My Friend Matilda

Welcome to My Friend Matilda, an extremely fresh blog! You may even be one of the first people to stumble across it.

The idea behind this blog is to eventually promote my online store, My Friend Matilda but at the moment it is just to get the store name out there and to share my journey….from a stay at home mum to a dreamer of something bigger than nappies, solids and day time T.V!

You may have some questions and hopefully I will have answered them here, if not feel free to ask!

Who is Matilda? Matilda is my very gorgeous Cavoodle. I considered calling the business something to do with my 8 month old son Kayden but it didn’t have the same ring to it..So the name My Friend Matilda was born. I also like the fact that the word Matilda is associated with my beautiful country Australia.

What is My Friend Matilda? My Friend Matilda is the online store that I have spent many, many hours over the last couple of month's creating. This boutique store is where you will find clothing, toys and accessories for your little cherubs (including the fury ones), stationary, unique jewelry, handbags and purse’s, organic and “green” environmentally friendly home wares, gift cards and wraps. Basically anything I have fallen in love with and would want to either give to my loved ones or receive!

What made you start an online boutique? I have just had the biggest year of my life! It started with my partner and I finding out one sunny afternoon that I was in fact 5 months pregnant with my now 8 month old son, Kayden.

You may be thinking….how did she not know for so long? Well, it is a very long story but to sum it up, I was diagnosed with a condition called PCOS and was told that my long time boyfriend (and future husband) and I would not have children without the assistance of IVF etc. So we were not looking out for signs. And the next question everyone asks is..but didn’t you get morning sickness or put on weight? Yes and yes. I put morning sickness down to a sudden attack of lactose intolerance (what an idiot) and I dealt with my weight gain like any 23 year old girl does….long runs on the coast and Weight Watchers!

From that sunny afternoon on, our world was turned upside down and it still is now! We were very excited to meet our beautiful boy Kayden but to be honest, we had no idea how exhausting it would be. I don’t think anyone does until they are living on little sleep and worry about EVERYTHING! Such as, is the baby too hot or cold? And is this poo the right texture? Gross but very true. Anyway, what was the question again? Oh yes, what made me start My Friend Matilda.

When Kayden was born he was spoilt with love and lots of gifts. The most memorable gifts were the hand made ones or the unique, one of a kind presents. It got me thinking that there is a definite demand for unique and special gifts for others and of course yourself! I am also passionate about living a green life (especially now that I am a mother) and taking things back to basics. I do not want my son to grow up in front of a TV or playing with plastic, unimaginative toys. So once I came out of that six month blur of being a first time parent, I sat down and started dreaming…..and that is where My Friend Matilda began.

Where can I find your store? Fingers crossed it will be ready for action very soon!

Thanks for taking the time to read this and feel free to become a regular reader! I look forward to showing you my store (and world)

xox Rebekah