Apologies to the person I follow on Twitter who mentioned buying these great little shoes last week. I can’t remember who it was! But thanks for the tip! The Barr-etzz shop over on Etsy has the cutest handmade wool felt baby shoes. Available to fit up to 18 months, these shoes look soft and easy [...]
You may have seen dresses and tunics by Courtney Courtney over at Cool Mom Picks (one of their best of 2008!) or at Dooce (where Heather and Leta both love these looks). Valentine’s Day is coming up – so here are a few Courtney Courtney creations with hand-screened hearts just in time! These one-of-a-kind items [...]
If red and green tartan is not your thing for Christmas, take a gander at this beautiful pinafore dress by April Scott. I’m completely in love with the fabric and the ric rac. I love ric rac. And it’s $34. Handmade, to order and $34. You seriously can’t beat that with a stick. Other choices [...]
Are these jumpers or pinafores? I’ve always called them jumpers. But I know that the British call sweaters “jumpers”. And the Canadians call hockey jerseys “sweaters”. I’m so confused. Anyway, a turtleneck or peter pan collared-blouse, a pair of heavy tights and one of these quirky wool jumpers and your little girl will be set. [...]
If your daughter or granddaughter is anything like my soon-to-be-six year old, you’ll look at this necklace and laugh. Depending on the maturity and responsibility level of your girl, this necklace may be the “something special” you’ve been looking for. Personally, I think that the whole “princess” and “diva” thing is overdone and silly. But [...]
The artists who sell on Etsy are some of the most talented people I’ve never met. Case in point, Red Possum. Here is a beautiful toddler dress ($30) and coat ($75). Beautiful and sweet and special and handmade. And sooooo not department store. Oh, I had to throw this one in too – another sweet [...]