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Aspley Homemaker City ultimate Christmas gift guide

Christmas is upon us, and with it comes the age-old dilemma: what to gift those who seem to have everything? Fear not, for we have curated a sophisticated selection of treasures to delight even the most discerning individuals on your list. The best part? Everything is available at yours truly, Aspley Homemaker City. Let the Christmas gift giving begin!

Christmas gift ideas for the homebody

Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Silk Pillowcase $79.95, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Silk Eye Mask $39.95, Chemist Warehouse Avene Hydrance Hydrating Sleeping Mask $50.99, House Ecology Infuse Teapot with Infuser $64.95, House Oasis Commuter Double Wall Insulated Trave Tumbler $67.95, Pillow Talk Habitat Lucy Cross Strap Home Slippers $19.95, Provincial Home Living The Art of Home by Shea McGee $54.99, Sheridan Outlet Bower Robe $159.99.

Those who worship at the altar of relaxation will adore indulgences designed to make their downtime truly divine. A sumptuous silk pillowcase from Bed Bath N’ Table cradles their dreams, while their plush slippers keep toes toasty and happy. Envelop them in softness with a luxurious robe from Sheridan Outlet, and elevate bath time experience with luxe candles or skincare from Chemist Warehouse.

Christmas gift ideas for the interior design lover

Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Ama Stipe Towel $39.95, DecoRug Ceramic Pillar Candle Holder $17.47, Eureka Furniture Antoine Dining Chair $449, Freedom Hampden Table Lamp $329, Nick Scali Westminster Queen Bed Frame $2,690, Plush Alder 2 Seat Sofa POA, Provincial Home Living Hillary Print $229.95.

For those with an eye for aesthetics, we present stunning pieces to elevate their space. Artwork from Provincial Home Living will make a bold statement, while exquisite vases from DecoRug hold flowers or stand alone as works of art. Trending homewares like lamps and linens seamlessly blend function and style, ensuring their home remains a reflection of their impeccable taste.

Christmas gift ideas for the kids

Baby Bunting 4Baby Swim All In One Zip Swimsuit $29.99, Baby Bunting Baby Gund Animated Flappy The Elephant Plush Toy $99.95, Baby Bunting Playground Shape Sorter $44.99, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Dash Rocking Toy $149.95, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Inky Octopus Soft Toy $29.95, Howards Storage World Cloud Weather Forecast Station $49.95, Pillow Talk Kids Dinosaur Hooded Towel $39.95.

The tiny humans on your list deserve gifts that spark imagination and delight. Plush toys from Baby Bunting offer snuggly companionship, while room décor from Bed Bath N’ Table inspires sweet dreams. These thoughtful choices will make their eyes sparkle with joy come Christmas morning.

Christmas gifts under $100

Chemist Warehouse Luna Argan Oil Ceramic Straightener $39.99, Chemist Warehouse Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette 100ml $79.99, Freedom Cassis Paddle Board $69.95, Freedom Glasshouse Fragrances Candle 380g $54.95, Outback Steakhouse Gift Card $100, Provincial Home Living Basket Kubu $99.95, Provincial Home Living Oxford Cutlery Set $89.95.

Sometimes, it’s the thought that counts – not the price tag. Luxe candles from Freedom set the mood, create a gourmet gift basket with a paddle board and gourmet goodies to promise wine and cheese nights, and hair gadgets from Chemist Warehouse to pamper their mane. These small luxuries are sure to bring big smiles.

Christmas gifts under $1,000

Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Atticus Wicker Picnic Cooler $99.95, Freedom Morning In Paradise Framed Print $299, Gilmour’s Comfort Shoes Drew Flash II Sneaker $379, House Baccarat Damashiro Kin Knife Block $849.99, House KitchenAid KSM195 Artisan Stand Mixer $749.99, Outdoor Living Weber Family Q+ Premium BBQ $899, The Furniture Shack Kirra Indoor Outdoor Bean Bag $269.

For those who deserve the best, we present the crème de la crème of gifting. Advanced kitchen appliances from House make cooking a breeze and luxury footwear from Gilmour’s Comfort Shoes ensure comfortable style. If you’re feeling extravagant, consider gifting a bespoke piece of furniture or a custom-designed room makeover. You can even book them in for a FREE styling session with centre stylist, Eliza Grace.

In the midst of the holiday chaos, remember that gifting is an art form. It’s about understanding the nuances of the recipient’s tastes, desires, and passions. It’s about showing appreciation and thoughtfulness. And, most importantly, it’s about creating memories that will be treasured long after the wrapping paper is discarded.

There you have it – the ultimate guide to gifting for even the most hard-to-please individuals. Whether you’re shopping for a homebody, design aficionado, or tiny human, Aspley Homemaker City has the perfect present to make this Christmas one to remember. Happy gifting!

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Baby Shower Gift Ideas For Mum From Baby Bunting Aspley

If you have a special someone in your life that is expecting a bundle of joy to enter the world soon, then you need to head into Baby Bunting Aspley for the perfect gift. Searching for the right gift can seem overwhelming at first with so many categories and options to give the Mumma-to-be, but fear not as we are here to help you find the perfect present. Today we are sharing with you our top recommendations to choose from when it comes to baby shower gifts and help you narrow down which category to choose. We’ve got you covered from the practical gift ideas, suggestions to spoil the new mum and cute décor and toy ideas that will have them smiling from ear to ear. So, read on for inspiration, then head into Baby Bunting Aspley to start your shopping journey this weekend.

Gifts For The New Mum

When we think of baby shower gifts, we often think of what cute outfit we can get the new arrival or what the latest toy innovation is. But opting for a gift that is specifically for the mother to be during this beautiful time will be appreciated endlessly. We love the My Brest Friend Deluxe Feeding Pillow in Soft Rose that supports posture, is adjustable, has a pocket for any essentials and gives Mum the support she needs at feeding time. We also love the range of maternity and postpartum underwear at Baby Bunting Aspley that are comfortable, practical, supportive and come in a classic colour range. Whilst in store, check out the entire maternity range to find the perfect gift for Mum for her baby shower.

Practical Gifts

Practical gifts always go down a treat not only at the baby shower, but long into the pregnancy and newborn phase. Gifting a mum-to-be something practical that you know from experience will make such a difference, is the most thoughtful gift of all. We love the baby shusher that is great for soothing any baby and will be a lifesaver when it comes to nap time and getting the baby to settle. You could also opt for more practical gift ideas such as a car accessory kit for sun protection whilst out on the road, a bath support for the baby to make bath time a breeze or a nappy disposal unit in the perfect colour to suit their nursery décor.

Baby Toys

Toys are always a winner when it comes to baby shower gifts as they can either be practical for learning, fun and entertaining or become sentimental items for the child long term. Baby Bunting Aspley has a huge range of adorable rattles in every colour, style or animal theme you can think of. They also have a great range of interactive toys that will keep the baby’s mind stimulated such as baby’s 1st block sets, teething toys, stacking ring towers or sensory books. If you get stuck with choosing the perfect baby shower gift you can’t go past an adorable soft plush toy that can be snuggled for years on end.

Nursery Décor

Our last category of baby shower gift ideas is selecting a beautiful décor piece you know will work perfectly in their nursery. Baby Bunting Aspley has a great range of playmats and rugs that are both practical and beautiful and come in a range of styles to suit any nursery design. We love the 4Baby Nursery Basket Set in White that is a gorgeous set of wicker baskets that perfectly fit baby wipes, nappies, bibs and creams for convenience at change time. Wall decals and art prints are also a beautiful baby shower gift and they come in cute themes from Australian animals to floral motifs to whimsical stars; there is a style to suit any nursery.

Now that you have all the inspiration you need to find the perfect baby shower gift for the mum-to-be in your life you can shop with confidence. Head in store to Baby Bunting Aspley and speak to the friendly staff to ensure you pick a present that will be loved and adored by both the baby and Mum for years to come.

Little wonders: how to prepare a nursery

Expecting parents have a lot to consider when waiting for a baby to arrive. There are hospital bags to pack, car seats to install, baby showers to plan, and diapers to buy – and that’s all before there’s a tiny human to raise! However, one of the most exciting tasks to ponder before your newborn arrives has got to be the baby nursery decor; the design, theme, and purchasing all the essentials.

The nursery is about to be a place where you’ll spend many hours of your time for feeding, changing, or putting your little one to sleep (or should we say attempting to). So, you’ll want to invest some much-needed time, effort, and funds into ensuring your nursery is decked out exactly how it should be.

We want you to have one less thing to worry about when your newborn arrives, so we’ve compiled everything you need to know into one place. Read on to learn all about navigating your new nursery.

Baby Bunting Boori 3 Tier Changer $269, Baby Bunting Ergopouch Cocoon $49.95, Baby Bunting Living Textiles Cotton Rope Storage Set $39.95, Baby Bunting Owlet Baby Monitor $249.99, Baby Bunting Zazu Nightlight $59.95, Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Pete Pretzel $29.95, DecoRug Luka Shaggy Colour Rug from $199, Forty Winks Boori Corindi Cot $649, Freedom Evie Rocking Chair $1,299, Freedom Mornington Dresser $1,699.

Designing your baby nursery

There are four main factors to consider when designing your nursery – the placement of the cot, glider, changing table, and storage drawers.

The cot should be positioned first and should be placed away from any windows or doors to limit temperature changes, air drafts, and light exposure. Next up, place your glider (aka feeding chair) into a corner nook, ensuring it has enough space around it to rock. Once the cot and chair are placed, slot the drawers and changing table in the leftover space.

Tip: For those who are working with a smaller space, we recommend using your chest of drawers as a changing table as well.

Now that all the key pieces are appropriately placed, it’s time to sort out the lighting. Having a dark room will promote the release of melatonin (the hormone that helps us to both fall asleep and stay asleep). So, be sure to purchase block-out blinds as these will keep the room dark for both nap time and night time. You’ll also want to limit any artificial light such as baby monitors – place these away from the cot so that the light isn’t in the baby’s line of sight when they’re in the cot.

Baby nursery décor

Now onto the fun part – the baby nursery décor! Before getting carried away with an elaborate theme, it’s important to keep in mind the top priority of a nursery and that’s for it to be conducive to sleep. You’ll want your newborn to be exposed to as little stimulation as possible, so avoid using too many decorative pieces that can distract them. Refrain from placing toys or hanging mobiles in and above the cot, in fact, we recommend no toys in the cot until four months of age, which also happens to be the optimal time to introduce a comforter.

This doesn’t mean you can’t have a super stylish baby nursery – you can still stick to a colour palette so the room is cohesive with the rest of your home. Start with a neutral base for the furniture and then add accent lighting, wallpaper, artwork, rugs, and more. Even if tastes change, your accent pieces can easily be swapped out while keeping large investment pieces the same.

Tip: incorporate thick pile rugs and drapes throughout the room to help absorb outside noise.

The essentials

Lastly, it’s time to ensure you have all the essentials for a functional nursery. First up, it’s important to baby-proof the room – secure blinds and electrical cords, keep any medicines out of reach, and set up a baby monitor.

Next, purchase a white noise machine (this will help silence your baby’s built-in alarm clock by drowning out all outside noises during vulnerable phases of light sleep), a swaddle (to make your baby feel safe and comforted), a dim nightlight (to help navigate night time feeding), and of course, nappies, bedding, toys, and clothes.

There you have it! We hope this helps you prepare accordingly for your newborn with baby nursery decor. Be sure to download our first-time parent nursery checklist here to better prepare you for the arrival of your little one.

Fun kids’ bedroom design tips

School holidays have arrived, so why not tackle a project as a team and refresh their bedrooms together! The perfect place to unleash yours and their creativity whilst having some fun. The best bedrooms are the ones that captivate a child’s imagination and encourage them to play, whilst still being a comfortable place to sleep.

Here, we share our top design tips and ideas to achieve a fun kid’s bedroom that will impress and delight your child.

1. Get the layout right

As with any room, start by working your layout around the largest pieces such as the bed and wardrobes.

If your space is restrictive, consider a bunk or fun loft bed that does double duty; you’ll find different styles at leading bedroom stores like Snooze or Bedshed. Avoid the urge to overfill the bedroom by mapping out the pieces to ensure there is enough space to move around and play.

2. Go bold with colour

A kid’s room is one space where you can relax a little and be bold with colour. Paint is one decorating move that can be relatively easy to change as your child grows, but sticking with timeless colours such as deep blues, earthy greens, and pastel pinks may help your effort last. If you’re not feeling too brave, an accent wall or painting halfway up the wall may be enough of a visual impact for your child’s space.

3. Frame up art

Gone are the days of bedroom walls and ceilings lined posters stuck up by Blu Tac. Today’s children are much more sophisticated! Framed artwork, posters and photos can make an affordable designer statement.

4. Go vintage

Mix and match your new furniture pieces with vintage items for an aged feel. Style with an old-school lamp, a classic designed occasional chair or a vintage-inspired bookshelf. Rustic timbers and brushed metal can help enhance that authentic aged feel.

5. Be unique with wallpaper

Wallpaper can create a fun visual backdrop for your child’s bed or a bold feature wall. Keep it mature with a simple texture, go girly with a floral print or be worldly with an expansive map. If wallpaper is out of the question try exploring the many decals and removable wallpaper options for something more temporary. You’ll find plenty of designs suitable for young ones at Baby Bunting.

6. Add a sense of play

If you don’t have a playroom or a large backyard, why not create an indoor playground? Items like swings, hanging egg chairs and rope ladders can be woven into a bedroom design. Indoor basketball rings, soccer goals and comfy bean bags can ensure the games just continue and are perfect for kids who can’t sit still!

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