Clava, really cool bags and Vegan too!

We were so excited to discover Clava, our newest line of totebags.  They are a creative company with a passion for bringing together elegant craftsmanship and inspiring styles. For thirty years, they have been designing sophisticated leather handbags, luggage and accessories that are always created with the freshest in fashion. Clava began with one bag created in a college dorm room and has evolved into a lifestyle brand that caters to anyone and everyone with a love for impeccable style and beautiful things.

We just love anything quilted! It never goes out of style and these adorable bags made out of durable nylon are just the thing you need for your next trip, the gym or an overnight stay.  They have tons of great pockets and it comes with an adorable pouchette. The bags can actually collapse into the pouchette but you won't need to do that as you'll be using it everyday! They are also totally Vegan. Love that! We offer 3 sizes in 3 easy colors. Oprah loved the tote bag because it's great for "stashing under the seat" and "the quilting makes it chic as a purse; a zipper closure keeps contents from falling out if it tips over." Check them out! http://www.orangeandpear.com/Clava-s/418.htm

New MZ Wallace for spring 2012

Here's a sampling of the new MZ Wallace bags for spring. There is a gorgeous peacock color, beautiful textured fabrics, caramel leather, cool prints and clean neutrals all with a pop of spicy cayenne! We love!

It's Sunday and that means Downton Abbey!

Isn't this picture (from Town and County, Feb 2012) just gorgeous? I just can't get enough of Downton Abbey! It's simply delicious.

We love Finn + Emma for Baby Gifts!

Welcome to the land of Finn + Emma, where they live in the balance of stylish and sustainable, whimsical and sophisticated, classic and contemporary. With fresh prints, modern colors, and heirloom quality construction, they are creating a new world for the organically grown baby.

One where boring designs and toxic chemicals are a thing of the past, and adorable, wearable, remarkable organic cotton is abundant!  Sustainability is bountiful too. You grew your little one organically, so why add chemicals now? Only the finest 100% organic cotton, eco-friendly dyes, and all natural wood will do for your little munchkin, and they’ve got plenty.

The minute I saw Finn + Emma, I was in love. It's a beautifully designed line for babies! They offer high quality pieces that make perfect gifts for that discerning Mom and Dad. We love the wooden teething ring and the little"lovies." The cozy sleep sacks are a must-have! They are offered in two great looking prints for boy or girl. Their gift sets are a perfect newborn gift. Lastly, I wish I had these tasteful looking Play Gym when my kids were babies. It's 15 times better than the plastic stuff that's out there. Everything is carefully tested and made of high quality materials. The cotton fabric is all 100% organic. You'll feel proud to give these beautiful pieces!

New Stamp Sets from Yellow Owl Workshop!

Just in! Check out these adorable stamp sets from Yellow Owl Workshop. We love them for gift giving to your crafty friend or teenager niece. We also love them for making your own gift tags and wrapping paper or to tag your baked goodies or wine bottles! The are perfect stocking stuffers! We now also offer a rainbow of colors of ink pads so you can create a masterpiece!

New Bazaar collection from Thomas Paul!

We just received the new Thomas Paul Bazaar melamine collection and we think it's his best one yet! It's a great collection of beautifully colored plates, trays and coasters that feature safari animals and block print patterns that have an Indian or Moroccan feeling. We think they are perfect for gift giving! I love them as a way to cheer me up through these long evenings! It's been getting dark in CT at 4:45! I'm still missing summer!

My favorite items from Zara . . .

I took the kids to the mall last weekend which I never do since I'm really not a fan of malls and let me tell you, it was like the kids just entered the Taj Mahal! They were in awe. My oldest daughter said, "It must have taken them years to build this place." And my youngest daughter could have just gone up and down the escalator for hours. We were their to find some so cute (non traditional outfits for our Christmas photo) and spent some time in Zara- they have the most adorable kids department. I found so many cute things and wish I had more time to shop for myself which is nearly impossible with kids. So, I just went online and they have a great website (where have I been?) and I just put together some of my favorite items! Check it out: http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/us/en/zara-us-W2011