well we are slowly gearing up for our annual summer clearance sale. we need to make room for our marvelous winter collections arriving from february!  so all of our clothing online is now at 40% off! 

that’s right - this includes all of our eeni meeni miini moh, bebe, bebe junior, tea princess, emile et rose, havaiana’s, and ducky beau summer collections….   plus don’t forget key pieces in eeni pure in bambin blue or paris pink are 50% off! 

PLUS  keep checking back weekly as we start to load our massive ouch summer collections…

don’t forget their is free freight for orders over $150.00 (excluding orders over 3kg and regional areas…) and when shopping please let us know in the comments/notes area if any of your purchases are gifts as we will happily gift wrap for free! we love to wrap pressies!

enjoy the sale! happy shopping!

happy new year!  congratulations to our december competition winners!  thank you for your ongoing support of www.kounia-bella.com.au

congratualations to amelia mason from n.s.w. who has won a gorgeous shabby shaq breakfast cushion valued at $75.00 - amelia was one of many customers who shopped at kounia-bella online during december and spent over $50.00!  we hope you will enjoy this lovely personalised cushion which makes every bedroom just that little bit special!

and to our december write a review winner - congratulations goes to georgina thang from the a.c.t.  you can view georgina’s review of the one and only eeni pure bib and burp cloth sets… thank you for your great practical feedback on one of our best selling products - great for its quality and practicality!  georgina wins a $50.00 kounia-bella e-voucher - we hope you enjoy!   we love to know what you think of our products and services!  we would like to know how useful/non useful and practical our products are and how we can improve in the future…

to make a review simply go to the product listing you wish to review and at the bottom of the page click on ‘write a review’… you will need to sign in if you have an account with us online or create an account if you are a new user… please note only your first name appears alongside the review….we look forward to hearing from you.

stay tuned for more competitions coming in the near future!

I don’t know about you but the search is on for creative and lovely stocking fillers!!!!  everywhere I go I’m on the lookout. I like to put a mixture of things some junky things and some really reasonable priced things that are of good quality and that the kids can get some use out off. 

we here at kounia-bella have listed some of our favorite ideas fo great stocking fillers and little adorable pressies the kids (and the adults!) will love.  these are available instore or on-line plus to make things even better this chrissy our annual christmas sale is now on…. the KOUNIA-BELLA CHRISTMAS SALE applies to all clothing collections which includes eeni meeni, bebe, tea princess, ducky beau, ouch, woof and many more!) PLUS all our gift lines, shoes, toys, accessories and paintings - so everything storewide is now 35% off!* yes that’s right on sale now at 35% off!! don’t forget we also have our gorgeous complimentary white and red christmas wrapping available too.  offer valid to christmas eve or while stock lasts. 

• back to our fave ideas for chrissie pressies or stocking fillers - first things first you need the advent calendar beautifully done and after a wash from all the sticky little fingers it will be ready for next year.
• for those of you that are mad about eeni meeni miini moh they have created a santa sack in traditional eeni meeni miini moh style - designed by the kids! and even yummy adults love these as they are stylish yet fun!
• our rustic door hangers are oh so cute especially the merry christmas door hanger in red which can be used over and over again
• if you need a lovely plush first christmas stocking, mama’s and papa’s have their beautiful  “my first christmas” stocking!.
• if you have a little person you can show them how their name looks by getting our wonderful raw handmade wooden alphabet blocks . the kids can even draw around them and they look great on their shelves or in their play room!!
• mama’s & papa’s have designed a really groovy stylish range. you can find their large santa sack, door hangers, beanie santa’s, gingerbread men and reindeers.  the quality is superb and they will last for years!
• now for the little princess in the house there is the wonderful oh so cute and cuddly ballerina bear and princess pens , with this pressie you could be the favourite aunty this year!
• the hooded bath towel and mitt for boys or girls is just lovely for the newest members of the family.
• getting dressed up for chrissy breaky, lunch or dinner?  then the wonderful clothing by eeni meeni  , ducky beau baby or bebe by mini haha is just gorgeous or visit us instore to see more collections by emile rose, ducky beau junior, elephantberry, ouch, tea princess, woof…as not all collections are available online..however all collections are 35% off whether purchased instore or online.
• if you want some cute jewellery to dress up your outfit or fill the stocking there are bracelets at bargain prices. we also have in the same range the flower and love heart peg clips.
• another great stocking filler and heaps of fun for little ones is our wooden push along clown, monkey, clown with drums , teddy bear, seal with a ball.
• always a great, precious gift is a comforter, we all see kids sometimes at all ages from baby right through to 4 or 5 years old who are dragging around a dirty and well loved blanket. this kind of bond for a child is very special. so here are a few that we can offer to you:
• bebe - pink girl, bebe - blue boy , bebe - white or another type of comforter we have is the sheep noon & the ladybug noon made from lambswool which is eco ethical and sustainable;
• and for some other great soft toy comforter teddies look no further than the kaloo collection with the pure bear or 123 sporty mouse. 
• now for the funky child in the family there is the groovy  sneaker money box, they look so real they trick everybody into thinking they are real shoes! they come in heaps of great different colours.

need a few more great ideas….ok well here I go for some more!  take a breathe!

for those of you that are HOMEWARES rhubarb crazy we have got the great “mini rhubarb” range with plenty to choose from for both boys and girls.  the range includes placemats, dinner sets with cutlery, smocks, games, pencil cases, key rings, dominoes, recipe holders, cook sets, book ends and heaps heaps more at great prices!  to see the bonnie bird, annie apple, pilot pete or sailor sam collections in full, click here on mini rhubarb and you won’t be disappointed… 

and to top it all off if you are feeling a little green this year we even have some red suitcases that you can put your gift in that will not get put in the recycling!  its great to store little things in including hair ties, puzzle sets, barbie clothes, jewellery, matchbox cars and the list goes on and on!

we look forward to seeing you in store  or online….from all the staff at kounia-bella we wish you a very merry ho ho ho christmas and a safe and happy new year! have a wonderful 2009!!!  stay tuned in january for more exciting news and promotions… 

*conditions apply  - sale not available on personalised or orderable items

sit back relax and start browsing…christmas is fast approaching so now is the time to get into the jive of christmas shopping. if you make an on line purchase of any bebe or eeni meeni mini moh products and your purchase is $50.00 or more (excluding freight charges) from now until 15th december you will go into the draw for your very own chic shabby shaq vintage chenille personalized pillow valued at $75.00 ho ho ho!

whether you have shopped on line or have been into see us in the new store we would  love to  know what you think of our products and services?  we would love to know how useful / non useful and practical our products are and how we can improve in the future.  

to say thank-you for your feedback and time the best 3 reviews will receive a $50.00 kounia-bella voucher to either spend online or alternatively come into the store. 

to be eligible your reviews need to be in by 15^th december 2008 .

to make a review simply go to the product listing you wish to review and at the bottom of the page click on ‘write your review’..  you will need to sign in if you have an account or create an account if you are a new user.    please note that when writing a review only your first name will appear online alongside your review…. we look forward to hearing from you! 

ps - reviews are judged based on how useful and applicable the review is to each product.    winners are notified via email by the 16^th december 2008.

since our move to oakleigh we have met some lovely and  interesting people, one of which is helen kennedy.  helen specialises in pregnancy and baby massage in the south east area of melbourne.  baby massage is a wonderful experience for mum and bub.    your little person needs to be aged from newborn to just before they are starting to get around as then they may just wander off!!!  all you need is a mum or dad, together with a change mat to put your  little baby bundle on and away you go. 

for further info and for  individual or group bookings   www.helenkennedymassage.com

the key benefits for your little critter is  relaxation and calm, relief from discomfort, nurturing, bonding  and oh one more benefit being stimulation and development… sounds a treat – give baby massage a go!  helen’s classes includes comprehensive and easy to follow information and DIY kits  on why, when and how to perform a full massage on your baby so you can continually do this in your home as required…   we hope you find this information useful…   thanks regards tam!

so spring is here and christmas is fast approaching…. and with all of the economical talk about here are some great savings from kounia-bella on-line…. 

we need to make room for more collections so check our on-line store weekly as you will always find a great buy!

starting 17th october 2008 all bebe and bebe junior collections will be on sale from 15% to 40% off in our on-line store.  we will be adding new products daily or drop us an email at info@kounia-bella.com.au if you are looking for something specific. 

this includes all bebe and bebe junior items in the following stories:

girls - alanna, mia , sweet pea and poppy

boys - billy, oscar, dressy, dean and jack

bebe by mini haha caters for baby sizes 0000 to size 2 and bebe junior by mini haha caters for sizes 2 to size 6.   created in melbourne, australia over 15 years ago mini haha is now one of the most recognised and highly regarded leading baby and childrens clothing labels in australia.  for more info on the bebe and bebe junior by mini haha  brand check out the mini haha website 

bebe and bebe junior clothing is durable, comfortable and of high quality clothing. the detailing is gorgeous and its price is great value… your little one will be dressed to impress this summer!  we at kounia-bella will always offer bebe and bebe junior on-line at great prices… join our mailing list to be advised when new seasons collections arrive…

dont forget eeni meeni miini moh pure in bambin blue or paris pink is on sale too at 50% off.

for those who prefer to come in store bebe and bebe junior is available for pick up in store only (can not be viewed as stored in our warehouse) however all other collections are available for viewing in store… don’t forget our new store location which is 49 portman st, oakleigh.  only 2 minutes from chadstone shopping centre…. telephone 03 9568 6711 or drop us an email at info@kouniabella.com.au

if you had a dollar for all the times you were asked - are you having a girl or boy?? you could perhaps go on an all expenses paid for weekend away at some glamorous resort with your partner and 4 girlfriends!!  perhaps that is stretching the truth a little bit but the point is EVERYONE and I mean everyone wants to know…  I for one am one of those inquisitive types who want to know especially when I was having my two little one’s as I do not like surprises and want to plan everything…. so sorry I am one of the everyone’s who always ask the question….

so how do you entertain yourself and the folk who constantly ask are you having a boy or girl?  for those who do not find out the sex of the baby or if you want to keep it a secret we here at kounia-bella have collated some of the different theories /old wives tales around guessing your baby’ sex - hope you enjoy! let us know if you discover some more along the way! 

it is a boy / male / little man if:

you add your age at the time of conception and then add the number of the month you conceived and the total figure is an even number!

you are having lots of headaches

you are carrying low

you are looking great - looking better than before!

your baby’s heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute

you are craving salty and sour foods as well as meats and cheese

your hands are very dry and your nose is spreading!

it is a girl / princess or little girl if:

your baby’s heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute

your belly looks like a watermelon and you are carrying high

your face breaks out more than usual

you are craving orange juice, sweets and fruit

your breasts have really blossomed

you had morning sickness early in pregnancy

finally there is also the chinese gender chart  which has a success rate of over 90 per cent!

kounia-bella has now officially moved.  we moved from our lovely hampton store (which will be missed) on saturday 27 september and commenced moving into our new store in bustling cosmopolitan oakleigh. 

we are currently setting up our new store and will be open for trade from saturday 4th october from 9am.

we are co-located with pandora wedding and christening specialists who offer adorable christening and communion wear products for babies and children.  it is a unique concept we want to be part of… offering two stores in the one location to suit many families needs…

next door to the new kounia-bella store is also the groovy mama-bella maternity shop..

for our new store opening we are offering all customers 20% off all instore new seasons collections and gift lines - including brands such as eeni meeni miini moh, ducky beau, woof, ouch, tea princess, emile et rose, mini rhubarb, shabby shaq plus heaps more..

for our online customer the party continues with 20% off all online collections - clothing and gifts… help us celebrate our new store opening at oakleigh - we would love to meet you!

opening store sale ends in one week saturday 11th october..

we thought this week we could have a bit of fun! so for those who are pregnant and for those who would like to recall the experience the internet is a mine field of crazy and interesting information in this area.  some of which is not so great and others just pure fun!

here are just a few of some great and useful websites

having kids over 35?? check out mothers over 35+   or mothers over 40

havings twins….. this is a great site even if you want to buy a present for somebody having twins….check out think twins 

last but not least the one that causes many a dispute within the household - yes - that new baby’s name… well to add fuel to the fire check out the top 100 babies names - you will be surprised!

enjoy…. regards tam!