Just a short post to usher-in the new year and wish you all a happy one. I can’t believe it’s the start of another year, let alone a new decade! Anyway…
Thanks to the wonders of technology, I’m probably in bed currently, after (what I hope was) an enjoyable New Year’s party, at our place with friends.
Hope you all had a fantastic break and are set for a big 2010! We can’t wait, and have made plans for a massive year, personally and business-wise! 
Categories: customers · holidays · new year · olli & lime
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
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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
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
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
OK, quite a simple one this. No ‘buy this, get that free’. No offer codes to input.
Remember the Christmas Gift Sets I told you about? Well, order any one of them during December and get free shipping…anywhere in the world!
The sets come gift-wrapped with a personalised card. Click to visit our USA & CAN or UK & Worldwide gift pages. Happy Christmas shopping…with free shipping!
Categories: christmas · holidays · monthly special offer · offers · olli & lime
In honour of our American cousins…and customers(!), we’ve decided to hold a Thanksgiving sale. This is undoubtedly the biggest and best sale we’ve ever had!
Yep, 30% off ALL products when you order direct from our site! And you don’t have to live in America to qualify! Sale starts tomorrow and ends midnight Monday.
Oh, in case you miss the small print, sale excludes wall murals – individually quoted – and Christmas gift sets – discounted already – and can’t be used with any other offer.
Enjoy Thanksgiving…and happy shopping!
Categories: holidays · offers · olli & lime · sale · thanksgiving
With under six weeks to go until Christmas(!) we’ve decided to bundle together our most popular gift items to create four sets, and offer them to you at a big discount!
These four options are available in a choice of George, Billie or Egg designs and can be gift-wrapped and sent to an address of your choice, along with a personalised card.
Option 1
Bib & burp set + hooded towel. Pay: £20/$35. Save: £10/$15!
Option 2
Bib & burp set + hooded towel + changing mat. Pay: £30/$50 Save: £15/$25!
Option 3
Bib & burp set + blanket + changing mat. Pay: £40/$65 Save: £15/$30!
Option 4
Bib & burp + blanket + hooded towel + changing mat. Pay: £50/$85 Save: £20/$35!
Of course you don’t have to buy the sets for anyone else. You could treat yourself to an early Christmas present! Just visit the USA & CAN or UK & Worldwide gift page
Categories: accessories · bedding · christmas · holidays · offers · olli & lime · products
Just a quick post following yesterday’s Halloween celebrations, which were a bit of an eye-opener for us Brits. We just don’t celebrate the occasion like they do in the US.
From doorways to shop windows, everywhere you look is a pumpkin or ghoulish display! The evening was enjoyed by kids and adults alike…really nice to see :-)
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