Playhousekids was started by sisters Kellie Fitzmaurice and Haidee Dowling in August 2003.

Our energetic home business is dedicated to offering clothing, gifts and linen for babies, kids and their rooms that is both fresh and affordable.

We refuse to accept that to maintain a successful business we have to go with mass-produced factory made garments - despite their cheapness. Fortunately we have John Sutikno (below left, with his wife and 2 of his children), who lovingly oversees the hand making of the entire Playhousekids range.

We met John about five years ago when he worked in a small tailoring store in Kuta, Bali. The Bali bombings affected the lives and livelihoods of every Indonesian in Bali and John was due to seek out work to support his family in West Timor. However, we both persevered. With our financial assistance John was able to buy sewing machines to develop a small business, which now provides his livelihood. Building this relationship and trust has been both challenging and rewarding. But he does his best for us and we do our best for him. We wouldn't be successful without each other.

Kellie, Haidee & John - May 2008