It's been out for a few weeks now, but always worth a mention. The new winter issue of La Petite is a total knock-out, isn't that cover stunning?
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Have you met Ulm & Oliv? Spot On Square's 2 new gorgeous collection for 2013.
Ulm has great lines, don't you think? Mid-Century reminiscent with those pointy legs and gentle birch color. Oliv is a simpler design & comes in with a great pricepoint, only $575 for the crib - not too bad!
The new Ulm & Oliv collections are sustainably made in Europe and ship quick, within 2-3 days (when in stock) and as always, free shipping at f&f!
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Have you signed up for the f&f Rewards Program? It's awesome. All qualifying purchases made using your account will earn rewards points that you can spend on your next purchase - Just like cash!
And for 1 week only we've upped the rewards to 20%. Yep, that's $2 earned for every $10 spent, which adds up quickly!
Promotion ends January 31st, 11:59pm. Complete details here *cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
If you've had your eye on a Bumbleride Indie or Indie Twin now's your chance to get an excellent deal -- 20% off all current models!
I have an Indie Twin (in black!) and it's a fantastic stroller if you have 2 little kids, a load of cargo and places to go...
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It's frosty cold here in Portland, Oregon... so we decided it was the perfect wintery weekend for a sale! 10% off thru Monday, January 14th.
Enter WINTER at checkout for discount to apply, some exclusions.
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Nothing cozier than baking cookies with the kids during the holidays. Messy tasty fun! My friend Psalms came up with a tasty (& healthy!) thumbprint cookie recipe the kids can practically manage on their own. My own son Owen had a particular fun time smooshing his thumb into each cookie and scooping the jam.
For the recipe, go to page 11 & 12 of the f&f Holiday Gift Guide & Mag.
Meet Chase Simmering. She's the creative force behind Strange Birdy Studio. Strange Birdy is a small design studio that has re-imagined the standard baby "book" & how baby's 1st year is documented. Super upbeat, modern, edgy... and relatable. And? She's even thought to document all the miscellaneous milestones such as "peeing on parents" (been there!). Strange Birdy Studio is also part of the current batch of Forest Finds.
What is your fondest childhood holiday memory?
My fondest childhood holiday memory is probably driving and picking out our Christmas tree from Mr. Potter's farm. Mr. Potter delivered fresh eggs and chicken to my family for years and each Christmas, we would drive an hour to his farm and walk deep into his land in search of the perfect tree. We'd have sugar cubes and carrots in our pockets for his horses, and there were always litters of newborn kittens to hold and thermoses of hot cider to drink. Every year my sisters and I would try and pick the biggest and fullest tree we could find and the search was very focused but extremely exciting. There were more than a couple years where the tops of the trees would be bent under our ceiling--from a child's perspective, once fully decorated and lit-up, it felt like the set of the Nutcracker in our living room.
What is your child's/family's most loved holiday tradition?
My daughter is 2 1/2 (and soon to be a sister) and just starting to really understand holidays and traditions. One thing that my husband and I have made a tradition is picking a special food we can make with her for each holiday. My husband loves to take her to the garden to learn about and pick ingredients for the meals they create together--I typically handle the desserts. For the upcoming holidays, she'll definitely be doing a lot of dough rolling and pie-filling. We also have carried on a tradition that my mother began, where each year she would design an ornament for each of us that symbolized something significant from our year. It's wonderful to unpack and hang the ornaments, and tell each story as you go. Her sister is due to arrive shortly after Christmas so we're going to fold in as much old and new tradition as we can before then!
What is your favorite holiday treat?
Being raised by an amazing cook and foodie and now being married to one, picking a favorite is nearly impossible. One savory treat I can't seem to handle skipping every Christmas though is Yorkshire Pudding. It's pretty decadent but definitely one of those nostalgia foods I can't seem to outgrow. I wish I could link to my mother's recipe but found this one which seems pretty spot on.
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Winter white gifts? I've come up with some of my favorites!
A. Snuggledry Apron Towel
B. Mobi Glomate
C. Colette Kids Animal Ear Hat
D. Kata Golda Tea Cup
E. Stokke Bounce 'n Sleep
F. P'Kolino Toy Box
G. KLT Works Sandpiper Letterpress Print
H. Brinca Dada Bennett Dollhouse
I. Jellystone Organic Bangle
J. Fort Standard Balancing Blocks
K. Honeydumplings Massage Mat
L. Modernica Armshell Rocking Chair
Meet Elle Rowely. She is the hot mom & brilliant business women behind Solly Baby. She's re-invented the traditional baby wrap that mothers have used.... forever and given it a clever, stylish update. If you have not had success with other baby wraps (they're always too big for me and I dislike all the excess fabric) .. then Solly is the one for you! And? Solly Baby is a part of this month's Forest Finds.
In the spirit of the spirit of the Holidays I asked Elle about all of her favorites... thx Elle!
What is your fondest childhood holiday memory?
I spent much of my childhood in the swampy lands of southeast Texas as the youngest of seven children in a rather poor family. We rarely got new clothes, much less new toys throughout the year, except for on Christmas.
To say it was merely exciting would be a gross understatement. It was like we won the lottery every December 25th. My parents went out of their way to make Christmas over the top and they’d spread the presents out so far you couldn’t walk into the living room, which was easy to do with presents for seven children.
Walking into that room was like magic. The closest thing I’ll ever get to being in a fairytale. I’d love to create really big, exciting moments like that for my kids now.
What is your child’s/family’s most treasured holiday tradition?
My mother in-law started and passed down the tradition we call “25 books”. We wrap up the same 25 children’s Christmas books every year and put them under the tree. Every night your children choose one to unwrap and we read it cuddled up under a Christmas quilt she had made for our family.
It keeps us close as a family through the busy holiday season and really gets us feeling the holiday spirit early on. Plus, my husband and I are avid readers so any chance we can share that with our children we feel like we’re doing something right.
What is your favorite holiday treat?
I am obsessed with The Ticket Kitchen’s hot chocolate on a stick. Their vanilla mint and salted caramel are to die for. It’s like Christmas in your mouth.
I have three boys. My friend Natalie has 3 girls! So of course I asked her girls for their very best fawn&forest gift picks. Next up? The middle sister, Grace, age 7. She's just as sweet as she looks.
Grace's Gift Picks
A. ever/after hi-low skirt
B. Binth Man's Best Friend Print
C. LIKEaBIKE
D. Ross Menuez Lynx Pillow
E. Wallcandy Deerly Beloved Wallstickers
You can see more of Grace and her 2 sister's in the fawn&forest Holiday 2012 Gift Guide & Mag.
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