Entries from December 2009
I thought it’d be fitting to round off the year – during this period of reflection – with a look back at 2009. Here are some highlights, all recorded right here…
We introduced lots of new products, including sleepsacks, bib & burps, wall art, hooded towels, fabric, sheet sets, crib bedding sets, gift sets and vouchers…phew!
We made two US trips, both business/pleasure combos. We visited Chicago in May and I only just posted my photo highlights – shame on me – but did post while there.
The second adventure took us to Boston (our spiritual…or at least our sporting…home!) for the fourth time in recent years. I got a bit carried away and documented pretty much every day!
We requested and received some amazing customer photo posts this year, including some beautiful tots and nurseries. Check out a full review here.
We introduced monthly giveaways back in August, and they’ve been a big success. We’ve given away everything from changing mats to crib bedding sets, making lots of people very happy!
Our cats have starred as desktop companions, appeared against a snowy backdrop and even been psychologically profiled. Click for the full set of cameos!
I’ve also taken a few off-topic sidesteps including showing our new bathroom, recording a misfortunate iPhone incident, and even selling our ex-photography prop Leander crib!
A favourite diversion of mine was back in July, when I posted 8 ways to find us, listing some of the more bizarre search terms people have used to reach this blog.
Anyway, however you’ve arrived here, we’re very glad to have you! Here’s wishing you a very happy new year! I look forward to welcoming you back to the blog in 2010 
Categories: holidays · olli & lime · random
December 30, 2009 · 1 Comment
Starting back in July of this year, we’ve featured ten great customer photo posts, with Olli & Lime-clad nurseries and tiny tots! If you missed any, here’s a quick recap…
The unforgettable Milo became the face of Olli & Lime…
Oren showed us how to make full use of an Egg bib…
Hayden (and brother Jack) looked extremely smiley…
Our own niece Martha made a very cute appearance…
Joshua’s room showcased our Billie design…
Nia looked very relaxed on her comfy George bedding…
Alfie was happy and snug in his Egg sleepsack…
Newborn Epic looked simply adorable against our George bedding…
Isaac was delighted to be here…
Beckett and Carter helped show off our alphabet mural…
Thanks to everyone who contributed in 2009. Click for all our customer photo posts.
We’re aiming to keep this series going in 2010, so if you’d like to share an Olli & Lime-themed photo please drop me an email
Categories: customer photos · customers · olli & lime
Amidst some Christmas laptop housekeeping, I found a folder full of (759!) Chicago pics from back in May. I plain forgot to post any then, so thought I’d share some now.
The home of the original skyscraper and the tallest in the US (currently), the skyline is legendary and it’s easy to see why. I just love the sheer scale of this place.
The ‘El’ is the heartbeat of the city. Kind of ugly and old but strangely beautiful…
You wait ages for a bus and then…
Difficult to appreciate the size of this ‘God Bless America’ sculpture. The Tribune building is fantastic, though I cut off the all important tower…
As a skyscraper fan, I spent most of my time staring upwards in varying degrees of amazement. The next few shots offer some vertical highlights…
Those were numbers one (Willis/Sears), two (Trump) and four (Hancock) on the list of tallest buildings in Chicago.
The next couple are slightly less well known, but equally amazing to look at. The Lake Point Tower…
…and the beautiful Marina City AKA ‘Corn Cobs’…
Finally, the thing that had the most impact on us. A beach…in the middle of the city…
And that’s how I remember Chicago!
Categories: life · places · travel · usa
As 2009 draws to a close, we’re clearing out ex-display and sample stock. This is your chance to snap-up some Olli & Lime goodies at up to 60% off RRP!
Click for UK & worldwide or USA & Canada sale pages. Oh, and have a great Christmas Day tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you back here soon…
Categories: offers · olli & lime · sale
Very simply, Karen and I would like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas!
Here’s hoping you and yours have an enjoyable and relaxing time
Categories: christmas · customers · holidays · olli & lime
And the winner of our Christmas giveaway is…Beth C(!) who (rather optimistically…and with good reason) said: “I would pick egg! One of these times I’m going to win!”.
I haven’t even emailed her yet. So, if you’re reading this Beth, expect a message very soon. Thanks to all who entered giveaways this year. Look out for more in 2010
Categories: giveaways · offers · olli & lime
This one’s short and sweet…literally. Just thought I’d share this pic of our cat Bert ‘helping’ me to read – Social Media queen – Laura Roeder’s latest ‘The Dash’ email…
I’ve been a subscriber for quite a while, and Laura just seems to get bigger and bigger…not physically of course, I mean her following is growing.
Anyway, I’d recommend checking her out…and so would Bert
Categories: cats · marketing · random · social media
Our tree’s been up almost a week and its presence (not to mention presents) is making me feel increasingly ‘Christmassy’…
…that, along with a notable rise in the alcohol content of our refrigerator. Oh, long time readers will notice this tree looks remarkably similar to last year’s.
But this time of year isn’t just about Christmas…for us anyway. Yesterday was our two-year wedding anniversary, signalling the appearance of yet more greenery…
You can’t go wrong with flowers. This will be the second Christmas in our current home, but could possibly be our last…[he said in a teasing fashion]. We’ll see
Categories: christmas · holidays · life · our house
Giveaway time! This one (predictably) is a biggie! For our Christmas 09 giveaway, one lucky winner will get an entire crib bedding set, so a quilt, bumper and sheet set.
Usual drill, just leave a comment, telling us your fave from George…
Billie…
Or Egg…
Giveaway ends at 14:00 GMT on Friday 18 December. We’ll select the winner at random and make an announcement here. Click for full giveaway rules. Good luck
Categories: christmas · giveaways · holidays · offers · olli & lime
OK, as it’s Christmas (well, almost) we’ve conjured up another offer…in addition to our FREE shipping deal. And no, we’re not selling eggs, we’re selling our ‘Egg’ range…
…as expertly modelled by Milo! We’re taking 20% off ANYTHING Egg. That’s nursery bedding, fabric, baby accessories and wall art. The only thing excluded is wall murals.
The offer runs until December 31 2009. Happy Christmas…shopping!
Note: As turquoise has been named ‘color of the year for 2010′, we’ve extended our Egg sale by a month, until January 31!
Categories: accessories · bedding · christmas · cushions · holidays · offers · olli & lime · pillows · products · sale · wall art
