Sophie & Lili Loft Sale - Hartford CT

For those of you in Hartford, CT, I thought you'd be interested in this sale! Their stuff is totally adorable!

Last chance for NannyGram savings with BabyLuxe

Just a reminder that the NannyGram coupon expires tomorrow! NannyGram's luxurious baby gifts, stitched with love, are a unique and heartfelt way to celebrate a birth, a baby shower, a christening, or other special event.

Take 10% off your entire order through tomorrow, with the code "LUXE"

http://www.nannygram.com/

Halloween {GIVEAWAY} details!

WINNERS NAMES LISTED BELOW

Who says only the kids should get treats on Halloween?

Well loyal readers, the time has come, and we're cleaning house! We have a great selection of goodies that we're GIVING AWAY! To be eligible, you must be a subscriber of BabyLuxe {daily}. To subscribe, simply enter your email address in the box to the left. Please note, we are still a young publication, and therefore our subscriber list is still relatively small {which means your chances of winning are much greater}. So sign up today!

You must be entered before 9:00 pm eastern time, on Halloween night!

Prizes include a variety of luxurious baby brands, such as BlaBla, Jack & Lily, Best of Chums, Swaddle Designs, Bella Tunno, NannyGram, Straplettes, Poshibilities, Tree by Keri Lee & more!

Here's a peek at some of the goodies we're giving away:

There will be 2 "Ultimate Luxe" winners, one for baby boy & one for baby girl, each valued at approximately $150.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHERINE IN WISCONSIN & DEBORAH IN ILLINOIS!

There will be 2 additional "Lovely Luxe" baby girl winners, valued at nearly $100 each {sorry boy moms, we have a ton of girly stuff to give away}.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LESHA IN INDIANA & KELLY IN MARYLAND!

Finally, there will be 6 additional "Lucky Luxe" mixed gender winners, valued around $50 each.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: JENN IN MINNESOTA, ANNA IN CALIFORNIA, LISA IN CONNECTICUT, DINA IN MISSOURI, SARA IN FLORIDA & KELLY IN CALIFORNIA!

All winners have been notified, and prizes will be shipped by Wednesday, November 7th!

That's a grand total of $800 worth of baby luxuries that could be yours!

Custom photo montages

For a unique way to showcase your photographs, visit Retrospective Design. Josephine works one on one with each individual client to design the perfect custom photo montage to capture your memories.

The montages are perfect for gift giving or display in your own home. Retrospective Design also designs invitations & books, and does photo restoration.

Check out their entire gallery of work at www.retrospectivedesign.com

Eco-conscious designs for baby

I recently stumbled upon this great eco-conscious designer, baby greens organic clothing, and was instantly inspired. These sustainable baby & toddler tee's are made from pure organic cotton, and hand printed with waterbased inks.

Not only is the material sustainable, but the super cool designs are cultural representations of nature from around the world.

Japanese-inspired design Kaze San: kaze means wind. san means sun.

Maori-inspired design Koru: koru is the unfolding fern, symbolic of the genesis of life.



Mehndi-inspired design Surya: surya means sun.



Japanese-inspired design Nami: nami means wave.



These organic tee's are made in the USA, and are so soft to the touch. Your baby's bottom will love & appreciate the smoothness!

Why not contribute to the protection of our earth, and teach your little ones that being "green" really isn't difficult. Pick up a sustainable baby greens organic tee or two today!


http://www.babygreensorganics.com/


They are currently offering a 15% off Seasons GREENings promo for the holidays. Use coupon code "holidaypromo" between now and December 23rd.


Lap tee's have been marked down to $14.99, and are the perfect gift for the eco-conscious 18-24 month old.

For "scrapbook dropouts" like me!

Hello, my name is Sarah, and I am horrible at preserving my kid's memories. There, I said it! While I do believe myself to be somewhat crafty & creative, I just do not have the time, the space, or the resources to devote to scrapping every little milestone or month that each child hits. It's just not in me. Thankfully, for me, I came across this genius of a web site for people like me - How Fast They Grow! Cathy, the founder of How Fast They Grow, categorizes women like me as "scrapbook dropouts". I love it!

If you can use your digital camera, upload photos, "drag and drop" and type, you can use the How Fast They Grow system.

With a gorgeous selection of templates, anyone can make a scrapbook page, in just minutes! Choose from Toile, Storybook pastels, and the brand new Boatman Gellar Collection, and put together a complete scrapbook in just a couple hours. They also carry a large selection of "occasion" templates to commemorate birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.

The final pages are printed on acid-free high quality cardstock, and are crystal clear, vivid color images. An album created with How Fast They Grow pages will be a treasured keepsake for years to come!

BabyLuxe readers receive 10% off all orders between now and Thanksgiving, with coupon code "babyluxe".

To see the entire collection, visit http://www.howfasttheygrow.com/index.cfm
BabyLuxe readers take 10% off with code "babyluxe" until November 23rd!

Five reasons why I need a baby girl...

1 - Bella Sera Baby Blouses

2 - Bella Sera Baby Pinafores

3 - Bella Sera Baby Skirts

4 - Bella Sera Baby Kimonos

5 - Bella Sera Baby Rufflers

I have been a huge fan of Bella Sera Baby since my first online baby {Contempo Tot} was just a mere thought. Hence, Courtney Lupe, designer of Bella Sera Baby, was one of my first contacts when I started the business. Her textiles are made with gorgeous designer fabrics, and high quality craftsmanship. When I did business with her several years back, the line only consisted of bibs, blankets & a few other baby necessities. Now, as you can see, she has broadened her offering to include the most precious little girl clothes. While she continues to offer blankets, bibs, burp cloths, she has also added diaper clutches, shoes, and cute little pant sets!

At the extremely reasonable etsy prices, girl moms can't afford to miss this amazing designer! For me, it's just wishful thinking, and continued hopes that someone I know has a little girl sometime soon!

http://www.bellaserababy.com/ {or}

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5052838&section_id=5084912

In stores now - Robeez holiday collection!

The BabyLuxe:

New holiday designs by Robeez!

What makes it a practical little luxury?

With Halloween ending next week, the stores aisles are becoming crowded with holiday cheer! As I wandered the aisles of Babies R Us today, stocking up on some basic necessities, I came across the baby holiday apparel. I am generally not a sucker for all of the "Baby's 1st" outfits for every holiday of baby's first year, yet I feel the need to get Alex a little something special for his first Christmas, even though he will be 11 1/2 months old. So as I browsed through the selection, it occurred to me that he is going to be way too big to fit into any of the cute little sleepers & outfits that have the "1st" expression. It really saddened me. My oldest son was just 4 weeks old on his first Christmas, and he wore the sweetest little red & white striped one-piece. He looked like an elf!

Anyhow, although little Alex is going to miss out on the cute little holiday outfit, he is just the perfect age for these adorable new designs by Robeez! I guess maybe we can get him a baby's 1st Christmas bib to go along with the shoes, right?

Developed with healthy feet in mind, Robeez Footwear is the industry leader in soft-soled leather baby shoes and baby booties for newborns to four year olds. From design to materials and craftsmanship, every detail is handled with meticulous care.

View the entire collection here:

http://www.robeez.com/EN-US/default.htm?PriceCat=2&Lang=EN-US

And because I couldn't resist, here is my first baby's 1st Christmas...

Catching every drip, drop & dribble {GIVEAWAY}

SURPRISE WEEKEND GIVEAWAY!
4 of our 5 winners have claimed their prize!
Congratulations to:
Jamie in Grand Rapids, MI
Kim in Denver, CO
Kelly in Philadelphia, PA
Debbie in Philadelphia, PA
{we're still waiting on the last winner to reply before posting her name}

The BabyLuxe:
DaBib is a new safe, stylish and incredibly hip baby bib designed to make feeding time mess-free!

What makes it a practical little luxury?
When my first son started self-feeding, I somehow ended up buying a set of 3 stiff & uncomfortable, laminate baby bibs... Ok, maybe they were convenient to wipe off, but that was it. So now that I am embarking on my second adventure with a self-feeding infant, I thought it was best to discard of those old {recently discovered full of lead} bibs, and try out something newer. Oh, and something a bit "safer" would be nice too.

So when I recently heard about DaBib, I was definitely intrigued. DaBib makes three products: Hugs, Giggles and DaBurp. They are all made from eco-friendly, and safe for baby, materials of polyester and nylon. We have a couple of the Hugs, and we're in love! It has a super absorbent yet incredibly soft micro-fiber terry cloth front, with a waterproof back & crumb catcher. The cool patent-pending "scrunch collar" saves my son's outfits from the leaky sippy cup that he enjoys chewing on more than drinking from! We've washed and dried our DaBib, with absolutely no shrinkage, and carrot stains that were left to set for a couple days before washing, were completely gone when I pulled it out of the dryer. With the cool hidden pouch feature that flips out to act as a crumb-catcher, this is one bib that I know we'll be using for a very long time.



View the entire collection here:

http://www.dabib.com/

Free shipping on 3 or more bibs with code "FREE SHIPPING"!

Surprise Giveaway Details:
Five lucky BabyLuxe subscribers will win their very own DaBib {choice of color} at the end of the weekend! Make sure you are signed up on our mailing list, to be entered into the contest!

Don't forget ~ refer a friend, and have your entry multiplied by 5!

Names will be drawn Sunday night - good luck to everyone!

stick 'em to anything magnetic!

The BabyLuxe:
Sticky Prints handcrafted magnetic photo frames. New holiday designs coming soon!

What makes it a practical little luxury?
All those photo's and nowhere to put them! Is that you? Then you need to pick up a few of these totally adorable handcrafted magnetic picture frames, by Sticky Prints. These simple little frames come in all sorts of sizes, colors and designs. There is literally something for everyone at Sticky Prints. They even sell personalized frames, which makes for a very unique & stylish "birth announcement".


At their extremely reasonable price, Sticky Prints are great to give as gifts! They would make perfect stocking stuffers, teachers gifts {they come in sets}, just because gifts, thank you gifts, and more!

If you live in Charlotte, NC, you can avoid shipping costs and pick up your purchase directly!

View the entire collection here:
http://www.stickyprints.com/
BabyLuxe readers will receive 20% off any order over $30.00 when you enter the code "BLX20" in checkout!

Keeping it all within reach

The BabyLuxe:

Keep bottles and toys within reach, with the Toy Wrangler, by luvloo.

What makes it a practical little luxury?

If you have little ones, you have surely been there... You're out and about with baby in the stroller or shopping cart. Baby is fussing. You try to entertain him with toys, pacifier & bottles, and it all eventually winds up tossed on the floor. I've been there! I was there today actually. So what did I do? I pulled out my handy little Toy Wrangler, strapped it to the stroller, and ta-da, problem solved!

The simple yet ingenious design allows you to use just one or all three colorful bungees to keep baby happy while you eat or shop. Durable plastic removable rings make it easy to interchange all of baby's favorite toys, big and small. A wraparound soft cotton cover protects baby from dirt and grime during play while the versatile, lightweight design makes it easy to fold and take it with you wherever you go.

Luvloo also makes a mini Toy Wrangler, which is perfect for smaller babies, when you just need to attach a single bottle or pacifier. The mini is designed so that you can use the plastic ring for smaller toys & pacifiers, or you can reverse it, by attaching the ring to the stroller, and use the super stretchy elastic & velcro side to secure larger bottles and sippy cups, like Avent.

Made of high quality, durable, yet fun & colorful designs, your little one is sure to appreciate this new shopping convenience as much as you will!

Check out the Toy Wrangler here:

http://www.toywrangler.com/index.html

BabyLuxe readers save 10% with the code "BABYLUXE"!

peel, stick, decorate!

The BabyLuxe:
wallcandy arts creates super cute, super cool, super simple peel & stick wall art!

What makes it a practical little luxury?
A hot trend these days seems to be that many parents are painting their nurseries and playrooms with the new chalkboard wall paint. While I am all for creativity, I just cannot bring myself to commit to permanent wall paint, that resembles a chalkboard. Just thinking about all that chalk dust makes me sick, let alone the thought of having to re-paint the whole wall when the children are no longer interested.

So instead, I've opted to try out the wallcandy arts peel & stick chalkboard decals. They are 100 times better than I could have ever imagined! I was all set to do some major installation of these things, but when the time came to stick them up {and I allotted myself lots of time}, it literally took about 3 minutes! Actually, what took longer was removing all the toys and clutter from the wall to be decal'd.

And the best part is, my son loves them! He's finally beginning to utilize his creative side, and these are the perfect little chalkboards to do it on. Actually, they really aren't that little. I didn't even have room on our playroom half-wall for all 6 of the animals that came with the set!

wallcandy arts creates wall decals of all types, not just chalkboards! They are all totally adorable, and all of them can be used and re-used over again. Just remove, and re-stick someplace else! You will not be disappointed in this little gem, known as wallcandy.

Check out the entire collection here:
http://www.wallcandyarts.com/
BabyLuxe readers can take 10% off your entire order, through December 31st, with coupon code "BABYLUXE07"

Showcase your own unique style and personality

The BabyLuxe:
With Logan & Blue, create your own uniquely designed apparel, for babies, kids, women {including maternity} and more!

What makes it a practical little luxury?
Logan & Blue lets you choose your style, size, color and desired design or saying. Their website has an extensive list of sample designs and sayings to choose from or to use as inspiration for your own. Made in the USA, using only the softest cotton, they are quickly becoming a celebrity favorite.

How's this for a great new baby shower activity?

A "t-shirt bar"! Created around the basis of Logan & Blue's original idea, the "t-shirt bar" lets baby {or bridal shower} guests design their own one-of-a-kind apparel. Logan & Blue will provide a wide range of samples to use as inspiration along with easy to use order forms. The host can decide whether the guests will design shirts for the mom-to-be and her baby, or as a gift for the guest herself.

Some sample sayings include:

• Tori + Dean = Me
• Body By {dad's name here}
• Mommyhood Rocks
• Mrs.
• Body After {baby's name here}

Hundreds more to choose or be inspired from! Check them out here: https://cp24.heritagewebdesign.com/~logblu4/samplesayings.php

Enter LUXESHIP for free shipping!

Celebrity Duck Auctions

Check out the Celebrity Duck Auctions going on over at Ebay, in conjunction with the Munchkin Project Pink, Don't Duck a Breast Exam campaign. The bids are impressive!

This particular duck, decorated by Mariska Hargitay is currently over $500! 100% of the proceeds of all decorated ducks go to Breast Cancer Research.

Benevolent bouquet

How can you resist these beautiful cookies, by Eleni, when 50% of the proceeds go directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation?

And for a little BabyLuxe, check out these A D O R A B L E baby boy cookies! Personally, I think they are too cute to eat ~ but wouldn't they make an extra special baby shower or welcome to the world touch?

Bottled inspiration

The BabyLuxe:

The Hope Jar for pregnancy

What makes it a practical little luxury?

The Hope Jar is the perfect little gift to give to the mom-to-be that needs a greater appreciation for why on earth, she ever let herself get into this little "with child" situation. We all know that pregnant woman, don't we? The one that has morning sickness from weeks 4 to 40; the one whose feet are so swollen that she wears her flip flops to her corporate job, in January; the one that can't sleep at night, yet can't get out of bed in the morning; the one that repeatedly announces that she "literally cannot handle another day of this"! I am laughing inside, because I was almost that woman with my second pregnancy. A Hope Jar would have helped me tremendously during those last few, very rough, months.

The Hope Jar contains 30 daily affirmations, printed on heavy cardstock. Affirmations range from humorous to sentimental. Here are some that you will find in the Hope Jar for pregnancy.

• Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes.
• Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.
• When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.

The Hope Jar makes a unique baby shower gift!

View the entire collection here: http://www.thehopejar.com/index.php

Baggies Be Gone!

The BabyLuxe:
The Wet Happened? designer wet bag by MiniMe Baby Gear.

What makes it a practical little luxury?
Now that Colin is potty-trained, we don't go anywhere without a spare pair of undies & shorts for him. And while I truly wish I could tell you that we never have to use that spare, I would be lying to you if I did. So yes, we still have the occasional accident that he just doesn't quite make it to the toilet on time. But not to fear, the Wet Happened? bag is here! Rather than using a boring plastic baggie, I use my wet bag to hold a clean set of underwear and shorts at all times. So when Colin has an accident, I simply give him the clean pair, leaving myself with a fully lined & waterproof, yet very stylish, neat & discreet way hide the mess.

Made with a whimsical and thick cotton outer print, then lined with a Polyurethane Laminate, the inner material is great for storing used diapers, wet clothing, or bathing suits. Constructed with the two layers sewn separately, the zippered top secures contents to keep smells where they belong. Best of all, these wet bags are washable, reusable, environmentally friendly, and a fashionable way to store wet items while keeping your diaper bag dry. Double sewn to help prevent wicking.

View the entire collection here:
www.minimebabygear.com
BabyLuxe readers can use the code "MINIME" for 10% off your entire purchase!

An adorable accessory for all your wrapped gift packages

The BabyLuxe:
Lauren Goessling Designs

What makes it a practical little luxury?

Well, we're there. We, meaning my family, are at that point in our lives where it seems that we have a birthday party to go to every single weekend! When I began to think about the cost of gifts, wrapping supplies, and cards for each one of these sweet little beings, it was like anxiety overload. Gosh, just thinking about it now is making me perspire, and I have already solved part of the problem. Thanks to the beautiful work of Lauren G Designs, I can cross the $5 greeting card per child, OFF my list!

Lauren G Designs creates classic & sophisticated gift enclosure cards & stickers for every occasion, and for every gift-giver. The cards are printed on high quality 2.75 inch, 80# card stock, using only the finest of printing capabilities. Choose from a large selection of simple, yet adorable designs, font & colors, to create a perfectly personalized touch for every birthday girl or boy that you have crammed into your crazy schedule.

View the entire collection here:

http://www.laurengdesigns.com/

BabyLuxe readers take 15% off through December 31st with the coupon code LUXE15!

While you are on the site, be sure to check out their beautiful stationery, baby announcements & wedding invitations that are upheld to the same high quality standards.

Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine

The BabyLuxe:
"I heart boobies (which is why we need to hurry up and find a cure to help save 'em!)" onesie by Tee Wit.

What makes it a practical little luxury?
I found this humorous little onesie today, while browsing all the Breast Cancer awareness sites & supporters! Although, I don't believe proceeds are donated to the cause, I still think it is so adorable, and perfect for the supportive breastfeeding baby! Tee Wit, a Cafe Press store, has a whole collection of humorous, and more serious Breast Cancer awareness t-shirt designs. All designs are available in sizes from infant to adult, along with accessories, like bibs, totes & hats.

View the entire collection here:
http://www.cafepress.com/dlpcustom/1818997

When only a classic, handcrafted gift will do.

The BabyLuxe:

NannyGram's luxurious baby gifts, stitched with love, are a unique and heartfelt way to celebrate a birth, a baby shower, a christening, or other special event.

What makes it a practical little luxury?

Have you ever received a gift that was so truly beautiful, that you just could not stop looking at and touching ? A gift that you wish you could share with the world, yet you don't want to let go of? A gift that you beg your husband to appreciate the beauty of as much as you do, and he actually does? I just did.

I was pleasantly surprised to come home yesterday to a package waiting for me in my office. When I saw that it was from NannyGram, I couldn't wait to see the precious contents inside the box. I carefully opened the box, to reveal a classy little gift box, tied up with a bow, complete with a handwritten gift card. Tucked inside the box, delicately wrapped in tissue, I came upon these hand knitted classic booties. To say they are simply gorgeous, would be an understatement! So little, so soft & truly, so perfect. With a fold down cuff to help keep them on those tiny baby feet, these heirloom quality booties are made of a cozy merino & cashmere blend, that makes them oh so soft & precious.

Each NannyGram is ready for giving ~ thoughtfully packaged, tied up with a bow, and delivered with a personalized note card. They'll deliver direct to the gift recipient or they'll send it to you {if you'll have the pleasure of delivering the gift in person}.

And yes, there really is a Nanny! Together with a network of knitters in New England, Nanny is still knitting today. You can read all about her, and her adventures of landing at Ellis Island on the NannyGram web site.

View the entire NannyGram collection here:

http://www.nannygram.com/index.html

BabyLuxe readers take 10% off your entire order, through the end of October, with promo code "LUXE"

Start earning your "LUXE" rewards today!

Happy October! This is truly my favorite time of the year, so I'd like to commemorate it this year by offering all of my readers a fun contest! On October 31st we will hold a great drawing, and there will be several winners selected from our subscriber list. Winners will receive various "practical little luxuries", valued up to $100. Although winners will be drawn at random, you are all eligible to increase your chances of winning!

You will earn "Luxe" rewards for every person that you refer to BabyLuxe {they must sign up}, and the more rewards you have, the more times your name will go into the hat!

Here's how it will work:

• For each person you refer {and sign up}, you will receive 5 rewards. This means that instead of your name being entered just once, it will now be entered 6 times. There is no limit to how many people you can refer {and sign up}. Therefore, if you get 5 people to sign up for BabyLuxe {daily}, you will earn 25 luxe rewards, thus giving you a total of 26 entries in the drawing.


• Referrals that you sign up are also eligible to earn additional rewards. They will start out with earning 3 additional rewards just for signing up, and then they can start referring people to earn the 5 luxe rewards, as many times as they want.


• For this to work, the people that you refer must email me at babyluxedaily@gmail.com with the subject heading "SIGN ME UP". They must include the email address that they want to use for the subscription, and your email address, so that I know you referred them. NOTE, I do not know you all by name - just be email address, so it is important that they include your email address, rather than your name. I will then automatically assign 5 rewards to you, sign them up, and assign 3 rewards to them.


• As stated above, there is absolutely no limit to how many rewards you can earn. The more you sign up, the more you earn, and the better chance you have at winning all future BabyLuxe {daily} contests!

Please note that these rewards & this system of earning rewards will not be deleted come the end of October. This will be the ongoing process for increasing your odds at all upcoming contests.

So go ahead and forward this to all of your practical, baby-loving friends, and start earning your Luxe rewards today!

Best of luck to everyone!

Even the littlest ones can enjoy Halloween FUN!

The BabyLuxe:
Another etsy store favorite, little bird creations, has me wowed with her intricately stitched designs!

What makes it a practical little luxury?
Well, fall is certainly in the air around my house, so I picked up one of these sweet harvesty onesies for my little pumpkin a few weeks ago. It is so adorable on him, it makes me wish the harvest season lasted a bit longer than 2 months!

Of course we'll be taking him to the pumpkin patch in this little number, so that we can capture the sweetness on camera! Wouldn't it be great for Halloween or Thanksgiving photo cards to far-away relatives? I think so!

All little bird creations onesie designs are hand drawn, cut and edges treated for minimal fraying. They are then fused to onesie and stitched by hand around edges to secure and add that special hand crafted touch.Due to the handcrafted nature of these items, no two are just alike. Little bird creations uses only high quality premium brand onesies for all her designs, to ensure they withstand the test of time!

Get your little pumpkin a little bird creations onesie here!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5096798