baby bloch

These are easily the cutest possible shoes you can buy for any girl. Every time we see a pair we freak out. Cute baby girls + baby bloch are just over the top cute.

Above are just a few of the new styles and colour you'll see in store for fall/winter.

If you don't know, Bloch have been designing shoes for prima ballerinas forever and lucky for us and your little girls they make them in mini - Baby Bloch. They're perfect for little feet and not just because they are gorgeous, their soft soles are ideal for little walkers and crawlers. They offer soft support and the flexibility that newbies need. Style and function, we love it!

Find out where to get Baby Bloch in your neck of the woods, call 1 800 335 7268.

Photos: Baby Bloch

xo L&L

Oeufs ROBIN - coming soon to Canada

We're seriously swooning over Oeuf's latest creation, the Robin Collection. The NYC-based husband and wife duo behind Oeuf's drool-worthy designs wanted to create a collection that was more affordable without compromising quality or style. I think it's safe to say they've done it.

The collection includes a crib (above) a toddler conversion kit (so you can make it into a 'big girl or boy' bead in a snap) and a dresser. All the pieces are made in Europe and constructed out of eco-friendly 100% natural wood and painted with 100% natural water based paint.

Don't get too excited because it's not available here....yet. We're stalking Oeuf and they promise us it will be available to Canadian style savvy parents in the new year. As for pricing, the crib is retailing for $565-585US and the conversion kit is $145US. We'll keep you posted....

Photo: Oeuf

Famille Summerbelle

It was a lucky day when we happened upon Famille Summerbelle online. Check out the playful paperie works of art for playrooms and nurseries. Above are what are easily the coolest looking family trees we've ever seen. But their paper cut prints of Paris and London are what really blew out minds. They're incredible. My daughter was born in London so I personally can't get my hands on the London map fast enough.

Paris: pink (also comes in a soft green)
London: blue (also comes in a deep red)

The Paris map shows all of the arrondissements and attractions of Paris, as well as some of the quirky side of Parisian life. And the London map shows detail of the central boroughs of London with the attractions and cultural pursuits that make it so special.


Shop and see these beauties in more detail on the Famille Summerbelle site.

ASOS Maternity

Do you know about ASOS? More importantly do you know they sell really hip, wearable maternity clothes for mama's and they ship to Canada? YOU'RE WELCOME. ASOS (As Seen On Screen) is a British e-tailer of clothing and accessories for men, women (+ preggies and petites) and kids. They sell their own line (which is pretty reasonable) and they carry top British and US brands too.

This is just a tiny selection of the amazing stuff they have for you baby mama's out there: 1) jersey frill sleeve top, 2) indigo STRETCH skinny jeans 3) purple tunic and 4) my personal fave, this jersey studded cardigan.

Dress you bump at ASOS.

Photos: ASOS

xo Lesia

Bag that Baby!

Looooooooooooving Dwell Studio's latest collection (more on that later). One of our favourite new pieces is this bundle bag. Shown here in the Bugaboo Cameleon/Frog but its made to fit with most 'modern' strollers via handy universal straps. This knocks the socks off using any other foot muff or bag out there to keep wee ones warm.
Other features include: The bags are made of 100% cotton percale and are machine washable (good!). There are a few more prints, Transportation and a pretty Sparrow design.

Look for it where you usually buy your Dwell goods. These are just starting to trickle into shops this fall.

What are the chances that even if you bundle your little girl in the Paper Dolls print (above) people won't still ask - is it a girl? Argh...

Photos: Dwell Studio

xo L&L

Owl Cuteness from Petit Collage

Ahh! Look what's new at Petit Collage - the absolute cutest owl family themed mobile EVA!! This mobile is laser-cut from sustainable harvested bamboo plywood, an earth-friendly renewable resource. Cute and eco-friendly - what more could a baby (or tres chic mama) want? Cost: $68 USD.

Shop Petit Collage on etsy (they ship to Canada) or the official Petit Collage website.

Photo: Petit Collage

xo L&L

Muffins for your Mini Muffin Lover

We share this muffin recipe with you for Banana Wee-Eat-Germ Muffins from one of our go-to baby foodie sites, Weelicious.

We love these mini muffins because they're pretty healthy, absolutely delish (read: you will be happy to finish off anything your kids won't!) and easy peasy to make.
I'm no Martha Stewart and I can make these up a snap. I make them mini styles for my monkey and find they come in handy for breakfast on the go. Try them, tell us what you think?

ps. Toddlers and Big Kids love to help out in the kitchen. Get them involved pouring the ingredients, mixing and of course, cleaning up! ha!

Check out this an other recipes on the Weelicious site.


Images: Weelicious

ZID ZID for you KID KID

ZID ZID - Moroccan based purveyors of fine and lovely things for your little ones bedroom or nursery.

We have always admired their Moroccan poofs here at eh baby! There is something about a Moroccan poof that gets us all excited. Are we alone or do you feel it? Aren't they so gorgeous? Especially the silver and gold. They're sophisticated and so cool - one of the few accessories out there you can buy that will grow with your little one from nursery onwards. My mother used to call those 'investment pieces'...!

And their pillows, like little works of art they are. They're reversible and each one is handmade so they've all got a bit of their own character.

Zid Zid products are sold throughout the world - including Canada (yay!). They don't carry their international stockist online, so drop them an email and they'll let you know where you can find them in your Province.

Look What's New at American Apparel

Oh no they didn't?

Oh YES they did!

American Apparel has what are easily the coolest leggings of all time - they're shiny, fabulous and gold. Basically a girly, girls dream come true.

It doesn't stop their either. They have a barrage of new baby and kids (boys and girls) clothes to drool over including all of the above and so much more...

American Apparel - new stuff for kiddies - check it here.

Ohhhhhhhh and did you know they do some maternity stuff? It's worth a look for the super trendy momma's out there...

Photos: American Apparel

L xo

3 Sprout storage bins

Ah! We looooooooooove these storage bins by Toronto company - 3 Sprout. The owl was our favourite until we got word that this adorable monkey design is coming soon to the collection.

These bad boys are made of tough 100% organic canvas (made from recycled water bottles) and are a nice size (17x20) to fit all those toys that seem to multiply over night!

Best part, they're only $38CDN each. Seriously.

Find a Canadian retailer near you on the 3 Sprout site.

Photos: 3 Sprout

xo L&L

Bugaboo (RED)

Bugaboo is the latest company to partner with (RED) to empower parents around the world to participate in the fight against AIDS in Africa.


The collection, which has launched world wide features the famous Cameleon denim stroller, boasting a black matte frame, dark denim fabric and red brake handle. We are head over heels for this - it's gorgeous and all for a good cause.

The collection also features a white leather (BUGABOO)^RED bag which includes a changing mat, and removable 
food and drink container. One word - DROOLING!

If this isn't your style and you want to roll with the more traditional Cameleon, Frog or Bee, note that Bugaboo will contribute 1% of their total revenue to the Global Fund to help fund AIDS programs in Africa with an emphasis on the health of women and children. (Staring Oct 1st 2009).

There is nothing not to love about this.

Find out more on the official Bugaboo site or the (RED)site.

Bag a Bargain!

Elephant Shoe, the popular shopping site for moms and babes is going out of business. We're sad to see them go after four years of of keeping Canadian kids cool!

It's not all sad, they're having a huge sale - everything's got to go right! Stock up on amazing brands like Tea, Appaman, Paul Frank, Baby Legs, Baby Star, Deux par Deux, Glug, Kumquat (we loooooooove Kumquat - stock up!) and Wonderboy. Snag great deals on baby essentials too, like gorgeous Babylicious bibs, Generation baby change pads, Small Potatoes and French Bull.


Get your shop on!


ps. If you live in Winnipeg, check out their free shipping offer on sales over $30! Gotta love that Winnipeg!

Photos: Elephant Shoe

Tee Pee for Me!

Ohh how cute are these handcrafted Tee Pees? This is the absolute most perfect spot for a slumber party.

They're perfect for toddlers to play in or tweens who want a little break from Mom and Dad (it happens). Or you can just buy it because you love it, that's a good enough reason in our books.

It's lightweight (9 pounds), shows up assembled and folds away in a snap.

Shop or drool over them at Chloe In Style.

Cost: $380CDN

Photos: Tee Pee For Me

xo L&L

Etsy find...mae

You are going to love our latest Etsy find...mae - makers of the ridiculous cute reusable wall stickers for babies and kids rooms. It doesn't get much better than these gorgeous designs that are completely reusable and wait for it...totally washable!

LOVE.

Here are a few of our faves...

How cute is this Spring Dolls Collection sticker? If you have a little fashionista - this is a must for her walls. Loving the Ray Bans as an accessory option!

Boys love dinosaurs and we love these in particular because they are more like little dino works of art than tacky scaly stickers. Go to the museum to see the real deal. Put these on your sons walls with style.

These stickers look more like murals or paintings than wall stickers. The forest theme is our favourite and we love the subtle tweaks in the prints for girls versus boys.

Check out mae's entire collection of awe inspiring wall stickers here. Oh and of course they ship to Canada! Yay!

If you get them, send us a pic! We'd love to see how it looks....

Photos: mae

xo L&L

Let's do Lunch

Let's talk lunch shall we. Lunch has come a long way since I had my Jem and the Holograms lunch box back in the day. Granted, it was a truly outrageous lunch box but wasn't nearly as cool as the lunch options that are out there now for wee ones. Here are a few of our favourites...
Leah introduced me to these bad boys, the Munchlers lunch bags by Built. My daughter has the dog (aka: Lefty) bag and she crazy loves it. She gets super excited when I pull it out and even more excited if it contains cheese. The coolest thing about these well designed and cool looking bags is that they unzip to become place mats. Gotta love that in this germ infested world. Cost: (approx) $14.00 CDN
Another Built product, this the Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote. We love it because it's made of light, durable neoprene, keeps your lovingly prepared lunch warm or cold up to four hours and because look how cute it is in action... Cost: (approx) $36 CDN
This is just one of the MANY colourful and cute lunch bags available by Crocodile Creek. They wash up easily with a little elbow grease and warm water and boast an extra insulated lining to keep your little ones food fresh. Cost: (approx) $18 CDN

What's this? Don't be alarmed by the numerous containers. I know what you're thinking...'do I have to wash all those boxes everyday?' Yes, yes you do BUT wait! There is so much to love about the Laptop Lunch Bento System 2.0 that you'll get over it quick. Firstly, there is virtually no waste with a lunch system like this plus, eating bento style is so much fun. If this alien theme isn't doing it for your little princess, there are a few other styles to choose from too. Cost: (approx) $50 CDN (comes with everything pictured)

Say hello to Kids Konserve waste free lunch kit. The lunch bag is made from recycled materials and all the stainless steel is food grade. Our favourite bit is the reusable sandwich cozy. Use that and you'll save enough on plastic baggies to treat yourself to couple pumpkin spice lattes a week! The design pictured is plain, if you want more pizazz they also do a butterfly version and a caterpillar print that are totally cute. Cost: (approx) $50 CDN (comes with everything pictured)

These little beauties are by Mimi The Sardine. First things first, you are going love that these are machine washable. They're also soil and water resistant. The only thing they don't do is make the lunch. That part is on you. There is no shortage of drool worthy prints to pick from either. The only minor knock is that they aren't insulated, but an icepack can fix that problem stat. Cost: (approx) $26 CDN.


Where to find?
Built Munchlers and Gourmet Getaway Tote: Check out the impressive store locator on the Built site.
Crocadile Creek, Laptop Lunch and Mimi the Sardine: Are all online at www.fenigo.com
Kid Konserve: Scroll down for a list of Canadian retailers on the Kid Konserve site.


*Please note, to the best of our knowledge all products shown here are phthalate-free, bisphenol-A (BPA) free, lead-free and PVC-free so we feel they are safe choices for you and your little one. But please do your research before you commit to a lunch bag of your choice.

xo L&L

BabyLegs

Here is my little monkey work'in her pink skull and cross bone BabyLegs. I was thinking about these today because this post-summer, pre-fall weather can be a bit tricky, no matter where you live in Canada. It's cold one minute, sunny the next. BabyLegs are the perfect answer to this kind of weather. They're better than tights because they come on and off easy, make diaper change a breeze and come in every possible colour and print combination you could ever want. I only came across these when we were living in LA but I wish I'd found them when my daughter was a baby because I was always searching for something other than track pants to pair with all of her leg-less onesies!

BabyLegs are perfect for boys and girls. They can be worn like leggings or to keep arms cozy. They're great for new crawlers/walkers and potty training parents looooove them. I could go on, but you get the idea...

I keep my daughters BabyLegs in her diaper bag so I'm always ready for a random gust of cold wind!

Shop BabyLegs in Canada online at: parentingbynature.com and trendybabyproducts.com or check your favourite local baby shop.

xo L&L

Look What's New at Ikea!

I could kiss Designer Mikael Warnhammar (here's hoping he's a hot Swede!) for coming up with a kids kitchen set for Ikea (a.k.a) the DUKTIG mini-kitchen. Can you believe it took this long to get one of these things out of Ikea? I saw this live the other day when I was whizzing by the kids section on the way to get a few odds and ends and an ice cream cone. Me and my little monkey stopped in our tracks. I ended up being stuck in Ikea's kids section for a half hour thanks to this newbie. This is not just your basic kitchen set either, the burners light up, the little nobs turn, doors open and shut. All that for $150CDN ($99.99 for the bottom bit and $50 for the top).

Get your kids in the (faux) kitchen!

xo Lesia

F is for FREE Shipping at J Crew

J Crew how do we love thee? Let us count the ways...

1) You're giving us FREE SHIPPING on purchases of $150 or more (see J Crew for more deets - and oh yes, they do ship to us here in Canada) simply enter the promo code LABOURDAY in your shopping basket. This offer is only good until Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. So get on it Momma's and Papa's.

2) You have the best kid accessories ever. Lesia and I are freaking out over these head bands for girly girls and this too cool for school skull driving cap for boys.

3) Your stylist is breaking our hearts with these over the top cute looks for girls and guys for back to school.

4) Your sale selection is sweet and the prices are perfecto for stocking up for next summer.

Happy Shopping eh baby! fans.


xo Leah

Photos: JCrew

Etsy find...mette

You are going to LOVE our latest Etsy find!

mette

We're sitting here freaking out over the extreme cuteness of these modern a-line works of art.
Is it wrong that I want to buy every single one of these dresses for my daughter? Choosing is impossible. I could barely pick a few favourites to feature here, I want you to see them all.
I love this for a formal evening, maybe a wedding or a birthday party? It's so modern and chic but not at all fussy.
mette mostly focuses on crazy cute dresses, but they also do these brilliant princess hats. Imagine getting this for a little miss for her birthday? Amazing!

xo Lesia

Photos: mette