Monthly Archives: November 2010

MK Giveaway: Gingiber!

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Surely you know Gingiber, right?

You know, that darling Etsy store that makes everyone smile with its cute owls and sunny disposition? Well, Miss Stacie Bloomfield, the master maven behind Gingiber is kindly offering up THIS bit of goodness for this week’s Modern Kiddo Giveaway!  One of your fabulous reindeer Christmas stockings. In pink no less. Squee!!!  Great for anyone–I love a boy that can rock pink!  Perfect for the holidays, wouldn’t you say?

But before we get into the deets on this giveaway, let’s chat a bit with our new-found friend, Miss Stacie.  I invited her by the Modern Kiddo camp for some fire-side e-chatting about craftiness, being a crafty mom and her inspiration. Here’s what she said:

Modern Kiddo: How long have you been crafty?

Stacie Bloomfield: Ever since I could hold a pencil, I have been drawing. If I had crayons, I would stay busy for hours (which made my parents very happy). And I was probably the only 10 year old who wanted a Martha Stewart Magazine Subscription for Christmas. I love making and being inspired by beautiful things!

MK: Somewhere out there Martha Stewart smiled!  What inspired you to start your own Etsy store?

SB: Once upon a time, I graduated from college with an Art Degree. I then pursued a promising career as a Starbucks Barista, all the while trying to figure out how to use my skills to pay the bills. Finally, one day after an exceptionally caffeinated shift at work, I got up the nerve to open my own Etsy Shop, listing some nursery doodles I had made for my young daughter. Using the monkier “Gingiber” (a name that I came up with for a college design project) I happily listed doodle upon doodle onto my very own etsy shop. And I have never been happier!

MK: Ha! Ha!  I’m sure Starbucks misses you, but I think the crafting world needs more people like you in it.  How do you find time to run your business and be a Mom to your little cutie patootie?

SB: Well, I no longer work at Starbucks Coffee Company. I now work a much less time consuming day job at a local university. I generally get most of my Gingiber done after my daughter goes to bed around 7 pm, and on the weekends, when my sweet husband will allow me several hours of uninterrupted creative time. And, I tend to be constantly doodling in the margins of notes or on napkins during lunch, so I feel like I am constantly coming up with new ideas!

MK: Whoa–working plus kiddo plus side crafty business? Hmm… perhaps the caffiene is necessary still.  What are you most excited about for the holidays?

SB: I am so excited that my 2 year old daughter, Violet, is so excited about Christmas! We just put up the Christmas Tree, and she loves to stare at it and say, “Pretty, Mommy!” She cannot help but touch a few Christmas ornaments every time she passes by the tree. There is nothing greater than making sweet little holiday memories with your children.

Stacie, I totally agree about the holiday memories and I hope your wonderful stocking becomes part of some kiddo’s future holiday memories.

Now, friends, to get this perfect pink reindeer pompom laced stocking, you can:

  1. Leave a comment about one of your favorite holiday memories
  2. If you already follow us on Twitter, tweet about this giveaway—don’t forget to include @modernkiddo in the tweet please!
  3. “Like” us on Facebook
  4. Follow sweet Stacie on Twitter.

If you do all five you’ll be entered four times.

Good luck and I’m crossing my fingers you win!

Holiday Magic Vintage Kiddo Retro Round Up!

Kiddo Style: Vintage,

Well, hopefully by now the last remnants of Thanksgiving can only be found in that great turkey pot pie you are serving tonight. Because from now to the end of the year, it’s GAME ON! Yup, the holidays are finally strolling on over and it’s time to break out our best and cutest vintage goodies to help your kiddos woo Santa Claus or Hanukkah Harry, or more importantly the grandparents to get your Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs.

Yes, Virginia there is a perfect plaid dress! With ric-rac and peter pan collar to boot! Etsy seller, Flour Clothing found the perfect little dress holiday dress.



But paisley is just as welcome as plaid at the holiday party.  Check out this charming dress that would be perfect for all tinsel-laden festivities.  Vintage Helen Lee and 100 percent authentic  adorableness! From Ebay, Assortment of Appeal.

But enough of the dresses. Let’s get to the gents, shall we? With this dapper little tie. Santa couldn’t possibly leave any charcoal for the fellow wearing this tie! From Etsy seller, Funkoma Vintage.

The perfect match for that tie?  Why this cherry red vest of course! From Etsy seller, Hart & Sew. Natch!


This Wool Austrian cape is just perfection for any little girl. Makes me want to go caroling just looking at it!   From Etsy seller, Pink Suitcase Vintage.


Connect with your child’s inner Laura Ingalls by purchasing  this vintage prairie skirt for her.  Nellie Olson would have been green with envy over it.

I’ll take your plaid and raise it with Santa skiing on it.  Perfect outfit for crawling over to the tree to grab some of those low hanging ornaments, eh?

Both these gems are from our Lishyloo, who actually has more than 60 items in her holiday vintage kiddo section.
If your holiday plans  involve lounging with some hot chocolate at the chalet, we have the perfect apres ski sweater for your little one to wear after showing off  his or her  mad ski skills on the bunny hill! From Etsy seller, Pirate B00ty, again!

Velvet dresses go hand in hand with the holidays.  And with this dressie with the ric-rac apron is killing me with cuteness!  From Etsy seller, LissaBee89.

And what would the holidays be without a couple of sweet vintage holiday books to read as you wait for Santa to eat his cookies Christmas Eve?  From Etsy seller, Rush of Wings.

Happy Monday, everyone!

Giveaway Goodness! MB Art Studios

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A little reminder that we have a grand giveaway from MB Art Studios this week!

This wonderful ceramic piece of art is up for grabs in our giveaway. You can enter until Monday, November 30th at 1:00AM.

To get this wonderful piece of ceramic art, you can:

  1. Leave a comment (natch)!
  2. If you already follow us on twitter, tweet about this giveaway—don’t forget to include @modernkiddo in the tweet please!
  3. “Like” us on Facebook
  4. “Live” Mary on Facebook

If you do all five you’ll be entered four times.

Good luck and I’m crossing my fingers you win! And I’ll see you Monday with the next Retro Round up!

Thanksgiving :: Hey Good Lookin’, Whatcha Got Cookin’?

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Oooh la la. Tis nearly time for ze bird. Whoo hoo! What are you guys up to? Are you traveling to far away family? We are staying local this year. As much as I love seeing my parents (and Greg’s too), flying on Thanksgiving is so tough—especially with a little kiddo. The airports are so crowded and flights oversold. I’ll miss seeing everyone but I’m so excited to have a few days off. [Can we pause for a moment to discuss how cute our header is??? Seriously it makes me so happy….Draw*Pilgrim is my kitschy colorful soul mate! Her blog is just soooo fun.]

How about you guys? Are you hosting yourself or going to someone elses house? And most importantly, have you decided what to cook? We are going to our good friend’s house (the same ones we celebrated Halloween with) I’m taking on sides this year and in addition to the classics—as well as a healthy salad— I want to make something a little shummier (aka naughtier). I found a couple of  contenders. Like this one (brussel spouts with figs and bacon, mmm). And this one (sweet potato with crunchy praline topping). And holy heart attack THIS one! (Creamed Corn Gratin with Fried Onion Rings and Bacon) I swear I won’t make TWO dishes with bacon in them. I’m also trying to think of a tasty pre-dinner cocktail to make. Anyone have any recommendations? I watched Oprah’s trip to Yosemite the other day (which was hilarious, by the way) and she made a drink called a Moscow Mule and it sounded mmm mmm good. What are your go-to dishes?? Do tell!

Speaking of dishes….I love vintage dishware (surprise surprise!) and have a sweet little collection of Franciscan Ware Starburst that I collected over the years (this lovely stuff). I have to say, however, that I am utterly obsessed with this Autumn Leaves pattern and have a fantasy of collecting it all and serving Thanksgiving dinner on it! How awesome would that be??

I better get to shoppin’, but I  leave you with these awesome vintage Thanksgiving videos!

This one is a tad blown out, but the fashions the ladies are wearing are tops!

This one is super cool but a tad bizarro because the person who posted it set it to old  “spooky” Twilight Zone music. I wish I knew how to set it to some fun 60s cha cha…it’s worth a look for the lady’s HUGE beehive alone! You’ll see what I mean.

I can’t wait to hear what you guys are up to and what you’ve got cookin’….

We are ever so thankful to have YOU beloved readers!!