Mum Revelations - Vesna

1. Where do you reside?


Kirrawee, Sydney 

      2.  What is special about where you live? 


      I love the cul-de-sac street where we live, its child friendly and peaceful. The neighbours gather every Easter and Christmas and do fun activities for the kids. I am also loving being only 10-15 min away from Cronulla beach, it’s always lovely to go 

      for a walk and grab a coffee/lunch at Zimzala or Hams J

3.    How did you get your business started?

-       “My little jedi” label was born from my love of cards, beautiful paper and passion for all things pretty & vintage which basically started when my son Aniken was born. Since I discovered "blogosphere", it has definitely opened more opportunities and my perspectives have changed. I am now providing party printable invitations, birthday banners, food labels, party favours boxes, envelopes as well as a range of stationary in my online store. My goal is to become ‘one stop shop’ for fun, trendy and accessible stationary for the busy mum that wants to celebrate her child’s special event in style.

4.    What is your favourite childhood memory?

Spending time with my family and visiting my grandparents during school holidays. They had a lovely veggie garden and I loved being involved with all the gardening activities. Also practicing karate & receiving my black belt is another highlight which I will never forget and will cherish for the rest of my life.

5.    What are some memories that you like to create for your children?

When I was growing up both of my parents worked full time (shift work) and they didn’t have much spare time during the week. I have dedicated, 2 hours each day after work to spend with Aniken, playing and reading books. My husband and I work full time so we definitely look forward to the weekend. Spending family time is very important to us and we enjoy taking Aniken to the park, going for walks and visiting friends and family. I want my son to remember our times as fun and happy.

6.  Who inspires you?

- My dad is very inspirational to me. I am thankful for all the good advice he has provided me throughout the years and he has helped me enormously and I can always count on him. He keeps reminding me to follow my dreams and has always told me that ‘life is precious; you only get one chance, so make the most of it.’

-       Work wise - The online world is such an incredible resource full of eye-candy and inspiration. Amy Atlas and Donna Hay are huge creative influences and provide an amazing source of inspiration. Also the new wave of WAHM's and their amazing ideas are so inspiring to me.

7. Describe your perfect day?

      Sleep in, breakfast near the beach, going for a walk with my two favourite boys, followed by a yummy lunch, afternoon nap, followed gold class movie with hubby.

8. Favourite holiday destination?

I come from European background so I am dying to go back to Europe & see my friends and family. If I could go tomorrow, I would definitely go to – Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Croatia and Macedonia.  I really miss all of my family in Macedonia, the people are so kind, warm and welcoming and of course the amazing cuisine is to die for! J

9. What are some of your favourite items that you could not live without?

- Oh this is easy ~ iPhone, ghd, laptop, coffee, lip-gloss, car, credit card ;)

10. What is your favourite product for kids and why?

- I have to say Lego. Young or old, almost everyone loves Lego. My 20 month old son has revived the passion for the small brick that I had forgotten since I was a child. It’s so versatile you can create almost everything you want.  I love all the Star Wars lego characters J

11. What is one product you have bought that you did not need but just had to have?

- I recently purchased a vintage typewriter and now I have ended up with 3 of them… little obsessive, I know! But I love them all! J

12. Your favourite children’s fashion label?

- Minti, Sooki Baby & Witchery kids

13. What is your family’s favourite meal?

- Roast loin of pork with crispy crackling and roasted veggies. My son loves eating sweet potato, corn and char-grilled haloumi. Mmm yum!

14. Are you a fashion conscious mother? If so what is your favourite label for yourself?

 I am not really into any particular brands, I love going shopping and buy clothing that is confortable and makes me feel confident. I have grown to like classic pieces of clothing that can be mixed and matched and won’t go out of fashion too quickly. Working for Bonds is very handy; the latest brilliant basics range of tees, tanks, pants, legging and cardigans is amazing and can be worn in and out of the house. However I do love to dress up when I go out for drinks and put a pair of killer heels on ;)

15. What is the best thing about being a mother? 

The best job in the world for me is being a mum. I never thought I could love so much. I always thought, does unconditional love exist? Now I know it does because I feel it. It's really changed me completely and it has made me lot stronger too. It's such a wonderful feeling. 


16. To finish off would you like to add a favourite photo? Tell us why it is your favourite. 

– I love this shot of Aniken, I love the innocent and angelic look on his face!

Thank you so much Vesna for sharing a little about you. xx