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Atissu


New lifestyle brand Atissu is on a mission to make everyday objects more lovely.

The début collection of contemporary boxed tissues from one of the UK’s newest lifestyle brands, Atissu, is quite distinctive. What we really like – experienced brand expert, packaging designer and creator Sam Dumont is pluck enough to include the kids’ rooms in her designs.

These days, parents are keen to complement the beautiful modern interiors of their homes with equally beautiful accessories – including tissue boxes. Why hide them when they look like this?

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Desirable for the Design Conscious

“I hope you will love (as much as we do) and will agree that our tissue range is spot on for children’s bedrooms and playrooms,” Kerry O’Connor, who runs PR for the company, says. “These little boxes often sit next to carefully curated items like ornaments, prints and favorite toys; things that people have taken time, energy and money to source.” The launch collection of 12 new contemporary boxed tissues is designed and made in Britain, and the folks at Atissu work closely with like-minded suppliers to source materials sustainably.

“Parents tell us that there’s nothing available that they actively like, and certainly nothing that compliments their children’s bedrooms; their children just adore our new designs, we’ve been told!”

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All About Atissu

Apart from choosing a fabulous name for a tissue company, Sam and her team like to work with select illustrators, artists, textile and graphic designers on original box designs that please the eye. For the premiere children’s collection, they collaborated with illustrator duo Loopz art. Four different boxes are available with four little buddies on each side of each box, totaling 16 cute but cool characters: Fox & Co, Tiger & Co, Bear & Co and Panda & Co. The box designs are printed on matt board from well-managed forests so as to not compromise on sustainability or quality. “We print locally in London using only vegetable based inks and water based varnishes,” Kerry tells me.

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All About the Tissues!

For those little delicate noses, the tissues are made from 3-ply super-soft FSC material.

In addition, Atissu has just launched a beautiful new collection of Giclee prints. As Sam likes to say, it’s just “a little bit of lovely every day.” Available wholesale and online.

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LÍLLÉbaby & The Guncles


A new baby carrier that celebrates adoption – Benefits the Independent Adoption Center

Popular baby carrier maker LÍLLÉbaby and The Guncles (aka Bill Horn and Scout Masterson) are collaborating on an original, new, limited-edition baby and doll carrier to celebrate adoption. The bold geometric print is available now on LILLEbaby.com and Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Independent Adoption Center (IAC), a national non-profit adoption agency.

Who are The Guncles®?

100715_CRTPost_LILLEbaby The Guncles doll carrier Simone2For six seasons, millions tuned into reality TV’s Tori & Dean and saw the couple’s good friends who became known as The Guncles (the words gay + uncles combined) to their kids. Throughout the years, fans tuned in to be a part of Bill Horn and Scout Masterson’s commitment ceremony as well as their efforts to adopt a child of their own. In 2010, with the help of IAC, daughter Simone Lynn became part of the family, which grew again in 2014 with the addition of son Bosley Jo.

100715_CRTPost_LILLEbaby The Guncles All Seasons Bosley“When our friends at LÍLLÉbaby suggested we create our own custom print to be featured on their popular carriers, we knew we wanted to design a bold, geometric print that was cheerful, sophisticated, and unique,” The Guncles say. “We are proud to be able to use this project to benefit a charity near-and-dear to our hearts – the Independent Adoption Center.”

With a fresh box of crayons and a blank sheet of paper, The Guncles created the colorful print by hand, an expression of the joy and love that adoption has brought into their lives.

“We are excited to announce this beautiful new collection and love this bold, one-of-a-kind print created by Bill and Scout,” LÍLLÉbaby President Lisbeth Lehan says. “We followed their adoption process last year, and it feels very special to be able to assist them in giving back to the organization that made their family.”

Benefits of Babywearing

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“Wearing your baby is an amazing experience that serves you and your baby in so many ways,” Lisbeth says. “There are many benefits of babywearing, not the least of which is that it promotes bonding and attachment. Many social workers recommend babywearing as an effective way for new adoptive parents and children to bond. LÍLLÉbaby is thrilled to be a part of that essential bonding process and further support it through this collaboration.”

100715_CRTPost_LILLEbaby The Guncles Airflow Product ShotAll proceeds that The Guncles earn from the sale of this limited edition run of LÍLLÉbaby carriers will be donated to the IAC and LÍLLÉbaby is matching their donation. IAC plans to use the donations to assist adoptive parents with above expected or anticipated expenses, such as legal and medical fees.

“What a great and creative way for Bill and Scout to pay-it-forward to other adoptive parents with the help of LÍLLÉbaby’s wonderful products,” says Ann Wrixon, IAC Executive Director.

IAC is the largest open adoption agency in the country, facilitating adoptions in 49 states, and fully licensed with offices in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. Since opening in 1982, the IAC has successfully placed over 4,000 newborns with families in the United States. “The IAC is so grateful for their generosity.”

Good news for fans, too – The Guncles are currently in development on their own reality TV show.

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Ollie & Olina


When you’re expecting, you can expect to remember it for a lifetime.

“I launched Ollie & Olina to deliver a little piece of function and beauty to new mothers,” Founder Erika LaPean says. “They deserve a memento of their children’s first months.”

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Ollie & Olina is a brand new collection of heirloom-quality baby quilts, bibs and burp cloths designed “to be used today and cherished tomorrow.” The collection features 100% cotton and cotton terry paired with the exclusive “Hello, Bear” woodland-inspired prints by designer Bonnie Christine. Each beautifully crafted item is designed to endure everyday use while retaining its keepsake status –quite a feat, I might add- the absorbent premium cotton and faux-chenille design maintains its tactile softness with each washing.

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“The journey of parenthood spans many memories – from the time we bring our children home from the hospital to when they start their own family,” Erika says. “Wouldn’t you want to have a lovely keepsake as a poignant reminder of those cherished moments?”

Quality That Matters

The folks at Ollie & Olina believe that the Earth matters and that moments matter. They also believe in packaging it all up into one unforgettable gift.
Ollie & Olina quilts measure approximately 30 by 40 inches and are available in a variety of wilderness-oriented designs that delight, with prints that feature bears, bucks, leaves and morel mushrooms. A matching newborn bib and burp cloth completes the collection. The three-piece set comes in an elegant gift-ready box.

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A trio of Ollie & Olina baby bibs in complimentary prints are available in newborn size eight by 10 inches or toddler size 10 by 13 inches. All bibs have plastic double-snap closure at the neck. Burp cloths may also be purchased in a set of two coordinating prints. An ideal practical yet lovely baby shower gift, these sets are packaged in gift-ready boxes as well.

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By ethically sourcing the highest quality materials and proudly manufacturing in the United States, Erika and the team at Ollie & Olina hope their products will give families lasting memories that will be passed down for generations. Available at www.ollieandolina.com.

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Momo Baby


This company offers an interesting combination of products for both mother and child.

 

Momo Baby makes high-quality, reasonably priced shoes for kids as well as stylishly designed fashion maternity clothes for Mom that flatter the body both during and after pregnancy. One of Momo Baby’s mantras is to provide the most safe and efficient products for your child.

“Our shoes are designed in-house in the USA and Japan,” company representative Tobi Moore tells me. “Not only do we design a good looking shoe, we make sure that the shoe promotes healthy foot growth.” Tobi says Momo Baby shoes have been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “Momo Baby only uses genuine leather, so little feet are able to breathe. Every piece of leather used is tested by a third party to ensure that all leather is safe from lead or any toxic chemicals.”

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Since the introduction of soft sole leather crib shoes for babies, Momo Baby now offers flexible sole leather shoes, leather boots, leather sandals and ballet flats in a wider range of sizes for both boys and girls. The flexible rubber-soled sandals are trendy and beneficial, too –made with a fan shaped toe box to allow your child’s foot to move freely. Adjustable Velcro straps help make them easy to put on and take off. The rubber soled sneakers have a deep tread pattern to increase slip resistance while maintaining flexibility for a natural shift of a child’s foot. The lightweight, breathable construction allow little feet to remain bacteria-free and comfortable.

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The four-year-old company also offers fashionable maternity clothes including tops, dresses, outerwear and accessories that are stylish enough to wear out on the town and after baby is born.

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Wyatt Lily NYC Collection


The popular Upper West Side boutique launches signature collection for summer. 

After the successful launch of Wyatt Lily NYC, New York’s children’s boutique that caters to the city’s most discerning mini-fashionistas, owner Rachel Uchitel is débuting the Wyatt Lily NYC collection, inspired by her three-year-old daughter. The boutique’s signature collection is playful with a dash of New York chic –just like its namesake.

“I’ve created the collection to be both whimsical and practical with a bit of an edge,” Rachel says. “Our clothing is meant to be fashionable- but it’s just as important that young children can play all day in all of our pieces, too.”

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Sparkly star-accented tutu dresses, flowy tiered halter dresses ideal for warm summer days, breezy swing tops, tees with cheeky sayings, and stylish harem pants round out the playground-friendly collection. Soft t-shirts and tanks declaring, “Queen of New York” and “Star” in a rainbow of glitter color choices complement the gold star-accented skirts, available in summery lavender, teal and pink hues.

Sizes range from 6 months to 6T; select custom styles are now available up to size 12. Other custom tees and dresses are also available through a free personal shopping service, which Rachel encourages all customers to experience: decerning help choosing and creating the best gift or outfit the store has to offer.

072215_CRTPost_WyattLily_StorefrontSince opening in December 2013, Wyatt Lily NYC has quickly become a shopping destination for parents nationwide looking for the best children’s brands curated by Rachel –with help from three-year-old, Wyatt Lily herself. She says, “As a mother, I want Wyatt to be as creative and carefree as she can be.”

Rachel’s keen eye for micro-fashion has led to numerous accolades for the boutique, including 2015’s Best of Manhattan Award for Children’s Clothing Store and Best Kids’ Birthday Presents in New York Magazine’s Best of New York issue this year. Located at 290 Columbus Avenue near 74th Street in Manhattan, Wyatt Lily NYC also ships to customers worldwide from WyattLily.com.

072215_CRTPost_WyattLily_03Visit Wyatt Lily NYC booth #418 at KidShow Las Vegas August 17-19 to see the signature collection, which is available online and at select boutiques nationwide.

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Littlerockstore


Official Band Merchandise for Babies & Kids.

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Are your kids ready for the festival season? The music festival season is in full swing again – wonderful weather, enjoying the greatest music and rocking until your feet hurt. Why not take to the road with your Littlerocker in the coolest festival outfit?

Who wouldn’t want to rock together? Music loving parents everywhere are taking their kids with them to musical events like rock and folk festivals, outdoor concerts and more. From SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) in New York to the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State, more children are going along to festivals these days, and festivals are starting to organize special activities for the real Littlerockers. Just remember that music at festivals is sometimes much too loud, especially for children, so have your kids wear ear protection.

The perfect festival outfit for Littlerockers. Music festivals are also all about festival outfits. Littlerockstore is the ultimate official band merchandise web store for babies and kids featuring great stars like Johnny Cash, The Beatles, KISS, AC/DC and many, many more. With over 40 different designs for band t-shirts, duo rocksets for kids and parents, rompers, pajamas, sweaters, accessories and even little dresses for the smallest rock chicks, Littlerockstore has a total online apparel collection for 70 different bands –which can be conveniently searched by band (we like that!).

“We bring music to the kids.” Littlerockstore represents a unique online shopping experience, one that the company finds keeps their customers coming back for more. Littlerockstore offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their products and service:

  • Convenient online shopping experience 24/7/365
  • Exclusively certified quality products
  • Fast, easy ordering plus same day shipping when order is complete
  • Advanced, secure payment procedure
  • 30-day return policy
  • Unique gift-wrapping available
  • Personal customer service with 24-hour personal response
  • International ordering in a variety of countries

Littlerocktore plans to expand the range of apparel options in the coming months with all sorts of must-have items for your Littlerocker!

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DollBaby


Every doll needs a crown, doesn’t she?

DollBaby is a young accessories company that creates whimsical crowns, headbands, cuffs and sashes for little ladies. “The collections are created to encourage a positive self-image and embrace her unique charm,” they say.

The pretty accessories are designed with understated simplicity yet stand out with vintage flair, perfect for flower girl attire, other special events and –let’s face it- photo shoots, selfies with her friends, special dates with Dad –you name it!

With names like Crown of Glory (the company’s favorite), ‘Breath of Air, Crown of the Year and Sweet to the Soul, it’s easy to see why little girls love to dress up in DollBaby accessories.

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Retailers, take note. Right now, the company is looking for a few fabulous stores that are interested in stocking DollBaby accessories. Wholesale inquiries please contact one of DollBaby’s sales representatives:
Midwest: Lisa Tompkins – lisa@treehouseoffashion.com
South: Jennifer Rush Showroom – jrushkids@aol.com
West: Stephenie Higgins – stephenie@bowandarrowshowroom.com

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Lazy Francis


With a whole new look, this luxury British kid’s fashion brand prides itself on personal attention to every detail and total quality control.

In the past two years, Lazy Francis has grown from creating stylish clothes and accessories for little girls to designing glamorous, luxurious couture fashion for both girls and boys from one to teenage years. The brand also designs matching outfits for Moms.

The bright, catchy bunny with butterfly wings that gives Lazy Francis its name and story will always stay the brand’s mascot and define the philosophy and values. Now that Lazy Francis has grown up, the new logo reflects the brand’s new style.

  • Created for mums who want their children to look trendy and original, and their whole family matching their style on the special occasions to share with the world their special family bond
  • Inspired by children who are real personalities from the moment they are born and their incredible stylish mums, who value the importance of “standing out from the crowd” from the early childhood
  • Helping kids to understand the value of their clothing and design, making them fall in love with not just a “wow silky dress” but also teaching them to choose the best and most suitable for them among the wide offering available on the market

“Growing up takes a lot of changing and developing the personality and individuality whether you are a child or a brand.”

Made 100% in Europe. At Lazy Francis’s boutique, you can discover the most beautiful unique designer kids clothes and accessories. Here both mothers and daughters will find everything they need to create their own inimitable style for every day and special occasions. Be confident that new looks will look just like in the pictures, with the highest quality guaranteed as every item is from gorgeous fabrics made by the best European manufacturers.

SS16 Collection – Tales of 1,001 Nights

Enter the fascinating and wonderful world of Shahrazad’s Arabian tales … magical combinations of elegant silks and soft real leather, delicious colors and unique silhouettes. Complete the look with hand-made shoes and accessories.

Fabrics & Details

  • Pure raw silk that doesn’t get creased and keeps its shape no matter what
  • Real natural grain leather made in Italy combined with raw silk for girls and boys
  • Unique design silks embroidered in France
  • Exquisite lace
  • 3D cotton shirring
  • Hand-made silk flower decorations
  • Multi colored real pearls stitched on by hand
  • Only natural viscose linings

Styles & Silhouettes

  • Mixture of classic details and sophisticated elements with glamorous street style
  • Creative lengths and shapes of the dresses
  • Originally shaped hand-stitched lace underskirts
  • Unique style and unusual color combinations

Shoes & Accessories

  • Matching hats and hair accessories crafted and decorated by hand
  • Hand-made real leather shoes designed by Lazy Francis and made in collaboration with INCH2

Family Style. Families have special bonds and ever-changing relationship dynamics. Matching styles for brothers and sisters along join the Mini Me family of Lazy Francis outfits that brought together mothers and daughters. And now dad can join in the family style, too by adding a matching bow tie to their outfit.

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Zosė Designs


A dash of sweetness and an ounce of love. 

 

052715_CRTPost_ZosėDesigns_01Great find on Etsy – Zosė Designs hair clips and jewelry add a dazzle to any girl’s outfit, big or small. Designer Audra makes them using two secret ingredients: A dash of sweetness and an ounce of love.

052715_CRTPost_ZosėDesigns_02“I design and hand make everything in the tiny, gorgeous town of Tecoma, Victoria, Australia, where I live,” Audra tells me. “We hand pick materials, hand crochet, hand sew, secure and fasten each item. We love what we do, and hope that you will love our products, too!”

052715_CRTPost_ZosėDesigns_03Made in Australia. Adorable hair clips, necklaces and bracelets to go with any outfit and any occasion. Audra is always introducing new styles, so check her successful online shop frequently. Available worldwide!

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Princess Cuffs


Inspired by Catherine the Great of Russia, bracelets for little princesses the world over.

042215_CRTPost_PrincessCuffs_01Pam Bloch is owner/designer of Princess Cuffs, the first ruffled cuff bracelets for all girls ages two through seven. The Sherman Oaks, CA-based small business works with local children’s hospitals to help put smiles on little girls’ faceswith donations of Princess Cuffs.

“My own little girl loved feeling like a princess, loved to dress up and put the finishing touches on her outfit no matter where we were off to,” Pam says. “We are currently working with Make A Wish, Children’s Hospital and St. Jude’s Research Hospital to gift all the little girls a pair of cuffs so they can feel elegant, regal and like a real princess.”

The cuffs come in three sparkly colors, purple, pink and white; and in three sizes. Specialty orders are available upon request.

042215_CRTPost_PrincessCuffs_RiseofCatherinetheGreatFrilly and sparkly, Princess Cuffs are fashioned after the beautiful costumes featured in the 1934 movie, The Rise of Catherine The Great. “The movie is a visual wonder from the intricate sets to the glorious costumes,” Pam says. “What really caught my eye was the cuff accessory added to Catherine’s sleeves of her gowns. They were long, flowy, and sparkly and added a perfect finishing touch to each gown.” From this fashion detail, Pam is inspired to give every little princess her own bracelet “to complete her outfit, add a bit of color or just to wear bracelets like mommy.”