Joyous Melodies from Olive Juice Kids

Olive Juice Kids has officially welcomed spring - if only we could too - but the weather just isn't allowing us to embrace it. At least we have something to look forward too as they give us vibrant pops of color we just can't wait to get on our kiddies.

The January catalog (on their website here) gives us the perfect ensemble for everyone - whether it is a day at the country club or Easter celebrations - they have given us something for our little guys and gals to look classic & chic.

Stay tuned for our "Muted Neutrals" photo shoot which include great dresses from Olive Juice Kids and some fabulous Etsy finds.

Peek Inside this OH SO CHIC Nursery

A nursery is more than just a room. It is all about making a cozy & chic place for your little one to adore - in our case - a sweet little girl. Take a peek inside this OH SO CHIC nursery and see exactly what makes it the perfect place for your princess.

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You can't have a nursery without a crib so we choose a brand we know & love (and wouldn't get recalled) - Carters by Summer Infant. The Sleep Haven 3-in-1 convertible crib is perfect to feel secure. The simple white crib ($330) is beautifully designed and really enhances the beauty of this nursery - it is a classic design at a price all parents will love. And you don't have to give it up quickly - it converts into a daybed and toddler bed. We also love the all wood construction, hidden hardware and four position mattress adjustments - sure to be the perfect centerpiece of your nursery. Complete the look with the changing table and dresser to match.

Another must is the Sleek&Secure Handheld Color Video Monitor - check it out in detail here. The hip new monitor looks just like a cell phone with great features and lets you talk to baby when you aren't in the nursery - one of the best features besides the 100% digital technology to provide a secure & private connection from up to 350' away. As always Summer Infant is staying ahead of the curve.

Decor: Finishing Touches

The sweet dreams striped plaque from Ladybugs & Lilypads matches the polka dot & stripes theme just perfect - hang it by the pink ribbon or use it as doorknob sign. We also found the perfect rug that doesn't take over a small space. And we LOVE the wooden baby blocks from Elegant Baby that fit perfectly on a white shelf. Polka Dot decals & Pottery Barn Teen Bright Bloom Stickers in pink fill the cotton candy walls.

A little girls room is never complete without bows. And we found the best place to get them - Etsy! The heart hair bow holder from Shinning Star Boutique, a cute store we have come to love along with the blue/green flower loop boutique hair bow. Balasa Designs gets us excited for spring with the adorable tulip flower clip and Pampered Princesses gives us no slip clips we love. Sassy & Sweet tops if off with a cupcake hair clip perfect to sass up your sweetie. And of course, the Sweet Harper ClippyArt is the perfect hanging accessory, complete with Sweet Harper singles & triplet clips for your little one's room.

And let's not forget those lovies! Bundled gives us oh so chic little giraffe rattles you little one will just swoon over. We also love the personalized unique dolls from Sophie & Lili - they have became our favorite doll to snuggle with. For a splash of color on your little ones easy chair -Blabla's Berry-Lee doll is a unique hand knitted find. You can never have enough to snuggle!

Check out your local Homegoods store for the finishing touches for the perfect place. We found great hat boxes, storage trunks and cute little signs to make the room complete. The best part is everything was under $10!

Olliegraphic is just TOO cute

Just the other day we stumbled across the cutest personalized Valentine’s Day cards ever – and we mean EVER!

Olliegraphic sells the most lovable line of printable personalized stationary – we couldn’t decide on just one item!

How Olliegraphic Works: Pick an item, add a name, clothes, expression, skin tote, and hair color to customize to look just like your little one and in return you get a PDF (complete with crop marks showing where to cut for those cutting impaired) so you can print as many as you need & have them forever – they are ready to print & you will never run out. What is not to love about that!

OUR PICK: The hip-retro illustrated version of your child on these oh so cute Valentine’s card - perfect to pass around at school or to family. They are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Olliegraphic also specializes in personalized notepads, personalized note cards and even mommy calling cards! Take a visit to Olliegraphic on Etsy and check out their blog too!

In Love with Miravos

A new brand. A fresh face. A love affair with nursing clothes we never saw coming. The perfect eco-chic pick me up for those ready to pop and who plan to breastfeed - we found the perfect collection for you - Miravos.

You will love putting on the Chrystie ¾ sleeve shirt ($39) – it is casual chic at its finest. Perfect for layering and great over jeans the classic v-neck top makes nursing on the go so easy with simple lift-up access.

We also couldn’t survive pregnancy & nursing without the Liberty Sleep Dress ($79). You won’t want to take it off. It is our favorite nightgown to stay cozy or a simple dress to run around town. Another fave is the super chic & stylish Madison Maxi Dress ($139) - perfect spring/summer style that offers all the support of a bra plus the graceful halter tie gives even extra lift –we love that! In the under portion of the bandeau there is a full slit which allows for discreet nursing and a place for nursing pads.

What makes the line stand out? Miravos is manufactured in New York City from sustainable bamboo. As we know, Bamboo grows without pesticides and has a natural anti-bacterial agent called "bamboo kun" which remains in the fabric even after fifty washes!

Quality, comfort, stylish & chic -- a few words to describe the tops, nightgowns and dresses that should be filling your closet.

A note from Miravos owner: Maud Maron

Miravos is very very new--under a year at this point. The homepage photo (above) on my website is my daughter Clara and I at home. The idea for Miravos came to me as I was looking for chic, natural fabric nursing clothes after my first child--my son Lucio--was born. It was not easy to find clothes I liked or fabrics that I wanted to wear. By the time Clara was born she and I were road-testing all of the styles--so I know they work

Get shopping: http://www.miravos.us/index.php

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Oh La La --- Bravado Designs! -- plus a giveaway!

It is far from your average nursing bra. It holds you up, holds you in, and everything in between. We now see why Bravado! Designs is known for some of the most comfortable nursing bras on the market.

Just last week, Bravado! Designs sent us two brand new incredible styles for nursing moms; the Sublime and the Allure. Not only do they look attractive, they are extremely comfortable and we LOVE the matching underwear. No need to sacrifice style with Bravado! Designs. We also can’t get enough of The Essential Nursing Bra tank – it is beyond a must in your pregnancy and nursing wardrobe.

The Sublime Nursing Bra ($45) makes you feel incredibly feminine and doesn’t make you sacrifice lingerie. The cotton lining in the cups keep you comfy while the delicate lace shows of your style and giving you all the easy nursing features you need.

As for the Allure Underwire Nursing Bra ($54) – prepare yourself to become obsessed during pregnancy, nursing and even after – you will not want to take it off so we suggest buying a few.

A few words to sum up the Allure: fabulous, innovative, stylish, superior comfort, high quality, perfect fit, amazing support, super soft, easy features…..and the list goes on!

What makes it so amazing? Supple-Fit design, offered exclusively by Bravado. This proprietary fusion of design elements results in an underwire nursing bra that blends style with good breast health. Click here to see just what these Supple-Fit^TM design elements include.

Complete the set with a pair of Allure bottoms – the gorgeous boy short (non-scratchy!) lace panties ($22) that are super soft. They give you great seat coverage and won’t ride up.

Let’s not forget……Bra + Tank = The Essential Nursing Bra Tank ($45) that is…well, essential!

With a full bra inside and stunning style, The Essential Nursing Bra Tank was designed to make you feel fabulous inside and out and it does just that! It is perfect for around the house or easy nursing outside of the house. It is fitted to your body in high quality cotton/spandex that is comfortable against the skin as it provides remarkable support while giving you a beautiful shape. What more could you ask for?

Click to see the Tank featured in In Style Magazine, Practical Parenting Magazine, and American Baby Magazine.

Bravo to Bravado! We’re in love and seriously crushin’……

*GIVEAWAY DETAILS*

Bravado! Designs’ is giving our readers a chance to win your favorite item from their site! Head on over to Bravado! Designs and tell us one item that you feel is essential in your wardrobe – whether you are expecting, nursing, or just a chic - momma in need. This is mandatory to be entered! And please, make sure you are a follower of Cupcake Mag & Sprinkles.

For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each entry letting us know!

1. Follow Bravado! Designs on Twitter

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3. Tweet about this giveaway and include @cupcakemag

4. Write a blog post about this giveaway on your blog!

Please comment below with your email address. We will select a random winner on Monday Feb. 1st! Start commenting now and good luck!

etsy chic-mom pick of the week

Even though we featured hair accessories last week well, we just couldn't help but feature another Etsy designer we have fallen in love with - the designer, Tracy, who has the sweetest personality to go along with her oh so sweet bows was something we just couldn't wait to share.

We were sent a sprinkling of her goodies that we LOVE. Among our favorites - the new "MOM" flower stretch headband that holds hair back perfectly (without adjusting 25 times a day!) - we can't stop wearing it! Look for it soon on her Sweet Harper etsy shop!

As for the sweet girls in your life - the ClippyArt ($22) a perfect place to organize all you their hair accessories with style! It is our favorite way to hold hair barrettes, snap-clips, and of course Sweet Harper hair clips. It holds approximately 50 clips! We love the classic, modern, fresh look to add style to your sweet ones room. Custom colors are available to perfect match her stylish space.

Of course, you have to have some chic clips to go along. We love the simple yet stylish look of Sweet Harpers clips - not to mention that fact that they REALLY stay in your sweet gals hair. We call it PCPP; perfect clip at the perfect price.

Want to see more for your Sweet Girl?

Connect with Sweet Harper on Twitter, Facebook & the newly launched Sweet Harper blog - were you can enter for the latest giveaway!

C R A V I N G of the M O N T H

Etsy is the perfect place for finding unique items paired with great customer service and quality – a perfect match. If you are a frequent reader of this blog - you know just how found we are of the designers we feature.

So, when we came across Babycakes & Decor and a super bubbly little owner - we couldn't wait to share the sprinkling of goodies we received from her Etsy Shop. From sweet little cupcakes and yummy lollipops to onesies that make a statement - you are sure to find something to just awe over. Not to mention - the packaging it arrives in is so cute - you may have to stare at it before opening - it is just that adorable!

A Note from the Designer:

I love cupcakes...and I love babies! So I put the two ideas together and came up with a sweet little gift! I try to put myself into each and every piece that I send out with all of the fine details that make opening a package from my little shop a lot of fun! I started making gifts for friends and family and it spiraled into a full time business! I love my job and wouldn't want to do anything else! Hopefully you might find a little treat in my shop too! Come and peek inside my window at www.babycakesanddecor.etsy.com!

xoxo,

Heather

Ps. Thanks so much Casi and Cupcake Mag for loving my lil' cupcakes too! I appreciate the feature!