The Mini Social is brimming with heaps of goodies today! Including 3 of my most favorite children's books, some charming casual-dress clothes for boys, legendary loot by mid-century artist Charley Harper, awesome graffiti style learning via Alternative ABC's, and a collection of adorable baby threads!
If you are not a Mini Social member yet, you are now officially invited to join the party here.
Happy thrift-ing!!
It may still be nippy outdoors, but the new line over at Stella McCartney Kids is beamin' with sunshine! Featuring both bright and muted hues of summer, this line seems to be more french-vintage-inspired than her usual hipster spin (I was downright shocked to see a throwback to some nasty old-school-blue-jean-washes!).
Here's a peek at some of my favorites:
You can check out the rest of the line for boys, girls, and babies.
And yes, this also means that her previous line is now on sale here!!!
(The highlight is definitely the "Bonnie" - the shot at the top is another view of that strappy red culotte-suit, and has detachable wings!)
If any of you other moms out there are as attached to Yoga as I am, you'll appreciate this extraneous bit of gear known as the Oshi Mat. Totally unnecessary for anyone but a Yoga-loving, germ-obsessing baby mama! I started doing Yoga when I was 16 (at just about the same time that Sushi made it's grand debut on the hipster scenes - Yoga became the ultimate modern-girl workout) when I was schooling abroad in Toronto. My friend and I (hi Leah!!) would hit the gym at the local mall and morph our bodies into the most random of positions... I fell in love. I used to do gymnastics, so my back really seemed to crave all the core-strengthening goodness resulting from 30 minutes of Yoga.
When I found out I was pregnant with Freida, I signed right up to a prenatal Yoga class that was held at a studio down my block. It was fantastic, and I felt like I was indulging in something so luxurious and selfish during those special (though at times, difficult) 9 glorious months of carrying a baby. Once Freida was born I continued with my daily Yoga at home, and when she was a few months old we started attending a Mommy & Me Yoga class at the same studio. Freida became quite the little Yogi and seems to have retained all of her baby flexibility (probably more due to genes than yoga, but anyway!). The only thing that bothered me was the germ-infested studio floors, and bacteria-laden mats... I eventually just bought a second mat for Freida and marked it so i knew which side went down onto the floor, but I wish I would've been introduced to the Oshi Mat back then!
Lightweight, water repellent and moisture-free to stave off bacteria, Oshi Mats are made of eco-friendly, non-toxic, recyclable foam, and they 100% PVC and latex free.Definitely a product created for the unfortunately overtly OCD moms (like me!), but a smart concept either way.
The best part is: you can snag one on sale today over at Gilt!
To endless (and germ-less!) downward dog-ing!!
Also, you can check out this previously posted link to a great Yoga for Kids DVD.
V-day is coming early this year over at the Gilt Groupe! Ditch the Victorias Secret Pink spit-up-stained cotton T-shirt and sweat shorts at the bedroom door; here's all a mom needs to feel like a '30's screen siren!!
The Lake and Stars underpinnings via Gilt
(Make sure the Mr. gets a sneak peek at the A-list PJ's - Date night just may end early... "Uh, check please!")
Remember this Puzzle cutting board I blogged about a while ago? If you thought that was great for a party, check out this one! Beautiful solid acacia wood - displaying the most gorgeous and natural grain - interlock or come separate for cutting, serving, and entertaining. Plus, this is the type of kitchen goodie that manages to make your kid's daily cheese and crackers look rustically chic (not to mention fun!). Treated and finished with mineral oil, this 6 piece cutting puzzle is fabulous form + function + fun! Puzzle board from VivaTerra, $39.00
