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POPS WANTS: d’emploi’s Weekend Bag
Brooklyn’s very own d’emploi introduces these wonderful “Weekend Bags”. They’re designed and hand sewn waxed canvas and leather bags that are perfect for the Man in the family.
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Action 2013 – We Are What We Do!
We Are What We Do, the not-for-profit company behind the best-selling book Change the World for a Fiver, and the I’m Not a Plastic Bag Shopper, is releasing a new revolutionary diary range.
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Little Snail Children’s Books
The world is filled with so many treasures, and Little Snail Children’s Books captures this in their series which is “Dedicated to unraveling the Genius of Children”.
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min räven – kids accessories
min räven is a collection of beautifully hand-made children’s accessories line by Brooklyn designer Emma! An added personal touch to each and every piece, making every creation unique and special.
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Fun bunks and beds
Every kid needs a bed that can double as a magic carpet or intergalactic spaceship. Here are a couple finds we think are ideal centerpieces for sparking imaginary adventures.
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Made by Joel
With so much goodness on Joel Henriques’ Made by Joel website, we found it hard to decide what to start with in our “Not a tie!” theme week. Spotlighting daddy parents, “Not a tie!” week gives some TLC to the guys who sometimes take a back seat to our mommies.
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The Animal Print Shop’s “Little Darlings”
We’ve done animal photo portraits before, but the “Little Darlings” at The Animal Print Shop were too adorable not to add to our guide for Life well lived.
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DIY: Canvas silhouettes tutorial
Looking for an innovative way to chart your child’s growth? This tutorial for canvas silhouettes by Christine Williams are beautiful reminders of how your little one is changing.
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Hooded towels by 3 Sprouts
If you really need to up the cuteness quotient in your home, 3 Sprouts hooded towels will send you off the meter.
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Blog of the Week: Hello Bee
You might not know this, but only one-half of the Odette Manon founding team is actually a mommy. The other half – Me! – is experiencing the mommy calling and working diligently with hubby to go from pre-to-post parenting.
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Blabla’s matchy, knitty things
If coordination is your child’s thing, then blablah is life well lived. More than a clothing line, the creative boutique can outfit your kid and offer matching paper goods, backpacks and finger puppets.
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Personalized pillows from Olliegraphic
You outta be in pictures – or on an Olliegraphic personalized pillow. Customized with your child’s name and a cute face cut-out, the pillows make a great gift for a young star.
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Booties by African Footprints
Lions and giraffes and elephants – oh my! Baby booties by African Footprints have caught our eye.
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Requisites Nº 4: Party dresses from PetalPetal & VintageChild:Modern
It’s the time of the year when we pull out our shiny, sparkly things and dance all night – or until mommy says it’s bedtime. Here are some picks from Odette Manon that will get your little princess ready for the ball.
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An Awesome Book of Thanks
Thank you, thank you and thank you. What better way to teach your kids about gratitude than with An Awesome Book of Thanks?
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Clean Plate Club Cookbook
Have a picky muncher in your bunch? Need a few kid-friendly “eat” ideas? Well, who knows better what to feed a kid than a kid?
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Requisites Nº 3: Are you missing out on “Life well lived”?
We are at the end of our third week-o-themes. Have you missed some of our picks for “Life well lived”? Spend the weekend catching up and get ready for our fishie face on Monday.
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Requisites Nº 2: Ed Bing Lee and Robin Ferrier
Delectable knits by Ed Bing Lee and contemporary art quilts from Robin Ferrier make our list of requisites for a textile-infused life of well living.
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MAMA WANTS: Tiki Bar Cocktail Clutch by Kate Spade
As the weather comes to a warmer temperature and everyone starts to pull out their summer attire, I find myself daydreaming about piña coladas & fresh coconut water.
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Shadow Puppets
Thrift adventures, second-hand shopping, hot-hunting . . . whatever you want to call it – it really doesn’t matter. Vintage journeys provoke the child in me, getting me gitty for more like a kid in a candy store.
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Requisites Nº 1: Warm Sugar and Lalé
Life well lived requires the perfect necessities. Customized hand-crafted dolls by Warm Sugar and perfect for little hands soft-sided luggage from Lalé are first up on our list of A to Z.
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A is for Arieson: A battle with Neuroblastoma
Little did I know that just like thousands of parents, she was a Mother to a beautiful baby boy named Arieson – who fell victim to Neuroblastoma.
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BOTW: the art cake!
If you haven’t already indugled in this blog, you will definitely be bookmarking it from here on out. Get a sweet fix of design and art from the lovely Christi (and Lina) of of the art cake!
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MILF: Mahelia of the “Digital Girls Club”
Walk in Mahelia’s shoes – Editor for Vogue Italia, Blogger at The Style Broker and Founder of the Digital Girls Club – are you ready for her?
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MILF: Vee of A Brown Bear Affair!
“My name is Vee. I’m 5 foot 2. I wanna dance with you. I’m sophisticated fun!”
