It's LOVE month -- Editors' Note -- A Little Extra Personal!

Head over to cupcakeMAG now to read the little bit {extra} personal Editors' note from moi! See what is up next for cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for Littles and read a little something about my little girl.

Read it here!

Obsessed with Ambajam!

By Jenny Ford, Contributing Writer

I went to visit my dearest Ali from Ambajam in an emergency situation.  “The son is sleeping with my PINK shirt, the hubs cannot stand it.  He begs me every morning – don’t you have a more neutral shirt he can sleep with?”  “Um, no,” I say “I heart pink and have a lot of it – no man-lies in my closet my dear husband..”  And then *light-bulb moment* – AMBAJAM!!  How could I have forgotten? The cutest, cuddliest, marshmallow-iest of fabrics.  I would love to pad my walls with it (and the hubs  thinks that with my craziness, I could stand to have padded walls). 

Oh how it’s been FOREV since I had been in Ambajam’s studio in Denver.  Oh the bright colors, the snuggly soft fabrics draped everywhere – can you say AH-MAZING?   The warmest place to be, even on the snowiest of days.  I picked two mini cuddles for my mini man – green & blue and brown & blue.  And Oscar has had to pry them outta my hands, I handed them over to him like a loving mother would.  Not only does Ambajam have mini’s, and baby size, they’ve got jumbo’s for the adults too (just for MEEEE!  Or my padded walls).  So many bright and vibrant colors to choose from – anything is sure to suit your fancy. 

Also in their repertoire - more amazing products from hooded towels, cute little appliqué outfits, heirloom pillows and quilts, coin and make up purses, burp and wash cloths (take a breath) and blankets that give back to breast cancer.  AND, I may or may not have seen a prototype for a robe…I’d have to drown you in fluffy softness if I gave you the full story…Adorable, adorable, adorable.  Ali has done an amazing job finding her niche and perfecting her product.  (And she’s an uber-cool lady to boot! Read all about her here).

Ambajam is being sooo generous by giving cupcakeMAG for the Littles an awesome discount code – 20% off, folks!  Go get your own little fluffy cloud now and use the Code: “cupcake20” (valid until 5.15.11)

Friends, make sure you keep up with Ambajam on Twitter and Facebook

Blog Lovin'

We just came across a FABulous blog we love! Centsational Girl is a must-read cupcakeMAG approved site so become a follower STAT! Check out one of her latest post entitled Playroom Art Gallery Wall and see just how she made a simple wall beautiful! We are dying over her creativity - pure genius! 

Head over to her site now to get all the details on just how she did it! 

cucpakeMAG Featured Blogger -- we just LOVE her!

In case you missed our featured blogger today on cupcakeMAG - make sure you check it out. The designer & writer, Jen Ramos has beautiful things with beautiful sites. Check out the beautiful nursery she just featured. We are just in LOVE, completely smitten. But this isn't all she writes about on her blog -- you could read it for days!

Head over to her blog to get all the tips on just how this nursery became soooo beautiful! 

{all images from the Made By Girl Blog}

M.Fredric -- It is the place Denise Richard shops!

Thanks to our chat with Denise Richards on cupcakeMAG today -- we were introduced to M.Fredric! Always wondering where she gets clothes for her girls? Well, now you know! They have some really cute things. We are SO glad she shared them with us. 

cupcakeMAG for Littles picks! 

Stylin' Fedora fro your Little stud

The perfect Spring tee from Splendid 

Need a dress  for tea time? 

Check them out online now - they are having a FABulous sale! 

See Kai Run® Introduces New Organic Sock Line

See Kai Run, popular manufacturer of the perfect first shoe is introducing its own collection of organic cotton socks for the Spring/Summer season. Available in 6 coordinated sets, each is designed to complement See Kai run footwear for a perfect match.

“We’re excited to offer organic cotton socks!” says founder Cause Haun. “In creating our own

collection, we sought to capture the fun, yet classic feel of our shoes, and provide a choice that

was missing from the marketplace. We’ve hit the mark with a perfect pairing – parents have already

responded enthusiastically to our new socks that not only come in colors and patterns that fit with our

shoes, but are healthy and comfortable as well.”

See Kai Run socks are available in sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 2-3 years and are sold

in 2-pair sets. The new organic socks join See Kai Run’s largest shoe collection to date, which includes

29 styles as part of its first walker line, sizes 3 through 9. The Smaller® soft-soled baby bootie line sized

from 0 - 24 months features 20 styles.

What else is new this season? More choices! See Kai Run is offering more colorways in its shoe

collection. And in response to customers, sandals have been increased for boys and girls with more

closed-toe options, and more styles with added adjustable straps. Other design highlights include the

use of bright, cheerful, saturated hues inspired by a renewed sense of optimism for what’s to come.

The new Spring/Summer Collection will be available for purchase at retailers, as well as online at

www.seekairun.com beginning in February 2011. Retail prices for Smaller start at $34 and $42 for See

Kai Run. Socks start at $10 per package.

About See Kai Run: See Kai Run footwear promotes healthy development of babies’ and children’s feet with their ultra-flexible soles, soft leather and wide toe box. Our footwear meets the American Podiatric Medical Association’s rigorous standards for foot health and functionality and has been awarded the APMA’s prestigious Seal of Acceptance.

See Kai Run is the idea of Seattle mom, Cause Haun. In 2004, she was on a quest for the perfect first shoe for her son, Kai. Unable to find shoes in fun, sophisticated styles that were suitable for outdoor play and still promoted the healthy development of little feet, she created her own line of shoes that satisfied all these needs. See Kai Run continues to offer products in addition to its eponymous shoe line, that unite style with comfort, quality and safety—including Smaller, a line of soft-soled baby booties, and organic cotton socks. For additional information, please visit www.seekairun.com.

Featured Etsy Designer -- Amy's Button's & Bow's -- plus a giveaway!

The love of cupcakes brought us to Amy's Button's & Bow's on Etsy. Oh, and the so sweet hats.
If you have a Little or know someone that does this is the perfect shop to pick up something for your sweets. They offer great gift sets for the first time bow lover and super cute onesie sets we just adore! Check out the shop and get to know the designer, Amy now. 

She's So Sweet Set, $23 

{1} What made you begin your shop?

I was first introduced into bow making by my sister in-law. I quickly fell in love with making bows and wanted to make matching bows for all my daughters outfits. I heard about Etsy from a friend and loved the idea of selling on a website that was strickly for handmade items. When I first opened my shop I only sold flowers and bows, but then it quickly expanded to headbands, hats, and my new clothing line. 

The designer herself, Amy.

{2} What are some of your other favorite Etsy shops?

I love Heart 2 Handbags, they have the cutest purses for little girls and my other fav is Lil Doodlers, seriously the cutest crayons ever, your kids will love them!!

Amy's FAVE! 

{3} What is your favorite item currently in your shop?

I love the Ultimate Neapolitan 12 piece Starter Pack. The color combinations in this set are by far my favorite and it is a great gift giving set. Check it out here. 

so cute onesie for the STUD in your life! 

{4} What is up next for you?

I will continue to expand my shop. I started with just a mere 50 items and now I am up to almost 200. I just listed my Valentine's collection, including heart onesie's, flower, bow, and hat packages.  I am working on my Spring line and it will be up on the website sometime in February.  I have tons of new items coming and will be expanding my clothing line even more, so stay tuned!
 
And NOW for the giveaway! Read on to win $25 to Amy's super-sweet shop!