lil hoot

MDGG-nancy pants

1. Cashmere Ruffle Cardigan 2. A kaftan from Two New York (and the body to go with it) 3. Roberta Roller Rabbit Robe 4. KEP earrings 5. a cartier love bracelet.... why not!

MDGG - made with love

more goodies from the fabulous christina of c.k. & gray.

btw, we totes met at mis chris studio (item #1). c & p were just 6 weeks old. it was one of our first ventures out of the house (we had mimi's help- tg!) and naturally it was a foul wintery mix.

but i was determined to get the ultimate Christmas gifts for our loved ones. inside we met sweet christina - who managed to paint their lil tootsies - then made us mugs, a multitude of Christmas ornaments, pictures frames and even a soap dish! she was a true pro and i remember thinking whoever had her as a babysitter was so lucky. . . flash forward a year later and it was us! {and i was right about the lucky part. obvi}

Handmade, personalized gifts trump all! Truly.

1.) My all time favorite gift - Mis Chris Designs pottery. Hand and feet prints, or paint your own. I may be partial because I worked there for years but you couldn't get more personalized or adorable if you tried. Treat yourself and sign up to get some prints made on April 30th at Hip Baby Gear: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101028783313421 or send the hubs!

2.) Chalkboard picture frame. Genius.

3.) Keep things fresh with the ability to swap out art instantly. Major Bonus: storage - save old work behind it.

4.)The options for customizable silhouettes are literally endless! Have it reflect their personality and energy in color or playfulness. Obv. you can never go wrong with the traditional black & white classic silhouette either. I say, do both.

5.) Framed children's art instantly makes any room happier. I am OBSESSED with interior designer Jan Eleni Lemonedes approach to archiving and displaying children's art in such a modern, inventive way.

6.) A D.I.Y. even dad's should be able to successfully swing?

7.) Turn artwork or pictures into custom stamps. A-mazing idea for grandmas!

8.) Just in case I haven't driven the silhouette point home by now.

9.) At the very LEAST make the woman a damn pancake! ;)

mom's day gift guide: cards & prints

let me just say that without the fabulous christina kelley of c.k. & gray, there would be no gift guide. she is very patiently showing me the ropes around the adobe creative suite. look out world! {ha.}

christina whipped up this adorbs inspiration board while babysitting recently. i'm not changing a thing including her clevah descriptions (click on them for the links!)

1.) All cards should be almost as cute as the munchkin holding them

2.) Obsessed with the font & frame

3.) More specifically - home is where your mom is!

4.) True 'dat.

5.) Wise Advice

6.) Fun, happy colors

7.) In this case I might have to cross off make and write buy ;)

8.) Silhouettes of mama and baby squirrels

9.) Legitimately used to get picked up in an identical van. Sleek wood side paneling and all. I was a lucky, lucky girl.

10.) Simple and to the point, customize your colors

11.) Love!

12.) Sucker for anything with bunting!

13.) Amen.

14.) Don't forget the g-ma's in your life if you're lucky enough to have one!

15.) So sweet - the very makes all the difference!

16.) Modern print of a classic

17.) Given in conjunction with temporary mom tattoos on the tots? I think so!

thank you, christina- for everything!

now everyone go to c.k & gray to check out her awesome blog.

monday blues. . .

i have a severe case on this dreary day.

also my office project is taking on a life of its own so i was feeling uninspired to post today until one of my loyal lil hoot checkers was looking for her pun. . .

so this one is for you, L.

it's not a pun but it's awesome. . . and reminds me of you.

available here

do we need to have her for LHH (lil hoot headquarters)?

we might. . . .

hoppy good frenchie friday

i should be taking the day off to acknowledge good friday, but since riggins stole the thunder last week, i couldn't deprive you of more frenchie love.

and after all, God totes created frenchies. . . and riggins. . . and fridays. . .

{obvi}

turn up the volume, click on the link and enjoy the show.

{thanks becca and yenny for sharing!}

http://youtu.be/f5Wbx-aqtYk

hoppy easter, bunnys!

MDGG- lindsey foley

so i should have warned you that i was going to start posting fab gift guides by some of my fave fashionable mamas today.
i decided it would be fun to do more of a 'wishlist' approach - maybe that will give you some ideas what to put on your list or what to get a stylish mama you love. . .or just something to drool over.

let me just say i could go on and on about all of these gals but i tried to sum them up in a few words. NOT EASY!

stay tuned for many more goodies. . .

next up. . .