Kids Love Street Art!

Last weekend we had a great time in the city, first a movie Rio in 3D which we missed during the holidays, then a wander over to the Geelong art Gallery . I wanted to see the Nolan Gallipoli and Penny Byrne exhibition and thought the boys would 'enjoy' too. (Which they did for a while then the energy stated to build and they wanted to keep on moving on).

On our way back to the car we walked through the lane ways and found some great street art which they loved, they took these pictures for me. I love that art can be around you in the street and is equally as inspiring as going to the gallery!

Monster Couture bean bags come with a FREE Spooky Forest Library bag, making the perfect gift idea!

enjoy xx

Find Monster Couture On Line Now!

photo Anita Beaney

Find your favourite Monster Couture characters over at the Cocoon Couture shop ! You can buy Monster Couture online now!

Finally back in the land of the living after holidays and trade fairs!! 

Have a Monster Good Day!
xx

Monster Couture by Cocoon Couture

photo Anita Beaney

photo Anita Beaney

photo Anita Beaney

Did you know that Monster Couture is made and designed by the creators of Cocoon Couture?
Known for our unique designs and outstanding product quality Cocoon Couture and Monster Couture kids bean bags make children all around the world smile.

Cocoon Couture kids bean bags are made from 100% cotton pinwale cord and our friendly Monster Couture kids bean bags are made with the same shape and quality from 100% cotton chunky cord!

Be sure to visit the Cocoon Couture web site to see the full range of wonderful and inspiring kids room accessories and bean bags (including Monster Couture!)

Happy Christmas Shopping!

xx

Have a Monster of a time this Christmas!

photo Anita Beaney

photo Anita Beaney

photo Anita Beaney

Just in time for Christmas when you buy any Monster Couture bean bag you will receive a FREE Spooky Forest Library Bag!

Monster Couture is by Cocoon Couture , stop by to find more specials and FREE gifts in time for Christmas!

A big thanks again to Anita Beaney our wonderful photographer who shot the NEW look for Monster Couture....not to mention our sweet little 'monsters' enjoying being part of the photo shoot!

enjoy xx

Monster Couture is Inspired by the Finn Family Moomintroll

Handed down from my Aunty Sue, this well read book is a treasure. I have always loved the art work and magical lands that Tovve Jansson created with her Moomin world.

Who will Comfort Toffle by Tovve Jansson is one of the boys favourite books!

Dream a life with the Grog Monster and having a party with Toffel!

Monster Couture's monsters celebrates the wild imagination of children and helps provide a happy, friendly monster for them to use in their wonderful imagination and role play! 

King Kurtis is the King of the Monster Couture Spooky Forest ...his friends Bat Star and Captain Shaggy love to hang out in his castle and play their favourite music!

Find King Kurtis and his friends on Monster Couture bean bags , wall stickers , back packs and now NEW shoulder bags!

enjoy xx

Monster Couture Loves Halloween!

I just received news of these delightful NEW Mibo Halloween critters! You can download the paper craft sheets to print and make on your own for only $US3.95...such a wonderful, spunky way to decorate your Halloween party this year!

Monster Couture Halloween Decorations!

Monster Couture Bat Storm Wall Stickers
RRP $90.00

Check out our super fun Halloween decorations, Monster Couture wall stickers! With a choice of three different designs, Bat Storm , Spooky Forest and Spooky Monsters , your kids will have a ball creating their own friendly Monster hang out! 

Trick or Treat!

RRP $15.00

For a library bag come 'trick or treat' bag the Monster Couture Spooky Forest library bag is a great gift! 

Get ready in style this Halloween with Monster Couture!!

enjoy xx

My Muddy Little Monsters!

My muddy little monsters have been having fun! Multiple loads of washing and countless happy hours have been spent running up and down our now flowing creek in our yard! When the sun came out it was glorious to see the hum of nature, the boys loved finding the spider webs on the fences and trees! A bit like the Monster Couture Spooky Forest , they chimed!

After a warm up and clean clothes a nice quite chill out in their New King Kurtis Monster Couture bean bag to watch a spot of TV.

Bless this mess! 

enjoy your holidays xxxx

Monster Couture Spooky Forest Wall Sticker

Introducing King Kurtis!

Meet the newest member of our Monster Couture range, King Kurtis ! He is king of the Spooky Forest and his best friends are Bat Star and Captain Shaggy !
See what products our fun loving King Kurtis is available in!

King Kurtis bean bag
RRP $99.95

King Kurtis Back Pack
RRP $39.95

Monster Couture wall stickers
RRP $90.00

I just love the magic toadstool print in his tummy...he does enjoy a good feast of these yummy little fungi!

enjoy xx

Monster Couture Wall Stickers Available NOW!

Monster Couture by cocoon couture is proud to have joined forces with one of the best wall sticker manufacturers in Australia; The Wall Sticker Company to bring you this exciting and long awaited range of Spooky Forest wall stickers !

Bat Storm wall stickers available NOW
Price $90.00  (including GST)
click here to order

Spooky Forest wall stickers available NOW
Price $110.00  (including GST)
click here to order

Spooky Monster wall stickers available NOW
Price $90.00   (including GST)
click here to order

Known for their quality The Wall Sticker Company produce beautiful removable, user friendly wall stickers for Monster Couture and Cocoon Couture . Every piece from the Monster Couture wall sticker range is designed to tie directly back to your favourite Monster Couture bean bag or back pack . The perfect room decoration for cheeky little monsters of all ages that love to be surrounded in friendly folk from the Spooky Forest! 

Please note that The Wall Sticker Company products are made to order, so please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your Monster Couture wall stickers.

I hope you enjoy these fun and cheeky monsters as much as my boys do!

enjoy xx

Go Back to School with Monster Couture

Monster Couture is excited to be going 'Back to School', or kinder, maybe even day care with a new little friend! Choose from one of your favorite Monster Couture Monsters, Bat Star or Captain Shaggy to help carry your library books, diary and sun hat.

The coolest accessories for school in town you can't go past Monster Couture's back packs ! Available in a variety of colours, these awesome back packs are made from 100% cotton chunky cord and come complete with our signature Monster Couture applique and unique Monster Couture printed lining. 

If you are worried about keeping these back packs clean then fear not as they are machine washable and fully little monster wear and tear proof.

If you are needing a funky library bag that will stand out from the crowd, Monster Couture library bags are a great versatile calico bag that fit lots of books to keep your little monsters reading!

Enjoy the back to school or kinder preparations!

xx

Imagine 'For Just One Day'........

Books are always an easy treat for me to buy the boys when we are out and about; and while shopping the other day online at Kido Store I discovered this beautiful new book by Laura Leuck with the divine illustrations by Marc Boutavant....my favorite children's illustrator of this generation! Buy it online here .

A delightful story about imagination and the wonderful game of pretend every child loves to play.

Flynn and Arch had a friend, Ned, over the other day after school and all three sat down to read 'For Just One Day' for something to do. They spent ages elaborating on the creatures in the book.....and making up new things to be....Monsters, Aliens, Spooky Ghosts and Space men! I think I even heard Archer claim 'I want to be Captain Shaggy!'. 

Most likely due to the fact they were sitting in their super comfy Monster Couture bean bags .....Ned put a dibs on being 'Bat Star' and Flynn decided he didnt care as he was the 'biggest Monster of all....Giant Scary Monster!'

With beautiful illustrations to further inspire the imagination 'For Just One Day' is a must for the Santa Sack this Christmas, try Cocoon Couture for their delightful range of Santa Sacks.

For a full range of Monster Couture kids bean bags you can check our retailer page for a store near you.

Enjoy xx

Packed up in time for Christmas!

No need to worry about the gift box this Christmas! All our wonderful Monster Couture kids bean bags come in a great gift box.

Designed by the packaging gurus at Fluidgroup (aka Ingrid's clever husband Clif!). The Monster Couture bean bag gift box is specially designed with 100% recyclable cardboard which has been printed with vegetable inks. The impact on the environment has been carefully considered; you will notice from the front of the pack that our little Monsters are in full view but enclosed 'behind bars' so as not to escape. This feature is uniquely designed to avoid using plastic in the pack which is traditionally used in window fronted packs. 

Complete with a little warning to be careful 'they might bite' the Monster Couture kids bean bags make a fantastic gift for this Christmas.

 RRP $99.95 Monster Couture Captain Shaggy and Bat Star Kids Bean Bags .

enjoy x

Monster Fun with Snakes and Ladders

I just had to share with you this exciting find from our Sunday afternoon clean out of the games cupboard! Clif's mum had lovingly saved this Giant Snakes and Ladder game from when he was a child back in the early 70's. It is just beautiful with its colours and original art work from the Jigsaw Educational Toys brand. With a little search on the web I discovered to my delight that Jigsaw still exists and is still true to their retro flavour...if you are wanting to buy the new version of this giant snakes and ladder game visit their site here .

We had a ball playing the game and a few tears too....the boys are still at an age when going backwards too many times in a game can prove to be a bit too much! As our Giant Snakes and Ladder game is made from paper and lovingly taped up in some areas it might be time to invest in a new plastic version as i dont think I can bear for it to be ripped any more.

We kept it relaxing by waiting our turn sitting in our Monster Couture bean bags ; Bat Star and Captain Shaggy were playing too! A fitting role play as the boys kept calling this their Monster game....and ended up loveing the snakes even though they took them backwards in the game...poor Captain Shaggy lost his turn and Bat Star ended up the winner!

Monster Couture Kids Bean Bags.

Enjoy xx

Monster Couture Masks to make for Halloween!

The Monster Couture bean bag photo shoot was so much fun for the kids. We made up some Bat Star masks as props for the day, Josh and Zac had a great time dressing up and playing Monsters which made the shoot relaxed and so much fun! When they asked if they could keep the masks for their dress ups I was delighted.

Now in the need for some more masks, the boys (Flynn and Archer) and I have been busy this week making masks for Halloween. I wanted to share with you some samples of what we have made....so far....

Bat Star Mask re created by popular demand! I have made up a pattern for you to follow with this downloadable PDF, Bat Star Halloween Mask .

Captain Shaggy was a must for Archer, he loves him! So I felt it only fair to provide you with a pattern for this one too, downloadable PDF, Captain Shaggy Halloween Mask.

This skull man mask was an experiment based on the instructions for Flynn and Archer....as you can see he has been well loved and worn already in their fabulous games of scary monsters and 'lets play Halloween trick or treat ', before the big event! So far any treats they have come asking for have been apples, cheese sticks and mangos!!

Also wanted to let you know that LMNOP is doing a give away of our Monster Couture trick or treat bags. You have to be in it to win it!

Would love to see photos of how you go with your Monster Couture Halloween Masks...send them in for our testimonials page if you like.

Enjoy! xx

Halloween with Clifford.....the Big Red Dog!

Isn't it funny how the simple things stick with you from when you were a child. One of my fondest memories is reading the Clifford the Big Red Dog books by Norman Birdwell. I think I read them for a MS readathon one year! When I cleared out my book shelf at mums and bought home my Clifford books for the boys I was thrilled to bits when they both loved them as much as I did.

One of our favorite bed time stories; especially now leading up to Halloween is Clifford's Halloween ! Being in the mood for all things Halloween right now I thought it was perfect timing to share this little treasure with you all!

This year the boys are so excited about Halloween and plan to go trick or treating with their friends; and of course their mum and dad!  Archer keeps asking me to buy a 'big pumpkin' so we can carve it up for the night....being Australian we are not too familiar with the art of pumpkin carving so I have looked up the internet for some help! Kaboose have a great range of crafts, treats, food and activities to do in preparation for Halloween!

We plan to use our awsome Monster Couture trick or treat bags for our night ...dont forget to email us or visit our retailers to get your Monster Couture kids bean bags and accessories!

Happy Halloween and have fun Trick or Treating! xx