Star power

Star power

by | Uncategorized

‘Tis the season for lots of neighborhood parties and gatherings, and you know what that means–lots of hostess gifts. I have a closet dedicated to “cutesy gifts gone bad,” like dozens of fancy soaps. (I’m a pump dispenser girl.)Personally...
Cute fall jumpers? Well, Lottie Da.

Cute fall jumpers? Well, Lottie Da.

by | Kid Style

Do you ever fall in love with an picture on Etsy before you even know what the item is? Beautiful styling and luscious photo-editing once lured me to click on a $75 photograph of a bagel. That’s right– a picture of a bagel.This time, with Lottie Da Baby?...
Rockin’ Blocks

Rockin’ Blocks

by | Toys + Playthings

Whenever I go shopping for baby toys, I am dismayed at how many toy developers design their blocks in sherbet-y pastels  even though babies prefer the colors high contrast and vivid for the first few months. (I am also wondering who decided babies love...
Jewelry that really makes a statement

Jewelry that really makes a statement

by | Fashion

Remember when slogan t-shirts were all the rage? (Yes, I still have my “Frankie Say Relax!” shirt from college.) Well here’s a new way for me to express myself through accessories, maybe even a little bit more cleverly than I could do on my own....
When you wish upon a star

When you wish upon a star

by | Toys + Playthings

Just when I thought my daughter had sort of outgrown the wand phase, a few days ago I watched her snatch up a tulle covered one and attempt to pawn off a pointer to her younger friend. You can be the “teacher fairy”, she said. Not bad, huh?But with that in...
To Halloween and beyond!

To Halloween and beyond!

by | Kid Style

Oh Lordie do I wish I could be one of those moms who whips up their kid’s Halloween costume every year. But no, I end up going to some Party store and buying an overpriced polyester get-up. Whether or not you can sew I think this adorable hand made super hero...