Just made one of these for a special little fella (not this fella, another little, little fella) and thought I'd add a few to the shop. Remember, today is the last day to place an order to get your purchase in the mail before August 23rd! Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!

red is best

 

Another treasury I created, Red is best. Have you ever read that book to a little girl, or little boy for that matter?. Yes, I should be in bed but somehow I could not resist. Red is best..

Just added this new Graceland dress to the shop.

While editing my photos I also came across this old shot I took of Maya modelling this skirt for me. I didn't post it in my shop listings originally I think because of the band-aids on her legs (sometimes a band-aid takes care of all of life's troubles - I think it was a phase she was going through). But looking at it again it just seems too cute, and certainly a lot more real that some of the high fashion photo shots you see of children these days.

Speaking of which, have you ever heard of My Imaginary Well-Dressed Toddler (known as "Quinoa" no less) on Pinterest? It is definitely worth a look!

A couple of new items in the shop

summer pinks

rainy day

Hunting for Treasure

Summer

It seems the summer has been so full, so busy. I deliberately took a few moments out yestereday to take notice of the garden coming into bloom. So pretty.

From the Marine Centre in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. We were there a few weekends ago as my husband Paul was performing with the Louis MacDonald Trio at the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival. The beautiful colour, light and textures I saw in one of the aquariums were a feast for the eyes.

Had a little fun recently curating my first treasury on Etsy. I had these colours playing around in my head and had to get them out so I thought I'd try a treasury. I really like how it turned out.

After doing that I thought I might join Pinterest, as a space to collect the images and art that never grow old for me, and a place to discover new work as well. I have of course added a little file to share some of my work from my Etsy shop. I've just begun but drop by my page and check it out! http://pinterest.com/omeadowsweet/

Thanks, Harmony Art, for highlighting what a beautiful and natural option organic cotton is for our children.

hats

 
A few of the new hats listed in the shop this morning. I hope that you like them!

jammin'

A little pick-me-up snack after school today. This jam never lasts long in our house, it is a family favourite for sure. The recipe I've adapted from one I found here  but I've cut the sugar in half and added a splash of lemon juice. The jam is still plenty sweet and thickens up nicely to spread on toast. I like the idea of warming up the sugar first which is a good idea if you are using organic sugar as it tends to be slightly more granular. Yum!

Oh, and yes, that is hot chocolate on the stove. Spring is only around the corner according to the calendar but everything is snow-covered here once again. Here is a good source for this deliciousness! (And here, too!)

S A L E

In anticipation of some new hats I have coming to the shop soon, I am going to sell off the remainder of my current knot hats. The new hats I have coming will feature some new fabrics and a new style. I used to make my older hats on my sewing machine and the new hat I designed to make using my serger. While the older style was longer-wearing, it was a little too labour intensive for the price point at which I was offering it, and unfortunately the design did not carry over well to the serger.

Having said that, I do love the new style I have coming, and it is nice to freshen things up a little from time to time. So stay tuned, and for now, enjoy the last few Baby-Grow Organic Hats I have in stock at 25% off. (All in my shop of course!)

A sample of a few tops and bottoms I just added to the shop. They certainly add a splash of colour don't they! I have a few new infant knotted hats and blanket to photograph and post soon I hope.