It has to be said, we have some pretty wicked cool sponsors here at Modern Kiddo. (Hmm, I think I’ve been watching too much Survivor…I’m sounding like Boston Rob. And speaking of….WHOO HOO! Go Boston Rob! Did you guys watch? I was addicted!) But I digress….

We are here to talk about the adorable Jeannie who runs the super fab Etsy store, Sweet Shop Vintage. A fellow Michigan girlie, Miss Jeannie finds the most incredible goodies. She and her hubs scour the thrift stores, garage sales and estate sales to bring people great vintage scores. I think they have a great eye and their photos are always top notch—a big bonus point getter from me when I’m e-thrifting.

Jeannie has two beautiful children, including the adorable Bobby (below) who sports boatloads of stylin vintage.

While Jeannie clearly scores amazing kiddo items, she also finds great stuff for your house and kitchen too! Check out some of my faves:

Little Cowgirl Dress.

Choco Brown Smocked Dress.

Nautical John John Shorties

Fisher Price Xylophone

Mary Poppins Needlepoint

Classic Vintage Airline Tote

Adorable Picnic Paper Plate Holders

Tiny Mod Pedestal Mirror

I’m tellin’ ya people…would I steer you wrong?? This shop is chock full of goodies. You won’t be disappointed.

Playskool Ridealong Toy

Because Sweet Shop Vintage is soooo very rockin’, and because they love you guys so much, you can now take 25% off any of the cool goodies you purchase! Simply enter Discount Code: KIDDO at check out! The code will expire this Sunday, May 22. So visit SWEET SHOP VINTAGE and scoop up some goodies!

Hello pals! Today I have something a little bit different. It’s not really a children’s brand, per se, but I think after you take one look at British designer Donna Wilson‘s fantastical creations you’ll agree they will appeal to kiddos of all ages. I know I fell head over heels! Donna began her career creating an amazing wonderland of stitched and knitted monsters that celebrated fun and quirky characteristics: some have extra long legs or extra big heads, some have two heads, some are grumpy or shy and all are not what they seem. She has also branched out to produce groovy pillows, cozy blankets, felted doilies, pom pom rugs and crazily charming kitchenware. Trust me. You’re gonna love these!

How cute is that little orange slice “barrette” on the little plate?? I love how all of these items would be equally at home in a cool couple’s flat or a sweet kid’s room. And wait til you see Donna herself. She is as cute as her designs are whimsical! Take a gander at this little sunshine gal:

When asked to talk a little bit about her work, Donna had this to say!

“When people ask me what I do I always say I make weird knitted creatures with two heads and angry faces, I love the reaction I get!! Most people look a bit confused and some just think I’m mad. My work is playful, tactile and bright, inspired by the everyday oddities and deformities of life. I like to think of each of my creations as a character in my very own wonderland…where everything is made of soft wool, trees are knitted and instead of growing leaves, pom poms sprout out, strange knitted creatures eat cup cakes and doughnuts sprinkled with stitching.”

So what do you think? Pretty fun stuff huh.

Get yer mitts on Donna’s goodies (ermm, that doesn’t sound quite right…) at these stores in the US:
the future perfect (new york)
Eden&Eden (san francisco)
Eli-phant (portland)
For international stores, check out Donna Wilson’s site here.

images from Donna Wilson.com

is Summer!

And thanks to all the folks out there there that entered the giveaway. And special thanks to out wonderful sponsors for the gifties!

Like Paul Frank..

Sugar & Spice Aprons..

and Kaboodle!

But no worries, we have a sweet new giveaway coming next Tuesday!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

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Tyler Terrel! Hurrah Tyler!

Look for an email shortly, lady. And thanks to everyone that entered and a super big thank you to Mishalulu for being awesome and going this terrific giveaway with us.

But don’t fret friends, we have another giveaway tomorrow afternoon for Mother’s Day and it is gonna be SWEET!

Happy happy Monday!

Welcome new friends! We just wanted to say a big howdy do to those of you who might have found us via Lucky Magazine. We were so thrilled to have received a mention as one of their “Kids’ Blogs We Love!” Lucky is one of my go-to reads every month so I was super honored by this mention! They have a new magazine out called Lucky Kids, which is chock full o’ goodness—if you haven’t picked it up yet you must!

ANYWAY, we’re so happy you stopped by! I was on vacation in Hawaii last week and Dottie is on vacation this week, which is why you may have noticed a slew of fabulous guests helping us out over here! We’re soooo grateful for their help!  Next week we’ll be returning to our regularly scheduled programming. For all our new pals, this means you’ll be seeing fun stuff like:

1. Lots of vintage inspirations! Like our “Then and Now :: Groovy Playhouses” post.

or The 70s Retro Playground:

2. Fun stories and illustrations with Alix’s Vintage Book Shelf.

3. Vintage clothing inspiration with our weekly Vintage Kiddo Roundup!

4. Random Vintage Goodness, like our Top 10 Best Dressed Kids of Classic TV.

5. Cool flashbacks of our favorite 60s and 70s toys, like Welcome to the Dollhaus

6. And of course  lots of groovy modern day clothing to make sure yer little one stays colorful!

Hank & JoJo

Jasper Wren

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For a fun little overview of the Big Colorful World of Modern Kiddo, click here!

I’ll be back tomorrow with some snazzy Hawaii pictures I can’t wait to share with you guys!