The Carni comes to town!

Hi and happy new year from Little Gypsies! We hope you are having a happy start to the year. In between setting up our new office in Northern NSW, we have been spending our days swimming in the river, soaking up the sun and going to the local carnival.

This cute little carni has been coming to Brunswick Heads for more than 40 years. It sets itself up on the banks of the the river to entertain kids and adults for about three weeks over summer.

No animals. No pricey rides. Just good old-fashioned fun :)

Mmmmm... fairy floss...

Little Gypsies wanders through Sydney markets

Like Casey, I LOVE strolling through a good market so when I was down in Sydney last weekend, I couldn't resist visiting my friend Madeleine who had stalls at both Bondi and Surry Hills markets.

How cute is this vintage board game?! In case you can't read it, it says "The Game of Flower Lotto. Educational Amusing Entertaining For Young Folk."

This is Madeleine checking out the gorgeous old clothes at Surry Hills. She also owns two very cool vintage shops on Crown Street in Sydney (a couple of doors down from each other) called Puf'n'stuff. Check them out if you're ever in the area.

This is taken at Madeleine's stall at the Bondi markets, which happen every Sunday on the grounds at the local primary school. I always get some great bargains, especially shoes and bags, which a gal can never have too much off :)

A day in Bruns

This is Brunswick Heads, a little fishing village just north of Byron Bay. I moved here a couple of years ago and am so glad I discovered this piece of paradise. I have lived in some incredible places all over Australia but this is the first one that I've been "in love" with... Veda

Colour and Sun rays :)

I found these pictures today of Sequoia and I, that were taken in our home April last year. It was published in the great Aussie magazine Australian Parents, quite a good magazine with stories, and advice that is delivered in a engaging way. As per usual we are both wearing our Mexican dresses and skirts, yes here the ladies love the colours :). I loved that day, I was 3 mths pregnant, past the morning sickness stage and the warm sunshine was filling the living room with life.

Time for travel?

In the process of packing, sorting, then more packing to move home and business soon!

I have come across many travel documents, photos and these passport pics used years ago for a press release. Ah, feels like a long time since my last trip, think some planning for a new adventure should start about now.. destination ideas?

I loved these times traveling with Sequoia, it was amazing to see her grow with each adventure. Hopefully Gypsy can come along next time in the not so distant future?

Some of our favourite things

Hand-knitted rattles from Bangladesh, art and craft smocks from Australia, pretty party dresses from Ecuador, ruffle skirts and denim shorts inspired by the 70s and 80s – these are a few of our favourite things.

The Gypsy Caravan

It's Casey here... thought I would share with you a few snapshots of the bedroom my two young daughters share – the colourful and eclectic Gypsy Caravan!

Yes there is a lot of Little Gypsies pieces in the girls room, along with an array of collected bits and pieces from vintage markets and travels abroad. I adore their room, it's warm, fun and playful, a sweet little sanctuary. This gives you a good idea of what can be done for an alternative children's bedroom.

The girls love their Little Gypsies tepee, we are lucky enough to have the space in the room to have it set up permanently, but on cool days we fold it up and move it to the backyard for tea parties.