b. children's wear sea glass tank

For clothes as unique as your kid, check out b. childrens wear on Etsy. We love their casual styling, the simple yet impactful designs.  Whether it is the sea glass tank you see pictured or the adorable Herman the Hedgehog t-shirt, I can assure you that both you and your kid will love it. You’ll love the attention to detail and reasonable prices and your kid will love the coolness factor of 10 that wearing his sword tshirt will give him on the playground.

Check out their full line here.

Dragon Wings on sale at Naturally Crafted on Etsy

Pretend play is fun.  And why not make it more fun for your little one that just LOVES his or her dragons with these mythical Wings from Naturally Crafty on Etsy.  Your little dragon-let is sure to smile just imaging the magic of flight that these canvas, fleece and felt wings will bring.  They have velcro-adjustable straps so they can fit on bare arms or over a snow jacket.  Which only makes sense, because real dragons live in all kinds of weather. read more »

Perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any day, for that matter).

When I am in need of fun, holiday-appropriate gear for Gioia I inevitably make a beeline for Etsy…and am never disappointed. My hunt for the perfect Valentine’s Day hat was no exception. Sold by ktandthesquid, this handmade Valentine’s Day hat ($16) is super adorable and is sure to make heads turn with it’s oversized hearts.

Galerie Anais - Monster Grrr

I love kids wall art that is unique and fun. Galerie Anais on Etsy has just that. I love these little Monster Prints from Galerie Anais.  Whether you have a girl or a boy these gems are sure to spark imagination and officially dub their room ‘cool’.

Check out the full line of gems from Galerie Anais here.

Owl Bookend with Hedgehog Fabric @ I Sew Lucky on Etsy

We love all things Owl at the adorable Etsy Shop, I Sew Lucky.  As a busy mother of five, this Etsy Mama has created an entire line of wonderful owls made in chenille, vintage fabrics or one of my favorite fabric designers Amy Butler fabrics.  Whether you are looking for a plush or some cute bookends, I Sew Lucky, is the place to shop.

You never know whooo you’ll fine a gift for.

Check out the entire line here.  Or purchase the adorable owl pictured here.

While my daughter is currently focused on growing (versus losing) teeth, I couldn’t help but fall in love with this super cute personalized Toothfairy Pillow from chunkymonkeyluv’s shop on Etsy.  With a big smile and a special spot for $$$, it is sure to put a grin (with a few extra gaps!) on your kiddo’s face. ($10, click here to order)

Mr. Maple Tree by hitree on Etsy

Well, now you have no reason not to with these adorable felt plush trees! Tina Rodas, hitree artist, designs and fabricats woodland creatures and trees out of felt.  Who hasn’t felt better after a full day frolicking among leaves or the outdoors?  These trees are sure to delight young and old and are likely to inspire intense feelings of happiness. read more »

It’s official. The holiday season has officially (and pre-maturely!) arrived. Our local malls are decorated with Christmas trees and the San Francisco streetlights are starting to grow festive bows. The tree-lightings are scheduled and, soon enough, Santa and his elves will be setting up shop to listen to Christmas wishes and pose for photos with kiddos everywhere. And I am SO VERY EXCITED!

It will be Gioia’s first Christmas…and her first photo with Santa Claus. With all the excitement comes one big question. What will she wear for the occasion? As usual, a trip to Etsy provided a quick (and very cute) answer to this question.

I am head over heals for this custom monogrammed Christmas 2 piece A-line top and Rhumba Ruffle Pants set (that includes a monogrammed hairbow). Handmade by PetiteBellesandBeaus, this adorable ensemble has removable coordinating bows at the shoulders, features a fully-lined top, pants with a non-roll elastic waist for comfort and is available in sizes 6 months to 6 years.  You can choose from a single initial, name or monogram in your choice of thread color. Priced at $60 (not including shipping and handling) this outfit is sure to be a holiday hit.

Click here to check it out!

Turkey Lurkey Hat by Duncan Creative on Etsy

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, my mind immediately enters a state of contentment.  Just thinking about the feast we are about to inhale (and inhale it usually is) makes me smile and giggle.  I LOVE Thanksgiving.  It is hands down my favorite American holiday.  It is the only one that isn’t surrounded by massive consumer fanfare.  And well, it is always a 4 day weekend – and that simply rocks.  This year we will be heading to a friends house for our overindulgence of triptophan, sweet potatoes and pie – lots of pie.  That being said, my next thought concerns what adorable outfit should I dress Lexi in.  It seems I’m far more interested in her wardrobe than mine these days.     read more »

Custom Silhouette by Pretty Faces on Etsy

When I was a young girl, my family lived in Paris.  One of my favorite mementos from that time is a pair of silhouettes of my mother and I from a visit to Montmartre.  I display them to this day and it is often becomes a  conversation piece.  read more »