Not Your Mother’s Polyester

Not Your Mother’s Polyester

I’m a mom who tends towards cottons and natural fabrics. So when I heard about the quick-drying kids duds from Milk Factory I admit I was skeptical.  But I’ve come around.Two smart Vancouver momtrepreneurs created this line of quick-drying performance...
Alterna-Sleepers

Alterna-Sleepers

As easy as it is for us to track down modern baby outfits out there, finding a sleeper that’s not soaked in pastel teddy bears or demure rosebuds is more of a challenge. What’s a slumbering alternababy to do? Answer: Check out the must-have sleepers from...
Argyle Isn’t Just for Sweaters

Argyle Isn’t Just for Sweaters

If there was ever a time I that I wished my son would keep a hat on his head, it is now. The leaves are turning, the wind is chilling, and Kitsel is mocking me with their fantastic selection of Born to Love beanies.I’ve even considered super glue. Okay,...
The Cow Jumped Over the Calico Moon

The Cow Jumped Over the Calico Moon

From the calicos to the bold geometrics to the disco dots, I’m a confirmed retro fabric junkie, always searching for kids clothes I won’t see on every other child on line for the slide. If you’ve got a love for vintage, the onesies and kids’...
Hooray for Hoodie Season!

Hooray for Hoodie Season!

Did I mention I’m a freak for Fall? The cool crisp air means no fights with the winter coat just yet, but it’s definitely time to pull out those cute sweaters or hoodies and start getting your layering chops back. But not just any hoodie, mind you–I...
Long Johns (Or Jaydens)

Long Johns (Or Jaydens)

If I had the ability, I’d probably be embroidering everything from my kids’ tees to their underwear. I love the look of hand-embroidery–but I don’t have those crafty genes. So parents like me turn to the skills of Tracey Hageman of Tiny...
Onesies as Modern Art

Onesies as Modern Art

When you see as many baby onesies as we do–and holy hell do we see a lot of baby onesies–it’s exciting to stumble on the ones created by an artist experimenting with a different kind of canvas. That’s how I feel about the ones from brand...
Oh Those Clever Dutch

Oh Those Clever Dutch

I love poking around European kids shops because the sensibility is just a little…different than ours. Think fewer fire trucks appliqués, and more apples on stilts doing ballet while wearing French poodle masks. Or something like that. Zazou is a fabulous...
Giiiiiiirls Iiiiiiin Spaaaaaaaaaaaace…

Giiiiiiirls Iiiiiiin Spaaaaaaaaaaaace…

Old school Muppet Show fans will recognize this headline–and know why I can’t get the line out of my head when I look at this awesome Spacegirl shirt for kids. This, along with the other inspired tees and onesies come courtesy of Vancouver design shop...