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Monthly Archives: July 2014
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What goodies do we find here in this inspiration board we just made for a client's youth bedroom!Amsterdam cabinets in red & pink; Eicho twin bed by Spot on Square, and the BlaBla pillow (so sweet!). We mixed this with a cool graphic poster and a wall pop of wallpaper.
31 Jul -
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We're crazy about the new cool kids' tees and onesies by Hatch for Kids. This new t-shirt line is one of the best we've found in a long time - love the 80s references and ODB tee! Shop Hatch for Kids.
28 Jul -
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We were inspired this week by Newport Rhode Island, a beautiful and elegant town replete with seaside mansions, museums, great restaurants, beaches and more.The "Must Do List" in Newport, includes Cliff Walk, where visitors can take a walking tour of the shoreline dotted by spectacular mansions, home long ago to the Vanderbilts and their ilk. If just seeing the outside is not enough, get a ticket to go inside and enjoy the opulent furnishings and lush settings- saddle up to a tour guide, as some of the stories are entertaining, especially for the kids, of well dressed dog companions, table manners and dining habits.Speaking of dining, when you're done drooling over these over-the-top pads, for a bite, head on over to The Clarke Cooke House on Bannister's Wharf, for some fresh fish and lively atmosphere. For an after dinner ice cream, Sprinkles is a good choice on Bowan's Wharf, where you can enjoy a casual cone while you check out the shops
25 Jul -
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One of the biggest problems in the city is how to get a toddler around in a cab or car service safely and easily. Enter, UberFamily to solve the problem. We had first heard about this revelation while it was in development from Dr. Alisa Baer, “The Car Seat Lady” who collaborated with Uber on the service. Now a couple months in, it’s addressing a true, underserved need in the market, much to city parents’ delight. She trained and certified the highest rated UberX partner drivers on how to safely secure the car seat so you know its properly installed in the car.Uber now offers an on-demand car seat option for a $10 surcharge (additional to the UberX rates). That’s a small price to pay for a lot of peace of mind.Want to know how to choose your own car seat? Read more about what Dr. Alisa Baer
24 Jul -
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We were thrilled to be invited to a studio visit at Rebeca Raney's this weekend. Her work is prominently displayed and for sale at Babesta - from her signature llamas to the subtle and naive black and white illustrations of sweet girls, some looking like familiar Raggedy Ann type dolls. The RISD graduate has made quite a splash on the art scene, already collaborating with Madewell for a line of product and cultivating over a million followers on Pinterest as Raneytown.
Some of the most exciting things we got to see at the studio were her hand embroidered sculptures. Her embroidery is stunning and, having an adorable little
23 Jul -
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We loved visiting the Jeff Koons exhibit at the Whitney Museum. It's full of all the fun and whimsy as you would expect - from balloon dogs to giant mounds of Play-Doh to floating basketballs. I let Camille man the camera phone and take some of her favorites. It's a fun family activity in New York City, for visitors and for locals.Note, for anyone thinking of going, there is 1 room on the 3rd floor that you might want to preview for appropriateness. It is labeled (thank you Whitney Museum) so it won't come as a surprise. Keeping families in mind, the Whitney also gives out fun little workbooks for kids visiting the exhibit. It definitely inspired everyone to bust out the art supplies
22 Jul -
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We know that choosing a car seat is tricky (you want the safest car seat that's easy to install and transport while looking great in your car!). No doubt, there are a lot of factors at play, but it needn’t overwhelm! There is a science to it. Guiding factors include the age, height and weight of each child, how many kids you have, your lifestyle and type of car you are most likely traveling in. Luckily most seats work with most models, but some work better or worse depending on your vehicle and the backseat configuration. “It’s like a puzzle,” says Dr. Alisa Baer, dubbed “The Car Seat Lady.” With thousands of car seat installations under her belt, she has created magic formulas of seats countless times.There are a few things that you can look for or
22 Jul -
Read nowWe've started to rev up our youth book selection and as such have asked our 10 year old reviewer Amina (a voracious reader & my daughter) to read and write a blurb about the books in our collection.
~Review of Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes~by Jonathan Auxier"If you know anything about blind children, you know that they make spectacular thieves," states the author in Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes. So starts the story.An orphan is born into the world. In
16 Jul -
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With summer in full swing we thought we'd share the tunes that we're listening to at Babesta!
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Time to get cool! Our summer sale is going on at Babesta and we have the best indie brands--Munster Kids boys and girls clothing, Sons + Daughters sunglasses, Ruff & Huddle shorts and more. Snap up your faves to be spot on style for the summer! Meanwhile, we're prepping the shop for fall, Back-to-School, if you can believe it! (As much as we love B-2-S, it's so hard to think of sweaters and jeans when it's soooooo darn hot!)Shop Babesta Sale!
10 Jul
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