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Maggie Beer
Whips up some family favourites
Let’s Party
Party ideas guaranteed to please
Summer Fashion
Christmas Gift Guide
New Wave
Fairground Attraction
8 pages of fun fashion finds
What is the Montessori Method?
Great gifts for the whole family
Introducing Confetti Fair
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Home
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07 Best Buys
34 Trading Places
14 New Wave
A few of our favourite finds
Clever styling and portable pieces for a little one who’s always on the move
What is the Montessori Method?
36 Shining Bright Having fun with colour
Redecorating made easy, the girls from Canyon show you how
38 A Cool Classic
29 Fairground Attraction
An easy transition from baby to big girl
Adelaide gets set to welcome the highly anticipated Confetti Fair
08 Online Finds The best online children’s stores
28 Baby Domain Baby essentials you won’t be able to resist
52 Competitions Your chance to win!
Parties
54 Travel
40 Hip Hip Hooray!
16 Home Beautiful
Fashion
Family getaway to Bali
A wonderful first year
18 Let’s Go ‘Glamping’!
Food
42 Party Down Under
Summertime spells bright prints and clashes of colour!
10 Small Bites Best kid-friendly restaurants in SA
12 In The Kitchen With Maggie Beer Tasty family favourites
We chat to US party expert Kara Allen
44 Let’s Party Party ideas that are guaranteed to please!
26 Uncovered The best maternity swimwear kidsdomainmagazine.com.au kidsdomain
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Welcome to our first birthday issue! This time last year we were tentatively launching what we believed to be something South Australian parents had been waiting for – a fashion-forward magazine that showcases the very best kids’ clothing, bedroom ideas, party inspiration and more. One year on and the feedback has been amazing. Thank you to the advertisers who took a gamble giving their advertising dollars to a start-up magazine and to the readers who have read the mag from cover to cover and continue to show support via our Facebook page. To celebrate this milestone we are now making it even easier for you to get your hands on a copy of Kids Domain – simply head to our website, enter your email address and you will recieve a digital copy of each issue delivered straight to your inbox! Easy! Until next time...
Laura Mappas & Tanya Green
PLUS more of the best kids’ fashion, products and decor ideas! Laura Mappas, Editor
Tanya Green, Art Director
Kirsty Burns, Photographer
Editor Laura Mappas
Art Director Tanya Green
Sales Executives Susan Anderson Alice Angelos
Photographer Kirsty Burns, Appleseed Photography www.appleseedphotography.com.au
Alice Angelos, Sales Executive
Susan Anderson, Sales Executive
Contributors Jane Tiggeman Rebecca Atkinson
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Cover Photography by Kirsty Burns from Appleseed Photography. Model Makayla wears Shampoodle dress, $38, www.snowflakesforcharli.com.au. Shoes, 49.95, Country Road. Necklace, $14.95, Magic Circle Children’s Wear. Shot on location at Big4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park. Big thanks to Flossie the Vintage Caravan!
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online finds
Click on this Each issue we search the net to bring you the best online children’s stores, here are some of our favourites… 1.
1. www.minimalsworld.com Whimsical invitations, greeting cards, stationery, wall art and more can be found at this growing little store. If you’re looking for a break from princesses and pirates you’ll love the cute, contemporary and brightly coloured designs at Minimals World.
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3. www.livmac.com.au If you love vibrant, colourful, contemporary art this new South Australian-based website is for you. Featuring original and limited edition screen prints, and run by interior stylist Olivia Macdonald, it is your one-stop-shop for all things bright and cheerful!
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5. www.petitarmoir.com.au Gorgeous collections of quality linen, cool kids’ clothing, organic skincare and more! This site is your go-to store for that special baby-related something. Petit Armoir is offering Kids Domain readers a 10 percent discount storewide until 31 December, 2013. Enter code VIP13.
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2013/14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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b u l c s d i k JOIN US FOR A GREAT FAMILY DAY AT THE RACES Stable Stars KidsClub is a great new club for kids aged between 3-12 years old who love horses. There’s lots of fun for kids including games, craft, entertainment and activities. EVENT
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Murray Bridge Christmas Cup*
Murray Bridge
Sunday 1 Dec 2013
Christmas in the Hills*
Oakbank
Friday 13 Dec 2013
Bordertown Cup*
Bordertown
Sunday 15 Dec 2013
Christmas Race Meeting
Port Lincoln
Sunday 22 Dec 2013
Boxing Day Family Races*
Morphettville
Thursday 26 Dec 2013
Family Race Day*
Naracoorte
Sunday 29 Dec 2013
Strathalbyn Cup*
Strathalbyn
Sunday 12 Jan 2014
Tunarama Race Meeting
Port Lincoln
Friday 24 Jan 2014
KI Gourmet Gallop
Kangaroo Island
Saturday 25 Jan 2014
Oakbank Prelude Races*
Oakbank
Saturday 15 Mar 2014
Kimba Cup at Port Lincoln
Kimba
Sunday 23 Mar 2014
Streaky Bay Cup
Streaky Bay
Saturday 29 Mar 2014
Family Race Day*
Gawler
Sunday 30 Mar 2014
Stakes Family Race Day*
Morphettville
Saturday 12 Apr 2014
Easter Saturday*
Oakbank
Saturday 19 Apr 2014
Penola Easter Cup
Penola
Sunday 20 Apr 2014
* denotes Camp Australia kids zone or Kelly Sports kids zone at the event.
For more information visit: www.stablestars.com.au
food
Small Bites Little Lattes takes us on a tour of some of South Australia’s best family-friendly restaurants and cafes. words JANE TIGGEMAN FROM LITTLE LATTES
Chocolate Heaven Located in the main street of McLaren Vale, this quaint chocolate shop and café is a must-visit. With a breakfast menu that is served until 12 noon, main meals and lighter choices served throughout the day and a dedicated children’s menu, Bracegirdles is a great family-friendly choice. There is also an outdoor cubby house and in the cooler months there’s plenty to keep kids entertained indoors, with a box of toys and plenty of children’s books. Bracegirdles 190 Main Road, McLaren Vale (08) 8323 8558
Mexican Feast
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Kids’ Entertainment
For a true Mexican experience head to Maiz & Mezcal on Magill Road. From the moment you arrive you will be swept away with the sights and sounds of Mexico. The food is authentic and the entire menu is gluten-free. Kids will love the tasty tacos (and the fact that they’re allowed to eat them with their fingers!) and the bustling atmosphere means you don’t have to worry about disrupting other diners. Maiz & Mezcal 405 Magill Road, St Morris (08) 8361 3983
Picturesque Port Noarlunga is the home of the family-friendly Teal Turtle Cafe. Boasting a great kids’ play corner, as well as a tasty menu, this is a great choice for toddlerwielding mums who want a quick coffee in peace! The Teal Turtle Cafe is currently donating 10 percent of its total daily sales to the Typhoon Yolanda relief in the Philippines. The Teal Turtle Cafe 9 Saltfleet Street, Port Noarlunga 0457 920 337
If you’re looking for a night out with the kids The Esplanade Hotel in Brighton is definitely worth a visit. There’s an indoor playground and great kids’ meals, on Friday nights they have a free face painter and balloon artist, and on Saturday nights they have a balloon artist and magician. Plenty of things to entertain the little ones while you enjoy a relaxing meal and a glass of wine! The Esplanade Hotel 135 Esplanade (cnr Jetty Road), Brighton (08) 8296 7177
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Cous Cous and Fresh Herbs with Preserved Lemon and Currant Chutney Serves 8
Ingredients 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups cous cous ½ cup Preserved Lemon & Currant Chutney 4 tbspn extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp sea salt ¾ cup almonds, flaked ½ cup flat leaf parsley ½ cup mint 7 tbspn extra virgin olive oil, to serve
Method 1. Preheat oven to 180˚C, fan-forced. 2. Spread the almonds onto a baking tray and roast for approximately 8 minutes. Allow to cool. 3. In a saucepan, bring the stock to the boil. Place the cous cous into a large heat-proof bowl. 4. Pour the hot stock over the cous cous and allow to stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes fluff with a fork. 5. Add the almonds, parsley and mint and mix to combine. 6. Stir through extra virgin olive oil and salt. 7. Add the Preserved Lemon and Currant Chutney and mix to combine.
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Brown Sugar Meringues with Strawberries and Cream Serves 6 Ingredients ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar ¾ cup caster sugar ¾ tbspn corn flour 3 eggs at room temperature, whites separated 1 pinch salt 1 tspn Verjuice 2 punnets fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half 2 tspn Vino Cotto 1 tub Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream
Method 1. To make the meringues pre-heat a fan-forced oven to 120˚C. Grease and line two flat baking trays and place aside. 2. Place the brown sugar, caster sugar and corn flour into a mixing bowl and combine together well. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. With the motor running, slowly add the sugar mixture, a little at a time, whisking until stiff and glossy. Then fold in the Verjuice and divide the mixture into ten meringues and place onto the lined baking trays. Transfer to the oven and bake for one hour. Cool completely in the switched off oven with the door ajar. 3. Once the meringues have completely cooled remove from the oven and roughly crush. 4. To warm the strawberries, place a large non-stick frying pan over a low medium heat, add the strawberries, lightly toss until they are just warm. Remove from the heat and add the Vino Cotto, gently toss to coat the strawberries and set aside. 5. To plate up, place some of the crushed meringue on the bottom of plate, top with two scoops of Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream, spoon over the warm strawberries and finish off with some more of the crushed meringue on top. Serve immediately.
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New Wave No enforced learning, no time limits – add a bunch of kids and it sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Not so, according to a growing number of educators and re-formed parents worldwide. words LAURA MAPPAS
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ubbed the Montessori Method by founder Dr Maria Montessori almost 100 years ago this new age philosophy is actually one of the oldest known teaching methods. Many of you have more than likely heard of it – there are Montessori Early Learning Centres and schools popping up all over the country – however, do you know how it differs from traditional education? The type with a teacher, blackboard and a bell? Well, the backbone of the Montessori Method lies with the belief that children require a very specific environment in order to learn, absorb and develop to their full potential. In a Montessori classroom there is no running and no raised voices – by students or by teachers. To get a child’s attention teachers actually sing. Through lessons in ‘practical life’ children are taught to understand the learning of responsibilities as they apply to every day life. They are also given the opportunity to make their own choices, even when it comes to what activity they want to take part in next.
The atmosphere is calm, there are no limits, and there is no fixed ‘timetable’. Instead children work at their own pace and learn through their own exploration. Children are also not segregated according to age – two-year-olds learn alongside six-year-olds and the melting pot seems to work. “The younger children learn from watching the older children, while the older ones benefit from helping the younger ones,” explains Anna Standish from Adelaide Montessori Early Learning Centre. While many skeptics question whether mixed age groups and giving kids free reign in the classroom setting is truly productive to learning, a US study dispels the claims. “In a recent study of 5-year-old children Montessori students proved to be significantly better prepared for primary school in reading and mathematics than non-Montessori children,” says Anna. “They also displayed better abilities on the social and behavioural tests and on the playground they were more likely to engage in emotionally positive play and less likely to engage in rough play.”
Children require a very specific environment in order to learn, absorb and develop to their full potential For many the jury may still be out, but one thing that is unquestionable is this – Montessori education continues to grow steadily in Australia. There are currently around 200 schools and centres nationwide and a growing number of privately owned centres as well as programs within public schools. “There is finally a growing awareness of Montessori methodology in Australia,” says Anna. “People realise it is an education philosophy that actually works.”
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part of Canyon range at Veda Art + Interiors 2. Culdesac Graphic Prints, $200 each (50x70cm),
www.cul-de-sac-prints.com 3. Custom-painted Bentwood Chair, $295, part of Canyon range
at Veda Art + Interiors 4. Tripod Table (used as a bedside table), $360, Justin Hermes
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move back to Adelaide and their own home reno projects spurred friends Jacqui Hooper and Zoe Elvish to launch Canyon, a new interiors service designed to help would-be designers decorate their own dream home. “When I moved back to Adelaide I found it really challenging to source everything I wanted for my new home,” says Jacqui, who previously worked in advertising in Sydney. “We had just embarked on a huge renovation so I spent a lot of time getting to know the local furniture and homewares stores – there are some fantastic things on offer, but I found I sometimes had to look further afield.” Enter interior designer Zoe, who since studying design at Uni SA has worked on numerous projects as well as dabbling in retail as the co-owner of Adelaide-based homewares store Cocoon, and Canyon was born. “I guess it wasn’t quite as simple as that,” says Zoe, “but in a nutshell we bonded over a shared passion for interiors and decided to collaborate in order to help clients get the best results in their home from a limited budget.”
Projects to date have included a restaurant fit-out for a winery and the sourcing of unique and sometimes hard-to-find furniture for individual clients. The girls have also joined forces with Tony Bond, Paul Swain and Paul Gerard to form Veda Art + Interiors in North Adelaide. This combined office space, art gallery and furniture showroom showcases an eclectic range of art, vintage furniture and homewares and has allowed Jacqui and Zoe to begin sourcing their own Canyon range of lighting, furniture, rugs and other special pieces for the home. “The new Canyon range is exciting,” says Jacqui. “We have some custom-designed vintage Turkish patchwork rugs and unique neon light boxes that Zoe first sighted in LA, as well as beautiful French bed linen from Bedouin Societe –soft greys and neutrals for a master bedroom or bright tangelo or saffron for a child’s room.” To see the complete Canyon collection, or to chat to the girls about your own home decorating project, visit Veda Art + Interiors, 140 Barton Terrace West, North Adelaide.
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‘Glamping’ Bright clashes of colour and busy prints – it’s time for some summertime fun! photography APPLESEED PHOTOGRAPHY
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1. Mikayla wears Nico Nico tank, $33.60, www.minibots.com.au. Tahlia by Minihaha short, $53.95, Magic Circle Children’s Wear. Shoes, $34.99, Pumpkin Patch Adelaide Central Plaza. 2. Jesse wears Mini Rodini tee, $46, www.clovisbymeiken.com. Milky short, $36.95, Magic Circle Children’s Wear. Shoes, $29.95, Seed.
3. Emily wears Sudo dress, $69.90, www.sudo.com.au. Hat, $22.99, Pumpkin Patch Adelaide Central Plaza. Mikayla wears Fox & Finch short, $46.95, Ymamay tank, $28.95, and Necklace (worn as bracelet), $14.95, Magic Circle Children’s Wear.
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Bohdi wears Sudo sleeveless hoodie, $44.90, and Sudo short, $54.90, www.sudo.com.au. Sunglasses model’s own. Connor wears Nico Nico tee, $47, and Bobo Choses pant, $100, www.minibots.com.au. Mikayla wears Shampoodle dress, $38, www.snowflakesforcharli.com.au. Shoes, $49.95, Country Road. Necklace, $14.95, Magic Circle Children’s Wear.
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2. Lily wears Mini Rodini dress, $64, www.clovisbymeiken.com. Shoes, $34.99, Pumpkin Patch Adelaide Central Plaza. Emily wears short, $29.99, and top, $29.99, Pumpkin Patch Adelaide Central Plaza. 3. Connor wears top, $25,
www.sodaandpop.com.au. Bohdi wears Sudo sleeveless hoodie, $44.90, and Sudo short, $54.90, www.sudo.com.au. Sunglasses model’s own. 4. Connor wears Nico Nico tee, $47, and Bobo Choses pant, $100, www.minibots.com.au. Flossie the Vintage Caravan and props supplied by Mardi Zeunert. Additional props supplied by Little Sweet Styling. Shot on location at Big4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park.
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Country Road 4. Sportluxe Sunglasses, $179, Mimco 5. Mesh Diamond Tote, $59.95, Country Road 6. Maternal America Josie Tankini in Navy Stripes, $119.95, www.queenbee.com.au 7. Louise One-Piece by JoJo Maman Bebe, $69.95,
www.beachmaternity.com.au 8. Maternal America Cheryl Tankini, $119.95,
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Love Your Body! New mums often put a lot of pressure on themselves to regain their bikini body after pregnancy but Carly from Step Into Life West Lakes & North Haven says getting active after child birth doesn’t just have physical benefits, but mental and emotional benefits too. “Listen to your body and focus on how great being active makes you feel,” says Carly. “Simply being consistent with whatever you do will see results, boost confidence and leave you feeling great.” To find out more about Step Into Life’s programs visit www.stepintolife.com.au or call 0488 446 630.
Find all your favourite things in the Unley precincts with Find Your Everything.
You will be kept up to date with shopping, cafĂŠs, restaurants, reviews, local business information, special events and some of the hidden secret gems in and around the City of Unley. Visit www.findyoureverything.com.au to start finding and sharing your favourites.
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At Step into Life West Lakes & North Haven, we know that regular exercise is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and that you’re more likely to make it a part of your routine when you enjoy it. Have fun training in the fresh air at one of our 7 Group Outdoor Personal Training programs - and for new mums looking to gain strength and muscle tone, our special Mums & Bubs toneup classes are for you!
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Feiyue This French brand specialises in light-weight plimsol sneakers – and their cool kids collection is as smart as their well-loved grownup designs. Retaining the label’s vintage appeal, the new collection includes fun additions such as tiger sneakers for the boys and a fun pink and gold design (featuring a love heart tongue) for the girls. We love the original mid-cut boot – colourful, cool and light-weight enough for summer.
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www.econino.com.au 3. Confetti Garland, $85, www.livmac.com.au 4. Mary Marie Knits Large Knit Pouf, $127.48,
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Mini Rodini We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – the team at Kids Domain absolutely love quirky Swedish label Mini Rodini! Playful and imaginative, the designs sing to the child in us and Adelaide-based online children’s boutique Clovis by MeiKen now stock a great range! Hooray! Check out their summer collection at www.clovisbymeiken.com.
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attraction Adelaide welcomes a party-planning newcomer when the much-anticipated Confetti Fair holds its first-ever South Australian event in March. We talk to founder and all-round creative Claire Cassey about what to expect‌ Cover photography by Milk & Honey
fairground family fun
attraction While busy mum Claire Cassey was trawling countless websites, party blogs and online magazines searching for the perfect party bits and pieces for her son’s first birthday she had a light-bulb moment! “It would be so good if I could just go to one place and choose everything I need,” she thought. Just one year later and Confetti Fair, which already holds events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, is enjoying resounding success. Newcastle, Auckland and Adelaide events will commence this year.
Photography by Milk & Honey
“It’s grown beyond my wildest expectations,” says Claire, who’s just about to embark on a nation-wide tour with renowned US-based party planning
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“Confetti Fair will cover every little detail, giving you the confidence to put together a fabulous party all on your own!” guru Kara Allen from Kara’s Party Ideas. The much-anticipated tour will visit Adelaide on March 15 next year and promises to inspire would-be hosts with an exciting selection of party products, décor, stationery and more. “There will be a number of things going on throughout the day,” says Claire, “including mini workshops where you will learn how to put together printables and other DIY projects.” There will also be a ‘kids’ zone’ where the little ones can be entertained while the mums look around and a ‘man cave’ where men can escape the party-talk! “The popularity of throwing a really gorgeous, well-planned party is on the increase,” says Claire, “and Confetti Fair
will show you how – from ideas and inspiration to invites, floral arrangements, themes, the lot! Amazing independent businesses will showcase cakes, stationery, dessert tables, styling, planning, products, sweets, decor, flowers and photography. Basically Confetti Fair will cover every little detail, giving you the confidence to put together a fabulous party all on your own!”
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Photography courtesy of Confetti Fair
“Until now there has been no one place where you can go and see all of this under one roof, now there is!” The Confetti Fair will be held at Latvian Hall, 4 Clark Street, Wayville on Saturday 15 March, 2014, from 10am until 4pm. Tickets available from www.confettifair.com.au or at the door.
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Market Calendar DECEMBER 13, 2013
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Flutterbuy Markets 5.30pm-9.30pm, Hillcrest Community Centre 27-31 Queensborough Avenue, Hillcrest
Kooky Kidz Markets 10am-2pm, Golden Grove Recreation Centre The Golden Way, Golden Grove
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Barossa & Light Children’s Market 4pm-8pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s Hub, Nelder Avenue, Angaston
Confetti Fair 10am-4pm, Latvian Hall 4 Clark Street, Wayville
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Campbelltown Moonlight Market 6pm-10pm, Thorndon Park Hamilton Terrace, Paradise
Mathilda’s Market 9am-1pm, Stirling Angus Pavilion Adelaide Showground
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Lollipop Markets 10am-3pm, South Australian Jockey Club Morphettville Racecourse, Morpehett Road Morphettville
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Trading Places After five moves in the past seven years, Jacqui Hooper and her family have finally settled in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs. The co-owner of interiors business Canyon invites us into her home to check out three-year-old Toby’s recently renovated space. photography APPLESEED PHOTOGRAPHY words LAURA MAPPAS styling CANYON
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knack for styling and a love of beautiful bed linen and unique, one-of-a-kind homewares means Jacqui Hooper’s three boys’ rooms are forever changing. As co-owner of Adelaide-based interiors business Canyon Jacqui is fortunate enough to be able to get her hands on the latest offerings from some of Australia’s best-loved designers – and mixed with a few well-cared for antique pieces she has created a unique space for three-year-old Toby. “I have always just bought pieces I love – either for myself or for our three boys – and then moved them around the house to find a place where they work best,” explains Jacqui. “Since our eldest son Hamish was born we have lived in five different homes in total – four rental properties in Sydney and now our own home here in Adelaide – so we have learnt to be creative and versatile when it comes to styling a room!” “I am a big fan of beautiful bed linen and have collected pieces from Harvest Textiles, Rachel Castle and Bedouin Societe for all of the boys’ rooms. They all work well
together and allow us to mix things up a bit and create different looks, changing from winter to summer or to suit the boys’ latest craze, which could be anything from Ninja Turtles to Skylanders.” Jacqui stresses good storage is key in creating a cohesive space and, most importantly for her, it needs to be portable – she gives a nod to IKEA for their great costeffective options. “I also like to incorporate a bit of character where possible,” she says. “The vintage crates in Toby’s room are from Veda Art + Interiors in North Adelaide and are a great way of creating shelves to display toys, book and other paraphernalia.” Other key items include the over-sized custom-made AL+EM pin board, the Nook bed from Jardan, the Mark Tuckey cowhide rug and the blue vintage toy chest, which was picked up from an antique store on Magill Road. “I just fell in love with it,” says Jacqui. “The colour is quite unique, and coincidentally very ‘on trend’ right now, and the age of the piece seemed to fit with the age of our new house, which was built around 1856.” kidsdomainmagazine.com.au kidsdomain
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2. Geometric Design Little ones will be captivated by the geometric shapes and bright colours of this mobile trio. Suspended in the air by a delicate frame and thin wires, it gives the impression the vibrant shapes are floating in the air. Artecnica Themis Trio Mobile, $45, www.kidostore.com.au.
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3. Chevron Your Space Inspired by a love of the classic chevron design and of Nepalese landscape these beautifully handcrafted rugs are perfect for any space. Available in two sizes, small (110cmx150cm), $740, and large (150cmx200cm), $1360, from www.downtothewoods.com.au.
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5. Bright and Early! This uber cool iPhone dock revisits the alarm clocks of yesteryear with its nostalgic typeface and bright design. A great addition to any child’s room – fun, loud and practical all at once! Areaware Alarm Clock, $50, www.kidostore.com.au.
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This practical piece looks good and is super stylish too! The perfect place to store books and other night-time essentials, the Oeuf Sparrow Bedside Table will easily transition from baby space to big kid room. To find a stockiest near you visit www.oeufnyc.com.
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A COOL CLASSIC Subtle splashes of pink mixed with crisp white makes little Lulu’s room a space that will easily transition with her from baby to big-girl.
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“By changing a few of the smaller accessories as she grows we will easily be able to update the space”
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Top: Winter’s vintage dress was handed down by her Nan. “The dress has been passed down the line and all of her cousins have worn it.”
HIP HIP HOORAY! Little Winter appeared in the very first issue of Kids Domain, so it seems only fitting that as we celebrate our first birthday issue we also celebrate Winter’s wonderful first year…
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retty pastels, paper pinwheels, glass jars overflowing with mouthwatering berries and a collage of framed photographs of Winter during her first year set the scene for this little cherub’s first birthday celebration with close friends and family. “The day was really simple,” says mum Kirsty, owner of Appleseed Photography and the lady behind the lens of Kids Domain’s photo shoots. “The lovely Rachel from Red Apple Events took care of all of the styling and design, so all that was left for me to do was to put together some of the decorations and take some snaps!” “My two older children, Jasper, 9, and Tulip, 8, really wanted to be involved so they made the paper pinwheels and chains, which were both from Martha Stewart Crafts. Other decorations included a selection of photos of Winter from her first year, birthday cards, flowers, fruit platters and scented candles. The sun was thankfully shining so we were able to open the French doors and spill outside.” Kirsty was also adamant that the party food would be a departure from the usual sugar overload synonymous with kids’ parties, instead she stuck to savory foods such as quiche, sandwiches, sausage rolls and vol au vents. The cake, which took centre stage on the food table, was created by Create Me A Cake – “Winter tried her very first piece of birthday cake and absolutely loved it,” says Kirsty.
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Bottom Left: Relatives wrote a personal message for Wniter on a chalk board and had their photo taken holding it. These photos will be made into a story book of the day.
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PARTY DOWN UNDER US-based party guru Kara Allen is about to hit our shores – we talk to her about the tour, trends and tips on pulling off the perfect party. Tell me a bit about your upcoming trip to Australia! I will be visiting Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide (followed by New Zealand) for fun party workshops filled with entertainment, demonstrations, classes, networking opportunities, prizes, delicious food, party supplies and more.
How did the tour come about? I was contacted by Sarah Osmotherly of Sugar Coated Mama who set the wheels in motion. We instantly hit it off and were so excited to have Claire from Confetti Fair hop on board.
How do you feel about being labeled the ‘new Martha Stewart of the party world’? It is an absolute honour that I don’t feel worthy of!
What are the latest trends for kids’ parties? Fringe decor! Whether it’s banners, pinatas, balloon tassels, cake toppers or some other design element, fringe is a hot trend right now.
Must-have party product/item? Cake stands – a cake stand can dress up any dessert table or party.
Tips for pulling off the perfect party? Plan ahead, chose a specific theme or colour scheme and hire out food and desserts if possible. Pay attention to the little touches, have an engaging party activity or two and send your guests home with a wonderful party favour. Kara will hold workshops in Adelaide on March 14, 2014. For more details visit www.confettifair.com.au.
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All Under One Roof Kidzone is back under one roof with a great new furniture showroom at the Unley Road store. Believe it or not, Kidzone started out eleven years ago specialising mainly in children’s furniture and decorating. Over the years the range has grown by popular demand to showcase a wonderful variety of children’s toys, gifts, clothing, party products, furniture and decor. This growth has created the need for a larger showroom and as a result the store has now expanded into three large areas. The huge toy section with wonderful wooden toys, puzzles, art and craft ranges, as well as doll’s prams, balance bikes and other ride ons makes it the place to kick-start your Christmas shopping. The free gift-wrapping service also makes shopping for kids’ parties a breeze, just pop in on the way to the party and enjoy the fast and friendly service. If you are the party host Kidzone also has a great selection of party supplies and invitations. Quality baby and kids’ clothing from leading Australian brands and Spanish label Desigual, and furniture by Treehouse, Siroccohome, Lilly and Lolly and Incy Interiors are also available. Call in today and check out the great range at Kidzone’s recently expanded Unley Road store – there’s a huge off street car parking area and don’t forget the free gift wrapping! 285 Unley Road, Malvern, (08) 8271 5023, www.kidzoneshop.com.au.
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Kids love to get their hands messy in the kitchen so a cooking party with Homefresh in Norwood is sure to be a hit! Dressed in chef’s hats and aprons kids get to shop for their own produce, cook their own party food, bake and decorate their own cake and then eat it! Two hours of cooking fun for up to 10 children is just $324 and the best part is that mum doesn’t have to step foot in the kitchen! For more information visit www.homefreshexperience.com.au.
2. Fairy-tastic! Glitter, sparkles, fairy wings and wands – what little girl doesn’t love a fairy party? Flutter your way to The Fairies in Evandale and party with Rainbow the Birthday Fairy where little guests will dance, sing and enjoy fun games and activities for an hour-anda-half. Personalised invitations and party boxes full of fairy treats are included. For more information visit www.thefairies.com.
3. On the farm Hold your child’s next party at the award-winning and beautiful Four Oaks Farm in Littlehampton. Pony parties include full use of the functions barn, which boasts kitchen facilities, air-conditioning and heating, plus barbecues, tablecloths and decorations. Enjoy the open spaces while the kids are fully supervised on pony rides, pony carriage rides, fire engine rides and the carousel. Kids also get to hand-feed the cuddly, friendly farm animals. Packages are available and bookings are a must, to find out more visit www.fouroaksfarm.com.au.
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Get the popcorn ready and settle in for a party with a difference! Adelaide Outdoor Cinema will come to your home or party venue and set up a portable cinema screen (available in 3, 4 and 5 metre-wide screens), all you need to provide is the birthday boy or girl’s favourite film! A fully equipped popcorn machine is also available. To find out more visit www.adelaideoutdoorcinema.com.
5. Dance, dance, dance Watch as your birthday boy or girl and their little guests transform into popstars at a Bop Till You Drop Disco and Karaoke Party! A professional disco entertainer will be on hand to teach kids the moves and they can sing along on real microphones. Disco lighting, party games and prizes are also on offer! To find out more visit www.boptillyoudrop.com.au.
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Let the party goers get up close and personal with a native wildlife show from Animals Anonymous. Pet a parrot, touch a turtle or just watch on as the handlers introduce guests to about 12 friendly Aussie natives! For further information visit www.animalsanonymous.com.au.
Kids love to get their hands dirty, so let them with a crafty Splodge party! Party at home or at the Aberfoyle Park venue where little artists can have a go at painting the huge paint wall. Other activities include crafts, games, dress-ups and piñatas! www.splodge.com.au.
Golden Fields Playground 250 The Golden Way, Golden Grove Great play equipment and several undercover separate barbecue areas make this park a great choice. There’s also toilet facilities, a basketball court, skate park and downhill bike track for the bigger kids.
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PROMOTION
Learning Through Play Outdoor play is not only good for your child’s physical wellbeing, but it also has a host of other developmental benefits. Children love playing outdoors and research tells us its advantages are more than just physical, but social, emotional and cognitive too. Children learn by imagining and doing, and playing in the great outdoors promotes both, allowing them to explore their environment, develop physical strength and coordination and to gain self-confidence. Experts also say that children are more likely to invent games when they’re outdoors. The process of pretending builds social and emotional skills, as well as language skills and thinking skills, all of which are essential for your child’s development. Melissa Starfield from Adelaide-based business Playtime Cubbies says cubbies offer a world of possibilities for little imaginations, while still encouraging play in the great outdoors. “Our cubbies all come with sliding windows and planter boxes as standard, and extras such as telephones and letterboxes can also be added. You can make your cubby as interactive as you choose, the options really are endless and all encourage play that builds both language and collaborative skills.” To find out more about the range of cubbies available visit www.playtimecubbies.com.au or call 0409 228 656.
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Jump Into Fun Bridging the gap between school and sport, Scouts offers kids the opportunity to gain valuable life skills. For the past three years eight-year-old Annie has been running, jumping, climbing and swinging her way toward increased confidence, better self-esteem and leadership skills. It may seem like a lot for an eight-year-old to contend with, but the beauty of Scouts is that she’s so busy having fun to even realise she’s being taught these important life skills. “The kids are usually having so much fun they don’t even realise the games and activities they’re participating in come packed with values and opportunities for life,” says Dan Ryan, CEO, Scouts SA. “Boys and girls learn about the community through things like recycling, hiking and camping. They are also taught about teamwork and leadership through a range of activities where children are able to challenge themselves in an adventurous but safe environment.” With a Scout community of 30 million worldwide, there is little doubt that the adventure and fun-filled program benefits thousands of South Aussie kids – in fact, Scouts has been contributing to the development of young South Australians for more than 100 years. To get involved or to find out more visit www.sascouts.com.au or freecall 1800SCOUTS.
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Looking for something different for your next work function, fundraising event or kids’ party? Adelaide Outdoor Cinema has the answer…
Adelaide Outdoor Cinema wil come to you, creating a memorable outdoor movie experience.
Remember the drive-in? Watching a movie outdoors has a nostalgic appeal for those of us old enough to remember nights spent listening to the crackling audio beneath the stars. Clipping the speaker onto the car window, making trips back and forth to the canteen to get ice creams. These days of course the notion of outdoor cinema has evolved and, thanks to our warm climate and Adelaide Outdoor Cinema, you’re now able to enjoy a true ‘outdoor’ movie experience. The team from Adelaide Outdoor Cinema will come to your home, work place – in fact, anywhere you want them to – and set up one of their huge movie screens (they have five different sizes to choose from). They’ll even bring the popcorn machine! What more do you need for a truly memorable night under the stars? For more information about Adelaide Outdoor Cinema’s choice of screens visit www.adelaideoutdoorcinema.com.
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little things... Kids Domain photographer Kirsty recently headed to Bali for a ‘relaxing’ well-overdue break – refreshed and rejuvenated, she shares her top tips on getting as much ‘me-time’ as possible with kids in tow. words KIRSTY BURNS It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement
Move over, please
of planning an overdue holiday. You have
Sleep one night in a twin room with your
visions of yourself lying on a cocoon bed,
children sniffing, coughing, squabbling
daydreaming to the gentle sound of waves,
and wriggling on crisp-crunchy sheets will
while you finish your book and work your
deplete any patience you have building
way through the cocktail menu. But the
for the following day. Instead opt for
reality is without a little forward planning
interconnecting rooms – the option to shut
you might have to come home for a break.
that door, watch your TV show and flush your own toilet is worth every cent in restored
When my girlfriend and I recently travelled
serotonin levels.
to Bali — minus husbands and with our combined six children aged from 15 months to
A small separation
11 years — some friends were concerned that
A massage is much more relaxing when
our expectations for a relaxing holiday with
there’s a patient nanny to fish the stones
our mini-entourage were too high. We both
out from the hotel water feature. Most large
work hard. Our children participate in way too
resorts have great nanny services; they’re
many extracurricular activities and we agreed
cheap as chips and give you a little bit of
that the ‘relaxing’ part was top priority. Here
time to soak up the ambience in peace.
are a few of our top tips...
Getting there
Planned activities Water, sport and craft activities distract
Be willing to pay a little extra for direct
children from iPad withdrawal and encourage
flights, airport queue priority fees and taxis
new friendships. Other fun day trips such as
with a baby seat. Also consider hotels
elephant rides are also a great way to get
that accommodate for allergies and offer
the kids out and about – plan activities in
complimentary Wi-Fi — that way you can
the morning, leaving the afternoon free for
keep in touch with family and Instagram every
relaxing pool-side.
glorious sunset to your work colleagues.
Everything’s included
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Don’t leave home without... Mosquito repellent and a stroller are
This is a biggie – the last thing you want is
essentials — take them everywhere. While
to be planning your day around your kids’
these days Bali Belly is not as prevalent in
appetites. An open bar and all-inclusive meals
most tourist areas (gone are the days of
means you can pack them with a full American
avoiding salad bars and ice cubes) I would
breakfast and a few Transformer mocktails
still recommend packing some Gastro-Stop
and leave your credit card in your purse.
or Combantrim – better to be safe than sorry!
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Pick Your Own Cherries Head to the Adelaide Hills in December for a fun day out picking your own cherries in time for Christmas. Try orchards such as Forest Range Cherries or view the list at www.pickyourown.org.
Waterworld Aquatic Centre, Ridgehaven On a hot summer day head to Tea Tree Gully’s Waterworld for endless hours of outdoor water play. Suitable for all ages there are numerous swimming pools, water activity areas and for thrill seekers a set of three water slides.
A Day At The Races For a great family day out at the races head to Strathalbyn Racing Club on January 12 for the Strathalbyn Cup, Port Lincoln Racing Club on January 24 for The Tunarama Race Meeting or the Kangaroo Island Racing Club on January 25 for the KI Gourmet Gallop. Kids will love the Stable Star Kids Club, where they can play games, enjoy special kids’ entertainment and get creative with craft. Visit www.stablestars.com.au for more information.
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Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas Adelaide Glenelg A quintessential summer event, with
Angelina Ballerina The Mousical Dunstan Playhouse Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina
music by day and movies by night this special outdoor openair cinema includes family fun days on December 7th and 14th and will be staged on the Glenelg foreshore. http://openaircinemas.com.au
Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new musical – a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
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Grug, Space Theatre Based on the much-loved picture book character created by Ted Prior, Grug is back by popular demand to entertain young children live on stage. Ideal for ages 1-5 years. http://www.windmill.org.au/show/grug
The Cat in the Hat: Live on Stage! Dunstan Playhouse Wonderfully anarchic and with its unique combination of hilarious stories and riotous rhymes, this production of The Cat in the Hat promises to delight and transport audiences young and old into a world they’ve always imagined. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
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The Wiggles’ Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Australian Tour, Entertainment Centre Join the Wiggles and their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword as they dance, sing and perform on their national tour. http://www.thewiggles.com.au
Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show Adelaide Entertainment Centre Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends come together with world-class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes! http://www.disney.com.au/disneylive/
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From 2014, many schools will no longer be able to accept mid-year Reception students. Loreto College will continue to offer mid-year entry to girls who turn five after 1 May. Join the mid-year entry Reception Tour to discover how our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, delivered by specialist teachers, provides the environment to develop your daughter’s success.
Open Day 2014
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Tours 2014:
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