coos & ahhs

Ahhs: Japanese Dolls for Boys and Girls

2012-02-26T17:21:00.001-05:00

madame mo's french-japanese dolls are so weird i can't help but love them to pieces! and since they are made from organic cotton and safe dyes you can be sure baby will love them too. available at shak-shuka.

Fashion Coos: Lily & Momo {Sponsor Highlight}

2012-02-26T16:12:00.002-05:00

get ready to get girlie! lily & momo creates handmade accessories for little girls from felted purses to fabulously feminine headbands to a huge range of hair clips. i love that lily & momo has the obvious flowers and bows, but also crocodiles, elephants and porcupines clips, and it's not all pink and purple. here are some of my favorites...

Adorn: Blabla Kids Home

2012-02-26T14:58:00.000-05:00

you probably know blabla kids from their irresistible collection of dolls, but they offer so much more. i am especially smitten with these pillows and snuggly cotton blankets. hello washable!

on a personal note: what a week! last week i wasn't feeling well and ended up in labor & delivery--just for tests. but it ended up taking more than six hours. i have been taking it easy and feel way better and back to posting!

Fashion Coos: Lemon-Lime

2012-02-21T21:39:00.000-05:00

i am loving neon yellows and limey greens for boys this spring/summer. i just got these dyed jeans from the gap for henry and they are so freaking cute on. they are, of course from the girls department, but you wouldn't know it! on my to buy list are the ice cream print bobo choses denim shorts that have just landed stateside! and i think these crazy green sandals would complete both looks! i promise to revisit this color but at the moment my ribs hurt so bad i gotta go lay down...oh the joys of pregnancy.

Fashion Coos: Stella McCartney Baby

2012-02-20T20:09:00.000-05:00

i feel guilty posting these, but stella's spring collection for baby girl is so my jam! i love all the simple cotton pieces with details like mexican style embroidery, crazy prints and eyelet. buzby blouse & bloomers; isabella set; and august jumpsuit.

Ahhs: French Aprons for Kids

2012-02-16T16:00:00.000-05:00

earlier this week i did a little round-up on gastronomista for the little foodie in your life. i wish i included these gorgeous french aprons. the colors are divine!

Adorn: Measure Me Stick

2012-02-16T09:41:00.000-05:00

this is the best growth chart i have seen! the measure me stick takes a graphic twist on the traditional ruler and would look great in any room.

Books to Coo About: This Is Your Book {Baby Book}

2012-02-15T21:19:00.003-05:00

i've always loved the idea of a baby book but in reality who has the time? now you do thanks to this beautifully designed book by ryan machonochie. this is your book is so simple that you could fill it in between baby's feedings in the first month. maconochie takes a clean modern approach to the baby book, he stayed away from cheesy illustrations or overly cutesie activities. a truly beautiful keepsake geared to the way we live and think today.

Adorn: Story Posters

2012-02-13T21:41:00.000-05:00

i spend a good portion of my day staring at the furniture on the oeuf website. the idea is if i look at it long enough it will become mine. today while conducting my daily ritual, i decided to click on the decor section of the site and came across these minimalist story posters by christian jackson. a m a z i n g. the only thing is i can't decide if i want one for my room or the kids room? you can buy them here.

Fashion Coos: Olive Juice {Sponsor Highlight}

2012-02-13T08:58:00.002-05:00

truth be told i often get annoyed with myself at how many things i post here that are either only available overseas or extremely expensive. that is why it is always a pleasure to post on olive juice. people are always surprised that the classic styles and high quality that are the olive juice brand are produced by a u.s. company.

the spring range has just landed and i am swooning. the sweetest little sundress and bloomers for girls and smart and easy shorts and tops for boys. here are some of my favorite pieces...

for boys, i am loving these unstated pieces. there is something about a summer sweater that makes me yearn for watching the sunset on the beach. lyon sweater/ christopher short/ beach pullover

oh baby! i am crazy for bloomers and this spring olive juice has so many colors and patterns!

sweet summer dressers for girls. what could be better? these look ready for easter or a summer wedding. wassel frock/ ona frock/ amelie dress

Ahhs: Searching for Baby

2012-02-12T21:51:00.000-05:00

wow it's feeling awfully girlie over here at coos & ahhs. is everyone okay? :) i am actually on the hunt for a baby doll for mr. henry. i figured it would be good for him to get prepared for the new arrival and he loooves babies.

of course i am being neurotic and trying to find the perfect baby doll for him. so many of them are a bit scary or way too girlie. you wouldn't know it by looking at my son but my husband is latino, so not super caucasian would be nice too (although number three is pretty darn white). i am in love with the petitcollin dolls, but they are a bit expensive. then again if you spend $50 what's another $10-20? i think i am going to be reasonable (for once) and get the corolle babipouce (center). let me know if you have any other baby dolls suggestions!

Fashion Coos: Monamici {Spring Preview}

2012-02-12T20:31:00.000-05:00

i'm not super familiar with the swedish kids label monamici. they only us retailer i know is sweet william and they usually only carry a few pieces. but the spring range looks like the exact thing i want to dress baby in: bloomers. check. cotton prints. check. bubbly dresses and tops. check.

Ahhs: Are we Kid-In? {New Magazine}

2012-02-10T10:21:00.001-05:00

it will come as no surprise as you click through the pages of the new online magazine kid-in that the founders are some seriously stylish french mamas with a damn good writer to back them up. with the genre of online kids mags getting crowded these days, kid-in offers a more open-ended look at the topic of childhood. packed with high quality photography and edgy styling, you'll be captivated after two clicks.

Ahhs: Feeding Baby Organic

2012-02-08T16:42:00.001-05:00

if you are anything like me, you want to raise a child with healthy eating habits and an adventurous palate, but for some moms introducing solid foods can be daunting.

i made all henry's food when he was a baby. (before you start rolling your eyes, please know i am pretty freaking lazy.) all i would do is spend a couple of hours (like no more than two) making purees for the week and freeze them. it was so easy and satisfying. the only problem was i'd get stuck in the rut of sweet potatoes and pears after awhile. so having a good cookbook at your side is essential.

the new cookbook 201 organic baby purees by tamika l. gardner (founder of simplybabyfoodrecipes.net) is a trove of inspiring recipes for baby for the first year and beyond. the book is full of helpful tips and has a handy guide to the most pesticide laden fruits and vegetables, not to mention endless (okay, 201) recipes that are good enough to make you drool.

now i will step off my homemade food high horse and say that organic squeezy packs (as i like to call them) are lifesavers in the city, traveling, or those nights when your toddler refuses dinner and you are just too tired to make anything else. mamas you hear me--right?

there are lots of great organic products on the market right now, but i doubt any of them taste as good as baby gourmet...at least their tropical banana bliss flavor-- the name says it all. i received a sample of some of the flavors and my son and i were fighting over them. no joke! he won of course.

all baby gourmet products are organic, salt and sugar free, and no fillers or preservatives. the angle is baby gourmet has some seriously creative recipes like harvest pear, pumpkin, and banana; juicy pear and garden greens; old fashioned apple crisp; and vanilla banana berry risotto. yum! available at stores nationwide.

Valentines Gifts for Your Littlest Sweetheart

2012-02-06T20:16:00.001-05:00

v-day is right around the corner and i personally love the holiday for grown-ups and tikes! here are some gifts to say i love you baby...

1. heart structure tights from ittikid 2. zebra plate from shak-shuka 3. queen of hearts doll from grasshopper 4. red mary jeans at american apparel 5. coral & tusk donkey and horse make mule pillow 6. winter water factory tool box tee (still on sale!) 7. bloom coco rosso lounger

Ahhs: Darling Clementine {Discount Code}

2012-02-05T22:42:00.000-05:00

if you haven't checked out the new online store darling clementine now is you chance to shop the entire site with 15% off in your back pocket when you use code coos1234! shopkeeper lindsay stocks the store with loads of local brooklyn labels and eco-products for children and mamas without the shocking price tag.

some of my faves are the oeuf wild things crown-what kid isn't going to look adorable in that? this soft cotton printed kurta from rickshaw designs; and organic cotton basics like these go gently baby leggings. check out the great selection of toys, books and more!

Fashion Coos: Indikidual

2012-02-02T21:14:00.000-05:00

there's a new kid on the block joining the ranks of mini rodini and bobo choses. meet indikidual a new british/swedish unisex kidswear line for age 3 months to 4 years. the collection is full of the kind of pieces your little one would live in and everything is organic cotton. keep an eye out for indikidual in shops this fall.

Ahhs: Leander High Chair

2012-02-01T21:19:00.000-05:00

omg! i found the perfect high chair!!! the leander chair goes from infant to teenager (as seen above); it's gorgeous; that sleek design look pretty darn easy to clean; and you can buy it on amazon! i want! although i wonder if you'd trip over that back part?

Ahhs: Aladdin Sane Baby!

2012-02-01T21:08:00.000-05:00

as a huge david bowie fan this doll speaks straight to my rock n'roll heart! check all these fun dolls by my name is simon at french blossom. they are having quite a sale right now!

Adorn: Sayer's Grown Up Room Revealed! {Guest Post by klt:works}

2012-01-29T21:04:00.000-05:00

i did it! i moved this weekend. i tell ya, moving pregnant isn't easy. i am very lucky to have a little help tonight in the form of a killer guest post from kristin at klt:works. if you don't know kristin's work you better race to her site now (please come back!) to see some seriously creative toys, tees, mobiles, art and more for kids and adults. tonight kristin is sharing her son's updated grown-up boy room...

{guest post: kristin of klt:works}

my little guy just turned 4 this month so it was a perfect time to update his room a bit. i've loved the transition process from designing his nursery, to coming up with a big boy room & thought i would share some recent photos with you while amanda is busily unpacking boxes & dreaming about her new spaces. sayer, my 4 year old, loves numbers, fire trucks, trains, color, maps, music, books, & drawing.

we worked together to represent all of these interests to make his room a place where he will be inspired to play & create freely - while keeping some of his favorite decor elements from his nursery. the "s" on the wall that my husband painted, the renovated childhood dollhouse of mine- turned changing table/ toy shelf, the klt:works b&w mobile (one his first and favorites!), carpet tiles, crib converted to toddler bed, & custom book ledges are some of the original nursery design staples. as for the new updates, we have lots of lego storage under his bed now, an old boom box for his audio books & music, a map & vintage globe light, an easel, colorful wall dots, a HUGE stendig calendar, new bedding that he helped pick out, lots of vintage finds & more book storage.

this is a room that's always evolving & bustling with creative activity. it's safe to say that we all love hanging out in there. thanks for letting me stop by amanda! enjoy creating your new nest!

Fashion Coos: Ada Ada Spring Preview 2012

2012-01-25T21:39:00.000-05:00

the ada ada spring collection does not disappoint! i love the little bubbles and the splashes of mint green in the collection. everything just looks easy and fun! sorry to be short, but i have to get back to packing...it's the final countdown! stay tuned for more ada ada love this season.

Fashion Coos: Bobo Choses Spring/Summer 2012 {Spring Preview}

2012-01-25T08:10:00.001-05:00

hello summer! i can taste the sunshine, trees and ice cream sandwiches just by looking at the spring/summer collection from bobo choses. one of my all time favorites, bobo always brings it when it comes to summer wear for kids. they just launched an online shop too! but i always like to shop for bobo choses at shak-shuka.com (great overseas shipping rates!) or my local sweet william.

Fashion Coos: Introducing Trommpo {Spring Preview}

2012-01-24T21:10:00.001-05:00

i dream elephants is rolling out the new collection from trommpo this spring. the uruguayan-based trommpo is created by catalina bouza and dean xavier. the duo is obviously extremely creative and talented, just take a peek at their website. i am head over freaking heels for that little dress! shop trommpo this spring at: www.idreamelephants.com

Moving Out!

2012-01-23T20:27:00.000-05:00

so it's official! we are moving south! southern brooklyn that is. it's a bit bittersweet since i love my williamsburg, but i am trading in great shopping and endless coolness for trees and space.

sitting here in a forest of cardboard boxes, i sat down to check emails and clicked through the kidsonroof catalogue, which is chock full of the cutest stuff for kids, and thought this picture accurately described my life at the moment. not to mention that these little dolls made from recycled fabric are hopelessly adorable. just quickie posts this week.

Adorn: NYC Loves ABC's

2012-01-19T20:37:00.002-05:00

i'm up to elbows in packing right now. but i did make time to pick-up this amazing abc poster from mr. boddington's studio that i saw on daily candy kid's this week. i can't wait to frame it and hang in my kid's room!!! i am finally going to have a room to decorate for henry and his little sister! can't wait! okay, back to packing in the meantime check out these illustrations...