mom & pop design

my favorite top...right now...

If it were socially acceptiable, I would wear this top 7 days a week. (I only wear it 4.5 days a week...ssshhh!) It's super soft & roomy like an old beloved sweatshirt, but lightweight...and drumroll please...stylish. The neckline is flattering, and the fabric drapes just right. It would be socially acceptable for me to buy more.  Tri-blend Rib Lightweight Raglan Pullover by American Apparel. $34. American Apparel Store 2654 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405. (they have stores everywhere...just throw a rock and you'll find one.)

Our favorite things...

These beverage bottles are something to gaga over. I took one to disneyland on a hot hot summer day, In the morning, I put some juice in it, with a couple ice cubes. Juice stayed icy cold all day. At 6pm, there were still ice cubes in it! I told all my friends and they told their friends, and we're all crazy about these bottles. The adult version (middle) is great for hot or cold beverages.
Left: Thermos Butterfly Kisses Funtainer
Middle: Thermos Backpack Bottle
Right: Foogo Leak-proof Straw Bottle

vanilla bake shop for kid-sized cupcakes

i love vanilla bake shop's tiny cupcakes. they are beautiful, and come in a variety of amazing flavors. my daughter loved the vanilla cupcakes, sprinkled with sparkly pink sugar and topped with a teeny edible pearl. the little sized cupcakes are 3 for $5, which is perfect for kids...and perfect for adults because you can eat a few different flavors. when in santa monica, you must visit this adorable bakery.
vanilla bake shop. also a shout out to their fabulous web/graphic designer smallshop. beautiful work!

easy d.i.y. baby gift

i made onesies (not shown) and burp cloths for my dear friend's baby boy. printed on inkjet transfer paper, and ironed onto gerber onesies and cloth dipers. designs are simple and bright, partially because i like simplicity, but also because i had limited time to finish this project. my 4 year old was home with me, and the dragon tales dvd would be ending soon!