With only 8 weeks until Christmas I would ideally already have lists for:

- Christmas Day Meal Plan (the whole family is converging on us this year and while food and I do not get along, the rest of my family would probably like to eat something special)

- Gifts (this one is a little easier than the food list but still needs some urgent attention especially if I want to order handmade items again this year)

- Fun family activities to enjoy during the holidays Must get to those lists soon...

If a joyjoie teepee is on your gift list then please read on for important dates and lead times. Planning on buying a teepee for your children this Christmas but want to avoid potential postage delays? Why not arrange to pick it up at the next Mathilda's Markets in Sydney or Melbourne.

If this idea is appealing then you can of course purchase from the range of ready made stock I have on hand at the markets or if you would prefer to customise (or not risk missing out on a particular design) then you can pre-order and I will bring your tee-pee along to the relevant market.

Toadstool cushions and base mats can also be pre-ordered so whether you are looking to buy a teepee or its accessories in the next few weeks feel free to contact me so we can discuss options.

For those people who cannot see me at the Markets, there is still the opportunity to have your teepee posted we just need to allow a little extra time for shipping. Shipping schedules vary on location and method of postage. As a general rule Australia wide postage can take up to 5 days using registered post while international postage is usually up to 10 days. There are express options both domestically and internationally so if you are in a rush let me know.

As your teepee is handmade and potentially also personalised or customised some notice of your needs is required. At this stage teepee's are shipping within 21 days of ordering and I anticipate that the final custom ordering date for pre-Christmas delivery is 30 November 2012. This is subject to change as the orders come in and and are processed and of course pre-made/ready to ship items will be available past this date.

Feel free to contact me to discuss any joyjoie handmade items you have on your Christmas shopping list.