Hot. Dog.
I'm what you would call a dog person. How could I not be when it comes to these adorable plush sausage dogs over at British etsy shop alice apple ? These amazing stuffed animals, with their funky, retro fabrics, will stand out amongst an…
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Pacifier clips so cute you'll kind of hope your baby takes a pacifier
If you've got a pacifier fiend in the family, then you understand the importance of binky clips. And if you've got a shutterbug in the family, then you understand the importance of cute binky clips. The handmade pacifier clips from Cucko…
Organic baby clothes love baby and mama earth too
With my newest baby having especially sensitive skin and the hot summer just around the corner, I've found myself more inclined to clothe my kids in organics. And the lovely onesies from Earthy Beginnings , who we found thanks to Showroo…
Oh, hello cutest tooth fairy pillows ever in the history of tooth fairy pillows
If I were the tooth fairy, I would not be all fair and diplomatic with my reward system. No ma'am. I would give the most money to the toothless child who lured me in with the cutest tooth fairy pillow and made the biggest production out …
Kids slippers with values parents love too
Oh how I love the adorable children's slippers from Satch and Sol . But more importantly, my daughters love them. They don't know that these soft slippers are handmade from felted wool and suede soles by a fair trade artisan cooperative.…
Went to a garden party
With the world kind of in flux these days, I'm definitely finding myself gravitating towards soft, simple, children's clothing that harkens back to a simpler time-- whether or not that simpler time is more legend than fact. In any case, …
A taxi that is meant to rattle
The thought of an infant gumming on a New York City taxi sounds pretty unsanitary until you see the adorable, soft crocheted baby rattle toy found at Estella NYC . Handmade by Peruvian artisans, this small taxicab is the perfect size for…
Raven and Lily - Cards for a cause
While I love to send a card and a little something to our friends and family on special occasions, that "little something" can definitely add up. So if you're looking for a way to send just a holiday or birthday card and not look like el…
Party animals
I guess I have birthday gifts on the brain this week after finding those cute crowns. Today's pick: The Raplapas party animals . Each adorable stuffed pig, elephant, bird or rabbit is soft (ooh, cotton velvet), cuddly and topped off with…
The year of the owl
If you haven't noticed, 2009 appears to be the year of the owl-- at least when it comes to baby accessories. I suppose that it's sort of fitting, seeing as how owls are awake all night long, not unlike some babies I know. Sigh. At least …
Crowning glory
In an effort to spend less on disposable birthday party supplies , I'm loving so many of the beautiful crowns and princess hats I keep discovering. The latest: this handmade kids' wool felt crown from Asheville designer Liz Stiglets of C…
$10 dresses, made in America. Or wherever you are.
There's a whole lot of kids' clothes we feature here that must inspire the craftier moms among us to proclaim I could make that myself . Well la-di-da for you-- not all of us are so very skilled that we could "make that ourselves" withou…
What says "welcome new baby" better than flowers?
I cannot tell you how guilty I feel tossing a baby announcement. Not only does it stink to have to add to the landfill, but it just seems odd to put a baby's picture in the trashcan. So I had to check out Botanical Paperworks , a Canadia…
Have imagination, will travel
With three kids, I've got to have toys up my sleeve any time we head out or risk the consequences--or better, bring along a fabulous Discovery Tote from Helicopter Studios . Artist and mom Shannon Duffy originally created these imaginati…
Buckle Beanie Hats are perfect right now, because winter isn't going anywhere
Woe to us parents whose kids start to outgrow their winter clothing in February, when stores are stocking their racks with sandals and sun dresses. Thank goodness the mama at Two Seaside Babes in Indiana is still crocheting her t rès coo…
Is spring in the air? Darn it, no. Not yet.
Because we've been hibernating from the snow in New York every other day lately, I've taken to peeking at the spring clothes for children that are starting to appear in our favorite shops. And after seeing the yummy handmade girls dresse…
Batik is back. More than back, it's hotter than hot.
Move over Suri and Pax. It would seem that the world's most important celebrity children in the design world are now Sasha and Malia Obama, at least if the press releases flooding our inboxes are any indication. If the First Children are…
Animals coming out of the closet
I wish I were one of those crafty types who could look at an old sweater and see more than a Goodwill deduction. If you're Viola Hale of Viola Studio , you imagine adorable stuffed animals including elephants, puppies, pigs, and even a m…
Born with a stainless steel spoon in his mouth
I have to say that the keepsake gifts for new baby boys are pretty slim pickin's. I mean, nothing says "Welcome Boy" like a big plush monogrammed baby blanket, right? So, when I spotted the Baby's First Spoon at Lisa Leonard Designs , I …
Flower hair clips that don't look swiped from a Carmen Miranda memorabila auction
I'm not crazy about barrettes with so much going on that it's like the hair clip enters the room before your kid does. You can keep your big crazy "corker" bows and humongo fake gardenias with rhinestone centers. Just leave me the simple…
I'm a little bit country
We first found Dame Star Baby back in 2007 (check out our gushing gusher of a review here) and fell instantly in love with their amazing Martin Guitar tee with an appliqué made of an intricately handstitched collage of fabrics. Well a qu…
Chic diaper bags priced so you can afford the diapers too
Who was the evil mastermind that convinced moms they needed to schlep around gigantic, ugly quilted diaper bags in order to carry baby essentials? Personally I like bags like this Everyday Bag from Christy Studio , which is stylish enoug…
The big polka dot elephant in the middle of the room
Leave it to the darn CPSIA to help us discover a ton of wonderful artisans thinking about calling it quits on February 10th thanks to the new toy testing regulations. Such is the case for Kristen Dirmeier, musician and artist, who hand c…
Baby Mukluks - Yeah, I had no idea what they were either
Maybe it's because the last thing I need is a gigunda boot at the bottom of my already huge ankles, or because it's currently 65 degrees outside in Atlanta in the middle of January, but either way, I've yet to embrace the Mukluks trend. …