How did it get Late so soon?

“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” - Dr. Seuss

 

Dr. Seuss says that wherever we go... there we are... yet,  we were here on March 2 to celebrate the Birthday of the late yet eternally fabulous Theodor Seuss Geisel ... and nobody saw us,  nobody at all.  Well, she sheep and I  had a jolly old time here in the studio on that day and we wanted to share a few things with you...

Dr. Seuss Inspired Crochet Cat in the Hat

Oh the places your little one will go wearing this fantastic hat... what do you think of that?

We are proud to introduce this Baa Baa Baby Boutique Original design inspired by one of our favorite story book characters, Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat. You never know what will happen when you are sitting in the house on a cold, cold wet day!

Celebrate Read Across America month this March with this fabulous accessory. Think of all the fun your little one will have when reading his or her favorite books while donning this unique hat. This Crochet hat is made with 100% cotton yarn and is ready to ship in size 9-18 months (it will fit babies with a head circumference of 15-18"). Did we mention that the hat is a whopping 7 inches tall? Perfect for Halloween Costumes & School Events too! Would you like it in a different size? We'd be happy to oblige! Send us a "convo" and we'll make one just for you!

Looking for more fun ways to celebrate reading this month? Check out our BUMP! T-shirt too.

Disclaimer: By purchasing this hat, you agree not to hold Baa Baa Baby Boutique responsible for any commotion that may or may not occur in your home once the hat has arrived. Should you hear a loud "BUMP!" we suggest locking the door if you are not interested in having extra Things running around. 

 

BUMP Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat inspired T Shirt Size 3T Ready to Ship

From BaaBaaBabyBoutique

Something went BUMP? Did it make you jump? Are you stuck in the house on a cold, cold, wet day? Well, perhaps this is just the thing you need to bring some extra fun your way.

This black Size 3 T-shirt is appliqued with a red and white stovepipe hat and is embroidered with the word "BUMP!". This shirt is ready to ship now via priority mail. Want one in a different color or size? Sure, we'd be happy to make one for you. "Convo" us and give us the size color and alternate text or name you would like embroidered on the shirt and we'll get it ready for you. We can also do a pair of elastic waist coordinating lounge/play pants in the fish fabric pictured here under the shirt Sizes 6 months-4T. "Convo" us with your child's size and we'll get to work on those for you.

March is Read Across America Month and it begins with the celebration of the fantastic Dr. Seuss on his Birthday, March 2. We hope you'll join us in spending some extra time reading with your kids this month.

Baaaaad Baaaaad Blogger!

Sigh.  Has it really been half a year since my last blog post?
Setting up my Facebook Business Page meant having less time
to post here.  But, I'm BAAAAAACK  and I have so many things to
share with you...

Puppies...

                      

  

 


Firetruck Puppies
               &   
                    FiFi Puppies

Pirates' Booty...

       Fishies & Froggies

Farmers & the things they grow...

 

Gifts for little ones who Love their Mother Earth...

 

And some gifts to wear right after their birth...

Gifts for Little Baseball Fans

And those that prefer the Football Stands

Monkey See...

and Monkey Do

Crochet Cupcake Hats

And fluffy hooded towels too!

Princess Dresses for a trip to the Magic Castle!

And a Butterfly Birthday set for the littlest princess yet!

Gobble! Gobble!  It's Turkey Time!

And here's some gear for the kid with the band!

Nora got a chance to visit with Santa.

Our friend from Squishy Bee helped with this Ladybug gift set

Inspiration: Past & Present

I love to learn about what inspires people to create things... so I'll share some of what inspires me.





My grandmother has always been a source of inspiration to me as she taught me so many wonderful skills, baking, sewing, homemaking. Spending weekends at her home was like a mini home-ec clinic each week and I have so many treasured memories of her in my grandparents' home.

Sadly, she is no longer with us, however, she lives on in so much of what I continue to create. Whether in my kitchen using her rolling pin or in my sewing room cutting fabric with a beautiful pair of antique scissors I inherited from her, I feel her spirit with me and it fuels my creative fire.




And, as I age, I am comforted to see my own hands begin to look more and more like hers did while working dough or guiding fabric through the presser foot of my sewing machine. I'm not sure that she'd approve of me using a food processor to make pie dough or the fact that my embroidery machine requires the assistance of a computer to do it's magic, for she rejoiced in things that were simple... she liked things done "the old fashioned way".
So, periodically, I take the time to honor her memory by doing things exactly as she did... the way her mother taught them to her and the way she taught them to my mother and then to me.

I am also inspired by so many of the talented women (and men) I've found on Etsy. And I love how infectious their creativity is and how it challenges me and contributes to my forward momentum. As much as I can appreciate the foundation I gained from my Grandmother's teachings, I do so appreciate living in an age where I can connect with like minds from far away places through the Etsy community.

Celebrate the 4th!

Independence Day. July 4, a U.S. legal holiday celebrating the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language 1981

For me, Independence Day is about this day in our nation's history and so much more.  It's about spending a warm Summer day with friends and family... drinking homemade lemonade... watching children play in the sand wearing floppy white sun hats... eating BBQ chicken & burgers hot off the grill... yummy watermelon slices dripping with juice... homemade ice cream with fresh strawberries and blueberries... listening to the Boston Pops while camped out on Memorial Drive... and, of course... it's about FIREWORKS!  Whether viewed from Dad's boat in Biscayne Bay or from a picnic blanket by the Charles River, the feeling of pride as "the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air" reminds me that America is a pretty amazing place full of spectacular people!

It's one of those times when I take just a brief moment to be thankful for all that I have been blessed with, appreciative for my Grandfather's brave service to the US Air Force in WWII, and grateful to be an American!   

May you all have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!