Daily Find
If you have a baby shower on the calendar, or a little one at home, check out our latest discovery: Baby Star, a Portland-based baby accessory company that we think is worth a look.
By Sarah Jio | February 15, 2007
Daily Find
Business has been good. "I feel like Seattle is giving me a big hug," says Means. But it's obvious her taste for classic children's clothing and accessories is luring parents in search of quality not kitsch. For the most part, Means selected mid to high-end clothing and European lines. Some items look like miniaturized adult clothing, but often there is a touch of sweetness in the details, or a playful color.
By Kathy Schultz | January 17, 2007
Daily Find
Operated by two sisters, Andrea and Erika Peterman (Andrea is a stay-at-home mom who heads up the sewing and production end of the business in Seattle. Erika, a mother and attorney in Montana, manages sales), KatyBaby products feature a range of fun and funky fabrics that include rock-star flames, hip polka dots and edgy camouflage.
By Sarah Jio | January 12, 2007
Daily Find
Whether you dote on your own baby or your favorite niece, who isn’t a sucker for adorable kids’ clothing? Get in touch with your inner ga-ga at a special open house event on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the new BabyLegs warehouse.
By Sarah Jio | November 15, 2006
But now, more than two years later, walk into tottini, the children's store Van Flandern and business partner Melissa Maffei opened this month, and you'll see brushstrokes of vibrant colors contrasting sharply with the modern space, and brands like ducduc, the Netto Collection and Argington.
By Nicole Tsong | August 28, 2006
Convergence Zone
The idea for water-resistant baby blankets was born of necessity in our somewhat soggy city. Heather Correa -- herself a mother -- designed, warm and cozy baby blankets, for our unpredictable precipitation. The blankets are made with minky, plush or faux fur fabric on one side and water-resistant nylon fabric on the reverse side. Babies keep dry, and parents can go about their business and activities without worrying.
By Kathy Schultz | April 26, 2006
Convergence Zone
When Aimee Sher found out she was pregnant, she started doodling. Those doodles turned into an adorable line of screen-printed baby T's and onesies. The local graphic designer (who is due any day now) and her husband Sven Bolen began to draw little critters, bikes, and skateboards on tiny tikes' duds. Thus, their company, Eight3One, was born before their baby.
By Kathy Schultz | March 1, 2006
Everything baby — but diapers and formula — can be purchased at this one-stop shop, but the emphasis is on furniture that grows as the child does.
By Heather Larson | December 29, 2005
