I, glasses

I, glasses

by | Fashion

While I’ve got way too many little pouches and cases to keep all my kid’s items clean and safe, I tend to just toss my own things right into the depths of my diaper bag without even thinking twice. That’s probably why I’m on my third pair...
In Your Next Life, You Could be a Bib Too

In Your Next Life, You Could be a Bib Too

by | Baby

I hate plastic bags. There are just too many of them, and most end up in the trash to do nothing but take up space for the next bazillion years. I applaud Dallas mom Mandolyn’s decision to turn hers into something useful, like clever baby bibs. At her shop, The...
I Like This Bookshelf, Sam-I-Am

I Like This Bookshelf, Sam-I-Am

by | Uncategorized

It isn’t often that the kids and I both love a piece of furniture. To them, furniture isn’t something to covet but something on which to climb, or at best, throw their stuff.  So I knew I’d found something special when I spied the...
The Tutu That’s Not Too-Too

The Tutu That’s Not Too-Too

by | Kid Style

I have resisted featuring tutus here for like a million years – or at least two – because frankly, 99.9% of them are too frilly, foofy, poofy and mega-princessy for even our little princesses. Rule of thumb: A tutu shouldn’t look as if it has eaten...
Victorian Goth Hipster Baby Redux

Victorian Goth Hipster Baby Redux

by | Baby, Kid Style

Oh Lou and Lee, where were you when my daughters were still young enough for your beautiful handmade onesies? I suppose I’ll have to forgive LA designer Ann Dewitt, who’s captured my heart with unusual details like vintage lace and tromp l’oeuil felt...
Blocks To Knock Your Socks (Off)

Blocks To Knock Your Socks (Off)

by | Art + Decor

Oh Petit Flaneur, where have you been all my gift-giving life? This brand new Toronto-based design shop is doing super fabulous things with a combo of natural or reclaimed materials from local sources and a sharp design sense. The handmade wooden blocks may be the...
Proud to be an American

Proud to be an American

by | Meta

Oh sure, today you could dig out the Old Navy flag tees that you get to wear once a year–or that your kids get to wear once, total. But we love the idea of showing your true red white and blue by grabbing the conceptual American Civil Liberties necklace from...
Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow

Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow

by | Art + Decor

A note to my neighbors: I truly am sorry. I have tried to explain to my children that dandelions are weeds. Weeds that you do not want in your yard. I’m sure you don’t mind when they pick armfuls of bright yellow flowers as we stroll the neighborhood, but...