Hugo Loves Tiki has done it again! One of my all time favorite children’s companies, they continue to floor me season after season. Cheyenne Norris is the founder and designer and has the most amazing eye for detail and beautiful prints that both kids and adults love. Think whimsical swans, vibrant fruit, and smiling bunnies.
This season they teamed up with Kip&Co and produced a gorgeousss bedding collection with reversible prints. The prints I chose for Lillie are from the Hugo Loves Tiki SS18 collection – seahorses and clams in a gorgeous palette of pinks and lilacs. Each piece is so so soft and beautifully made. Lillie LOVES her new bedding and I know it’s a set that she will still adore years from now in her big girl room.
If you can’t tell from that last photo, Lucas is pretty stoked about his new teepee from LJ Teepees. We have been hoarding this bad boy for a while now and I really don’t know who was more excited about finally being able to play in it – me or Lucas. We can go with Lucas here but it must be noted that my excitement level was pretty high on the charts. This thing is awesome. We both fit in it (hurrah!) so it’s perfect for reading time, sharing secrets, and just plain hanging out.
You can see more photos and read more about Lucas’s new favorite thing ever over on Babiekins.
Yet another reason why I love Instagram so dang much (like I need another reason ;). I recently discovered Milk + Bots – a new shop for the kiddos that launches TODAY! I have been following along as Soo Kim (shop owner and fellow mama to son Warren) has been posting sneak peeks into the shop, each one better than the last. Milk + Bots is now open for business and you can shop till you drop!
Not only is Soo’s shop perfectly curated, she’s an inspiration. I admire a mama who goes after her dreams and sees it through to fruition. I had the chance to speak with Soo and here’s what she had to say:
What inspired you to start Milk + Bots? What inspired me to start is wanting to do something I truly love and look forward to everyday. I’m a bit obsessed with kids fashion and always hunting for products that embrace creativity. There are so many amazing kids labels that aren’t available everywhere and I get asked all the time where I shop for my son. One thing led to another and I decided to go for it! Warren is a big part of my inspiration – of course. What were you doing before Milk + Bots? I was in grad school and in classrooms to become a teacher but I got pregnant and became a stay at home mom. When my son becomes older I still plan on becoming a teacher because I just love the innocence and the world of kids. Growing up is so overrated!
What do you look for when scouting items for your shop? What I look for when thoughtfully curating collections for my shop is individuality and creativity. I have a passion for quality and design and I love designers that embrace that also. I like to carry new and emerging brands and especially unisex clothing.
Congratulations Soo! Milk + Bots is here and it’s pretty freaking awesome! You can also read more on Babiekins.
This week we received Lucas’s new Rock & Pebble pear house from Murray & Finn. Point blank – it’s awesome. It’s beautifully crafted and is a blank canvas for your child’s imagination. I especially love the adorable pebble people. Lucas squealed when we put it together and wouldn’t ya know. The first thing he did was run to his room to grab his Donatello. He placed him in the house and proclaimed “my home!”. Yep. A house sure as heck is not a home without a little turtle action. I quite think Donatello makes an excellent addition. Maybe Rock & Pebble will come out with Ninja Turtle themed pebble figurines? Just saying. Christmas 2014 anyone? And ps – Murray & Finn is one of the cutest, wonderfully curated children’s shops I’ve come across. Not only is it basically perfect, the mamas behind the shop are the absolute sweetest! I was featured on their blog in their new ‘Mamas & Little Ones’ series. Thanks so much for having us ladies!
I first came across Everlylane Designs when I was on the hunt for a tassel garland for Lucas’s first birthday party. I found a few shops but none had what I was looking for. Everylane was full of gorgeous colors and designs and every garland was just so beautiful! After Lucas’s shindig I promptly found a home for our garland above our bed and that is where it has happily resided for almost a year (many of you have seen it in all its glory on Instagram). I have to say, the quality has surpassed all my expectations. With just a weekly dusting, our garland is in perfect condition.
The crafty and talented Jess, creator of Everlylane (the ultimate garland), recently sent me this custom black and white beauty (POLKA DOTS you guys!) accompanied by a custom gold letter banner. It reads “Dream Big” and is the perfect addition to Lucas’s cozy nook. I might have did a happy jig when it arrived and made Ivan hang it up within 10 minutes of opening the box. Jess is giving one lucky duck a chance to WIN a custom 27 tassel garland with your choice of colors and rope! Make sure to follow Jess and I on Instagram for details on how to enter.
