~ Bon Voyage Carcoat ~

Here's Devon in our new "Bon Voyage Carcoat"

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16092118
It turned out slightly long in the sleeve, but it is a REALLY difficult task trying to fit garments on her ! Unfortunately she's entering into that stage where she'd rather not wear any clothes at all. Hopefully that won't last long:)

~ Pink Cupcake Vintage ~

http://www.pinkcupcakevintage.etsy.com/ is my latest Etsy addiction. I find myself browsing her pages almost daily. She has a great eye for the cutest, quality vintage children's' clothing (and her prices are amazing!) Check out this adorable ( and super soft) nautical cardigan I bought for Devon for a mere $5.00 :)

~ Sundays Blouse ~

Our newest etsy boutique item:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15920345

~ Cross Your Heart Culottes ~

Check out our new "Cross Your Heart" Culottes!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15848437

I'll be posting 4 new pieces a week until the end of the month so make sure to check back often :)

~ Lil' Heartbreaker ~

YAY! I've finally starting listing the Devon Rose fall collection today. Kudos to Devon as she was a wonderful model today too. I love you, monkey!

First two items are the Playdate Blouse:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15719878

and the Heartbreaker Skirt:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=15720918

why don't you mosey on over to Etsy and do some shopping for your little one :)

~ Dallas Zoo ~

giant coy!
I guess wooden horses are fun?
RAWWWWWR!!!!!
Auntie Julie, Uncle Duncan and Cousin Madolyn

~ From the Universe ~

By design, Emily, whenever you have a new dream, or re-commit to an old one, at that precise moment everything in your life is perfectly suited to bring it about even faster than if you had thought of it earlier.

You are always where you most "need" to be.

You can thank me now, The Universe

~ Happy Thought ~

When in a hurry, step #1 for changing the entire world, is falling in love with it as it already is.
Same for changing yourself. And best of all, with this approach, there is no step 2.

~ Spring Collections ~

Alexander Wang Doo.Ri
Christopher Kane
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Helmut Lang

Devon took a longer nap today which gave me the chance to check out some of my favorite designers collections for next Spring. Here's some of my picks for the season so far. I'm still waiting for Balenciaga , was disappointed by Proenza Schouler, and I have to say that I'm really loving Alexander Wang at the moment.

~ Toy Reunion ~

Thanks for everything, Auntie Heidi and Auntie Rachel! Devon is ecstatic to have all of her toys again and with all of our furniture moved in ...it finally feels like home:)

~ Fall Fabric Line-Up ~

YAY!!!

Here's just a sneak peek at some of the new prints, plaids, and stripes for the Devon Rose Fall Collection! I'm so excited and inspired to make new pieces, so be on the lookout for precious l/s printed blouses, and comfy funnel neck sweaters. I'll be pairing them with plaid jumpers, corduroy overalls, culottes, two-toned brown denim skirts and stripey suspender pants...

later comes updated mini moccasins, headbands, and our new pretty purses :)

~Free Range & Fall Fabric~

I am so in love with this top from freerangebaby.etsy.com ...yet another fabulous children's designer from New Zealand!

I'm going fabric shopping tomorrow for the new Devon Rose fall collection! I've already purchased a beautiful floral print cotton organza from this crazy little "curiosities" shop my husband and I stumbled upon the other day. It was an amazing collection of antique furniture, clothing, housewares, and fabric mixed with voodoo masks, quack antique doctor's instruments and what looked like a chair from an insane asylum for little kids. Anyways, I'm definitely going back for more! Be sure to check out my fall collection which will start posting around the 27th of this month :)

~It's Not Just Fish Anymore~

We took Devon to the Dallas World Aquarium on Sunday and even though I had been there in the past (ten years ago) it was a completely new experience for all of us! What was once just a plain ol' building has now been converted into a multi-level rain forest with free-range birds of all kinds, manatees, monkeys, giant otters, and the only publicly displayed three-toed sloth in the U.S. (and he was completely free-ranged as well) It was amazing to be right there next to him without any cage between us. He actually reached out to touch Devon! I've never seen her so captivated - she had a blast! If you love animals, you gotta check it out :)
http://www.dwazoo.com/

~ Thought For The Day ~

Whenever your perspective on something creates emotional pain, it's always because your perspective is still so narrow that you've yet to see all the good it will make possible.
Because it will.

~ I Love Vintage ~

super sexy sunglasses @ GreyBrocket.etsy.com

Awesome boots from lindenlaneclothing.etsy.com

A look from Lullie Vintage

I wanted to share some vintage love with everyone :) I've been shopping around Etsy and checking out Myspace for great finds :)

Here are links to some of my favorite Vintage on Myspace...click on these to shop their ebay stores :)

Lullie vintage

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=84004610

Mama stone vintage

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=2392944

Trashy vintage

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=44870376

Noirohio vintage

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=25208904&MyToken=13ead0a8-2849-46be-b668-491274db7104

~ Happy 1st, Devon ~

Devon's 1st B-day at my sister's in the country

opening her presents with Madolyn

hanging out with Grandpa

learning to walk with Daddy

mesmerized by her candle

~ New Life ~

First of all, I must apologize as I have been horrible about keeping up with posts this month. We've only been in Dallas for 2 weeks now and are still adjusting to our new environment.

We love our new loft, but currently have zero furniture (which makes it a little difficult to get motivated for sewing) My mother was kind enough to lend me her sewing machine (until I can get mine out of storage) but I have no table and chair to use it. So, Devon and I have been spending our days here hanging out with my sister, my niece and shopping and eating...tough huh?

The food here is amazing! If you or your friends are ever in the Dallas Metroplex, be sure to check out these restaurants:


http://www.tillmansroadhouse.com/home.html


http://www.tavernabylombardi.com/


http://www.alodallas.com/

~ Road Trip ~

Red Rock Canyon in Vegas Ceasar's Palace in Vegas
William's ??? Cute little old western town in Arizona
Grand Canyon New Mexico

~ Todays Pic ~

Feeling much better outside in the cool air.....

~ Happy Birthday, Baby! ~

I hope your having a happy birthday :) I love you more every day and even though we tend to be super sensitive with each other about alot of things it is also one of the traits that binds us. I'm so lucky to have finally found you, the person who understands and loves me more than anyone in the world.

I love you, baby... forever 2x