Year: 2009

by Leslie

Eden’s Bouquet

I couldn’t resist sharing this dress/baby with you. (I spotted it on Coveiter.) This custom Christening gown is made from vintage wedding dresses by a family-owned business, Eden’s Bouquet. Their description is just delicious in fabric language: “Creamy dupioni silk trimmed with embroidered lace. Swiss pima batiste underskirt with three ruffles. Silk sash & Vintage one of a kind flower pin. Button closure.” Tell me it’s not the most beautiful baby dress ever! ***leslie var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ?…
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by Leslie

Jillian Phillips

I’m loving the work of UK artist and graphic designer, Jillian Phillips. She has a line of greeting cards debuting soon, and some lovely prints, too. See more here, and her blog, here. ***leslie

by Leslie

Hi! I’m Leslie.

It’s so good to be guest blogging at Petit Elefant this week! Allison has a wonderful thing going here, and she is a delight to work with. I was so pleased when she asked me to contribute! A little bit about me . . . I’m a Californian transplanted to Texas and a mother of three kids. I’ve been married for ten years to my brilliant husband and we live a wonderful life in the suburbs. I stay at home…
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by Alma

Baby Announcement

This Saturday Mike and I woke up and, for the first time in what seems like forever, didn’t have anything scheduled for the day. So after some discussion of our options, we decided that it was probably a great time to do a birth announcement for Little O. We brainstormed a bit and decided that we’d like to do something like the opening scene of Juno where there is a mixture of photograph and illustration. A few hours later, we…
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by Kimberly

Good Wishes Program

It’s a Wrap in Poppies, 100% silk I’ve been a fan of products from this company for a few years now. Their products regularly featured in top fashion mags and adored by celebrities galore. AND it’s a woman owned/operated organization creating gorgeous hair accessories, and even handbags, for women of all ages and tastes.  The Finest Accessories, Inc. CEO, Laurie Erickson, has a great eye for style and is committed to giving back.  Her Good Wishes program provides complimentary beautiful silk  headwraps to…
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by Allison

fit tip thursday.

My fit tip today goes thussly: Go to your local oral surgeon and ask to have this procedure done. If you so choose, you may partake of the offered “laughing gas”. While you’re inhaling said “laughing gas”, listen to this playlist as it somehow enhances the experience. I can assure you that under these conditions, you won’t be able to summon up any concern whatsoever about your fitness, because you’ll be in your happy place. A very, very happy place….
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by Kimberly

baby quilt for your nursery.

When I had my first baby, a boy, my sister and her friend made a darling quilt for him. A bit traditional, a bit vintage, it’s darling.  With my second baby, my sister wanted to do another quilt but was strapped for time. Lucky for us she found Monaleisa’s etsy shop, laden with darling quilts in refreshing patterns. Really great quilts. My sister contacted Monaleisa, chose colors and patterns, and voila! I now have a most lovely quilt for my…
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by Allison

print* pattern* paper* giveaway

It’s time for another giveaway! Print* Pattern* Paper* is giving away a set of stationery of your choice {an 8 pack of note cards}. I love Rebecca’s artwork. If you don’t feel like sending the cards to your friends, frame them and put them all over your house; they’re just the right size for a small space on the wall. Choose from Robots, Wild Birds, Wild Flowers, or Zinnia. See giveaway details below. And if you don’t win, don’t worry,…
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by Allison

song lyrics from the pixies for your house.

Do you love these posters from Sparkle Power? The Pixies happen to be one of my all-time, favorite bands. Mix a lyric from a classic old school Pixies song with some snappy colors and voila! This beauty will go nicely in P’s room. A nice reminder of how I feel about my little girl. $10 Pink & Magenta {via Sparkle Power} 11″ x 17″ Do you need a snazzy, one-of-a-kind baby shower gift? A little something to decorate the nursery?…
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