Chocolate Factory

***Friday April 30th, 2010***

Wow.........

I always thought that it would be smart to end up with a chef, a stock broker or even someone who gave a mean massage! But these days, in the new house, with all of it's space and white walls, I'm pretty fortunate to be with an amazingly talented artist. Look at this beauty. It made it onto my wall yesterday afternoon and I can't stop staring at it. Lone is certain that one day, she will ride the great, orange beast. It is called "The Chocolate Factory".

There is nothing like great art to activate great dinning table conversation.

LET THEM EAT CAKE

***Wednesday April 28th, 2010***

I've really been into Danish fashion recently and it's usually hard to drag me away from their children's styles. Really hoping to Take Lone to Denmark on our next big trip. However, LET THEM EAT CAKE, a British line of romantic, punk and whimsical kids clothing, has left me dying to get Lone into some of their amazing duds! How can people dress their kids in boring every day clothes when this type of stuff is availalbe?!

FOOD FIGHT T

***Sunday April 25th***

Lone tested out the new "Food Fight" T-shirt at her best friend Patience' birthday party yesterday! The shirt and the party held up beautifully!

CHERUBSN

***Friday April 23rd 2010***

Well after much thought and some professional suggestions, I've decided to change the name of the new line to:

It makes sense since so many people already associate me with this name. A little bit good, a little bit naughty.

Of course, my favorite model is ready to help me show off the new creations. Here she is in the apron skirt....

Japan Crazy

***Sunday April 18th, 2010***

Late last night I found myself on the following site:

www.japanesegiftmarket.com/designinteriorcollection.aspx

There, I fell in love with two products.

First, the miniature, modern chair collection. For hours I have been trying to decide how I can get some of them into my house. Maybe for Lone for Christmas? I love these little guys and now I can own all my favorite designers! They come in sets of six and there are six sets to choose from.

Second, I love this little candy! How great are these for loot bags at kids parties and they are so affordable! The little pictures are so much fun! The theme is Mexican this year, but I may have to add these into the mix.....

SEE IT

***Friday April 16th, 2010***

See all the beautiful little kids in their dresses and

hear Too Tall's wonderful "Cinderella" song!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf3x9vWgGUs

ICE ICE BABY

***Monday April 12th, 2010***

Most people are surprised to hear that Lone's favorite song is Vanilla Ice's "Ice, Ice, Baby." So much so, that I really need to get it on CD, as my sad little cassette, bought when I was still in High School, can't be played in our new car. My daughter does however, listen to some kids music and as every parent knows, your life is forever changed the day you pop a kid's CD into the CD player. It's one of the happiest days of their lives, as they swing their legs and try to follow the words, but of course, you will probably never get to listen to the radio or your own CD again. "My music! My music!" But it's just one of the many sacrifices we parents make for our little one's, right?

However, if it's not a good CD, you will go mad, very mad, listening to it. I promise you this. You'll experience road rage you never thought you had in you.

Last Saturday, Lone was lucky enough to be invited to be in "Too Tall's" new music video "Cinderella". She got to dance around with a bunch of little girls dressed in all of their finery, to wonderful and original kids music created and preformed by the very talented Andrew Queen.

The girls were naturals and Lone, being a few years younger, did her best to keep up. Andrew's own two boys were part of the fun too!

I totally recommend "Too Tall's" music. It's the type of music that both parents and children can enjoy. Lone's dad turns it on in the car, even before she asks!

Andrew is also available for birthday parties and has some shows coming up in Canada. You can check out his music, what he's up to and purchase a CD at:

www.andrewqueen.ca

Big Bastard and Old Head

***Monday April 5th, 2010

There is nothing like cuddling up to soft baby flesh, in the morning. It was so warm last night that Lone slept in an undershirt and I can't tell you how much I loved feeling her soft, cool flesh this morning. So nice. Of course, every moment must come to an end and she suddenly told me I was a "big bastard", (I made her say it three times to be sure of what I was hearing) Where do they learn this stuff? She's still only a baby! Shortly after, when daddy joined us in bed, he earned the title of "Old head".

Personally, I'd rather be big bastard than old head....

Joy

***Sunday April 4th, 2010***

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!