Apples & Beatles

I've been so fascinated by the outcome of Beatles on iTunes, and I can't seem to get over it! I just find it so incredible that the music my parents grew up on is top-selling on iTunes today!! Am I the only one who finds this so impeccably enthralling?? Maybe it's because I grew up listening to a "Best of the Beatles" cassette tape on my walkman and felt very cool that I was enjoying the music of my parent's era, or maybe because my childhood best friend and I would put on "Beatles Shows" on the couch in her family's living room, or maybe because I thought "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was about Candy Land - either way, somehow, I'm completely inspired by the awesomeness of Apple's ability in managing to completely erase the five-decade difference between generations - bringing the Beatles on vinyl to the Beatles on iPod. Simply wondrous!

This video clip gives me chills:

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Plus, this commercial makes me laugh!!

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Their ad campaign has been simplistically incredible, as well. I guess their music will never really die... My husband and I sat in the second row at the broadway Rain (we loved it!!), and my 2 year old is a little die-hard Ringo Starr wannabe (and one of her favorite songs is "All you Need is Love")! Some things are simply too good to grow old...

Now if only we could reduce the parent/child generation gap in a few more ways than music. :)

P.S. I'm totally smitten by this "Beatles Ten Great Years" print from Max Dalton! How cute?? (via A Cup of Jo)

Give a Giggle!

Having a sister in Scottsdale Arizona lends itself to some very serious shopping; the city was built on retail therapy! From the hottest most luxurious modern shopping structures, and fantastic novel boutiques, all the way to one-of-a-find designer consignment shops (think barely-worn Marc Jacobs dresses from last seasons collection, and Chloé tops with tags still intact!), this city delivers the ultimate fashion/retail experience!!

We spent one afternoon out with the kids at an outdoor mall, and stopped in at the grand opening of a Giggle boutique. I've mentioned Giggle in a previous post about these awesome stroller hooks, but I never quite got how fabulous this shop is. It's basically all the best in baby gear, furniture, and toys - compiled into one easy-to-navigate minimalistic-forward one-stop-baby-shop. They do all the work, find all the goodies - you just drop in once to browse and buy your favorites. They've got the regular run-of-the-mill top-of-the-line cribs, strollers, highchairs, play tables etc., plus plenty of Giggle originals and exclusives (like the Buggup, and Better Basics).

As of now they have store/s in New York, Boston, Connecticut, Chicago, California, Maryland, and Scottsdale. If you're out of that loop, I'd definitely check out the website here for some online shopping...

Tubular Turbans

I'm just loving what turbans can do to keep you nice and toasty this winter; it's all in the head wrap! Spotted some hot turban options available over at BlackMarketBaby on Etsy:

But the best head-wrap I've laid eyes on is this Paola 100% Italian cashmere knit turban from Verdel (there's a giveaway going on here). This can top off and pull together any fall/winter ensemble, even when your shirt is covered in spit up, your lipstick is smeared on your child's cheek, and you haven't yet managed to don some proper shoes. I just love those cult pieces that do it all - it's like buying a great pair of frames; they're always there to make you look put-together - even when you've been up since 4:30am with a coughing toddler, realized you were out of coffee, and got a flat tire during the morning carpool route...

Verdel Paola Cashmere Knit Turban

Keeping Tea-Times Cozy

And we're back! Thanks for holding out on our super-long weekend away... Thinking of all you miserably snowed-in east coast/mid-west folks; while we frolic in our 75° weather (na-na na-na boo-boo!), you girls are possibly stuck at the homefront today with a household of school-free children to entertain through the blizzard.

With you ladies in mind, I noticed the coziest little teapot ever! When snow-days at home chill you out and bog you down, the least you can do it make sure you keep high-tea high. Invite the neighbors to gear up in puffy parkas and rubber snow-boots and make the trek over to your place for some high stylin', bone warming, herbal infusions via the "spout", while the kids down the remains of last night's hot cocoa. This would make for an absolutely lovely gift for a hostess, friends, mother etc. Such a charming way to bring the tea to the table while entertaining...sweater and all! These white glazed stoneware teapots feature a rustic corked lid, spout, and a variety of tea cozies to choose from!

Spout Tpot from Paige Russell, $125.00

If you are in fact snowed-in with the kiddies today, you can re-visit this snow day post. Stay warm!!

Bathing Beauty

The latest to hit the baby-gear radar is an invention that will have new and seasoned moms alike wish-listing immediately! I have a baby bathtub sitting at the very top of my storage closet, taking up a nice amount of much-in-demand space - at least I know what this foldable creation could do for my apartment life...

An older brother of the "Puj" baby bath (which is essentially good for newborns only), but from different producers, the FlexiBath is one space-saving-grace of a tub! I know there are plenty of moms out there who go directly to the bathroom bathtub for baby baths, but I used my plastic baby tub on top of my bathroom counter for (gasp!) 7 months! My kid was tiny, and my method was back-ache free. Will definitely be looking into getting this sleek looking, flat-storing, super form+functional beauty of a bath for future bathing babes!

The Flexibath is available now in many different baby stores and boutiques, and is retailing for about $35.00. You can get one through Amazon here.