spotlight: perideau designs

Ah, birthday parties.

We've got a two-year old birthday party on the horizon (for two!) and already the wheels are turning for this year's theme.

Whales, perhaps?



I think Bridgett's use of bold colors and modern, simple designs is brilliant.

(For more from Perideau Designs, click here.)

spotlight: rikshaw design

Beware the cuteness!

When you click through to Rikshaw Design, you may start to feel a little giggly and find yourself imagining all the little people in your life donning pieces from their block-printed apparel collection...



Especially those bloomers! I'd be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn't melt at the sight of those little ruffly bottoms toddling by.

(Click to see more sundresses and bloomers.)

little knickers

Cutie patooties...

For him.

And her.

(From OlieBollen.)

kiddie stuff: wooden blocks

Maybe it's just the designer in me...


But I am totally digging these wooden blocks at Asher Jasper.

(Available here.)

kiddie stuff: art prints by modernpop

Modern + whimsical.
Perfect for the kiddos.






I'm pretty sure that when Henry has his own bedroom I'd like the colors to be green + yellow + blue + black like in the race-car print. (That is, if I can stop thinking about those whales from yesterday...)


(Prints by ModernPop available here.)

hello + a week of kid stuff

Hi Friends!

Have a nice weekend? Mine was about as perfect as can be with bright sunny days that felt a little bit like fall. I bought delicious plums and a colorful bunch of zinnias at the farmers market. We enjoyed a tasty lunch out with a pair of our dearest friends on Sunday. And we took a little trip to the suburbs to visit friends who just moved. Don't you just love long weekends? I wish every one could be 3 days.

Henry and Amelia are going to turn one (one!!) this Saturday and to honor their big day, I'll be doing a week of kiddie stuff posts leading up to the weekend.

Today I have a peek into a super cool whale room photographed by Mark Lund...




Great colors, no? I wonder where to find that wallpaper...

(Image source.)

i want it now: card set

Loving this set of animal cards by Austin Press of San Francisco.
I think they'd look really great framed and hanging in a nursery.




(Animal Kingdom Cards available at Reverie Daydream Boutique)

spotlight: kate golda

I dare you to take a look around Kate Golda's shop without uttering a single aww.

It's just not possible with goodies like this...





(this, this, this, and this)



I learned about Kate Golda from Brooke. (She's pretty amazing, too.)

spotlight: nellystella children's boutique

"modern... with a dollop of playful charm"

It really is the perfect way to describe the super sweet line of children's clothes, Nellystella, by designer Nelly Chen...




(from the Nellystella spring/summer 2010 collection)

I {heart} those stripey bubble-short playsuits.

i want it now: ladybug pillow

I want to get a second pillow for our nursery rocker, and I think this is the one!
Isn't it great?

(Ladybug Pillow from Linea Carta, $28)

It's going to look wonderful with our Je t'aime pillow from Reverie Daydream -- that I love love love!

you are going to love this

Some people are just so darn clever...



I could watch it over and over!

Thanks, Megan!

(via Thoughtful Day)

spotlight: lilla lotta

I can't believe the kiddos are heading back to school (at least around these parts).

Look how cute it would be to pack their lunches in these delightful (reusable) fabric bags!

(Yum Bag in Pink * Yum Bag in Blue)

Lilla Lotta has the best Etsy shop... full of great handmade goodies. Take a peek!

spotlight: nifty kidstuff

A cute fabric baggie full of five wee animal finger puppets = hours of fun!

I love the monkey...

(Happy Fun Finger Puppets)

Be sure to check our her shop for more handmade fabric goodies!

spotlight: addison ava knot dress

This little knot dress is cute as can be!
I {heart} the coordinating Amy Butler fabrics...

(Nola Knot Dress by Addison Ava, $32)

Available at Paper 'N Stitch and Etsy.

spotlight: jolie berry

Know what's super fun about having twins on the way?
Getting to ooh and aah over baby girl AND baby boy clothes!

(Sweet Baby Daisy Set and Sweet Baby Henry Set)

The cuteness factor on these sets is irresistible.

spotlight: moozle home

Remember when I was swooning over this playroom here?
Well, look what I found!

(Tee Pee by Moozle Home)

This is just too cool for school.

decorating: nursery

Hallelujah, I found our cribs!

You wouldn't believe how hard it is to pick out a darn crib (something that I have to keep reminding myself will only be used for about 3 years) when you actually have to find two! And then to be sure that said crib fits the bill aesthetically but also gets good reviews and safety ratings.

The babies will be sharing the nursery for the first few years (or until we move into a new house), and so I really wanted something that was simple, modern and could work in a bunch of different room configurations.

I think this is perfect.

(Parklane Crib by BabyMod)

Hooray, something to cross off the list!

spotlight: stitchface

I came across these little cuties over at Paper 'n Stitch. Handmade, eco-friendly and one-of-a-kind. How adorable!

(Sleepy Owl and Ivory Gingham Bunny by StitchFace)

See the rest of the shop here.

spotlight: artractions

Yep... more art. I guess I'm in the mood to browse for art this week.
From another talented artist on Etsy.
I think these prints are just magical and know they would look wonderful in any little one's room.

(Lights)

(Rabbit & Duck)

(Dog on the Moon)

spotlight: mia joie

Adorable!

(Amelia Shoes from MiaJoie)

Bright and cheery eco-friendly baby shoes from Mia Joie. I'm swooning over her entire collection...

And how lovely do they look paired with this?