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Cecil Sharp House in Primrose Hill will become a shopping wonderland on Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd December with the Babyccino Kids team gathering some of the best boutiques from London and beyond to embark on some festive family fun and some Christmas shopping in earnest!

There will be a colouring wall and crafting corner by Anorak Magazine, a book nook by Big Picture Press and a children's portrait photographer, as well as a cafe and live music. With the Primrose Hill Christmas Festival on too - this pretty North London neighbourhood is the family destination this weekend.

And don't forget to join in with the raffle for a prize worth over £1000, with tickets at £1 each, all proceeds go to Great Ormond Street Hospital.  Sisters Guild have donated the Maileg Woodland Creatures gang to bring some festive fun.

Sisters Guild will be setting a Christmas scene of Winter Bunnies, Festive Mice, Pixies, Party Dresses, Stocking Fillers, Stars, Garlands and Gifts for all!  With new collections from Maileg, Sally Nencini, Corby Tindersticks, En Gry & Sif, Mon Petit Art, Tutu du Monde and LuckyBoySunday.

We are so happy to be sharing our passion for beauty in the home, imagination for play, and joy for Mama too....AND we get to meet you all - those who have been with Sisters Guild from the beginning and those just discovering us....

See you there

 on Sunday 1st December 12-7pm

& Monday 2nd December 9-4pm

at Cecil Sharp House

Primrose Hill, London

On the Second Day of Christmas

Let us introduce you to Nanuq the Eskimo, £15.00, an ideal starter sewing project. To be made by sewing machine or by hand, this is a fantastic Clothkits Kit that contains everything that you need to make him up - and his fish friend too! Printed cotton with simple lines ready to cut out, including instructions, thread and the all important stuffing.

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Sisters Guild gathers gifts

Father Christmas is at his busiest time and perhaps would like some suggestions for Christmas stockings. Here we've picked a bunch of wonderful pieces for boys and girls to discover and keep busy with all christmas morning!

1.   Baby bunnies in winter knits by Maileg, £14.95 each
2.   Butterfly shaped cookie cutters, £3.00 
3.   Colouring chalks, £1.00 
4.   Colouring pencils - spotted case, £3.00  
5.   Heads and tails card game, £3.00 
6.   Heart shaped cookie cutters, £3.00  
7.   Inflatable globe, £3.00 
8.   Christmas matchbox mouse - little sister/little brother, £14.95 
9.   Nursery snap, £2.20 
10 .Monkey by Maileg £14.95 
11. Crocheted fruit and vegetables by Rice, £8.00 each 
12 .Colouring pencils - woodland theme,  £3.00

Belle & Boo little madam dolls -  which is your girl?
1. Cheeky, 2.  Imp, 3. Pixie. £8.00 each

With lots of wonderful gifts to keep little hands busy all Christmas morning, and things that will be cherished and treasured for years to come.

Our top ten Christmas gifts for girls

1.   Petti Skirt - Cupcake, £44 (other colours available)
2.   Maileg pram, £16.95  
3.   Baking set, £10.00 
4.   Princess and the pea bed by Maileg, £59.95  
5.   Pink hobby horse by Rice, £25.00  
6.   Raffia bag - gypsy caravan, by Rice, £25.00 
7.   Vintage style snakes and ladders, £9.50  
8.   Fabric doll, Eva Cat by Leila Lou, £18.50  
9.   Belle & Boo Bubbles Before Bed book, £6.99  
10. Baby newborn in bag by Maileg, £25.95

Our top ten Christmas gifts for boys

1.   Maileg Horse £26.95
2.   Miller Goodman Shapemaker wooden blocks, £29.95  
3    Fabric doll,  Prince Fergus by Leila Lou, £18.50  
4.   Felt Dinosaur by En Gry & Sif, £24.50  
5.   Felt farmhouse by En Gry & Sif, £34.00  
6.   Dandy Star LUCKY Sweatshirt, £35.00  
7.   Boy matchbox mouse by Maileg,  £13.95  
8.   Monkey by Maileg £14.95 
9.   Porcelain dinner set - Boy Indian, £23.50   
10. Raffia zoo bag by Rice, £25.00

Our top ten Christmas baby gifts

1. Baby blanket with vintage bag by Mini McGhee, £56.00
2. Cozy winter sleeping bag - baby cakes - by Aden & Anais, £29.95
3. Dungarees by Little Duckling (sizes: 6-9, 9-12, 12-18 months), £31.00
4. Hanging scented heart -baby sleeping - pink, £4.50
5. Aden & Anais Security Blankets Issie - 2 pack - Pink Stars, £14.95
6. Belle & Boo - parade wall sticker, £20.00
7. Belle and Boo art print framed - Boo, £55.00
8. Belle & Boo cushion - Boo, £42.00
9. Felt dinosaur Lizard by En Gry & Sif, £24.50
10. Monkey girl by Maileg, £14.95

And not forgetting us mamas and sisters at Christmas...
Our top ten gifts for you and all the important females in your life (pass this on to partners as a hint!)

1.   hop hop hop sautoir boite locket, £55.00 (ooh which colour?)
2.   Candle in glass by Rice DK, £5.00  
3.   Large make up purse by Rice DK £13.00  
4.   Painted candelabra with birds by Rice DK, £44.00 
5.   Fabric coloured embroidered box by Rice DK, £51.30 
6.   Mini nuage bracelet by hop hop hop, £35.00  
7.   Thermo mug by Rice DK - for coffee on the go - super stylish, £5.00 
8.   Belle & boo 'found' framed picture, £55.00  
9.   Belle & Boo - My favourite spot in winter cushion, £42.00 
10. Petti skirt - because you're never too old to be a little girl again (age 6-8 fits size 8-10 waist), £44.00

Those who subscribe to our newsletter here (sign up bottom left of page) will receive a 20% off discount code for the weekend (valid Fri 19th - midnight Sun 21st November 2010)

New art & design market in Brighton

I am really excited about this.  A new art and design market The Assembly Room is launching in Brighton on Saturday 4th December, in time for some Christmas shopping.

They say: Designers Ridley & Dowse will assemble carefully selected local and national contemporary artists, print makers, designer/makers, illustrators and crafts people to create a one of a kind market.  You will find fresh directional and contemporary products, gifts and art work all under one beautiful roof. The Assembly room will offer something a little different to the usual craft market or fair.

What a treat!


Artists include  Eliza Fricker and Ellie Bond
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We shall report back with all our discoveries.

And for those who can make it, see you there!

ps.) any questions or tips about Brighton - how, what, where to stay, where to park - ask away
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