Okay, I know it’s still July. And it’s, oh, just a little bit hot outside. A bit sticky here in the Midwest at least. But I came across these darling wool coats and capes for Fall/Winter 2009 today. They’re by Patouche out of Canada.
Patouche’s fall line was inspired by Little-Red-Riding-Hood’s wander through the woods and the classic tale of Treasure Island. I believe it. I love it.
There is an Etsy shop – but, alas, no coats there. There are a few retailers – brick & mortar and online – so check with them (they’re listed on the Patouche website) if you want to track these down to buy for your munchkins this fall!
Confession: I didn’t wear any of my babies. With the first two, slings weren’t yet on the mom-to-be radar in my little corner of the Midwest. And the second two were twins – so I was a bit overwhelmed with life and couldn’t imagine even trying to wear either of them. But I can completely see the benefits of babywearing. (Yes, the intimacy and closeness of the attachment but MORE! IMPORTANTLY! the free hands!)
Thanks to Twitter, I recently came across the darling baby slings at Polkadot Papoose. And? Tara of Polkadot Papoose lives here in Kansas City!
Love the fabrics and what appears to be an amazingly simple sling design. I think that even I could figure out how to use this one…
(You could probably get Dad to wear one of these new solid color slings even…)
I gravitate to old-fashioned, classic kids’ clothing and shoes. Don’t get me wrong – I love modern, fun and funky as much as the next person. But it’s this kind of stuff that tugs at my heartstrings (and, well, my ovaries. Don’t tell my husband. He’ll have a freakin’ coronary. Four kids is enough for us.)
Flora and Henri does “classic” well. Not cheaply for sure, but well. There is a summer sale going on now though. So check these out (and try not to drool – I LOVE the ruffle sleeve top and skirt with the hot pink mary janes!):
Sophisticated but fun fabrics. Attention to detail like I’ve never seen. Meticulous contrasting linings, reverses and edging. Beautiful construction. All of these describe Hoot Baby’s lovely designs for little girls.
Dresses, tunics, skirts, bloomers – all of Hoot Baby’s pieces look delicious enough for a special occasion. And yet, they’re fun and not fancy, frilly or stuffy – so they’re equally up to the task for a playdate, I’m sure.
So…..I’m back. Took a little unexpected hiatus there for a week or so. Life. Kids. Whatnot. I’m sure you know how that goes.
Anyway. I’m back! While I was gone, I bought a new dress for myself. Had an outdoor fundraiser to attend. In late June. In Kansas. Holy humidity and heat…My choice was ultimately a patterned shift. Comfy and cool.
And a shift is comfy and cool for your little girls too. I’m loving these at kookie’s website. 100% cotton. And lined! Love the wide white collar…
When I was little, I had a beautifully handmade Raggedy Ann Doll. She had embroidered facial features and perfectly looped yarn hair on her flat, round head. She was lovely and I wish I knew where she was now. Is she at my mother’s house? Did one of my sisters steal her? Hello? Jill? Cara?
Until I can track Raggedy Ann down, I may have to appease myself with one of these new-fangled rag dolls from some artists on Etsy. So fun. Such bright colors and vibrant fabrics. I may just have to start a doll collection – except not a creepy doll collection like Marie Osmond’s. Have you seen those dolls on QVC? Totally freaky.
These toddler daypacks from Oompa.com are leeeetle and cute. While they won’t be very useful for an overnight at grandma’s, they’re just the right size for your little one to pack with airplane activities or some Thomas trains to take to a friend’s or even a drink and a snack for the playground.
Do you like the turtle, the bee or the ladybug best? I think the bee is my choice.
I stumbled upon the Sweet Funky Vintage website today via Megan’s post at Velveteen Mind. And I absolutely adore the fabrics they use. Very unique. Very fun. And everything is made-to-order.
You definitely won’t see these little numbers coming and going this summer.
