Family

Scribbles on the wall, laundry on the couch...whatever it may be. I want to remember and I want my family to remember just how it was. Our lives aren't always perfect but they happened and above it all I want so bad for them to remember the small not so perfect things. I am in the process of finishing this video for my family to watch Christmas morning. I especially love it because my eldest son wrote/played the music. Thank you Joy Prouty for the inspiration.


Bigger version here http://vimeo.com/115223849

"Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

- Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit

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Something playful this way comes....

 A sneak peak of our new line that will be released Jan 2015 possibly earlier!
 I will be posting more previews here on the blog!

BEAUTIFUL LUXURIOUS BLANKETS FROM STURE AND FOLKE

When Swedish designer Karin Stenmarak searched for a blanket for her sons, she couldn't quite find all of the qualities she wanted. Karin finally gave up the search and decided to design a blanket on her own that would be perfect for a cot or a buggy. Her inspiration comes from nature in Sweden, you can see the how the color combinations were picked up from her life there. Mina decided to claim this beautiful blanket as her own and naps on it every day, the Liberty fabrics used are high quality and so soft. We are absolutely in love with Sture & Folke 

Shoes from Feather & Filly

These beautiful blankets are perfect for cot or buggy.

Mina's dress is from Jujubunnyshop

Bandit Kids

We are absolutely in love with Bandit Kids and their new line 'Kingdom of Cool' which contains fresh designs, memories of summer days in the scorching heat and icee treats. Based in Australia, the Bandit Kids brand brings imagination and wonder to kids all over the world. My girls love the illustrations and comfort in each and every piece they own. You must head over and check out this awesome video for Kingdom of Cool, we loved it!

Ho-Hum

 It's cold out, I need the sun....here are things we've recently done. 

 Laundry- Oh my favorite stripes by GOAT-MILK

 Freezing in Kid + Kind

Jumping in Miszkomaszko and Mick + Marianne 

Freezing in Broken Tricycle

 Tortuing dino plants from @coolkidsvintage on IG

 Mina in Bobo Choses

 Staying cozy in Little Mooshoo

 Our DIY (somewhat) Halloween costumes

 DIY tattooed lady

Staying warm with my MIL's cookbook

Wiggle wiggle

All photos taken with iphone

Light and Love: Design Life Kids

Instagram has been a great outlet for me to share bits and pieces of my life. I love sharing with others new places that we visit or new recipes that I have discovered as well as my favorite kids clothing brands. One thing that is hard to find in my home town is modern children’s clothing, toys and home furnishings. I have recently discovered Design Life Kids and Kim Wardell the owner of this perfectly curated online store is so very inspirational. I asked Kim to share a bit about DLK.

"I started DLK as a branch off of my blog, DESIGN + LIFE + KIDS. It was a creative outlet for me as a stay at home mom that often involved my two girls, Maya and Senna in our daily adventures. After my husband passed away this summer I wanted to bring a little light and love back into our lives so I reached for a dream we had. That dream was opening a store filled with pieces that we already know and love and new finds that make us smile from all over the world. My design aesthetic is modern, minimal and bright. I find that if you surround yourself with good people and well-designed pieces, it can really impact your every day. So that's my goal with DLK. To share beautiful, feel good pieces that I've curated from around the world for you. And me :)"

 -Kim Wardell

We have a few pieces from DLK and everything is just so wonderful! 

Feather Drum Sienna dress from DLK 

This play apron set from DLK  would be a great gift for a baking little!

Just a few goodies you will find at DLK 

Melt Ice cream

This was our first time to visit Melt and it was so good! The girls were sleeping in the car so they were a bit groggy but come on...ice cream people!! Melt is located just off of Rosedale in Fort Worth so it's within walking distance to several restaurants (about 15 min away) and there is a giant chalkboard outside to keep the kids busy while the parents chat. I had the Avoca/pumpkin and I loved that the flavor wasn’t overpowering. Melt likes to use as much local and seasonal produce as they can and that’s always a plus in my book! We love these tees from Kate & James you must check out their site! Mina was definitely on beach time today^__^

Everleigh's tee is from Kate & James 

Leggings from  Taylor Joelle Designs

Mina's tee- Kate & James

Boho at its finest/Feather Drum

   FEATHER BOMB SHORT SLEEVE TEE

WILLA'S TOP- TIK TOK FROCK

    FELT FLOPPY HAT

WILLA-WOODSTOCKER PANTS

EVER-TEEPEE PANTS

I couldn’t wait to feature newly discovered brand FeatherDrum, Kelly-Lee brings out a flavor of personality in her children’s line that I just haven’t seen anywhere else.   The garments are truly gorgeous and sizes start at 0-3 months so your new bundle can wear stylish designs as well; I would love to have had this brand around when my girls were tiny! The bohemian rose teepee and woodstocker pants are a must have, so comfy and fit perfectly on my girls. Head on over to check them out, I have a wish list going for sure!


You can find Feather Drum in the USA at online store DLK

Broken Tricycle

Patricia Murphy is the creator behind this beautifully designed organic line. You won’t find nasty dyes or harsh chemicals here! Broken Tricycle was born in Australia and holds high respect for people and the planet. I love the uber soft tees and the whimsy designs and really, if the girls are happy...so am I.