For the baby.. For the toddler..

For the baby.. a piece every nursery needs.. a beautiful rocker glider chair..

This restored rocker glider chair is unbelievably comfortable to sit in with newly covered back and base cushions (tied at the back for easy removal). It is made from solid wood which has been sanded and lacquered to its orginal colour. The chair measures 100cm in height, 59cm in width and 66cm in depth.. perfect for those late night moments.. Enjoy...

Here is the ebay link...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120870613259?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649



For the toddler.. a piece every little bedroom needs.. a cute first bed.. 

This restored wooden toddler bed is great piece to compliment either a little boy or a little girl's room.. It has been painted grey with a slight rustic look. The bed measures 72cm in height, 79cm in width and 144cm in length.. Comes with a newly covered foam mattress.. Perfect piece to make the transition from cot to 'big bed' much easier.. Enjoy...

Here is the ebay link...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120870613642?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 



More Vintage Finds...

Life has been a little busy at Jodé Designs this week..

But despite the lack of sleep we are excited to show you some more Vintage Finds!!

This has to be the best Vintage Find yet, and I can't take all credit as it was my 1950's husband who spotted it.. We ummed and arrred about whether or not to keep this awesome Egg Ball chair for our own home.. Problem is we have no room!!.. So we reluctantly have had to pass it on to another home..

It is in fantastic condition.. White fibreglass on outside with bright red felt inner lining.. Measurements are 120cm height x 100cm width x 70cm depth.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120867601293?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

This next Vintage Find is a great 'home decoration' piece.. These two retro soda syphon bottles would be a great talking piece in any lounge/dining/kitchen room.. They stand 35cm in height and are made out of glass with metal mesh.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120867597871?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

A week of restoring...

It has just dawned on me that I our next 'little bundle of joy' will be arriving in 4 months time (for some reason I kept thinking 6 months) which doesn't give me much time to restore the container of furniture I have.. So the team at Jode Designs has had a busy week of sanding, painting and sewing to get on top of things!!..

Our first piece is a lovely restored wooden high chair... It stands 100cm in height x 35cm in width x 35cm in depth...  The 'cute feet' deco certainly give it its uniqueness... It is painted a grey which is great for a boy or girl... It comes with a cushion base which ties around the back for comfort and easily removable to wash... A perfect chair to have at the dining table for a family dinner... The is a very sturdy high chair and very easy to clean... Enjoy...

Here is the ebay link.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120866052022?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

The second piece to a gorgeous restored wooden baby's bassinette... It stands 91cm in height x 97cm in length x 50cm in width... It is painted off-white with a slight shabby chic look.. Comes complete with a newly covered foam mattress... Definitely a unique find and perfect pieve for any nursery... Enjoy...

Here is the ebay link... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120866048610?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

This third piece is a restored wooden change table which comes complete with co-ordinating change mat and accessory basket... It is 99cm in height x 92cm in width x 49cm in depth... It is painted a dark beige colour which matches in with any colour scheme for boy or girl..

A necessity and a stylish piece for any baby's nursery.. Enjoy..

 

Here is the ebay link... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120866050182?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

 

Vintage Finds...

Everyone at Jodé Designs are very excited to introduce its first Vintage Finds!!

 

We couldn't go past this first Vintage Find.. Every office space needs a retro chair and this one is comfortable as well as fashionable.. Unfortunately to those who have fallen in love with it as much as we have, it has already sold.. But we thought we would share it anyway.. Enjoy..

 

This second Vintage Find takes me back to the days in my nan and pop's living room.. They had a TV cabinet exactly like this.. It is also sold, but is a nice reminder of the yester-years.. Enjoy..

This third Vintage Find comes complete with the original 'floral' lined drawers and patterned laminex top.. It would be perfect for a office, craft room or a make-up dresser.. Measurements are 120cmx57cmx75cm.. and we just love the original skinny wooden legs with metal caps.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120862050760?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

This fourth Vintage Find has a gorgeous scalloped edged mirror (and it is quite large), original handles and a nice patterened laminex.. It is in great condition for the age of it and would be perfect in any bedroom, walk-in-robe or bathroom.. Measurements are 135cmx40cmx168cm.. Enjoy..

Here is the ebay link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120862052449?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

We hope you enjoy the first 'Vintage Finds'.. we can't wait to share some more with you soon!!

A New Year...

Jodé Designs would like to wish you all a Happy New Year, even though we are already half way through February!! What a year it will be for us... With another little bundle on the way we are frantically trying to restore as much furniture as we can before it arrives early July..

 

After a nice and relaxing (yet adventures) holiday in Canada, Jodé Designs has also decided to expand its range to 'Vintage Finds' as well has restored baby's furniture... With a husband who should of been born in the 1950's and a love of vintage shopping we both enjoy, we thought this would be a nice touch to a new year...

 

We have a few pieces in stock and in the process of restoration already so watch this space!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Miss and Mister Men Party..

As my birthday and my daughter's birthday are a week apart, this year we decided to have one big combined party.. I love to create parties around story books and since Imogen loves reading the Little Miss and Mister Men books, I thought this was the perfect theme.. God blessed us with a beautiful summer day which was perfect for outdoor activites and ice-creams!!

Here some pictures of the party.. Enjoy..

The invitation had three layers which fanned out..

Guests were asked to wear a bow or a mustache for fun..

The entrance had little miss and mister men stickers

for each guest to wear.. It was a great talking point..
Banners were made out of story book pages.. Easy and an in-expensive idea..

Bright coloured lanterns, character balloons and number “2 & 9”

balloons were placed around for extra colour.. 

Along with a play-gym, trampoline and sand pit for the kids,

little reading areas where placed with little miss and mister men books..

Children’s table and chairs had colouring inpages with little miss and

mister men pictures.. And a tin of bubbles is always a winner..

The food tables had bright table cloths (plastic) and boxes wrapped in

spotted paper to continue the bright coloured theme..

Jelly oranges were nice to eat during a summers afternoon..

Although they did melt pretty quick..

  Chinese boxes filled with popcorn and pretzels were a hit

with both kids and parents..
Red velvet cupcakes.. Which did not last long..

Carrot, celery and capsicum sticks in aioli dressing cups are a nice savoury snack..
Ice-cream palour was a big winner with both kids and adults..

Ice-cream and sorbet were served to suit everyone’s diet needs.. 

The cakes were large cupcakes (one vanilla and one chocolate)..

Mini blueberry muffins were great for the kids..
The birthday girls wore matching (handmade) ‘Little Miss Birthday’ necklaces..

A photo booth was set up so the adults could have a little fun..

A sign explainig the booth was displayed along with lips,

bows and signs for extra fun..

Some great shots by all were taken..

 

 Little Miss goody bags for the girls..

Which included a Little miss book, handmade hair clips,

character glasses, bubbles and lollipops..

Mister Men goody bags for the boys..

Which included a Mister men book, handmade bow tie,

character glasses, bubbles and lollipops..

 The adults got a love lollipop to lick..

Thank you cards were printed with a personal message
and attached to photo booth pictures..

 The littliest miss birthday girl had lots of fun..

(and sleep really well that night!!)

For my little girl...

As each piece of furniture arrives at Jodé Designs, it is very hard to not fall in love and keep them for my little girl (or future children).. I usually try to resist and remind myself that I already have a high chair and don't need three of them!!. But when these little beauties came along I had to keep them.. So this last week I have been restoring a child's cradle and rocking horse for my little girl...

Here is some pics to look at.. Enjoy..