I went shopping last weekend for new gifts for the shop. I came upon the O.R.E. booth and gave it a good pause. Always had their products in the back of my mind, today I decided to try some. I like small companies. I like to get to know owners. Tim Chauran and his wife Lisa Lowe are the team behind O.R.E. Tim told me that his wife is the designer. The inspiration for the products come from everywhere. Home, their son, their bull terrier. Strong graphic and product design make their products special. Their company started in their garage in Long Beach, CA. Tim was dressed very stylishly.

From their booth I meandered towards the section devoted to Japanese vendors. I found some little wash cloths with sayings that reminded me Haruki Murakami. I read the book, The wind-up Bird Chronicle last year. I love  the original humor. Not only are the washcloths made nicely, their sayings could spur much discussion at bath time…

I ended the day at the booth that sold art. A small company out of Georgia, they make the sweetest pieces that would fit perfectly in a baby’s nursery. The frames are made out of reclaimed wood.

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Christina

I got a chance to visit one of my vendors that make so much of our beautiful custom  children’s bedding at Cici Crib. Located directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, Bebe Chic is just one of my favorites. Each piece is made locally and with such care and quality. I am always excited to open up the box to see how our vision was translated.

Our current look is made by Bebe Chic..

Her very efficient and organized workroom…

Some inspiring classic fabrics …

Creating very classic bed skirts…

New looks being put together..

Some customers prefer quilts to duvets. An example of their quilting…

I picked a fabric for my new Spring bed…

Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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Christina

Look what a customer purchased for a new baby and big sister.  A different take on personalized gift. Isn’t it just so sweet!

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Christina

Most everyone in my house are Giants fans. Oh well, better luck next year for my Steelers.  I’m still trying to get excited because….

Football art at Cici Crib…

Always love my vintage kids football items that we are getting ready to put online..

Football sheet sets are on sale until the end of the month. 280 thread count, pure Egyptian cotton. Really beautiful quality.  Twin: $120 Full$135 and Queen $175.

Go Giants! See you…

Christina

I have always collected vintage planters from the 1940-1960′s. Way back when, they were given as baby gifts and I assume they had plants in them.   I used them to decorate my kids’ nursery.  I use them for their toothbrushes. I use them to store pencils. I have one in my bathroom.

Here is the elephant in my bathroom…

At the shop we have a planter on the counter that we use to hold pens. I used it when the kids were babies  to store A & D ointment and thermometers. It has such sentimental value. I won’t sell it…

The planter that holds the business cards sold recently. A new holder is in place…

We have put together some great little gift planters using some of  the vintage planters. They come with a minky soft rattle and a handmade baby comb from Switzerland. They will be going on our ecommerce website that will soon be up and running.  Hurrah!

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Christina

There is a little shop in Brooklyn called Twig Terrariums.  Each terrarium is made by two very talented women, Michelle Iciarrano and Katy Maslow.  They are teeny tiny worlds inside glass jars…

Their terrariums remind me of the work of Slinkachu. His blog, Little People Project, is one of my favorites!  I do like his darker side. He has a great sense of humor..

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Christina

Tangerine Tango is the pantone color for 2012! It is bold. A no apologies, fantastic orange…

Ducduc has forever used this color inside all of their casegoods..

Tangerine Tango is sprinkled throughout the shop. Art  for a baby’s nursery..

 Custom lamp in the great color…

Love these Euros..

Have a happy and healthy New Year!

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Christina

Christmas is almost here. Even though the boys are teenagers, they are still counting down the days! I wanted to do a video holiday card for my blog, but it just got too complicated. I wanted to play this music box as the top whirls around. I purchased the music box from an Armonk estate sale many years ago. It is so worn and loved.

Every year I look forward to my sister’s present. Although I love the contents (we get the same gift every year- very special homemade soaps. My favorite is lavender,bergamot and lemon), it is her special wrapping that is just so beautiful. I love the vintage card.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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Christina

We’ve already received lots of great reviews  for the new bedding in the shop. It is bedding that fits girls’ bedrooms with a modern or transitional twist.  One that can grow with your child. All beautifully made by Bebe Chic.

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Christina

Just happen to be strolling by Macy’s the other day. No real crowds in front of the windows. I could actually look, peacefully…  It’s a magical time of year…

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Christina