Issue 4: Heart Candy

Photo Courtesy of Erin Palos. Erin Palos is an on location photographer specializing in children’s contemporary portraiture. Erin strives not only to capture what your child looks like but also who he or she is inside.To learn more and to view Erin’s portfolio, please visit www.sweetbabyphoto.com

Serve it Up!
www.madebyoots.com

What better way to serve up a sweet surprise for your child than in a modern, stylish, yet functional serving set available at Madebyoots.com. Simply named “2 Dishes and a Cup,” this fantastically fun set of dishes is so much more. Made from the highest quality melamine, a durable, non-breakable and dishwasher safe hard plastic, these brightly detailed dishes, cup, and fork feature an exclusive shape and design.

It’s hard to pick a favorite in this artful line of dishware; we love all the funky colors and cool graphics. We especially love the Flying Egg and Melon designs for their use of bright and cheerful colors. Kids will enjoy eating just about any food off these fun plates, maybe even those pesky vegetables!

Frosting on the Cake
www.jakcdesigns.com

Just when you thought your little angel couldn’t get any sweeter, we’ve found the cuddliest onesies and tees that will cover your baby like icing on a cake. The precious line of baby apparel and blankets from JakCDesigns.com is all about keeping baby looking sugary sweet.

While there are several gorgeous designs to choose from, our favorites are the delectable Cup Cake and Ice Cream appliqués. All of the appliqués that adorn the JakC Designs line of 100% cotton tees and onesies are made from felt, hand embroidery and sewn. These yummy tees and onesies will certainly add to your baby’s tasteful wardrobe.

One lucky Peekaboo Picks Reader will win an Ice Cream tee and Cupcake tee from JakC Designs. You must be subscribed to our free newsletter to be eligible.

Craving Something Scrumptious
www.lunalou.com

It’s not often I feel so good about giving into my cravings, but the vintage inspired Cupcake Blanket at Luna Lou, not only satisfies my design sweet tooth with it’s whimsical pattern and fun pop art motif, but I can rest easy (literally) knowing my little one will be wrapped in this ultra comfy blanket made from recycled knit. Created by a mom and dad team with an appreciation for quality nursery décor, and a very keen sense of style, Luna Lou Silly Scrumptious Blankets and accessories are the ultimate in modern vintage chic.

This storybook character based product line puts a whole new spin on bedtime. Their tag line, “The Silly That Never Sleeps,” encourages a bedtime that stirs the imagination, with books to be explored and sweet dreams to follow, all wrapped in the comfort of an irresistibly hip blanket.

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I see London, I see France
www.littlelubbaloo.com

We’re always on the lookout at Peekaboo Picks for the next “must have” item in children’s wear and for Spring ’07 that item is the Francie Pants by LittleLubbaloo.com, a hip wardrobe accessory for girls, perfect for wear under skirts or paired with a tank for a day at the beach.

This delightful line of loungewear comes in a variety of styles. Our favorites include the sweet, fruit-inspired designs, like the Lemonade or the Strawberry Pink. With Spring right around the corner, this is a perfect time to stock up on your favorite prints.

Every piece of clothing at Little Lubbaloo is a unique work of art designed to be worn at a variety of events. Whether it’s to school, a celebration, or simply to play, your daughter will love getting dressed in one-of-a-kind clothing from LittleLubbaloo.com.

Momma Candy
www.lulette.com

Let’s face it, shopping for jeans and fitted tees gets a little less enjoyable after your body has gone thru the wild ride of pregnancy. That’s why the key to a great post-baby wardrobe is all about accessories, accessories, accessories! It might be a while before you slip back into a pair of Skinny Jeans, but you can still make your elastic waist sweats and Lycra blend top look polished with a trendy accessory like a hand-knitted scarf from Lulette.com.

All of Lulette’s scarves are made in the Midwest by home knitters, who blend impeccable craftsmanship with a whole lot of fun. While we simply can’t resist the Cupcake Queen scarf or the Marie scarf which boasts, “Let Them Eat Cake,” for hip new moms, we have to say the entire line is pretty darn fabulous.

Add a little sass to that new mommy wardrobe and check out Lulette.com to find a retailer near you.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
www.twinkle-kids.com

Children, with their unabashed enthusiasm for life, exuberant energy and contagious giggles, are the twinkle in every parent’s eyes. We think your little stars deserve clothing and toys that shine just as bright as they do, and so do the creators of Twinkle-Kids.com. Designed by two self professed “crafting geeks and design junkies,” and inspired by their own little twinkles, Twinkle Kids was born one month at the beach over too many cocktails and a little fun with felt.

It doesn’t get more adorable than the Twinkle Cake, which despite its yummy appearance, is actually an interactive toy made entirely of felt. With over 50 “fondant” decorations, kids will enjoy creating limitless designs.

Another favorite at Twinkle Kids are the Softie Tees, each adorned with a delightful Ultrasuede appliqué. These long sleeved tees are made from 100% cotton and are as comfy as they are cute. We are also huge fans of the felt note cards at Twinkle Kids, which are handmade and come in sets of 5 with matching envelopes.

Peekaboo Picks Readers be sure to check out our latest Fab Swag Giveaway where one of you will win a Softie Tee and set of felt note cards from Twinkle-Kids.com.

Peek of the Week

Photoworks
Photoworks.com

In search of the perfect Christmas gift this past winter, I stumbled upon the website of Photoworks.com and was immediately drawn to their charming, high quality photo books. We ended up creating a photo book featuring our newborn son Aiden and “the story of his life.” Filled with a year’s worth of pictures, from pregnancy to birth to that first little smile, all bound in a beautiful hardback cover; the book was a huge success. Gifting a copy to both sets of grandparents whom we’re both gushing with “This is so cute!” and “How did you do this?” and immediately followed with “now you know we expect a new one each year!”

The final product looks like you spent hours creating it, but actually is very simple to design with the easy step-by-step format and basic templates available through the Photoworks.com website. You simply upload your photos and place in the templates, creating your own unique feel and flow of the book. You can also add text, headlines, and captions to give your book a professional finish. Get a head start on Mother’s Day and start designing a one-of-a-kind keepsake that any loving mom or grandma will cherish forever.

Photoworks.com offers more than just these sensational books, specializing in a variety of photo keepsakes and accessories. Be sure to check out their Photo Canvas Prints. Take your favorite photo and turn it into a true masterpiece. More appealing than a standard framed photo, a canvas print makes a much more artistic statement.

As if brilliant keepsakes weren’t enough, Photoworks.com is also a great place to get affordable prints from your digital photos. With prints starting as low as 9 cents, it’s definitely worth checking out.

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