Like a craft fair without the parking hassles

Like a craft fair without the parking hassles

I just discovered the wonderful Poppytalk Handmade, and I am wondering where it’s been all my life. This online craft fair comes from the minds behind the wonderful Canadian design blog Poppytalk and each month there’s a new theme (right now it’s...
Bloomers are back, baby

Bloomers are back, baby

I’ve already espoused a bunch of fabulous bloomers this season, mostly due to their versatility and all-around cute factor, and our latest find, the adorable one-of-a-kind “Fortune Cookie” Shorties from Handmade Charlotte, make a pretty awesome style...
Baby blankets with a softer side

Baby blankets with a softer side

I know, it’s summer and you’re not thinking warm, fuzzy blanket, but really, for those pregnant friends due in fall or winter or those of us with the air conditioning pumping all night, the handmade blankets from Big Fat Hen are a pretty great pick to have...
Spring showers that won’t mess with your hair

Spring showers that won’t mess with your hair

When it comes to mobiles, we always prefer the handmade, battery-free versions that can do double duty as beautiful wall decor. And I’m so happy to have discovered the selection from The Butter Flying–in fact my immediate response to the cloud mobiles was...
Seven Smooches – I kiss you!

Seven Smooches – I kiss you!

When we got word that there’s a company doing cool things with kidswear made of vintage feed sacks, I have to say that the terms romantic, delicate, soft and cozy didn’t exactly spring to mind. But that’s just how I would describe the beautiful...
The lighter baby bootie

The lighter baby bootie

My six-month old is at a point where she could use a little something on her feet other than socks, but doesn’t yet have a need for heartier leather (or fake leather) booties. Enter Wombagully Wonders cotton baby booties, handcrafted by Aussie mom Charlotte...
Stamping out lousy gifts

Stamping out lousy gifts

There are children, and then there are The Children Who Have Everything, and ack, I never know what the heck to get them for birthdays and holidays and weekend visits. Since I don’t have the money to go bigger (no pony for you, kid) I do my best to go...
Because every baby should have organic feet

Because every baby should have organic feet

There’s no shortage of adorable, swoon-worthy items on Etsy, but Amy Joyner’s She Knits shop is clearly trying to kill me with handmade cuteness. Her 100% organic cotton/wool blend “chocolate dipped” baby booties do indeed look good enough to...