Classic Knit to Classic Dish

There's just something about cable knit that makes cold weather completely acceptable. Cashmere cable knit, done. Ceramic cable knit, who knew it was possible!

How cute would this cup be full of warm, hot chocolaty goodness with mini marshmallows? Of course if you want cable knit ceramics, Etsy has them! These handmade ceramics are by Brooklyn-based product designer Danielle Spector. And she's got other pieces too! 

Nothing would keep your salad better prepared for winter than this bowl. And it comes in gray too!

And so your cereal doesn't get jealous, you can get them in smaller sizes too.

Bravo Reshape Studio for turning a class knit into a classic dish. 

Cute as a Cupcake

Truth be told I'm not a big fan of Halloween, and I can't remember the last time I dressed up in a costume. That said, I have enjoyed the last few years of dressing my Mini Fashionista, and I have already purchased her costume for this year. You will have to wait until Halloween to see it.

Here was last year's costume. I brought this at a consignment sale for $12! It's from Pottery Barn Kids and is still available (here). 

Isn't she the cutest little cupcake you ever did see?

Last weekend when we were in Bend visiting friends, the Mini enjoyed playing dress up in all of her little friend's costumes, these fox overalls included. 

My friend bought them on Etsy from the WildThingsDresses shop. The designer and creator, Kirsty, is a mother of three and makes these fabulous costumes at her home in rural England. The quality of the fabric is fantastic and the craftsmanship is impeccable. How cute is this little mouse dress and hat? 

Or what about this rainy day dress. It's a costume without being a costume....which is my kind of costume. 

I love the little pony. The mane is too cute. 

And how about this sweet little polar bear dress?

Finally, for the boys....a raccoon.

Or you could always go with the fox.

And the cute matching hat!

I love these little costumes. They are slightly on the expensive side, but as I said, the craftsmanship is fantastic, and they are definitely the type of thing I would save to pass on to future generations. They would also make great gifts for the special little people in your life. 

Products We Love

Last week I was extremely lucky to be the recipient of these fantastic and bright hair elastics/bracelets from my friend, and fellow barre3 instructor Viva. 

Before I talk about the bracelets, let me talk about Viva. I am convinced that she has super human powers. This woman has three kids, is a barre3 and yoga instructor, bakes and cooks like a professional and is always working on some sort of craft project. She tells me the way she gets all of this done is by letting the laundry pile up every now and again. :) I'm convinced there is more to it! 

Viva started making V!V wear bracelets because, like so many people with long hair, she takes her hair down and pulls it back up throughout the day, thus accumulating hair elastics on her wrist.  She wanted something that looked just as good on her wrist as it did in her hair. She wanted real jewelry, real gold or silver, to go with her other jewelry, to sparkle. She also wanted something that she could wear when doing yoga or chasing her kids around the park. With three kids, Viva, like so many of us, struggles to find that balance between functional and fashionable. 

At least now with V!V wear she has solved the dilemma for jewelry! 

Not only can you choose your elastic color, but the gold comes in "twist" or "dot". Both are equally as fabulous!

Viva has so generously offered to give C&C readers 10% off V!V wear using the code CC10OFF. The code can be used on her Etsy site for the next two weeks. Happy Shopping!

Overnight Delivery

Last week I stumbled upon the most adorable Christmas tradition, the "Santa sack!" I was immediately ready to place my order for the Mini Fashionista.

The sack is made by a British company called Harrow & Green . It turns out this must be a British tradition because every vendor I found is located in the UK. As I made the final clicks to complete my order I was shocked by the fact that the cost of the bag was the same as the shipping $30! So, I decided to look for other options.

Of course, Etsy was the first place I looked, and I was lucky to find a number of choices. I ended on this one, also from a British vendor, called Scriptingle. The total cost with shipping was only $35 with shipping!

I can't wait for it to arrive and for the Mini to enjoy this Christmas tradition for many years to come!

A little ELF

Last week I came upon these amazing camel and black cap toe flats. I love the simplicity, the natural leather and of course the color combo is fantastic! I might need these....

Ann Flats $110

After a quick visit to the ELF website I discovered the company is based in Bali. Hello sister!!! How come you didn't find these? With your shopping radar I would have expected you to track these down with your eyes closed. Don't worry, for $15 they ship to the United States. Thank goodness! These flats are offered in a variety of color combinations, and they also sell some beautiful boots and sandals. I'd like to place an order for these two as well. 

 Waderlust boots $260

Carino Sandals $80

I love hand crafted and unique products like these.

Ballet Feet

ETSY is such a gold mine of treasures. These ballet flats from The White Ribbon are so sweet and they look super comfortable. You can choose the color of the leather and the trim, and their prices are SUPER reasonable. I am definitely adding these to my Pinterest wish list!

Parisian Pocketbook

Etsy is such a goldmine of fantastic things, including these water resistant tote bags. Ika bags come in a variety of patterns, are handmade in Paris and cost $50!

Buckle Up

I am constantly in search of the perfect belt to wear with dresses, over cardigans, and with blousy shirts. Devon Baer Designs has a great selection of fun and unique belts to spice up any outfit.

Equestrian Buckle Novelty Belt $72

The Knot in Nautical

Nautical inspired fashion is always in style for Summer. This Sailor's Knot Bracelet from The Vamoos on Etsy is adorable and would be a great addition to any girl's jewelery collection.

Midnight Stroll

A while back, I posted on Portland designer Sarah Seven. I re-visited her shop on Etsy the other day and found this Midnight Stroll dress.

Divine!

Cardi Wednesday

Fly away with me...


Vintage Bi-plane Cardigan $32

Beautiful Pearls for Beautiful Girls

I found a fabulous new jewelery designer, courtesy of www.bloggoggles.blogspot.com.
Check out Palindrome Jewelery! All of these necklaces are less than $200!

Sew Lovely

Looking for a unique piece to add to your jewelery collection? How about something from etsy artist Charlotte Alexandra of Sew Lovely. She is based out of the UK, but will ship to the US. How fabulous would the black/silver one be with a simple black dress?

Cu-Tee

I recently became acquainted with the website Etsy, where artists sell their handmade goods. There are so many cool things for sale, one of those being graphic tees. Here are a few of my favorites. They range between $18-$25 and most come in a variety of colors (each photo has a link to the artist's Etsy page). I love the red umbrella, and how appropriate for Portland.