In Memory of our little Murphie - Creating all the Babywear and Nursery accessories she would of had.
+++ THE STORY +++
Hi, I’m Jacquie, paediatric nurse sometimes, creative tinkerer always.
I’m the dreamer and founder of Murphie’s Room, a humble little shop selling Handmade Babywear and Nursery accessories sparked by a life changing event.
Creating has always been in my blood, my late Mum a brilliant sketcher and photographer, my Dad an avid oil painter. I on the other hand loved sewing from an early age. Magazine subscriptions and op shop patterns like “The wonderful world of teddy bears” and “Art magic” planted the seeds. My Nana gifted me her old sewing machine and at the young age of 8 I started making clothes for my tiny stuffed friends.
All through my primary school, high school and university years I picked up cross stitch, painting, drawing, applique, scrapbooking and knitting.
When I found out I was pregnant with my first child and daughter Murphie, as most expectant mothers with a love for all things craft, I began the process of making everything I could possible for my darling little girl.
Combining a new love, crocheting, with an old love, sewing. I embarked on a journey to give her the most unique colourful clothes and toys I could. Every week a new idea and the pile grew in her soon to be room as did my belly and her little kicks.
Half way, 20 weeks, we were almost there. But our longing and love for her couldn’t change what came next. At our next scan we received the most devastating news any parent could ever hear, that our precious little Murphie was sick.
At 25 weeks Murphie was born sleeping peacefully surrounded by a love that would be carried by her Daddy and I forever.
It was in the darkest of days that I couldn’t bear to look into the room that we were lovingly making into her nursery, the door was closed with all those memories inside. Life held down the long pause button until, I opened that door again and let the grief wash over, lovingly picking up the pieces of her and finding the love in the strands of each item I made.
It was then that I knew that some version of joy could be found again with picking up that hook and thread.
With the help of my beloved soul mate and fellow dreamer Michael, Murphie’s Room was in motion and the rest is history.
+++ THE MISSION +++
Murphie’s Room was created in memory of my daughter in the hope that she will be remembered for something special.
My wish is that Murphie’s Room gives a little hope, a little piece of Murphie, to a soon to be mum, a mum of an angel baby, a mum of a rainbow baby or to yourself. It’s to make you excited and joyful for what’s to come again or for the first time.
It’s to say to anyone else out there going through this that you are not alone and the power of your love can manifest into something beautiful.
It’s about starting a dialogue, about all our babies that never made it home, in whatever circumstances, that they are always remembered. No matter how many weeks due or hours lived they were a dream of the future come true for but a moment.
+++ THE PRODUCTS +++
Each item in Murphie’s Room is lovingly made by me in the makeshift studio opposite her room. All yarns and fabrics are chosen for the joy and vibrancy it brings to my mind when thinking about her. My items are designed to be playful, bright and unique.
Made in a pet free, smoke free household.
All items come tagged and lovingly wrapped in pink tissue paper with swing tag to be enjoyed by yourself or to be given as a gift.
Most items are made as a one off allowing me to be completely creative with each handmade piece to give a unique item to you.
All branding and logos were beautifully crafted by my beautiful digital designer fiancé Michael who is also a talented writer and my inspiration https://michaeldaaboul.com/
I can say I am a Mummy to a beautiful little girl Murphie, she is what inspires me every day to keep her memory alive, by creating in her name.
