That wonderful time of year is almost upon us and everyone, including our stores seem to be planning their time off during this period.

If you're planning on hunting for that special gown over the Christmas break, please check your local stockist listing or call to ensure they will be open.

Listings will be updated as dates and times are confirmed so please continue to check back.

We must be doing something right because another Hills store is up for a business award, this time from the Commonwealth bank in the 2008 North Shore Local Business Awards.

Congratulations to everyone who has worked to make Sydney Hills such a success.

Congratulations Skye Corbett and Amelia Thorpe for reaching the finals of Miss Indy 2008.

While that final accolade wasn't achieved this year, I'm sure you'll both be there next year, looking absolutely brilliant in your Hills gowns.

The first round of 2009 dresses have just been updated, so be sure to check them out.

Please keep in mind though, that these will not be available until 2009.. but there's no harm in doing your planning now.