May 18, 2015

UPSTAIRS AT PIERRE LAFOND

May 18, 2015/ MARLAN

The next time you take a trip to Santa Barbara, I highly recommend stopping in the town of Montecito, just south. Pierre Lafond has quite a setup there with his Wine Bistro and Montecito Market, along with his wife's Wendy Foster and Upstairs. Today we're exploring Upstairs, a beautifully curated shop of unique pieces for home, gifts and the kids.

I'll have to tell Twink to add these to her next Kitchen Towel Guide.

I spy some good Rifle Paper Co. options in there.

Cozy blankies for snuggling.

I'm gonna need to add this Maileg bunny to Mila's birthday wish list.

Oh hey, beautiful Jess Brown doll.

The best Atsuyo et Akiko selection I've seen in a store.

May 12, 2015

THE SWAN GUIDE

May 12, 2015/ MARLAN

Swans, swans and more swans. Have you noticed an abundance of swans lately? So many cute swans! Here's a roundup of some of our favorite items.

Party decor from Pippa & Co. Shop.

Eco Baby Blanket in fuchsia from Spearmint Love.

Swan Queen Tutu in milk from Tutu Du Monde via Eggy.

Odette Swan Animal Head from Sew Heart Felt.

Soft pillow from Lulu Lucky.

Garland by VelveteenBabies on Etsy.

Onesie from Rylee + Cru.

Art print by Rifle Paper Co.

Mini Boheme organic linen pillow.

Boramiri Nina doll in gold via Shop Minikin.

Toddler sheet set in swan soiree from Land of Nod.

Little Lux limited edition Odette necklace by Gunner & Lux.

Fleece raglan pullover from Atsuyo et Akiko.

Costumes via Ilona Jongepier.

The cutest kid felt slippers from Sew Heart Felt.

March 23, 2015

THE BUNNY GUIDE

March 23, 2015/ MARLAN

Easter is hopping up on us. For this Easter Gift Guide, we focused on the cutest part, bunnies! Here you'll find our picks in lots of bunny incarnations: dolls, toys, books, clothing, accessories, even furniture. And five of them are under $40.

This Maileg mini dress-up bunny has lots of adorable spring dressing wardrobe options. And the doll itself is under $40.

Lauren Bradshaw is known for her sweet Walnut Animal Society characters. This is the spring edition of the adorable Magnolia the Bunny.

Baby's first Easter: Giggle Bunny Ring Teether in organic cotton. That's a gift for only $10.

DwellStudio Bunny Push Toy.

The Runaway Bunny book.

Pat the Bunny book.

Rabbit necklace from Parisian jewelry designer Mathilde de Turckheim. The bunny is wearing a bright pink silk mousseline dress and accessorized with beaded bracelets and tiara crown.

Roxy Marj bunny purse.

If your baby boy reminds you of Prince George, this Stella McCartney bunny romper may be the one.

Atsuyo et Akiko Palais Royal t-shirt.

Beau Loves rabbit mask sweatshirt.

Oeuf Bunny Hoodie -- perfect for post-Easter egg hunt snuggles.

Did somebody say, bunny play chairs? Um, yeah, I'm gonna need those.

February 03, 2015

VALENTINE GIFT GUIDE: KIDS

February 03, 2015/ MARLAN

Who has captured your heart more than your little one, right?! So lets take a look at some fun Valentine's Day gifts for kids.

Hello Shiso kiss clips.

We're constantly taking pictures of our kids. Why not give them the chance to turn the camera around on us? And this Twig Creative wooden toy camera is the cutest way to do it.