It's the perfect time for a garden party!

If there's a spring and summer kids clothing collection that I anxiously await, Cool Mom Picks fave ses petites mains is at the top of my list. There's just something about the gorgeous, dresses and separates that are handmade here in th…

It's the perfect time for a garden party!
If there's a spring and summer kids clothing collection that I anxiously await, Cool Mom Picks fave ses petites mains is at the top of my list. There's just something about the gorgeous, dresses and separates that are handmade here in the USA that remind me of what my own mother would sew for me as a little girl. Well, except without that whole early 80's thing.

So just in time for Easter, I've picked out a few pieces from their new collection that I'd love to splurge on for my own girls.

{Don't miss the exclusive discount + amazing giveaway after the jump!}





I'm completely in love with everything about the Emma shirtwaist dress (left) which I'm describing as "prairie chic." The details are so fabulous, particularly the contrast fabric ruffle and the mandarin collar, and I just can't get enough of the bright plaid that looks and feels like a seersucker.

If I could, I'd wear the pretty Audrey skirt (right) myself, particularly in the pool lane stripe butter (funny name!). Aside from the pockets and a sweet under ruffle, I love that it features an adjustable button hole side elastic for a perfect fit. Pair it with a bright tee and jean jacket or dress it up with a button down blouse like the Emelie.

I'm so thrilled that the Greta dress is back, but now completely hand made out of gorgeous white eyelet with a swiss dot detail. This style is especially flattering on my beanpole oldest daughter thanks to the elastic empire waist that's hidden with a pretty tie and the neckline is just universally lovely.

You can purchase the handmade dresses and separates for girls at ses petites mains and Cool Mom Picks readers get 15% off all the new spring items with "cool15" plus free shipping over $50 (ground, domestic shipping only)

Congratulations to Fran A!  She won a beautiful Pru dress in pool lane stripe.

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