOOK WEB for POLLEN!

Thanks goes to Evan, all the time put into working on this project called Pollen!

It looks very DIFFERENT to the first look Pollen had. Easier to navigate & the images should stand out & be the focus. All to make it super easy for customers to purchase & look at all the original Pollen clothing & accessories. 

The birdcage, bee & blooms will all be appearing on the other merchandise, I love them too much to say good-bye!
POLLEN...spreading joy through whimsical creations

Enjoy.....xo

Saturday, January 28, 2012

WEB SITE

Pollen website was not a prioity over the Christmas/New Year time.

In my own words, 'sit ideal for a while till life settles a little.' Hmmm.....hasn't really settled, was silly to think it might with two children to prepare for school, & twins to bath, cuddle,feed,cuddle, play, cuddle, entertain, PUT TO BED, & cuddle!

Two older boys are settled in for an exciting year of Prep & 2nd grade. Twins & I are getting into a lovely routine of Pollen revolving around the family...yes, Pollen has to fit into our family. The Lord has helped me through an immensely harrowing 2011. On many levels of life.

Today the web site has had some time spent on it. Much needed & I think it is going to pay off. It is beginning to look how I have visualised it. I have much required help....


A lot more professional & smart! I am excited. I have been busy designing & sewing for Autumn/Winter & there are so many beautiful things which are soon to grace the web site. www.pollenclothing.com


xxAmanda

 






Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Christmas & Cutting Room at Pollen!!

 My Mum & sister, Leanne & Cindy, with Christmas turkey & pavlova!



Well, HEEELLLOOO after the Christmas joys & visiting & holiday season. I had a wonderful break, copious amounts of food was eaten & many memories made. Also celebrated our dear little twins 1st Birthday, with us celebrating this weekend with family & friends.

Here is a sneak peak at what is being cut out for Pollen's 2012 Autumn/Winter. There will be 4 dresses in this colour combination, all with hand embroidery, vintage doilies & ruffles.  This STYLE will be available in both a dress & top. I'm fixated by unusual & interesting necklines. On this style the shoulder straps wrap around & over the shoulder to tie at the back. Comfort is always number one, & versatile for cool & warm weather.






Wednesday, December 21, 2011

BLOGGING!!

I am trying to make this blog page more interesting!

If you have ANY tips or TRICKS or great ideas on additions....

PLEASE send me in the RIGHT direction!


CHEERS, xoxo


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas

This time last year I was VERY pregnant with my two beautiful twins!


They are now 11 months old, standing on their own, not yet walking though!


                                              Esther Joy is 1 minute younger then....
                                              Zane Arthur!
 

I adore them to pieces, they are my JOY! I have so been blessed with a year, although VERY busy & full on, that has been enjoyable....I so prayed I would ENJOY my last child, not be so tough on myself...well, I enjoyed my last 2 babies!!! I still am. They make me laugh & giggle all the time. They are able to heal a heavy heart, they make me thankful. I am very thankful for two HEALTHY babies.

Eric, who is now 4.5 years old is starting school in 2012! Oh, I can hardly believe it! He is gorgeous, loves the twins (sometimes a little to rough) but to Esther he can do anything, & Zane just laughs at him!

Solomon is such a brilliant help, the BIG brother to the rescue. HE is caring, gentle and compassionate. Sometimes gets very sick of being asked to help, but normally engrossed by his siblings!

My children are precious, I have been so BLESSED!

This Christmas we are a family of 6! We have survived & made it through our first year with 2 babies being the same age!! WOWZA!!

Paul has surprised even himself with many nappy changes, night feeds (he couldn't use the 'I have no boobs' excuse), at two weeks they were put on bottles!

He has burped, dressed, bathed, & fed, as well as finished his apprenticeship in Electrician. What a year!

Did we ever think we would have 4 children? No, but we are so in love with each of them! And thank the Lord each day for bringing them into our world.

                                  Zane, Esther & me at Paul's 40th Birthday

                                 Solomon, Eric & Paul

                                  Solomon, Eric, Esther & Paul.

                                  The Family! Solomon, Eric, Esther, Amanda, Zane & Paul.

xoxo

Christmas

The lead up to Christmas has been SO very different to this time last year.


Last year I was pregnant with two little people growing rapidly inside my tummy.

There was so much anticipation to meet TWO little one's at the same time!
I felt utterly BLESSED & so privileged, to think the Lord thought I & my husband could handle TWO, at once!!

I could hardly move or breath with comfort! Esther, was jammed up under my ribs & it sometimes felt as if they were fighting for space....they were both head up (breech). Two heads under my rib cage was excruciating, & four feet....I don't think I need to say anymore!!!


Christmas was very quiet, the first time ever I had not been around extended family. It was Paul, myself & our two boys...we had a great, simple day. The boys played with there new toys & I rested...this is pretty much ALL I could do!


A week later, Mum arrived, Saturday I wished the babies would JUST GET themselves OUT!!! By Tuesday I was in SO much uncomfortable pain, we rung the hospital & decided to go in. Thank goodness as I was already in labor!

The next 2 hours went by VERY quickly, they rushed me down to the theater (I was to have a c-section as both were breech)...now to fill you in a bit here....

I have a GREAT fear of NEEDLES, I NEVER in my life wanted to have a c-section (only if necessary

Monday, December 12, 2011

Advertising in Babiekins on line gift guide

www.babiekinsmag.com/giftguide.html
For the very first time I have done some advertising of POllen Clothing.
Yes, very nervous, yes fingers crossed everyone likes! Thank you Lord for the courage you gave me....

Thursday, December 1, 2011

200 LIKES on Facebook

www.facebook.com/pollenclothing having a BUNTING giveaway now I have reached 200 likes on
facebook page.


http://www.facebook.com/PollenClothing#!/photo.php?fbid=307543265940489&set=a.306983859329763.91739.219266411434842&type=1&theater

Miss Gracie Had a Dolly


"RUBY" Miss Gracie Had a Dolly.

Welcome to the world of Miss Gracie.

100% Handmade with so much care & love.

"Ruby" has a favourite flower. RUBY RED ROSES!

"ROSIE" Miss Gracie Had a Dolly.

Favourite flowers are pastel pink carnations.

"Esther" This is my little girls Miss Gracie DOLLY! VERY LOVED by both twins.

They do love her, she is great to pull around by those lovely long legs and arms.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

POLLEN ad in BABIEKINS online MAGAZINE giftguide

Simple, but hopefully effective...

I love drooling over the Babiekins Magazine, so to advertise in their Gift Guide is TOTALLY OUTRAGOUS for me to get my head around!!!
I will announce when the Gift Guide will be available to view:)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

NEW AT POLLEN

                                                             "POPPY" Wrap Around Skirt

                                                                "CORNFLOWER" Ladies Top
                                                                       
                                                     Another "CORNFLOWER" Ladies Top
                                                

'Cornflower' Tops are made out of 100% cotton double gauze by the Japanese fabric designer,
Naomi Ito.

Available at www.pollenclothing.com

Monday, November 21, 2011

POLLEN @ BOONAH STREET PARADE

CHRISTMAS STALL

Pollen is heading to Boonah Christmas Street Parade, on the 15th December 2011.

Find us out the front of THE STORY TREE, 74 High Street, Boonah.
From 5.30pm.

There will be heaps of specials, Christmas delights & LOVELY bunting for Christmas.

www.pollenclothing.comwww.facebook.com/pollenclothing

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

BUTTONS

I think I'm going potty over these buttons I just found & bought!


SEWING!

Christmas Bunting




Shorts & Dresses for Christmas