gift guide

1. statement gift, measure me stick  
2. stocking stuffer, lil' lark wood teether
3. personalize, initial cape
4. for mom, custom baby name ring
5. for baby, sweater infant sacque 
6. for pop, decanter set
7. the mini foodie, james in malibu bowl
8. the mini musician, wee see dvd
9. the mini artist, crayon rocks

pig pico pillow giveaway

For a chance to win this pig pico pillow, join Sonny Boutique on Facebook! more info

smiling planet

More fabulous dishware from Smiling Planet.  A favorite at our house,  the plates & bowls are kid and earth friendly, unbreakable and have clever, eye catching designs. Smiling planet also has gift sets just in time for the holidays, and best of all they are beautifully packaged so no need for gift wrapping...genius! Peep the new dishware styles at sonny and check back soon for the gift sets.

[photos via smiling planet]

sonny featured on small magazine blog

Last week we were mentioned on smaller, one of our favorite blogs! Click the link below for the sonny feature...

sonny on small

owl

A small collection of clothing made from organic washed merino wool. There are three styles & colors to chose from, making it easy to own the whole line! Get the goods here at Owlnyc.com

[photos via owl]

love & victory

Lost your job, going through a breakup, got a colicky kid? Make yourself feel better by drinking from this classic and cool Decanter Set by Love and Victory. Handmade in Brooklyn and engraved with his/hers/ours, his/his/ours or hers/hers/ours, they also make great congrats gifts for any occasion. We just love it, and you can find one for yourself at Sonny Boutique.

 

[Photos via Love & Victory]

lalé

Lalé is a collection of vintage inspired pieces such as pillows, dainty suitcases and snuggle sacques that are so beautiful and sweet. You can find many of their designs on smallable.

Plum Bunny

One of my favorites, Kate Quinn has developed a new organic layette line called Plum Bunny and we are carrying some of the super sweet pieces at Sonny.

wouldn't this bear footie double as a terrific halloween costume?

love this soft and cozy sweater sacque...

and adorable flight hat!

new and improved

After a very very long time coming, sonny boutique has a new look! who knew things would take me 100 times longer now having a baby? please check out our lovely new e-shop at sonnyboutique.com

fall bootie

My favorite fall essential at this moment are these booties from Kina- I skip the socks and these stay on her feet all day! Find them at Sonny Boutique.

coming soon...

Finding the time to write has become a bit more challenging, but I'm back from a small hiatus. Exciting things are happening at sonny, new product is coming in and the shop has been revamped, all coming very soon!

ruck sack

I'm loving this versatile and unisex canvas farm ruck sack by Makr. Looks like it would be a great bag to throw all of mine and baby's stuff in for our daily jaunts. But what stuck with me most about this company is that everything is designed and crafted locally and only made in small quantities. For $160 it beats any baby bag in price and not to mention style. 


[photo via Makr]

this just in

nothing cuter than stripes on a kid. grab this adorable Kate Quinn striped organic cotton jumper at sonny.

keller

Keller is a line of clothes & shoes from brooklyn based designer Kelly Clark. I have a few pairs of kicks and they are by far the most comfy and cool girl shoes I own. The fall/winter 2010 lookbook is now online at kellerny.com

[photo by Matt Sundin for Keller]

miller goodman

A friend recently introduced me to ShapeMaker rubberwood blocks by Miller Goodman. The blocks are colorful, hand printed and environmentally friendly. They're crafted from rubber wood and the twenty-five pieces make tons of different faces. An exciting and imaginative gift!


Find them at Shhhop.com 

[image via Miller Goodman]

sweet shoes

New to the Sonny e-shop, adorable unisex print slip-ons by Sweet Shoes. Perfect for this wild summer weather we are having!

And coming for fall from Sweet Shoes....

postcards from the edge

My dear friend Gina always puts so much thought into giving gifts and comes up with the most amazing finds. Besides giving little mama many many special things, she recently used this postcard instead of a greeting card, which I loved. I always feel guilty throwing cards away, but with this postcard I can put it in a cute little frame + hang on baby's wall.

Check out designs by the claudettes and even more postcards at 1973.


[designed by darling clementine, norway]

wee see

I am really excited to have the Wee See Collection of DVD's on Sonny. I have had a hard time finding black + white playthings/learning tools for Leni.  Apparently newborns do not see color until about 3 months, so when I came across these DVD's via Bloesem Kids, I knew I had to make them available at Sonny.


[images via wee see]

little bird

Leni at 8 weeks old, taken with my new fuji instax camera (trying to fill the polaroid hole in my heart). She's wearing the everyone dreams of peace tee by smiling planet. Super soft and easy to get on an active baby, very important in my world. Everything sold in the Sonny e-boutique is done with baby + mama's needs in mind!

sand gone

Clever mom and old friend Tiffany Smith is the brains behind Sand Gone. This dry body powder is non- toxic, non-talc and when applied to sandy parts of the body, removes the sand and leaves your skin soft, smooth and smelling great! With summer and the beach weather quickly approaching, pick up a an 8oz container at Sonny Boutique.

honey in the rough

One of my favorite places to shop in NYC is Honey in the Rough. Owner Ashley Hanosh not only has a keen eye for finding remarkable pieces (i scored my very lovely wedding dress here), but also has a warm + friendly spirit which makes shopping at the store enjoyable and non-intimidating. Everything I have ever tried on there I want in my closet. Honey in the Rough recently launched their online shop + with new baby slightly cramping my shopping style, this news made me smile.

smiling planet

I am in love with products from Smiling Planet, they have 100% recycled, earth friendly + BPA free dinnerware for kids. I've been carrying their plates + placemats on Sonny for some time but most recently they added bowls to the mix. For $14 each they make a really great gift.

I also couldn't pass up these too cute "everyone dreams of peace" tees. They are made in California from 100% organic cotton + custom dyed and printed with water based ink, $28.

Find them at Sonny Boutique.

this just in

Find new products from bysimple at Sonny Boutique.

label me

I am really not a label type of person, I'd much rather get something from an indie boutique or buy a really special vintage piece. But I couldn't pass up this Stella McCartney for Gap crochet top and bloomers set for Leni, it was just too sweet!

[photo via Gap]

makie

When i lived on Thompson street in nyc, I was right up the street from a beautiful store called Makie. They have the most special children's pieces. These days everyone is on a budget and the prices are on the higher end, but a lovely & classic gift for a new baby are these bibs, sold at $15.

happy birthday

I've been quite absent lately but with good reason. A month ago today little miss Leni was born. It's been absolutely amazing but with a lack of sleep and her keeping me very busy it's been tricky to juggle work and baby. I'm slowly making my way back so stay tuned for more posts, more often!

go for a romp

Such sweet little rompers, all found on Tada Shop.

Kayce Hughes $34

Ketiketa $42

 BonBon $88

Kayce Hughes $32

Fiori Bubble $48

the butterflying

Lovely new creations from the butterflying, all available at Sonny Boutique.

i covet

 I need this for Spring, available at Bona Drag.


[photo via bona drag]

52 week of polaroid

I was distraught when Polaroid quit making instant film. Luckily I can get my fix from a few things- like my holga, fuji instax instant camera,  polarize app on my iphone and these lovely snaps by Rubyellen on one of my favorite blogs 52 weeks of polaroid.


[image via 52 weeks of polaroid]

in the stars

It's the first of the month, so see what astrologer Susan Miller has in store for you on Astrologyzone.com

this just in

 New styles of Frazier & Wing mobiles available on Sonny Boutique

girl in the game

Girl in the game will be a weekly post about someone who I find particularly intriguing & who is following their dream in some way. I hope you will be inspired by the beautiful & brilliant women featured here....

My first girl in the game post is about my great grand-mother, Mabel. Although she is no longer alive, her story & the pictures she left behind were absolutely moving!

 

 Mabel, the O.G.

I recently discovered that my great-grandmother was a very cool woman. She skillfully played the accordion, piano & best of all rode a Harley Motorcycle back in 1922 (carting my poppy in the sidecar, as you can see by the picture!) She was an independent woman, a young - single mother for some time & made a living by working at an accounting firm in NYC. She was a spunky spirit, always on the go & was an uncommon beauty. A true inspiration!

press me

  

 

Sonny Boutique was kindly featured in Parents Magazine...Smock by Nancy Cook available at sonnyboutique.com 

       [photos by Jenny Risher]

rain or shine

 

  

The design your own t-shirt kit by Poloppo is the perfect indoor creative activity on crappy days like today.  The T-me kit contains 10 mini-markers, square paper, a catalog of American Apparel t-shirts and a pre-paid return envelope so kids can send in their artwork and get it printed on a t-shirt of their choice - for themselves, friends, and even ma' and pop. In 10 days, they'll receive their very own wearable art.