Easter Gift Guide + Picnic

I've been rounding up prizes for Lilly and Fletcher's Easter baskets. Fletcher (4 months old now!) is pretty much just getting pajamas and a book, but it's fun to get more creative with older kids' baskets. Here are some Easter bunny goodies that I think would make any kid (and parent) happy to find.

Doodles At Lunch Placemats

DIY Paddleball Kit

To Market We Go Kit

Kid's Apron

I Had A Favorite Dress Book

Let's Make Some Great Art Book

Charley Harper Memory Game

Plush Teatime Set

Boringu Bowling Set

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And I recently took the kids on a little picnic. I saw this adorable idea to fill plastic eggs with your child's favorite snacks and I just knew Lilly would love it. It would be fun to incorporate an egg hunt with this idea too, but I didn't have the resources to pull that off as it was just me and the kids at a park.

It was awesome up until the bugs started biting Lilly and Fletcher started wailing. But hey, I tried.

Check out the original idea at Brandy's Crafts.

Cool Duds

There is such charm and love in handmade children's clothing.  And B Children's Wear brings that charm in the most playful way.  I love that Lindsey names many of her designs and even tells a story in each item's description.  Would for sure make wearing the items that much more imaginative for children.

But seriously though, how great is that elbow patch cardigan? Unfortunately it's not available in Fletcher's size.  If only I could sew...

Pixie Lily Introduces Spring Toddler

Pure sweet loveliness is happening over at my sponsor Pixie Lily right now.  They've just expanded their vintage styles to include up to 3T.  And the new Spring Toddler collection is as cute as it could be.  And I've said it before but I must say it again, PL's quality is off the charts and is the softest clothing in both Lilly & Fletcher's closets.

{love this girl's romper}

Be sure to pop over and see the whole collection!  

Oh, and for all of you Charleston Mommas, Pixie Lily is now welcoming clients to the "atelier" on Society Street by appointment for fittings and to see the collections.

Can I Have That

I swear this kid might like dressing up more than me...

 {All Saints Cardigan, Crewcuts Patch Denim Leggings, Striped Tee, & Glitter Suspenders, 

and Zara Snakeskin Brogues}

Getting' down with her sweet self.  I want her outfit, specifically the patch denim leggings and adorable snakeskin laced shoes.

It's Sale Time At Sugar Snap Pea

It's sale time at Sugar Snap Pea :)  Good in store (on King St.) and online -- lots of super yummy stuff there. Plus the sale section is loaded with incredible deals...

  {Just a few of my favorites}

And in case you weren't aware, it's baby shower season... Do ya'll have as many pregnant girlfriends right now as I do??  Well SSP's gift wrapping is absolutely delish and complimentary (even for online orders!).   Here's some of my shower gift picks.

I could easily keep picking stuff.  So if you are a mom or know a soon to be mom (um isn't that everyone?), go pay my incredible sponsor a visit - pinky swear they rock!  Thanks Sugar Snap Pea!

Allow Me To Officially Introduce...

Fletcher Graham

A couple of weeks ago Fletcher had his newborn photo shoot with my dear friend and incredibly talented photographer Gray Benko.  How lucky I am to have her talent right here in Charleston to capture my children.  That shot above just gives me goosebumps and I'm pretty sure I'll be blowing up that baby to hang above Fletcher's crib.  I'll admit the shot is inspired by a photo I saw on Pinterest, and Gray did an amazing job of capturing our own little moment with Fletcher's Good Night Moon book.  And don't you know that Lilly had to jump in on this one too :)  Little ham she is.  Isn't it precious??

I feel so blessed to have these sweet images of my children.  Here's a look at the rest of my favorites.

Guh, so I'm totally biased, but I do think he's beautiful.  And so is she :)

Thank you, Gray, for these gorgeous photos of my babies!

Fletcher's Newborn Shoot - An Outtake

I thought I'd share an outtake from Fletcher's newborn photoshoot with Gray Benko Photography.

I just love this photo b/c you can see Lilly running into Fletcher's room and there's a bag of diapers

in the background.  So very true over here these days.

A Pixie Lily Sample Sale

First off I'd like to welcome my newest sponsor, Pixie Lily.  There are many reasons why you're probably familiar with this adorable baby clothing line already, one of which being the amazing giveaway they did here on LLL just a few weeks back.  Or perhaps you've spotted Rachel Zoe's little boy wearing Pixie Lily on her reality show (see the segment right here!).

{Rachel Zoe + Pixie Lily's very own Leda Jackson}

Well I have some great news for my Charleston area readers.  You can take advantage of Pixie Lily's sample sale going on this coming Wednesday, December 28th from 9 - 4 at 48 Society Street downtown Charleston. 

Here's the deals that you can expect to find at the sale:

Layette, Toddler, & Women's Loungewear: $16 (regularly $52 - $125!)

Blankets: $13 (regularly $44)

Hats, Booties, & Mittens: $2 (regularly $17 - $20)

Bibs, Burps, & Diaper Covers: $4 (regularly $18 - $24)

But here's more exciting news.  There's a special preview sale on Tuesday, December 27th from 1 - 3 in the afternoon for all of those who "like" Pixie on Facebook.  Um, this is amazing because I guarantee these items will sell fast.  To be admitted you must show a printout of your facebook likes.  This is serious business people, have you seen southern ladies and their Pixie Lily???

AND even more fun news -- Pixie Lily is giving ONE LLL reader 1st dibs on the entire sale!!  All you have to do is leave a comment below and we'll randomly choose a winner.  The lucky person will get a solo shopping experience of the sale starting at 12:30 on Tuesday.  First dibs on EVERYTHING.  We'll announce the winner on the 26th!

So leave your comment below (just one please) and happy shopping next week!!

UPDATE: Congrats Katie Perk!  You won :)

New Diaper Bag

If there is one specific thing that my Dad spoils me with, it's pretty new bags.  Such was the case when he flew in on the day of Fletcher's birth and surprised me with a new diaper bag. 

He may have gotten a hint that I fancied this bag... isn't it gorgeous?  I'm so in love.  It's the Burberry Bridle Hobo Bag.  My version is all leather, which I can't find anymore, but I like this plaid version a lot too.  It has 4 different compartments so organizing is easy.  My dad also surprised me with this Gucci Hysteria Tote when I had Lilly.  I guess I have a thing for "non-diaper bag" diaper bags.

So what's your style?  Do you (or will you for all of you non mommas) carry the traditional diaper bag or are you more like me and just make large bags work? 





Make Giving A Snap

Ohhhh talk about the cuteness.  I'm DYING to make it into my sponsor Sugar Snap Pea's shop soon so that I can see all of their holiday goodies and do a little shopping.  It's been hard not being able to leave the house with Fletcher.  Thank goodness SSP's website is well updated.  How cute are those Tea Collection outfits up there?  And I could just squeeze and squeeze that little Elks and Angels Bear.  Did you know that's one of SSP's best sellers??  She, and "she" being the store owner Zhenya, can hardly keep them in stock!

Really though, Sugar Snap Pea's whole toy collection is where it's at.  Adore that wooden dollhouse, Lilly would play with that for days.  And how cool is that play parking garage?? 

Oh, and have you seen the new Jonathan Adler / Skip Hop diaper bags and accessories??  Gah, I love those diaper changing kits.

Need more gift ideas - these are also super popular.  (Fletcher has Sophie the Giraffe AND the Aden & Anais swaddles and we LOVE them.)

And don't forget, the "linger10" promotion for 10% off your purchase is still good.  So shop to it!

Gift Guide - Little Girls

Custom Heirloom Art: Turn her drawing into an embroidered linen wall loop keepsake!

Geometric Blocks: Neon gorgeous perfect for playing & displaying.

Fashion Coloring Book: Encourage creativity with these sophisticated illustrations.

Glitter Lucite Tray: Perfect for her tea parties and on top of her dresser.

Ribbon & Pearl Necklace: Lilly has this and loves wearing it!

Sparkly Headband: Lilly has this too and it's so adorable.

Jelly Cat Doll: For cuddling of course.

Star Canvas Backpack: Seriously too cool for school or the playground.