tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190700062010-03-04T05:28:16.017-05:00A blog that's all about the baby (well, hip dads and chic moms too)!Daddy*dramanoreply@blogger.comBlogger674125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19070006.post-84540250545729231502007-04-30T08:39:00.000-04:002007-04-30T08:39:10.323-04:00

Well, not exactly (I don't even know how). But after 18 months of sharing my finds for the little ones (well, hip dads and chic moms too), I've decided to take a break. With all the different balls I have in the air, I realized I wasn't spending as much time as I would like on the most important thing, namely hanging with mommy*drama and baby*drama. My fingers will likely go through blog

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How charming are these soft toys from Australia-based Two Little Banshees? Inspired by her twin daughters, Kate uses fabulously colorful retro fabrics to create these strange and wonderful creatures. Since she doesn't use any buttons on these dolls, they are perfectly safe for your little ones.Available at Two Little Banshees.

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klt:kids is all about vibrant colors, soft textures, and simple, bold shapes for the modern kid or the "kid at heart". Washington-based artist Kristin Loffer Theiss designs and handcrafts the cutest, whimsical mobiles, onesies and plush (finger puppets and watercolor illustrations too). You'll love Dewey Long Legs with its polka-dot legs, Ollie the Dotted Owl, Tiptoe Sweeney, Kiki the Kitty and

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Just how fab are these personalized baby announcements and shower invites from Fabulous Stationery. Sleek, colorful and modern, these note cards certainly know how to make a stylish statement. Choose from hundreds of designs for occasions beyond baby stuff, from save-the-dates and showers to simple thank yous. Available at Fabulous Stationery.

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Take a look at these cool graphic tees from eight3one. The Urban Pop line combines old school designs with contemporary fabrics while the Tot Couture organic line features elegant clean lines with whimsical designs and colors. Just what your little bugs want to show off their cool factor!Available at eight3one.

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Taking inspiration from midcentury design and vintage illustration, these limited edition collages from Petit Collage are truly special. Artist Lorena Siminovich creates these wonderful pieces on maple plywood with recycled, painted and vintage papers she finds from all over the world, juxtaposing patterns, textures and languages. Available at Velocity Art and Design.

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Here's this week's (April 16-20) baby news and celebrity mama snapshots:Baby News- A Houston Fuss Over Breast-Feeding Strikes a Responsive Nerve [NYTimes]Celebrity Mama News & Snapshots- Happy (Belated) Birthday, Suri! [X17 Online]- New Mom Amanda Peet: 'I'm on Cloud Nine' [People]- Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner taking Violet for her first pony ride [X17 Online]- Johnny Depp’s Daughter Out and

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As the top judge on Top Design, Jonathan Adler certainly knows a thing or two about chic, contemporary decor. Accented with bold geometric patterns and fired with the signature Adler matte white glaze, his playful collection of ceramic animals adds a Top Design touch to the nursery. Available at Jonathan Adler.

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Started in 2003 by Mia Abbruzzese, Morgan & Milo is creating playful, fun and whimsical shoes that blend fashion, function and price, the perfect combination for a practical, modern parent. While our little one needs to grow a little more, it won't be long before she finds herself wearing a pair of the Bella Boot, Avril Mary Jane or LTT Oxford.Available at Zappos and Morgan & Milo.

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Wife and husband team Stacy Monakey & Mark Lyon makes up the 1Girl 1Boy behind these unique tees. With sweatshop-free American Apparel t-shirt as the starting point, each shirt is hand dyed, block printed and appliquéd so no 2 are alike. Don't worry - they're still machine washable.Available at 1Girl 1Boy's Etsy Shop.

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I love Pixel's contemporary yet whimsical bedding collection, and they've made it even better by adding an organic line. Pixel Organics bedding is made entirely of organic cotton printed in an eco-friendly way so parents don't have to sacrifice sustainable living for modern design. The collection includes two crib sets (Lion and Loveliness) and two toddler sets (Loveliness and Supercharged) that

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Designed by Dutch designer Inke Heiland, the Wallpaper Menagerie from Inke started out as an idea for her son's bedroom. The animal silhouettes are hand crafted from vintage wallpaper, giving them that special retro look. Mix and match to create your own zoo. If it's a little shade you want for the nursery, with a birdhouse to boot, then go for the Wallpaper Tree.Available at Romp.

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Here's this week's (April 9-13) baby news and celebrity mama snapshots:Celebrity Mama News & Snapshots- Jennifer Garner and Violet get their bubble on [Splash News]- Adam Sandler & Daughter Sadie At The Beach [babyrazzi.com]- Marcia Cross introduces her two new bundles of joy – fraternal twins Eden and Savannah [Celebrity Baby Blog]- Courteney Cox and daugther Coco Arquette [Just Jared]- Melania

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I continue to be amazed at the artists I find on Etsy. Take a look at these Mary Jane and slipper-style booties by Sarah Hillgrove of Diddle Dumpling. Hand made using wool felt for the uppers and recycled leather for the soles, they are just absolutely perfect for the little one's busy, wriggly feet.Available at Diddle Dumpling.

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Leave it to Mom Mimi (founder/manager), Dad Patrick (technology) and Grandma Ellen (studio artist) to create the sophisticated yet playful line of baby cloths at Scout. Embellished with traditional symbols from cultures around the world, the designs are modern and vibrant. The clothes themselves are super soft and silky too, made in Peru with the highest quality organic Pima cotton. Talk about

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Besides creating beautiful housewares that find inspiration in nature and the outdoors, Helen Ige also designed two contemporary mobiles for us style-hungry parents. Featured in Cookie Magazine, the Birds of a Feather mobile is laser cut from beautiful walnut veneer and arrives in a silhouette sheet that can be used for stenciling or other art projects. The newer Wise Ol' Owl mobile, inspired by

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If these wonderful duds from Kicokids don't have you wishing for spring/summer already, I'm not sure what will. Founder and Creative Director Tia Cibani combines wonderful fabrics with fresh colors and fashion-forward designs to create a spring collection that is simply scrumptious. Knit tanks, bandeau dresses and cotton short sleeves that come in "mint gelato," "alligator" and "little pirate"

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With a peel-away 3M adhesive backing that makes these fish, butterfly and saucer wood-based Wallter Wall Applications easy to mount, the walls in your little one's room is just screaming to be decorated. Paint it, pattern it - how it turns out is left to your imagination. They're fun to touch too!Available at 2Modern.

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Here's this week's (April 2 - 6) baby news and celebrity mama snapshots:Baby News- Report puts a pacifier on 'smarter baby' debate [Yahoo! News]Celebrity Mama News & Snapshots- Gwen Stefani and Kingston [X17 Online]- Jennifer Garner Loves Being a Mom [FlynetOnline.com]- John O'Hurley and son William at Spamalot premiere [Celebrity Baby Blog]- Cate Blanchett and sons at LAX [babyrazzi.com]- Celeb

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Last year, I came across the article that Suzanne Pullen wrote for San Francisco Chronicle regarding the mystery of stillbirths and her own personal loss. She recently emailed me to update me on her follow up story about subsequent pregnancy after loss. The story is very touching. It really is special to be a parent, and I'm so happy for Suzanne that she's now experiencing all the joys of

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These super cool tees from Snuglo are certainly not shy about making statements. To designer Lisa Quinn, a little humor and irony go a long way in complementing the fun and happiness of those precious first years.Available at Sugarfreckle.

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Meant to be loved, shared, hugged and tugged, these Raplapla limited edition quality dolls and cuddly toys are just lovable. Erica Perrot combines her experience as a theatre couturier and sewing instructor with her design and fashion background to create the perfect companions for your little ones to share their happinesss, sorrows and secrets. Each Raplapla doll wears a magnificent smile that

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Having written about the great poncho/blanket from Super Natural Baby previously, I've been on the look out for fresh new designs from this San Francisco-based shop. I'm loving these eye-catching crib sets that would be perfect for modern nurseries. Available in 3 different designs (Alphabet, Bird and Daisy), the crib set includes cotton flannel fitted sheet, bumper and quilt.Available at 2Modern.

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Lisa Golightly of Kiki & Polly emailed me to take a peek at her children's portrait paintings, and they are wonderful. She weaves the digital photos that clients send in into the portraits and handpaints each work with whimsy, humor and imagination. Talk about a special art piece for the nursery.Available at Kiki & Polly.

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Here's this week's (Mar 26 - 30) baby news and celebrity mama snapshots:Baby News- Poor Behavior Is Linked to Time in Day Care [NYTimes]- Alpha Moms leap to top of trendsetters [USAToday.com]Celebrity Mama News & Snapshots- Rachel Weisz Down in Rio with Son Henry [Just Jared]- Jennifer Garner buying flowers for Violet [X17Online]- Julianne Moore takes her daughter Liv Freundlich and her

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