Knock Your Socks Off

We’ve all seen the Trumpette Mary Jane Socks for girls but what about the little guys?  What do we have to cover up those chubby little baby cankles??  I’ve got just the thing to keep those baby toes toasty!

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  1. Uncommon Goods, Johnny Skater Socks
  2. Boden, 7 Pack Sock Box
  3. Amazon, Trumpette Baby Camo Socks
  4. Uncommon Goods, Johnny Infant Socks
  5. Amazon, Trumpette PeeWee Argyle Box Set

Big Little Boy Clothing

I owe all the credit to this post to my one and only babyson Austin (7 yr old).  He assisted in the creation of  his wish list of clothing items.  We already scooped up the Keen’s, so #5 is already being worn!

  1. Tony Hawk® Mock-Layer Screamer Tee
  2. Old Navy Boys Marvel™ Super Heroes Hoodies
  3. Boys Boot-Cut Jeans
  4. Tony Hawk® Microfiber Convertible Cargo Pants
  5. Keen Youth Skyline WP

As its getting colder, the clothes are getting even cooler!

Modern Quilts! Who Knew?!

When you think about quilts, you probably think patchwork stuff and a bunch of old ladies sitting around a table.  Quilts aren’t just for the geriatrics, people!  These quilts will keep you warm and toasty just like the ones you think of when you hear the word quilt but also keep you stylin’–and we know that’s the most important thing. Right?

  1. Amy Butler , Thea’s Puzzle Quilt
  2. Fawn & Forest, got me in stitches penthouse modern quilt
  3. The Silly Boodilly Etsy Shop, Modern Improvised Studio Art Quilt-Spring Quilt
  4. Modern Nursery, Super Natural Baby Daisy Quilt
  5. Sewing Geek Etsy Shop, Red Letter Day Quilt in Orange
  6. All the Numbers Etsy Shop, Forest Friends baby or toddler quilt, Branches and Owls, with applique and patchwork
  7. Alison in London Etsy Shop, Colour blocked mini quilt

Tom’s Youth Line-Too Cute!!

My 7 year old, Austin, is going to love the Toms Youth line.   Funky and friendly.  In case you didn’t know, Toms donates a brand new pair of shoes to a child in need every time you purchase a pair.

Going with the Remarque Youth Toms for Austin!

Happy Halloweiner!

Here they are showing off their handmade costumes. Can’t you just see the pride gleaming from their eyes.

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Happy Halloween! Love, Zoe and Luca

7 Ways to Make an Eclectic Nursery

When I found out I was having a boy, I knew what I didn’t want in a nursery. I didn’t want pastels, I didn’t want typical.  What I did want was his nursery to look like it belonged to the rest of our house which is colorful and eclectic.

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I had seen, at a local antique show, a slew of owls painted on some weathered fence boards and immediately wanted it for my son’s nursery however it was a GAZILLION dollars, so I set out to make it and therein came the theme for my son’s room: owls.  I read somewhere after I picked that theme that owls bring good luck, wisdom, and watchful protection to your home–LOVED IT!

My hunt for owls then returned the Flights of Fancy Mobile, which just embodied the colorfulness that I wanted.  From there I wanted unique animals and found the Dodo Bird print, Pongo (who I loved so much I framed him) and Magnus.

  1. Oompa, Last of the Great Dodo Birds Print from Noelle Dass & Woodmouse Loves Wood Etsy Shop, Nutty Squirrel Wooden Toy
  2. Girl Savage Etsy Shop, Bunny Rabbit 6 Feltidermy…Large
  3. klt:works, Flights of Fancy Mobile
  4. Bibelot Forest Etsy Shop, Pongo Bear
  5. Egg Press, Magnus
  6. Owl Fence board painting (assembled by my husband & dad and painted by yours truly)
  7. Gush4Plush Etsy Shop, Ritz the Baby Bluebird & Chip the Owl & Sammy the Baby Duck

5 Ways to Heat Up Your Pup!

Sometimes Zoe and Luca get the shivers and that’s when I run to the rescue with a dog sweater or a dog coat. Sure, they may be shivering because they see me with these items in hand, but I like to pretend they’ve got the chills.  Here are some of the cutest dog chill preventers (or inducers) around.

  1. Hookin’ Mama Etsy Shop, Creamsicle Cardigan for Mini Mutts
  2. Old Navy, Quilted Graphic Ski Vests for Dogs
  3. Suzi’s Beary Kute Boutique Etsy Shop, Crochet Candy Corn Dog
  4. Old Navy, Cable-Knit Turtleneck Sweaters for Dogs
  5. Grandma’s Sweaters Etsy Shop, MORE STRIPES/HAND KNIT BY GRANDMA

What’s That? What’s That? It’s the Great Pumpkin!

Are you dressing up your wee one this Halloween?  You know, the one that probably hasn’t even had candy yet, but so you can take him around your neighborhood and get yourself candy?  Or are you going to spend the money on a costume for one Halloween picture?  Either way, I have found some TURBO cute costumes that are sure to drive the little one INSANE what with all the stuff around his face and making it difficult to walk and all.  But GOOD LORD they are cute, aren’t they?  I think it’s a tie for me between the Masked Owl and the Roast Turkey…mmmmhmmm baby toes!!

  1. HalloweenExpress.com, Tom Arma Skunk
  2. HalloweenExpress.com, Tom Arma Monkey
  3. CostumeSupercenter.com, Lobster Infant Costume
  4. CostumeSupercenter.com, Infant Lil Elephant Costume
  5. Martha Stewart, Roast Turkey Costume
  6. Martha Stewart, Masked Owl

I Love Me Some Baby Hats

When my little boy was a tiny baby, he had a hat on his head wherever we went.  I loved me some baby hats.  My dad told me, if I didn’t stop putting hats on him, his hair wouldn’t grow.  Blagh!  On a related note, my 1 yr old is just starting to get some hair on his noggin.

  1. So What Baby Butt’s Etsy Shop, Green Striped Beanie
  2. Boden, Knitted Hat
  3. So What Baby Butt’s Etsy Shop, Brown Striped Knit Baby Hat
  4. The June Bride’s Etsy Shop, Animal Ears Fleece Hat
  5. Hanna Andersson, Fleece Hat

6 T-Shirts That Will Make People Think Your Toddler Has a Stylist

Who says a small fry can’t be cool?  Dinosaurs? Check! Robots? Check! Slightly Business Casual? Check Check?

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  1. Gap, Active Graphic T
  2. Tea, Stegosaurus Double Decker Tee
  3. Trusty Sidekick Etsy Shop, Kapow Raglan
  4. Kylala’s Etsy Shop, Peace, Fun, and Robots T-Shirt
  5. Boden, Dinosaur T-Shirt
  6. Super Sweet Creations Etsy Shop, Navy Tie Applique T