happy thursday to you! here’s a little cuteness for your day {you know it involves animals, right?}…
plush fox pillow in orange: $18.50; narwhal love print: $20.00; the bear print: $20.00; plush deer pillow in green: $18.50 by gingiber
modaspia is celebrating its 10th birthday! congrats to ursula and her successful and wonderful business. pssst…check below for a discount code…
fiji dress – eggplant wool: $170.00; parisienne dress – polka dot silk: $220.00; french tee – b&w stripe: $45.00; children’s dark redwood skirt: $28.00; fiji dress – watercolor cotton: $170.00; children’s windowpand linen blouse: $30.00
enjoy 10% off the site this week through sunday. simply enter code “10 years” at checkout.
i’d like to welcome sponsor tea collection to mixed plate. the company started in san francisco back in 2002 with pima cotton baby sweaters and now makes clothing lines for newborns, up to size 12 for girls and boys, as well for women. their current collection draws inspiration from the vibrant markets of mexico. it’s all so adorable…
día de mercado blouse: $39.00; mucha lucha libre hoodie: $49.00; ernesto stripe romper: $36.00; ancho chile stripe dress: $39.00
do you have any stuffed animals? there’s nothing wrong with me being an adult and wanting dolls, right? i mean, i’m not talking about the kind i had as a kid or would win from the fair or fun factory. i’m referring to handmade ones. because, really, who wouldn’t love george…
george the giraffe is a one-of-a-kind soft toy handmade in adelaide, australia by fiona. i have a sweet little monkey that i purchased from her several years ago that i adore.
george by hop skip jump: $110.00
is it really so wrong of me to wish i could fit these accessories that are {technically} made for children?
carousel scarf: $61.04; crown hat {yellow, red}: $49.80/each; la la scarf {blue, red} $61.04/each by ann moore {based in london}
so how is your holiday shopping going? i was finally able to get a couple of gifts for my nieces and nephews and i am so thrilled about that. they’re absolutely the most fun to shop for. if you need anything for the little ones in your life or even your best {furry} friends, check out my holiday gift guide. here’s a peek…
check out all of these lovely shops. oh, and remember to check the guide for the exclusive discount codes!
mosey handmade; moop; kathryn riechert; oktak mini; sweet meats; pattern & paw; punk-n-pie
Over this past holiday season {previous ones as well} I did my shopping from only small businesses. Everyone got things from me from shops that were local or independently owned. One of my favorite shops for getting unique gift items is Limonaia.
Located in Russian Hill here in San Francisco, owner Jessica Goldfarb has curated a selection of goods from both local and international companies fit for any occasion and recipient. Most recently I picked up a vase and candle for my mom, a fabric pouch for my sister, and a memory card game, drawing books and bath treats for my nieces and nephews. Oh, and there may have been a little something for myself thrown in there as well. The shop is great because it fits any budget.
Stop on by and see Jessica and her friendly staff. They are all very helpful and knowledgeable about the lines they carry in the shop. Some of my current favorites are the fabric headbands and ponytail holders made locally {which I own}, paper products, candles, soaps, and well, just about everything I guess. My friend actually just gave me the cutest wristlet/clutch from Limonaia recently as well. I’m also kind of obsessed with the blabla dolls {hey, I’m a big kid, right?!}…
Miss James of Bleubird Vintage consistently stocks her shop with the most excellent finds. Last month she even added things for the mister and kids. Here are some of my current favorites…
Elenor Floral Trapeze Mini: $58.00
Kelli Houndstooth Coat: $148.00
Edie Plaid Trapeze Coat: $138.00
Mystical Pegasus Tee: $68.00
Brown Buckle Ankle Boots: $132.00
I’ve Got What It Takes Tee: $32.00
Lester Bangs Pearl Snap: $58.00
and the kids stuff? oh my…
Miniature Miss Sunshine Dress: $32.00
Bobby Brady Houndstooth Slacks: $44.00
Her Little Rollerskates: $34.00
Little Red Riding Hood Dress: $34.00
Mini Girl Scouts Dress: $34.00
Mini Minnetonka Moccasins: $36.00
I bet you never had a scooter like this growing up…
I saw this Rocking Italian Scooter Deluxe {$2,000.00} by Théatron Italian Art the other morning on the Etsy and was blown away. Everything is handmade {and made to order} in Turin on this fiberglass with aluminum and steel detailed rocking-scooter and even has working lights and clacson. I wonder if I’m too big for this?
When I saw this item, I thought back to when I was a child. I honestly can’t remember what kind of number cards my siblings and I had growing up. I mean, I’m quite sure we had a set like most families. But I doubt they were as pretty as these…
This set of 12 illustrated Counting Cards {$18.00} featuring animals by Kiki & Polly are too precious. They even come with baker’s twine and mini clothespins so that you can display them {or, hey, you could even frame them}.
You can still shop via Mixed Plate’s Holiday Gift Guide. Did you check out the Little Cuties section? Stuff for your kids, nieces and nephews, etc. Adorable…
remember that there are exclusive discounts offered for MP readers throughout the guide.
The new Autumn 2009 Issue of small magazine is available online now. I do not have children and yet I still enjoy flipping through the pages of this virtual mag. The photography and styling of the kids are amazing. I mean, I know I was never that stylish and fashionable. Heck, who am I kidding? I’m still not. But here’s the photo that was included in my email:
Come on. How cute, right?
By the way, I love this Small Draw Original Art Coloring Book: $10.00:
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