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the complete jane austen.

For you Jane Austen fans, {I know I’m not the only one} PBS’ Masterpiece theater is featuring the complete Jane Austen. That’s right, a new one every Sunday night all the way through May. Last week was Persuasion, and I must tell you it was excellent. Tonight is Northanger Abbey and I can’t wait. Look up your local schedule and cozy yourself in with some knitting and a cozy blanket.



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I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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Bella & Lina


For those of you who are uninitiated into the world of Bella & Lina, please allow me. This darling online boutique carries a little bit of everything cute and unique, {and their website design alone is worth a visit}. I was drawn in by their hand made cupcake sachets which come in a bakery box {oh yes!} and are filled with a yummy chocolate-y almond smell. {Now who doesn’t need that in their drawer?}


$25/for two. {Pink Iced Cupcake Sachets}.

But look what other lovelies I happened upon once the cupcakes had sucked me in. Take the Urban Aid Kit for example; it comes with an emery board {don’t we all hate nail snags on the go?}, dental flosses, a tiny sewing kit, a hair elastic, a stain remover towelette, and two band aids! All in a container the size of an Altoids tin. They have several other Urban Aid kits that made me laugh out loud, and they’re definitely worth a look, but this will fit nicely in my purse and make me feel like the most competent mom in the carpool lane.

{Urban Aid Kit}. $9.50.

And should my husband and

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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shabby apple giveaway.

The ultra beautiful, chic, little black Nantucket dress from Shabby Apple is our next giveaway from petit elefant. {Hooray!!!} I told you yesterday how fabulous this dress looks even on the hanger, never mind when it’s actually on your body. A must-have for any mom.

Tell me where you are going to wear this beautiful little black dress and what it is going to do for your closet as well as your personal style.

{Remember, don’t be long winded about it, 25 words or less please}.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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chic dresses for women.

I currently have two dresses in my closet fighting for top dog. My Layers dress, which I previously mentioned {and love!}, and my new little black dress by Shabby Apple.

Shabby Apple seems to have perfected the art of dress making for mothers. Take my new ‘Nantucket’ dress for example:a perfect take on the wrap dress. Made of cotton, {breathable, for those of us who are perpetually holding a child on the hip and could use a little extra breathing room} it’s light, yet structured. And what mother doesn’t need a little structure in her dresses? The wrap completely conceals my troubled tummy section, leaving me feeling completely covered and beautiful at the same time. Nicely done Shabby Apple.

Shabby Apple
Nantucket Dress.
{$76].

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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and the winner is….

Tori! Who said:

I would love to win because I would give it to my sister who is having a baby after two years of trying… and it’s her first girl!! Wahoo!

What a great sister, to think first of someone else.
Congratulations Tori, and best wishes to your sister and her baby girl.

Thank you everyone for entering, and a big thank you to Carlie of Baby Bintz.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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interior style home.

How fun are these salad servers from Interior Style Home? I love that they’re fun and funky, and different from your everyday dinnerware. Interior Style Home has so many great, stylish pieces for the kitchen; you’ll be inspired to cook up something wonderful just by looking at them. They also offer several fun home accents for children’s rooms, baby bedding, & some pretty fabulous children’s art.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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layers clothing.

The Nina dress from Layers Clothing is now one of the most delightful dresses in my closet. I absolutely adore the simple design, the quality, and the comfort! Oh, the comfort. I received rave compliments the entire day I wore it, and I wanted to sleep in it when I was ready for bed. The A-Line cut is extremely flattering {especially on my post-baby body}, and I wasn’t worried about it ending up around my waist every time I sat down. It’s made of cotton, {it’s machine washable-an absolute must for me}, so it breathes well. It’s definitely my new “throw on and look fabulous” outfit.

Layers Clothing
{On sale now for $40}.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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frog pod.

The frog pod {from the innovative parenting company Boon} is the absolute favorite toy in my house right now. It can be purchased alone, or with the Bath Goods collection of toys, {I highly recommend the toys, they’re adorable & they are only $14}.The pod itself can be attached to your shower in 3 different ways:

  • By screwing it directly into the wall {for the die hard parent},
  • Attached using strips of adhesive mounting {included, of course},
  • Or my preferred method: by suction cup. It even comes with a sealed alcohol towelette to clean of your shower walls for better adhesion, {how thoughtful!}.

Once you have it up, the scoop part of the frog holds your bath toys. It’s removable too, so when your kids are done with the bath, they simply remove the scoop from its base on the wall, scoop up their toys, and hook it back into the pod. My kids are fighting over cleaning up their bath toys. Genius.

Boon Inc.
Frog Pod $29.99
Bath Goods $13.99.
{Also, Boon donates 10% of its profits to children’s charities. Now who doesn’t love that?}

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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reminder.

Just a reminder…we’re still running the Baby Bintz giveaway until Wednesday January 16th. Be sure to leave a comment if you’re interested in the adorable giveaway, & tell all your mommy friends who might be as well.
Thanks & good luck!

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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