Switchfoot

Cant find shoes to go with that outfit? Grab a different ribbon!!

I found these awesome shoes on a friends Facebook page. There are a few different styles and you can put whatever ribbon on them in any way you can think of. So clever.

If you're lucky enough to wear the sizes she has on her etsy page they are on sale. Otherwise check out the website for more.

mohop etsy shop - $75

www.mohop.com - $118 - 148

next time won't you sing with me

Although my girly is only 5 months old she already knows the abc's....song. She gets the biggest grin when we start singing (despite the fact that mama cant carry a tune in her handbag) so these adorable cards have gone in my mental cart for the next time I find money in the washing machine.

Illustrated Alphabet Cards by Ida Pearle at Sonny Botique
$44

For the Boys

I'll admit I've had to eat my words nearly everyday. My girl wears pink way more than I ever thought she would before I knew she was a she. (I think its because she has a gorgeous head of thick hair but its styled like a 40 year old mans for now) But her nursery is still a modern black and white room with lime accents.

As I said I had a dickens of a time finding something for her crib but had I found this then...the bumper and quilt would be mine. Its gorgeous. And technically for a boy, but Ani could rock it.

MiGi Classic 6 Piece Crib Set
$143.99
rightstart.com

not your mothers crib

After exhausting all my web searching skills and coming up empty-handed I decided to have my mother make black and white cribs sheets for me. I'd checked ETSY back then with no luck but just ran across this super cute (but not too cutesy) set from HushBabyCo.

Now, its a little over most budgets - but I thought i'd show that your nursery doesn't have to be all bunnies and bears.

$215
HushBabyCo at ETSY.com

Konnichiwa

I can not express enough how much I dig this little Japanese inspired dress by Redfish. Unfortunately I don't have $70 dollars hanging around (and darn it why didn't I pay more attention in sewing class in jr high!) to make it my own.

Party Dress
$76
spunky sprout.com

Tiny Traveler

As adorable as the onesie is, its not the point of this post. (Fret not, I will give the link at the end) We are traveling to Hawaii in a few weeks. Girly will be 3.5 months and I've been researching tiny travel like its my job. It will be our first plane trip and my head is whirling thinking of all the gear we have to take!

To avoid looking like a pack mule I got a great tip from a friend. RENT. After some google magic I found a site that might help some of you in the future. (Unfortunately and true to my luck, its not available in Kauai but there are areas in Hawaii.) Now, yes there are some things you want only your babes spit, hurl, juicy toot, etc. to be on but for those things you can live without strapping to yourself or checking for an additional cost on the plane babysaway is genius!
They rent:
cribs | strollers | portable cribs | car seats | high chairs | toys | swings & saucers | beach equipment | etc.
They site says if you cant find something you need on the site call and they will try to find it.

Smart mama - 1, Pack Mule - 0

Oh, and that sweet little plane onesie. Its personalized (though one of my BFF's babes is Eloise) and goes for $26 at Savvy Tot

one large letter

I copied this image to my desktop as a reminder to add this to girly's nursery when we knew
a. if he was a she or she was a he
b. the initial to paint

I quickly realized that the space between the window and wall was too small in my nursery, but its only paint so I should give it a whirl, yes?

a girl can never have too many shoes

Imelda had it right. Priorities people.

My Ani will have these adorable kicks...once mama finally decides which color! (The red would be superfantastic with the previously posted kimono!)

Cherry infant mary jane shoes sizes 0-24 months - $20

smallbeans etsy shop

kim oh no - hide the credit card

This blog is about to shift a gear. I will post more in this gear. I know this because I'm completely addicted to finding anti babybabyish baby clothes. I used to window shop, but i've recently been blessed with an adorable little chubby cheek girly! So, in the words of my favorite baby gear blog...
mama said shop!! <-- check her out too!

I cant stand how much I LUFF this kimono outfit!! I've definitely got a favorite style for my girl... the onepiece. Comfortable, and it stays in place. I constantly have to pull shirts down on her and she doesnt even sit on her own yet!

lucky cat wawa playsuit - red | 3,6,9mo
www.shopluckywang.com

a pretty package

I'm a big fan of pretty packaging. I'll buy loads of things I don't need just because the wrapping is cute, or I like the font/logo design.

These little 2x2x2 boxes caught my eye. Now all I need is a party to plan!

Set of 25 - $60
enzo & lola

a girly buckle

At the risk of looking like I just walked into a saloon looking for a gunslingin good time - depending on the size of this beauty - I thought this was too cute to not share.

Find it at Caughtredhanded's Etsy shop
$25.00

write it down

I've had many a note pad in my day. Scratch that, still have many note pads as I find one I cant live without and toss the old CLWO into the drawer -- that drawer that holds all lost treasures waiting to one day be discovered. I tend to buy a new one when I get on a fitness bender and feel the need to track my workouts and intake. (Usually right after I buy a new pair of sneaks to 'motivate' me.) I'm easy. Oh hell, I just like to shop.

I found this little gem which not only is a gnarly little pad...but it gets the mind working with the inspirational question if you could open a door to anywhere, where would you go? hmm

Have Adventures Notepad
$10
OhBabyaustin.com

digg indie

thanks to the queen of all things preppy for the nudge back into my poor neglected little blog.

I'm always looking up indie or homemade crafter sites to support the little guy... and i'm never dissappointed. (when surfing lets me down I fondle my way through etsy)

the newest digg up in the sandbox is this fun little tote

Raindrops Tote - Lime by Modern Radar
$24.00
shop.indie.com

lets wrap

as a self proclaimed wrapping snob, I will wrap a gift in white offset paper and draw on it myself if I cant find a roll I like. I've fallen head over heels over all the designs at Heidi

shop heidi
$21.99

kick it!

i love high heels
i have a door that wont stay open

I dont want to ruin a real shoe...

problem solved.

Foot in the Door Door Stop

http://www.spoonsisters.com/

$9.50

couture coffee

a fluff item? maybe, but also earth friendly considering you can leave the cardboard caffeine cozy in the cafe.

yes, I see the cardboard cup. one at a time...

Cup Couture Sleeve
http://www.wishingfish.com/510649m.html
$12.00

clever shakers

Learn chemistry and spice up your dinner simultaneously.

really, you never know when you might end up on 1 vs 100 with no backups and need to know what salt is for a hundred thousand dollars.

salt + pepper shakers
modernpoverty.com
$20

i'm freezing

this might be helpful to only me
since its clear I talk to me and TCP
and I'm pretty sure Mr TCP
most likely knows this... but my
iPod keeps freezing up on me
and I have to google
what to do every time.

Its simple.
For my generation with a click wheel:
Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons
simultaneously until the Apple logo appears,
about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

if you are in need,
here is the link to find how to thaw your i.
how to reset iPod

whats going on

keep it together kate spade style.

having been called out and called up
where are you
more than I care to admit I have to fess up that a pocket calendar has saved my arse more than a time or two. this little cutie might just find her way in my case for 2008

$16
see jane work

supersoft cuddly

Just purchased one of these Minkee's for a friend from orangepeelbaby.com
Its easily the softest, cutest thing ever.
(the one I bought isn't on the site anymore)

excellent craftsmanship too!!

Minkee Soft dot fabric reverses to coordinating print, minkee, or fleece. Quilted to eliminate shifting of fabrics. Finished with traditional quilt binding. One of the softest, best constructed baby blankets around! Measures approx 30" x 32". $38 each