Springing back into action.

Mommas, it's been a while! I just managed to pull myself out from underneath my tax season rock this past week, and now I can focus on more fun things... like this ridiculously cute luggage from Pottery Barn Kids.

Shoot, forget the kids - I'd carry this stuff. Toss in a few sundresses and some sunblock and let's head for the coast!

Thanks for sticking around, mommas. Stay tuned - I'm going to have a lot of exciting stuff coming your way over the summer, including some great giveaways. And Bump Day will be back in action starting next week!

A love story.

What's yours? Mommas, you've got just TWO more days to get those entries in for the Love Captured Contest. Share your great love story for a chance to win a free 2-hour on-location photo shoot with Atlanta's own Chikadeez Photography. Maybe you want to get some great maternity shots, some pictures of your little ones, or some great photos of your dogs (that'd be my personal pick)... it's up to you.

To enter, check out this post with all the details. A winner will be announced on Valentine's Day!

Brand Favorites: Trumpette

As a self-proclaimed accessories girl, it's only natural that I'd fall head over well-dressed-heels for this delicious brand. There's nothing cuter than wildly colorful tights or socks on a little one, and Trumpette takes the cake on fun socks, if you ask me. But even more drool-worthy? These itty bitty mocs!




Seriously, can it get any cuter? (The only answer to that is a solid "no.") I'll take one in every color, thanks.





Trumpette's first big seller was "The Perfect Little Dozen" - a traditional egg crate filled with 12 pairs of baby socks in a rainbow of colors. The old school ones really were in actual brown egg crates... it was (and still is) one of my favorite go-to baby shower gifts. Just plain adorable, but incredibly practical too!



You've probably also seen their famous Mary Jane socks on little fashionistas around town. And the thing mommas love about Trumpette socks? They stay on.





After 20 years in business, these guys must be doing something right. Check out more of their adorable products here. You can also find Trumpette products at other retailers all over the country. LOVE! And I'll leave you with my absolute favorite... I'm such a sucker for a kid in wellies!

Just in time for Christmas...

As always, contact me with any questions on the products at Javis Davis and to place your order! Affordable custom bedding just got even more affordable, mommas.

Put Santa on High Alert...

Mommas, these custom doll beds from Javis Davis are the hit of the holiday season. You won't find these anywhere else, so make sure Santa is in-the-know. And don't just take it from me, check out this fabulous review on these doll beds over at Cool Mom Picks.

How does it work? Easy. The beds come in two sizes... Large beds ($125) fit dolls up to 18" and small beds ($75) fit dolls up to 13". Browse the fabulous fabrics and have the bed made in the collection of your choice. All beds are made to order, so if you have a specific look in mind, don't hesitate to ask!

Christmas will be here before you know it, so get those orders in by December 14th to ensure delivery before the 25th. Contact me to learn more about doll bedding or to place your order!

Brand Favorites: Hanna Andersson

What's one of my favorite things about fall? Little girls running around in colorful tights. If I wouldn't get some strange looks, I might wear these myself. But it's a little harder to get away with once you get out of grade school...

And if you ask me, the authority on fabulously fun tights for girls is Hanna Andersson. This is a favorite brand of mine that's been around for over 20 years. There are a lot of "Mommy & Me" type looks in the catalog - not my favorite. But if you can get past that, the kids' clothes are just delicious. But especially tasty this season is their huge selection of tights and leggings.

Atlanta moms, you can find Hanna Andersson stores at Perimeter Mall and Phipps Plaza. I do encourage you to visit a store if you have one nearby. Some catalogs don't do a brand justice and I really think this is one of them. The colors and fabrics are so much more vibrant in person.

How fun are these colors? Even with the dreary, rainy weather we've had here this week, you can't help but smile when you see a little girl in a pair of these.

Dwell Giveaway Winner!

OK, mommas! Drumroll, please... A big congrats to Nichol over at KiddiesCorner Deals for winning the Dwell Baby bib and burp cloth set! Nichol, email me with your mailing address and I'll get this sweet prize on its way. Enjoy! And a big thanks to all of you who entered. Stay tuned for more fabulous giveaways!

Are you in?!

Just a few days left to enter my fab Dwell Baby giveaway, mommas. All you have to do is hop over to this post and leave a comment. You may not have a need for a sweet bib and burpee set right now, but I always keep a few baby gifts stowed away - I'm always needing them! Get those entries in by Friday!

Dwell Baby Giveaway!

Who doesn't like free goodies, mommas? I do love a good giveaway. Up for grabs is this adorably sweet bib and burp cloth set by Dwell Studio. The set includes one burpee and two bibs. Although the pics don't show it, all three pieces have this incredibly soft fabric on the back that makes you want to curl up in a fetal position and take a nap. (Is it weird that I wanted to keep these for myself? Don't answer that.)


This modern print is even sweeter in person and makes a perfect baby gift. The set is already beautifully assembled with ribbon and gift tags, ready for giving. Or toss the wrap and keep it for you own messy tot!






I'll be giving away this fab set, valued at $32, to one lucky winner. Mommas, leave a comment on this post by Friday, September 25th and you're in. Become a follower of this blog and you'll score a second entry. Post about or link to this giveaway on your own blog and that's another two entries. Be sure to let me know in your comment if you're a follower and/or if you've posted about the giveaway (but only one comment is necessary - don't worry about leaving multiple comments for each "entry"). Also be sure to leave some kind of contact information in your comment if it's not included in your blogger profile.




I will announce the winner by Monday, September 28th. Who's excited?! Get those entries in and spread the word, or I may just keep this goodie for myself.

Hello, Dolly.

Turns out we're not the only ones drooling over the new custom doll bedding from Javis Davis. Hop on over to Cool Mom Picks to read their fabulous review of Barbie's posh bed linens...

Take a look here for more details on custom doll beds and contact me to design your own! I've already got three Christmas gifts marked off my list, how 'bout you, mommas?

Barbie never had it so good.

Seriously, I hope Santa's taking notes. Custom bedding for dolls... YOU pick the fabric collection, and voila! Fab reversible bedding for your little girl's best friend! These doll beds come in two sizes: Small beds ($75) fit dolls up to 13" such as Barbie®, Groovy Girls® and Madame Alexander®. Large beds ($125) fit dolls up to 18" such as American Girl® and My Generation®. Get an early start on that Christmas list, mommas. Contact me to purchase!

Featured collections above from top to bottom: Cottontail Toile, Nouveau Trees by Amy Butler, Pink Paisley, and Georgie Girl.

Doll bedding is here!

Get on that holiday shopping list early, mommas... Javis Davis is now selling custom doll beds! How fun is this? The bedding is made in the fabric collection of your choosing. Your little girl and her doll can actually have matching bedding!

These gorgeous beds come in two sizes: Small beds ($75) fit dolls up to 13" such as Barbie®, Groovy Girls® and Madame Alexander®. Large beds ($125) fit dolls up to 18" such as American Girl® and My Generation®.

Wrapped and ready to go, is there any more perfect gift? Even if your princess cuts off all of Barbie's hair like I did, at least she'll have some fab bedding to sleep in at night.

Not sure what fabrics your grandchild or niece would like best? Let her do the choosing! Javis Davis gift certificates are always a great gift, but now they're a great bet for kids too. Gift certificates are available in amounts of $50 or more.

As always, please contact me with any questions on products or to order! I'm expecting some calls from Santa shortly, so you better get in line...

Brand Favorites: Zutano

Isn't that a fun name? For years, Zutano has been one of my all-time favorite brands of clothing and accessories for tiny tots. I've given many a Zutano gift to my expectant momma friends. Cotton never looked so happy, if you ask me. Their array of fabulously fun prints can't help but make you smile!





Zutano was created by two New York artists who were on the hunt for something more fun for their own child to wear. Fast forward 20 years, and now you have the beautiful Zutano collection, made up of cotton basics in endless colors and prints. The creative color combinations give their pieces a modern look and are rarely matched among all the clothing you find in the big name stores. All the pieces are intended to be mixed and matched - which makes this collection not only fun, but very functional.




Even better, these cotton basics are surprisingly affordable. Sure, you can spend less, but mommas, you can definitely spend more. Plus all the moms I've talked to that are fans of Zutano have commented about how well their products hold up. If you're looking for a great gift for a new mom-to-be, Zutano is a great place to start. The colorful prints make especially great gifts for moms who are waiting to find out baby's gender... these color combos are way more fun than yellow and green!





You're sure to find Zutano products in your local baby boutiques, but here are some online retailers that carry the brand...

Comfy Kids

Modern Moppet

Olliebollen

Zutano - Itzy Bitzy

Atlanta moms, here are just a few great spots around town where you can find Zutano...

Lil Squeeze at Limetree

Sprout (my personal favorite in the city - big selection!)

New Baby Products

Hansel & Gretel

Worth a squeeze...

Atlanta moms, be sure to swing by one of the Limetree locations this week to hit the big sale at Lil Squeeze! ALL spring and summer kids' clothing is 50% off, Thursday through Sunday. Get there early on Thursday and get 60% off!

If you're not familiar with Limetree, it's a fabulous spot for gifts and many of the locations have a separate "Lil Squeeze" section just for tots. They carry lots of great designers including a nice collection of Zutano, one of my personal faves. A must-hit for all you stylish mommas...

A shower gift that's truly drool-worthy.

As you'll soon find out in my upcoming post on baby registries (stay tuned!), mommas need LOTS of burp cloths. Babies are messy little things, did ya know? That's no reason not to spit up in style... or rather, on an uber stylish burpee! One of the fabulous new products Javis Davis is launching this summer is this adorable reusable jar with a sweet little bib and matching burpee tucked inside...




A bent-handle spoon for baby is attached as well. And the best part? As in true Javis Davis style, YOU get to pick the fabrics! Customized or not, this is a fab gift. But knowing you took the time to pick out the sweet prints will warm momma's heart.

For a look at all the great fabric collections available at Javis Davis, click here. The jar sets are $28, or bibs and burpees can be purchased individually for $11 each. A steal of a deal, if you ask me. And you can't get any more original! Contact me with questions or to purchase!

What's NEW at Javis Davis?

A lot! The crew in Fairhope has worked hard these past few weeks putting together a new retail space for Javis Davis and it looks fab! Don't all the fabrics together look good enough to eat?

Along with the great new space, Javis Davis is rolling out some fabulous new products. The next big thing? Customized doll beds in the fabrics of your choice! These are sized to fit American Girl Dolls and make a perfect gift...

An exciting array of gift items and accessories will also soon be making their debut. My favorite? These bib and burpee gift jars where you can - once again - choose the fabric!

You'll be the first to know when these delicious new products are available for purchase. Stay tuned for more exciting news on the latest happenings at Javis Davis. Contact me with any questions you have on these products and more!

When you got it, flaunt it.

Walls never looked more fabulous than when graced with your sweet baby's face. But are you looking to get a little more creative with your photo displays? Mommas, get ready to add a new site to your *favorites* list...


Art has no boundaries, so why should your photos? Grab your sweetest shots and create some frameless canvas prints at UpDone. This is a fab site where you can upload your pics and have them printed on stretched canvas and assembled on wood frames, immediately ready for hanging or display. Choose to have your image printed only on the face of the canvas, or have it wrapped like these examples below.








UpDone prints and assembles the frames within a few days and gets them right to your doorstep before you can say "Awwww!" For an even more budget friendly price, you can opt to assemble the frames yourself. But I'm too much of a goof for that... I'd have the thing stapled to my pants somehow before it was said and done.


I have first hand experience with this company and the end product is truly fab, especially for the price. I was very, very impressed with the speedy delivery and the quality of the images. Click on over to their site to get a feel for how they price their items. You'll pay a lot less per item if you order more than one, so load up! Create a couple of larger prints to use in different areas, or maybe a bunch of smaller prints to form a tiled display on a larger wall space. The options are endless, and the memories? Unforgettable.