What clothes around, comes around.

Consignment store fans, rejoice! This new website will have you reveling in the exciting retail possibilities now available for your young ones. Eco-Fashion Rocks provides us with a venue to buy and sell children's clothing through the www. Send in gently worn clothing, and receive a bank account transfer for what they're worth - easy as pie! What a wonderful way to ease up on some of our storage space while spring cleaning, or rid ourselves of unworn babygifts etc. all while making an easy buck. Eco-fashion Rocks is also a super-cool place to spot a designer bargain such as this lovely Oilily dress ($23)! There's not much selection on the site right now (though it definitely looks up-and-coming!), but with some searching I came across some great designer pieces from Oilily, Petite Bateau etc. Totally the hottest novelty-retail concept since Ebay! : ) Happy scavenging!

Sweet Little Soles

The time has come (at long last!), and Freida's overdue gross-motor skills have been bumped up to par - my 17 month old is finally walking, folks. Here begins the quest for the perfect little "first pair". With the summer month's arrival, I can't help but look to something a bit more open and airy (not to mention novel!) than a Stride Rite. Here's a little roundup of my favorites so far:

1. Saltwater Sandals

The classic summertime sandal we wore to the beach as kids.

2.  Converse Glitter Chuck Taylors

Retro styled All Stars with some girly glam, easily slips on and off.

3. Tip Toey Joeys

Made from the softest leather to protect those rapidly growing baby bones.

4. PÉPÉ Biscottos

Like Birkenstocks for babies!

5. Baby Blochs

Bochs fabulously famous ballet shoes made for your mini ballerina.

6. Gucios

My favorite pair of modern first walkers, with plenty of support.

Curious George Saves the Day

The Jewish Museum of New York is now hosting an exhibit: Curious George Saves the Day, interprets this lovable iconic monkey's knack for savior to be symbolic of the actual safeguarding of his creators as they fled  war-torn Paris in the 1940's with their first manuscript in their suitcase. This exhibition delves into the life and works of Margret and H.A. Rey, and tells the story of their narrow escape from Nazi-occupied Europe; their belongings being searched at the border, and upon being found with these wonderful children's illustrations being allowed to pass through and eventually arrive in the United States. Featuring close to 80 original drawings and telling a story of escape and encounter through the curious little monkey, this exhibit will likely delight both adults and children. If I were in the greater New York area - I would definitely stop by for a visit. This exhibit is open now through August, check it out!

Here's a little peek at some of those originals:

Lighten Up!

Apologies for being rather out of commission recently - been busy with a few new projects and exciting aspirations (details may follow) : ) Other than that, I've been surprisingly busy working to transition Freida's nap from 10am to 12pm. I am still shocked at the amount of diligence it took on my part to keep her nice and distracted enough to ensure she stayed awake. Had to revamp our whole schedule (which had worked so beautifully until now, it was hard for me to admit it needed a reroute)!

While researching some playroom lighting options, I came across a new favorite for children's spaces, offices, reading corners etc. The NUD collection offers this: a meager lightbulb on a simple/spunky chord. And I love it.

Hung in a single file, these make a wonderful minimalist lighting exhibit while adding a subtle pop of color (depending on your choice of cord).  Gathered in a cluster, these lights add a bit of industrial-style-whimsy; clean, chic, and modern.

( Image found via Pisarapilvi)

Meet Mylo

Meet Mylo, a sleek and sexy new stroller, featuring all the bells and whistles. Hit the European market last month, and (obviously!) not yet available here in the States... Straight from Mamas and Papas of London - I bring you (what is now being referred to as) the Astin Martin of strollers! Check it out here. Also, have a look at the Morph baby carrier, while your viewing the English goods!