June 9, 2009 – 5:01 pm
It is 8:11AM and I cannot believe Ava is still sleeping. She even slept through a massive thunderstorm last night! I am taking advantage of these extra morning minutes by preparing a post for this afternoon. I have received lots of submissions from across the country and today I am showcasing a few of my favorite baby goods!
First up is Bibs 4 Drips by Edith in California. Edith is the mother of two [Lukas, 4 and Matilda, 17 mo.] and I am sure they were the inspiration for these darling mini bibs. Just the right size to keep chins drool free and still be able to see whatever adorable outfit your little one is wearing! And no new mom can ever have enough burb cloths … Edith makes hers from 100% cotton jersey – soft and absorbent.
These next items were submitted by Laura in Utah. Laura has a photography business, loves to crochet, and is the mother of Cody, Tyler, Jayden, Brycen, and Kaydee. God Bless … I have my hands full with one! You can purchase Laura’s creations at her Etsy Store or at her Bluebonnet Designs site.
This soft little newborn cocoon looks so cozy that I think I want an adult sized one to curl up in on cold winter nights! [You can get them with hoods too!]. And the banana … too cute for words!
Big Thanks to everyone who has been sending me submissions! Just a reminder that I accept submissions from independent designers and makers of handmade goods as well as readers’ recipes and tips! Keep ‘em coming! XO!
June 9, 2009 – 1:43 am
The first post for today is a continuation of yesterday’s finds from Brooklyn’s Renegade Craft Fair. Amidst the onesies embroidered or printed with oceanic animals and mustaches, I found a few pearls [maybe I should make a onesie with an oyster and pearl print ... ah, another idea i will never follow through on!].
I am kicking myself for not purchasing one of these Growth Charts at the craft fair because now they seem to be sold out! I love the giant safety pins and little tags. Another one of those great ideas that I could make at home, but will never get around to it. I guess I will have to wait for Miss Natalie to make more!
Ok. How awesome is this Diamond Bling Bib from Hello Banjo in Brooklyn?
And with Father’s Day right around the corner, how can you resist this Daddy and Me onesie [also from Hello Banjo]?
I have always loved the look of linen on a warm spring or summer day. It makes me think of picnics and meadows and I can just imagine little Ava running barefoot in the sunshine with daisies in her hair wearing one of these lovely linen dresses by Pip-Squeak Chapeau.
XO!
May 29, 2009 – 2:23 am
In 2004, designer Anna Butler launched Custom Made out of her love for handcrafting, accessories, and all things adorable. Anna grew up in Oxford in the UK, where she inherited the sewing gene from her “mum and gram”. [My mom bought me a sewing machine that sits in the back of my closet taunting me. I'm lucky if I can stitch a button back on ... and so is my mom for that matter!] A friend of mine in London tipped me off to Anna’s goods and I raved about the Tweet Brooches and French Daisy Necklace in one of my previous posts. Anna creates some of the most darling handcrafted items I have seen in awhile … and with a sense of humor! Check out this awesome “Beware of the Yeti” Brooch – guys can wear this too!
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May 14, 2009 – 1:28 am
Little Ava [aka Furious Shirley] is just about to turn six months old and I can finally fit back into three pairs of my pre-baby jeans! Getting back into shape has been tough – I gained close to 65 pounds during my pregnancy thanks to my, “Hey, if I’m going to get fat anyway I might as well eat whatever I want” attitude. And unfortunately, whatever I wanted was ice cream. I have no time to get to the gym, so I have had to come up with ways to combine working out with play time. Ava loves watching me do floor exercises while she rolls around on her play mat. I count reps out loud to sneak in some number fun and it amuses her to watch my legs going up and down and up and down. I’m pretty sure it would amuse just about anyone – lol. For cardio, I usually “dance”. I put that in quotes because dancing consists of jumping jacks, squats, lunges, and some ridiculous flailing about in time to the music to keep the babers entertained. So far it has been working and I am down to my last 18 pounds! Getting dressed is probably one of the most frustrating times of the day for me because I’m not happy with the way my body looks in anything anymore. So, today’s fashion focus is going to be accessories because a cute bracelet or bag will always be cute no matter what your weight.
I’ll start off with my favorite mother’s day gift – a personlized birthstone sterling tag necklace from MamaBethBling. There are several variations to choose from and the price is just right at $22 USD.
And what would a post about accessories be without a great bag? A purse is a great way to add some color and flair to any outfit and Bayan Hippo has a great collection of colorful and stylish purses that are also eco-friendly!
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Tags accessories, brooch, Custom Made, eco-friendly, handmade, kimono dress, MamaBethBling, necklace, purses, reusable coffee sleeve, The Doe and The Mouse
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