Seeking: an easy way to teach the little ones left from right. Spotted: Chooze Shoes, a 100% vegan shoe that features two different, but oh-so-complementary patterns for those tiny toes. Next lesson? Teaching Junior not to leave his kicks on the staircase. To Buy: $24.99 at Chooze Shoes.
The moment our plane touched down from Ethiopia, my mind started to reel. There was much to process and even more to savor. I felt light and true and inspired, yes, but even more so – afraid. I feared that I had just experienced a life-changing perspective but would return home to a life not
I’m always on the hunt for quirky baby gifts that area (1) easy to personalize, and (2) easy to mail. With so many friends and colleagues spread throughout the states, it’s important to me to celebrate the milestones with a sweet snail mail surprise. So of course, I was crazy thrilled to find these darling
Today is my thirtieth birthday, so naturally, I’m feeling absolutely, 100% on top of the world. Thirty sounds legitimate, like when you give your married name to the hostess at your favorite restaurant for the first time. Table for two, please. I’m Thirty.
Modeerska Huset – a Swedish line of organic cotton threads perfect for mixing and matching. The designs are kid-friendly with happy themes from funny faces to cloudy days and nature walks. Quirky, unexpected and completely non-serious, a winning combination for kids who love the creative outlet that getting dressed can bring.
Anatology, a line of graphic sleep sacks from French mama Delphine (love that name!) Miquel. Created from soft, natural materials and locally made in France, Delphine’s debut collection of modern sleepwear is filled to the brim with trend-driven graphic prints.
Diana HajAhmad sent over a link to her latest project, The Compliment Fairy. A student of Stefan Sagmeister at the School of Visual Arts MFA Design, she asked herself: Can design touch someone’s heart? Her answer is a resounding yes, as is mine. Just watch.
I’m always looking for international shops that ship worldwide, offering the highest quality toys and goods from Japan, Sweden, Norway and beyond. I find it fascinating that, thanks to this dear Internet thing, I can stock up on unique gifts for special little ones in my life – without having to jump the pond myself.