Monthly Archives: May 2011

Oooh La La! Announcing Summer Hours.


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Well hello friends! As you know we loooooooove us some posting here on the Kiddo. Tpically we post everyday (heck often twice a day!), but in the spirit of summer vacation we have decided to mix it up a little. We are pleased to announce that we are officially going on “Summer Hours” for the months of June thru August. So what the heck does that mean? Well I’ll tell ya! It means we’ll still be posting like crazy, BUT we might take a day off here or there as we see fit. And never fear! We’ll still be scouring the web (and hopping in our sassy time machine) to bring you the bestest vintage content out there all summer long…we just might take a Tuesday off here or there. Or perhaps a Thursday. Or maybe a Tuesday AND a Thursday if the weather is reeeeally fab! So there you have it. Summer Hours! It just means we’ll be a little more laid back and California. And say, if you are a blogger too, I highly recommend you adopting some Summer Hours too!


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(That being said….I got a couple more posts for ya today so DO check back! HAH!)

MK Giveaway: Fuzzymama!

Update: ALAS, THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER! Thanks to all who entered.

Calling all vintage loving mamas! This giveaway is for YOU!

Friends, today we have an AMAHZING giveaway from one of my all time favorite Etsy sellers–a $50 gift certificate to Etsy vintage seller, Fuzzymama.

Why, oh why is this so grand you ask? Because Fuzzymama has more than 200 items of vintage awesomeness including one of the best curated and well priced selections of kiddo clothing around.  Mmmhmmm… I discovered Fuzzymama early on in my Etsy foraging trips for the weekly MK Vintage Kiddo Round Up and I found myself coming back again and again and buying again and again too.

But behind the terrific shop is an equally terrific gal, Beth! So we sat down for some e-sweet tea one lazy hour this Memorial Day weekend for the following lovely chat.

MK: Lady, how did you get into vintage kid’s clothing?
Fuzzy Mama Beth: I have always been an avid thrifter/flea marketer.  I got into vintage kids clothing when my husband and I happened upon a thrift store one Valentine’s Day three years ago(yes, my husband loves to thrift as much as i do!)–it was PACKED with all these amazing kids outfits from the sixties and seventies that were barely worn.  I could not leave them there.  We packed our carts with about 70 outfits (I have never had such a coup since!), got a lot of weird looks, and headed home knowing I could do something with these gems.!  I had heard of etsy and after a bit of research, Fuzzymama was born!!

MK: Amen, sister! I have to ask, do you have a favorite era for kid’s clothing?
Fuzzy Mama Beth: I think I am most attracted to the seventies because thats when I grew up. I love the quality of the pieces from back then. And the bold prints–kids clothes seemed to be more fun! Boys clothes from the sixties and seventies always get me, too.  I love a good classic jonjon–nothing sweeter on a little guy!


MK: You had me at Jon Jon!  How did you come up with the name FuzzyMama?
Fuzzy Mama Beth: The name Fuzzymama came from Fuzzybug, my online dating handle when I met my husband!!! (MK: Ha! That’s hilarious!)  I was a bit of a pioneer in online dating—I highly recommend it.  : ) My husband had a card company he named Fuzzybug, I started my etsy shop shortly after that.  Our son Harrison, was 2 at the time and Truman was a newborn. (yes, the same names as Lishyloo–we vintage mamas think alike!!) (MK: LOVE IT! It IS a spectacular name!) and it was a GREAT way for me to make extra cash, have a blast, and stay home with my guys.

MK: This is a hard question–What is your favorite item in the shop right now?
FuzzyMama Beth: I am loving the houndstooth trench for a little boy–and the little nautical romper is frame worthy!!   I have also kept a few of the TGL Stockholm shirts for myself–there is nothing like a good vintage Scandinavian pattern.

MK: You and me both. I have such a weakness for all things Swedish.

And I have a weakness for Fuzzy Mama’s shop too! And you would too.  And here is the best things about it–she also sells amazing goods for Mamas too!  Such darling vintage shoes, purses and of course clothes!

And wonderful housewares too…

Now, the giveaway. Here are the deets:

Now, to win a $50 gift certificate in our Awesome  Fuzzymama, here’s all you need to do:

  1. Leave a comment on this blog entry. To get bonus entries you may:
  2. Follow us on Twitter. If you are already a follower, tweet about this giveaway—don’t forget to include @modernkiddo in the tweet please! You can also follow our personal twitters @galexina and @missdottie for two additional entries.
  3. “Like” us on Facebook.
  4. “Like” Fuzzymama on Facebook.
  5. Follow Fuzzymama on Twitter.

You’ll get one entry for each thing you do. If you do all seven things on the list you’ll be entered seven times. HUZZAH!!!

Voting ends Monday, June 13th at NOON PST.  The winner will be announced that evening Monday, June 13th at 8:00PM-PST.

Good luck, and we’re crossing our fingers you win!

It’s the Vintage Kiddo Retro Round Up!

Oh three day weekends are so wonderful.  I love having that extra day to hang out with the family. And I even managed to spend two hours tackling the evil attic craft lair, which I will share with you one day… But before I start up the BBQ, I wanted to share some grand Memorial Day treats with you all. And I must admit, I have some outstanding ones today.

You know I love nothing more than a good matching mother daughter outfit. Well, check it out–a matching vintage mother/daughter outfit!!! GAAHHH!!! Insert head exploding sound.  From Ebay seller, Attic*Fanatics.

Whoever said BINGO couldn’t be fun? Not I! Especially when it comes in such a charming box like this where the family playing it is seen peeking through the curtains. Adorable! From Scout Dry Goods.

When I saw this little vintage HealthTex bit of cuteness I actually gasped. Farming? Little shovel? Stop it! You are killing me HealthTex! From Etsy seller, Mama Fabun.

ZOMG! I loved these games as a kid! Go Milton Bradley Waterfuls!  There was always one in the pediatrician’s office.  From Etsy seller, Topsy’s Attic.

The Littlest has this little vintage two piece set listed as a “Spoonful of Sugar” because it is so darn sweet.  Who am I to protest with that?

We all love vintage Fisher Price, right? Well, feast your eyes on this vintage gem–the parking garage with a starting bid of $9.99.  Remember how we all thought it would be so cool to work in a parking garage because of this game? Yeah!  From Ebay seller, Lilfoxys.

Now that it is after Memorial Day, you can start wearing white shoes, right?  Well, check out these wee cuties from Etsy seller, Hart & Sew.

Speaking of wearing white, check out this adorable nautical ensemble for a baby!  I think this would be a wonderful item to put a little baby boy in for a summer wedding.  SO CUTE! Great find, 3 Ring Circus!

Does anyone else remember these Morgan books? I don’t remember much about them other than that I LOVED them. Anyone? From Etsy seller, Treasure Hunt Vintage.

I think these might be the perfect little lounging about capri pants for a little girl. Imagine them with red salt water sandals and a plain white puff sleeved t-shirt. And BAM–baby summer perfection! From Etsy seller Oliver’s Forest.

Check out this sweet vintage kids suitcase. Perfect for that first overnight trip to Grandma’s house! I also love using vintage luggage for additional storage too.  Cute and handy!  From Etsy seller, Cheeky Vintage Closet.

Oh and of course, I saved the best for last. I remember LOVING magazines when I was a kid.  Although I only had one subscription (to World Magazine, of course) I always read my brother’s Bananas and Dynamite magazines. And good gravy–this Dynamite/Bananas collection offered by Etsy seller, Rigamarole includes five of perhaps the best issues ever featuring on the cover–Battlestar Galactica, Happy Days, Suzanne Somers, Jaclyn Smith, and a special double issue incudling Superman/Christopher Reeves and Dolly Parton.  I know. I know. It’s almost too much to take.

Happy Memorial Day, friends!

 

Friday Link Hootenanny :: Cool Stuff to Browse


1. YUM POP
Oh my, key lime pie popsicles? Strawberry shortcake? These dessert popsicles look too good to eat! Almost…

{and check out this new Ben & Jerry’s flavor that had me drooling last night!}

2. A-MAZE-ING CRAFT FROM GIDDY GIDDY.
I could put Teri in here every week…check out her latest awesomeness. Take one old CD jewel case, some bendy wax string (Bendaroos) and one cute little 7 year old, and what do you get? An awesome maze DIY project.

3. SASSY BAGS
Yeah, I’m a bag girl. I can’t resist a good tote. These two from gooeybags are THE BOMB. So good. (found via Planet Awesome Kid)

4. KICK GLASS BOTTLES
I love this new trend for perty glass drinking/water bottles. They are the perfect combination of cool design & sustainability. These designs are all particularly fantastico!

I love the milk bottle style of these faucetface designs:


These next ones from bkr have a great, no-slip, silicone sleeve that helps you grip it more easily—they also give the glass a chic, slightly frosted look. My pal Toria has one of these and I’m reeeally coveting it:

These taller bottles also have a colorful silicone sleeve but more of a Mickey’s Big Mouth opening. From life factory. I think I need one.

5. SWEET TREAT
My other (sadly neglected) blog is called Strawberry Lemonade…an homage to this quirky spin on an old favorite. When I stumbled upon this recipe I was immediately craving it. Yummmm.

 

6. KIDS WEAR NEON
Lovely Irene from Bloesem Kids seems to always find the most delightful stuff—and now she’s MAKING cool stuff. I love these charming crystal necklaces with quirky cool neon ties. It’s called Kids Wear Neon.

7. BAD ASS BALLERINA
The sassy girlie over at Orange Juice made these studded ballet slippers. Me likey.

8. MAUS HAUS

Ahhhhh. A little dollhouse shaped like a milk carton, just the right size for a teeny mouse? Seriously? SO CUTE.

And yes. That Little Red Pram is reeeeeally cute. Even if it IS maus size. Here is a closer look:

9. FIRST LADY ROCKS IT

I love seeing these photos of Michele Obama on her tour of Europe. We haven’t had a chic first lady since You Know Who. I loved this slide show of her ensembles.

10. FELT SO GOOD

We’ve all seen wall decals and stickers….but I’ve never seen them made out of FELT before. And wow. I think these FLOCK decals are pretty rockin….


11. LIKE A ROLLING STONE
I stumbled upon this picture of Bob Dylan and it reminded me so much of….well. Um…..yeah. Pretty awesome.

By the way, I’ve recently become an Instagram addict (a free iPhone photography app). It’s so fun. Kinda like flickr meets twitter. I’m galexina on there. Feel free to follow me for more photo fun! And HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Have a most fabulous weekend!

Meet Giacomo! Our Weekly Kiddo!


This is Giacomo, a super funky and cool ten year old from Mexico! His stylish and funky mama Claudia wrote to me and said that Giaco already has his own strong sense of style….he is very inspired by Japanese street fashion!! I fell in love with him and I know you will too.

His mother is very crafty herself and has her own line of children’s clothing that we’ll be featuring very soon! But for now, check out the marvelous GIACOMO!


What Giaco´s wearing:
Hat: “One of those things you can buy real cheap on the streets here in Mexico!”
Shirt: “Mommy refab, from dad´s old grey shirt, transformed to part of Giacos Funky Wear!”
T-shirts: “He layered 2 here and theyre both hand-me-downs”

 




T-shirt: Zara
Pants: Mommy design (LUKUMA) inspired by japanese street fashion
Shoes: Classic black Converse All Stars (“he will wear nothing else!”)

 




Tshirt: Hand-me-down
Shorts: Mommy design, LUKUMA
Sneaks: His beloved Converse

How awesome is this boy?? I especially love his hip glasses. What a cool kiddo! We asked Claudia to tell us a little more about her handsome little guy and she  had this to say:

“Giaco is a really sweet boy. He’s basically a comic book nerd, a REAL good kid (ever seen “The Big Bang Theory”?…Sheldon comes to mind, but less psycho! haha). He loves his fashion, it seems to be very important to him. He asks me every morning if what he’s putting together as an outfit matches. He loves to take his time choosing what to wear!”

Claudia has a fun blog (she has a gorgeous daughter Gala that will be appearing here sooon), you can check out here. And guess what? Giaco has his own blog too! Swing by Drawings by Giaco and take a peek at this talented boy. Muchas gracias Claudia!

UPDATE: I just found out today is Giacomo’s birthday! Feliz Cumpleaños you rock star!