Stockist Spotlight: Quirky Kids

How would you describe your product range?
Quirky Kids Online source innovative treasures from around the globe that make children’s learning, life and laughter a little bit quirky. We understand that everyone is different, so our aim is to offer products that let you and your children express your individual styles and personalities. Our product range covers many different categories from ROOM THINGS and THE GREAT OUTDOORS through to LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CRAFTS plus the all important... PLAYTHINGS. In a nut shell we are trying to find things that are a bit different because from our experience with 5 children between the two of us (my business partner and I) it is always the quirky stuff that is most played with, most admired by little friends and most asked about by envious mums and dads.
  
What do you look for when choosing products for your stores?
Like a lot of people we like to be the first to find something new so we jump on trade fairs and review blogs to find those products that we feel make the perfect fit with our brand. But something new still needs to be functional, cost effective, high quality and quirky at the same time. There is no point making an individual statement with a groovy back pack that doesn't have room for all the essentials. We have some items in our store that are simply must haves, that are essential to compliment the whole product mix. Then we have other quirky products that are offered exclusively through a minimum amount of retailers and these are the ones that customers keep coming back for again and again. Offering these quirky products is what we want to be known for.

Why do you think Printspace products appeal to your clients?
Printspace Birth Prints appeal to our clients. In a cost effective and quirky way, customers can create an exclusive art piece with a new borns individual details to spoil themselves or a friend.  For a lot of our customers it is all about being different and giving someone a gift or buying something to spoil yourself that is unique and special. Myself as a gift giver like to find things that are not available everywhere and you're not going to walk into your friends house and find exactly the same thing up on the wall. I think our clients are similar, looking for something different and personal and Printspace birth prints are exactly that, unique and individual.
  
Website: www.quirkykidsonline.com.au   
Phone: 0429 901 196 (Hayley - Marketing and Accounts)
0429 902 517 (Beena - Dispatch and Product Enquiry)

Stockist Spotlight... Stork's Corner

How would you describe your product range?
Stylish but not designer, inspiring, unique and fun! We cater for both contemporary and classic preferences. This therefore covers off both younger generations of parents and older generations of grandparents! Our product assortment covers a broad range of categories, including Clothing, Shoes, Bed Linen, Room Decor, Toys, Gifts and Stationery. We love providing our customers with such a wide choice. Whether they are coming in for a gift, a school drink bottle, a new pair of shoes, or to completely decorate an entire room, we can help them - joy!

What do you look for when choosing products for your stores?
Quality, aesthetic appeal and price. And yes, we do try and source different and unique labels that are not found in the mainstream arena. Our customers really appreciate coming into our store and finding something different. Examples of this would be Printspace artwork, Patersonrose linen and Petit Cupcake dresses.

Having said that, we do of course stock some more well know labels, such as Oobi and Penny Scallan. These labels represent iconic Australian brands that are well known and well loved by a broader customer base. They help attract customers into our store, where they then find the 'hidden treasures' of lesser known brands! And are joyous with their discovery!

Why do you think Printspace products appeal to your clients ?
The designs are eye catching and appealing. They work well with both nursery decor and rooms for older children. Customers like being able to build their own art series and have that personal touch. The designs are classic yet on trend - birds, owls - we can't get enough of them at the moment! And the fact that it is an Australian design company is always well received.

Stork's Corner

Shop 11, 47 McCoy St Myaree WA 6154

Telephone (08) 6161 9123

www.storkscorner.com.au

Stockist Spotlight... Cot Couture

How would you describe your product range?
Cot Couture is a eclectic mix of modern, classic and retro style children's bedding. We custom make all of our comforters, cushions and quilt covers and we love helping customers create their own unique space for their children's room. We like being that little bit different, and take pride in the fact that everything is handmade in Adelaide by local people.

What do you look for when choosing products for your stores?
I look for inspired pieces, and I love having original, hand made products that you can't find everywhere. I specifically look for products that are made in Australia too.

Why do you think Printspace products appeal to your clients?
My clients love having art that ties in with the bedding that they have purchased. It is always modern, original and I believe the illustrations have an underlying theme of love in every piece. In a baby's nursery there is no better place to have Printspace's artwork.
I am also a regular customer and I use Printspace artwork in all of my photshoots and nursery displays and there is always an artpiece that co-ordinates with every fabric. Mara is also a wonderful lady and it is an absolute pleasure to work with her :) [Thanks Jess, we love your shop!]

interview with Jessica Blown, owner

Cot Couture

www.cotcouture.com.au

New Store: Blackbird and Fox

Printspace has a new stockist - Blackbird and Fox in Hawthorn.
So new in fact that they only opened their doors last Saturday!!!
Full of fabulous things and with such a gorgeous logo too! If you are near by, pop in and have a look around! xx

Blackbird and Fox
Shop 14,
Troubadour Arcade
673-681 Glenferrie Rd
Hawthorn Vic 3122
Tel: 9819 3957

Our first stockist in Perth!

The lovely Mel from Stork's Corner in Perth has sent over some photos of the new store which opened on the 1st of July. It is looking just gorgeous, and we are so excited to have our product in WA, and amongst such goodies!! There is a play area upstairs which includes story time and activities, so the kids have a special place to play while you shop. Clever...

So if you live anywhere near Myaree and you'd like to take a peek at some of our prints and all the other treasures, please visit: Stork's Corner, Unit 11, 47 McCoy St Myaree WA 6154

I think a trip to Perth is in order, and we have family there so why not?

Little Me Little You

We have a new stockist - Little Me, Little You - ... well, we will have a new stockist as soon as I deliver their order, which hopefully will be this week!!
Their store is in Templestowe, Vic but if you can't pop in because you live on the other side of the world or the other side of Australia then have a look at their newly launched web site - its so sweet. They have a fabulous range of products and I am so thrilled to be a part of their store.