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Giveaway! Gifts Define & Swanky Threads!

This week we have a double giveaway! One person will receive two amazing gifties that are particularly yummy! Hot dog, how can you beat that?

You know I have a special weakness for all things felt. Well, I’m adding the sweet people from GiftsDefine to the list of people whose felted goodies make me weak in the knees.

Spun from the very crafty head of chief design Irma Niekum, GiftsDefine creates quite intricate and beautiful felted friends for your little ones.

For those clever clogs who are already finishing your holiday shopping, please take a moment to add this little gem to your list.  A beautiful monogrammed Christmas tree ornament, which is the first part of today’s giveaway. So cute, eh?

But wait–there is more!  Let’s squeeze a little bit more summer before we head into fall with this sweet yet sassy gingham apron from Swanky Threads as part of this giveaway.

I just love the little ladybug on the shoulder. And gingham always has a special place in my heart. I can’t help it. Particularly when it is extra sparkly cute gingham to boot.

Kelly, the wonderful mastermind behind these sweet aprons has gotten inspiration from her three lovely kids and has even started a t-shirt line for kids.

And don’t worry, she knows mamas like cute aprons too and started a jaunty line of matching aprons for us as well. Hurrah, Kelly!

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By Dottie
July 29, 2010

11 comments

Cape Codder!

To me, nothing says summer like Cape Cod.  No matter where we lived in the U.S., I knew my summer would involve spending some quality time at Nauset Beach or Namskaket.  My parents would pile us kids into the station wagon with my Dad’s fishing boat towed from behind and head out to Cape Cod.  It was such a magical moment to cross over the Sagamore Bridge and know that you were just a little bit closer to jumping down sand dunes, eating salt water taffy and fishing for blues.

Until I was in my twenties, going to the Cape meant renting a cottage and I personally thought that was half the fun.  Exploring a new house–and all of the unique nooks and crannies special to that house and that summer added so much flavor to each year.  Adopting a special mug from the Moffett house (like the Lady Di one I drank hot chocolate out of every evening) or playing with the bakelite Tiddlywinks at the Chachevadzis house-it all adds up to a collective memory of Cape Cod summers that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Although I’m more than 3,000 miles away from the fried clam strips and horseshoe crabs of Cape Cod, I thought I would find a few bits  out there that remind me of my favorite moments of childhood summer.  I hope one day I can take the Peach to my favorite old haunts on Cape Cod. Until then, I will have to just look for that summery nautical feeling  in other ways, like in this little round up of Cape Cod-inspired clothes found on Etsy. So, on with the show!

This  jaunty outfit seemed perfect for a day picking out candy from the Penny candy store in P-Town. Clam diggers and stripes ahoy!

Of course this linen dressie with simple yet so sweet embroidery is perfect for summer time.  Couldn’t you just see a little girl wearing it to a nice fancy dinner out with her parents? Perhaps Captain Linnell’s?

And a boy could easily wear this to the Captain’s as well.  Who wouldn’t enjoy a salty little tie like this?

You can take a litte bit of Cape Cod’s nautical theme back to the nursery with these great alphabetical prints. A is for anchor!

What would Cape Cod be without a good lobster? Or lobster t-shirt–like this sweet one.

Let’s just go the distance with the nautical theme. Ahoy matey indeed!  Couldn’t you just see this worn by a little ring bearer at a beach wedding? Kinda awesome, eh?

But what would a little Cape Cod round up be without a tot beach hat included. And this red one is so sweet and yummy.

You know I love upcycling of t-shirts. And this button cute blue and white t-shirt dress would have been perfect to toss over a little swimsuit to go out for ice cream after a day at the beach.

Maybe next year, I’ll get out there with the Peach and my sweetie and introduce her to my childhood. I hope she likes clam chowder!

Posted in Uncategorized.

By Dottie
July 29, 2010

2 comments

Modern Kiddo Chit Chat: An Interview with Mila’s Daydreams.

This week I’m soooo excited to bring you a special interview with Adele Enersen, of the charming blog Mila’s Daydreams. A week or so ago, Dottie sent me a link to Adele’s site and I was smitten! I think you’ll agree that Adele and her husband came up with an utterly original idea to document baby Mila’s first year. Adele graciously agreed to chat with us over a virtual cup of tea—all the way from Helsinki, Finland!

“While my baby is taking her nap, I try to imagine her dream and capture it….” Such a lovely notion. Before we get to the interview, let’s take a look at beautiful baby Mila! I think you’ll agree that this photo series is just about the cutest thing ever.

Surfer Girl:

Her Super Pinkiness:

Nirvana:

A Space Odyssey 2010:

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman’s Baby:

Candyland:

A Little Ray of Sunshine:

ALIX: Hallo Adele! Thank you so much for chatting with us. OK, tell me….who is this beautiful baby?? We love her! Can you tell us how old Miss Mila is and is she your only child?

ADELE: Thank you! Mila Mau Natalie was born in May 2010, and she is now 2 months old. As you can guess, she is our first and only child. (At least for now!) She is a very happy and smiling baby who loves to eat and sleep and doesn’t cry much. Now that she has started cooing, she has actually taught US to speak. She has already taught me and the daddy how to say: “Guu” and “Hayyyy” so well. Haha!

ALIX: Hee. She sounds adorable. We know Mila is the star of the show, but I think everyone would love to know a little more about the amazing woman behind the scenes! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

ADELE: I’m 32 years old and I’m married to a most wonderful husband ever. I used to work as a copywriter at an ad agency, but right now I’m on my maternity leave—for at least couple of years. I feel that I want to be with my precious little family now, especially when Mila is so little. My husband is also a creative person, he’s a composer and his studio is in our home, so we get to be together every day. He’s very involved and a great father! Actually, he’s the first man that I could even think having babies with.

Meet the beautiful ADELE….the Woman Behind the Magical Photos:

ALIX: OK, you must tell me HOW did this amazing photo series come about?? And how often to do you take photos?

ADELE: I think all new parents go crazy with baby photos of their first child—maybe we are just a little bit crazier! I often found myself staring at the sleeping baby instead of sleeping myself. We wanted to capture our memories in photos but we found that we had a lot of pics where she sleeps. One day Mila fell asleep on the floor and my husband placed his conductor’s baton in her hand. She looked just like little fencer! So I got the idea from my hubby. The next day when she fell asleep, I built a little forest set with pillows and blankets over our living room rug and gently carried her to the middle of it. I quickly snapped some photos. Unlike you might think, she is not constantly sleeping on a floor! haha. I take pictures a few times per week, never more than one in a day, but I try to make at least one photo every week.

ALIX: Each photo is such a fun “moment.” How do you decide what the theme is going to be? I love how you use every day objects to create the scenes—do you use things around your home or do you buy props for each photo?

ADELE: Usually I get ideas from her clothes. While I’m dressing her in the morning, I start to create a scene in my mind. I use things from our home: rugs, blankets, curtains, scarves and even my clothes. I want to keep this photo hobby light and easy, so I don’t see myself buying things for this. It’s more fun to discover old stuff again, like you can see an elephant in your cardigan if you want.

ALIX: I really think this is one of the sweetest and most special ideas I’ve ever seen! Can I ask you, do the photos take a while to set up? Being a new mommy can keep you so busy, how do you find the time?

ADELE: Ideas can be cooking up the back of my head for a few days and in the meanwhile I do all that stuff like every mother does … lot’s of tiny laundry, cooking meals for the family, cleaning our house etc. When I’m about to execute idea, I’m ready, so it takes only a few minutes. Sometimes an idea just happens right away. Also, I have a lot of time to stare at our living room carpet while nursing my baby on the sofa surrounded by blankets and pillows.

ALIX: I think I already know the answer to this one, but how has motherhood been so far??

ADELE: SO LOVELY. The time of my life! I would say the only negative thing about this kind of love is fear, fear of losing. I’m so afraid of all the stupid things “what might happen” that I never been before. They are irrational fears like “oh my god, what if she falls out of an open window!!” when she is actually nowhere near the window. But really it is a special time. We truly live in love.

ALIX: Amazing. Thank you so much for spending this time with us Adele! (Or as Mila would say, “Guuu….Hayyyy!”) We can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

Posted in Artsy Stuff, Baby Kiddo, Widdle Wednesdays. Tagged with , , .

By Alix
July 28, 2010

16 comments

My Rocking Wardrobe rocks.

I must admit that after being swamped by sci-fi wackiness for the past week, I was craving a little change of palette if you will–from all the space age/vampire/zombie/superhero/steampunk sassiness of Comic-Con.  Something the exact opposite.  I needed a large dose of truly girly girliness. Bring on the pretty flowers, the pink, the bows, the ruffles, the lace.

Bring on My Rocking Wardrobe. Now this wonderful site does carry a great selection of boys clothes as well as some sweet pieces for women too. But their collection of goodies for little girls is just breathtakingly darling.

As you can see below. Apple pockets on leggings with red polkadot cuffs? Or a perfect creamy puff-sleeved, peter pan collared bit of perfection with pig tails? Either way, my heart just smiled.

Even the socks are button cute. Little red riding hood and bunnies. Does it get any cuter?

Have you noticed the apron pinafore dress has returned with a vengeance this season?  But add gingham and ruffles and hearts on mine please.

You didn’t think a little doe could get any cuter, but then you add pink polka dots and a ruffle. Oh, and why not add a gingham waistband and sweet rose filled apron to a red skirt.  Just ignore that exploding sound–it’s only my head.  Exploding with cuteness that is!

Let’s take a closer look at those leggings shall we? I just found a new thing to obsess over. Strawberry leggings.

Ahh! This was just what the doctor ordered for me. And of course hugging and kissing the Peach.  Is there anything better than grabbing your little ones after being away and smelling their sun warmed hair and hearing them say mama mama mama mama? Nope there isn’t.

I’m so glad to be back to regular posting after a week away. Three cheers for Alix for holding down the fort with some amazing posts and her normal joie de vivre that I’m so very lucky to bask in on a daily basis.  I love ya to bits, Miss Alix. And gentle readers–all of you–it is such an honor to write for you all and thank you for your patience with me as I try to balance this jam-packed albeit lovely little life of mine and continuing to come back to our little nook of the Web.

Posted in Girls.

By Dottie
July 27, 2010

12 comments

It’s time for Vintage Kiddo! The Weekly Retro Round Up.

Yeee haw it’s Monday gang! Are we all ready for another peek into the World of Vintage Kiddo clothing? I totally love the 70s, but I know not everyone finds the cleverly kistchy vintage as relevant for ze modern child. This week I decided to search for some vintage that is still stylish and unique, but could also integrate easily into a modern day wardrobe.

You already know three of our top favorites: 3 Ring Circus,  Lishy Loo Vintage, and Frecklewonder.  This week we have a couple of new faces to add to our spotlight: Midstate Vintage and Oh Sydney.

The thing about vintage is that there is usually an abundance of baby and toddler clothes, but for bigger kiddos? WAY harder to find. The younguns grows so quickly, that their clothing isn’t worn nearly as much as those in the 4-8 year old set. That’s why I was thrilled to stumbled upon Midstate Vintage. All their clothing is in big kiddo sizes—and so adorable!

Those little high-waisted, sailor shorties are AMAZING. I can see those being sold in a modern day boutique.

The vintage stripey shirt is a classic look for little boys!

I love those two plaid dressies. And how cute are these little models! To see more, be sure to check out the Midstate Vintage shop.

On the opposite end of the spectrum are our friends over at Oh Sydney. This cutie has been featured on Vintage Kiddo before, and has an eye for the little guys and girlies.

That little paisley coat is a killer—how adorable with those big green buttons?? Be sure to swing by Oh Sydney to see even more goodies.

Whew, lots of good stuff today people! And I leave you with some of my non-clothing picks from our Vintage Kiddo All-Stars. First up is a really great Playskool wooden puzzle. These are really fun for kids (Wolfie had a bunch of them) and this Cookie Monster themed one is just so great! I love the spaghetti bird nest:

Lishy Loo Vintage: Cookie Monster Wooden Puzzle

Heather over at 3 Ring Circus has loads of amazing clothes but I was totally smitten with these cutie cute little plastic hair barrettes. Roller skates and guitar playing kitties?? Weeeee!


3 Ring Circus: vintage snap barettes

And finally, my girl Jenny over at Frecklewonder never fails to find the most terrific gems! I am sooo loving these really cool choo choo wall hangings. All aboard!!


Frecklewonder: Happy Nursery Train

HAPPY MONDAY everyone!

Posted in Vintage Kiddo.

By Alix
July 26, 2010

10 comments

Meet Kingston! Our Weekly Kiddo.


Modern Kiddo is an international affair and we love to see kids from all over the world! Our last “out of towner” was the adorable Donovan from Australia. This week we didn’t have to travel very far to find a stylish lad. Meet Kingston! Kingston hails from the lovely city of Toronto, Canada and is 22 Months old (he’ll be 2 in September). This little guy just makes me grin with his dapper sense of style.

Oh ho ho! How appropriate for our post this week Kingston! Sportin’ the Star Wars gear. I like this boy already….

+ Star Wars Tee Shirt: Junk Food
+ Grey News Boy Cap: H&M Baby
+ Jeans and Suspenders: Baby Gap
+ Suede High Top Sneakers: Unknown

The suspender/jeans combo is so darn cute, do you think?

+Grey Plaid Paper Boy Hat: H&M Baby
+ Yellow Tee Shirt: Zara,
+ Sunglasses: RayBans

These hats are killing me! So cute…


+ Polo Shirt: Diesel Kids
+ Slim Jeans: Diesel Kids

This next photo KILLS me. I’m not sure what he’s holding in his hand but the stance looks like he’s got a little shoulder bag on and he’s ready for a day on the town!

+ Grey Plaid News Boy Hat: H&M Baby
+ Yellow Tee Shirt: Zara
+ Grey Bermuda Shorts: Baby Gap
+ Navy Flip Flops: Old Navy
+ Navy Shades: RayBans

This little cutie pie is SO GREAT. I love his wee cardigan too. Kingston, you’re ready to front a band!

+ Tee Shirt: Junk Food
+ Grey Paper Boy Hat: H&M Baby
+ Suede High Top Sneakers: Unknown
+ Jeans and Suspenders: Baby Gap
+ Striped Cardigan Sweater: Zara

+ Grey Tweed Paper Boy Cap:  Baby Boutique
+ Lime Green Motorcycle Tee: Winners
+ Grey Striped Shorts: Winners
+ Blue Canvas Loafers: Unknown

As you can probably tell, the handsome little Kingston loves to dress up and especially loves wearing hats! Lately he has been picking out mom and dad’s shoes (“mostly because he wants us to put them on so we can go out side and play!”).

When its time for a snackie Kingston love love loves berries! His sweet mama Brandy says he won’t eat much for veggies (i feel your pain sistah!), but he could nom on “boberry, wasbery, and sawberys” (Blueberries, Raspberries and Strawberries) all day long.

Kingston is a huge fan of all moving vehicles, but “firecucks”, “pece cars” and “choo choos” top the list. Of course his favourite toys are his Hot Wheels! He also loves music and can’t get enough of the awesome castle his mommy and daddy made for him (check it out here on his mommy’s blog. It’s pretty adorable.) Brandy tells us that Little Kingston is also an awesome big brother to his little sister, baby Harlow. She also had this super cute story about him:

“Just yesterday when we left the house, he noticed how hot it was outside. “Mommy, Hot!” he said, then he started to blow on the sun (try to) to cool it down, like we taught him to do when his food is hot!” Brandy he sounds like an awesome little guy! Thanks so much for sharing him with us!

Posted in Weekly Kiddos.

By Alix
July 24, 2010

9 comments

It’s Chic to be Geek: Comic-Con inspired Goodies for Kids.

Image: StarWars Blog

Did you know Comic-Con offers its patrons daycare?  Seriously, how rad is that? As you are reading this I am already down at Comic-Con keeping the dream alive.  Except my dream involves comfortable shoes as standing at the booth all day is maddeningly tough on your feet!

But I digress. It really is amazing to see that Comic Con is truly a family event. I saw more strollers than storm-troopers on the floor today and it made me smile. Clearly these kids are getting quickly versed on the awesomeness that is sci-fi/fantasy genre.  Afterall what is childhood if you don’t delight in a comic book or two?

I must admit that I’ve read more than my fair share of comics back in the day. And I’m delighted to say (and not so delighted to age myself)  I saw Star Wars in the movie theater loving it so much that I had this re-occuring dream Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and R2D2 drove to my house in the Scooby Doo Mystery van asking me to come along with them to space.  No lie, my friends.

Clearly there is a lot of good sci-fi stuff for parents to buy their little Luke Skywalker wannabe or pre-princess Leia.  And of course since so much of it is nerdy wonderful stuff to craft of buy crafted already on Etsy to boot.

Start your little one with his or her jedi master training with this great knit light saber. Hells YEAH!

What happens when you take the Muppet Babies premise and do it to Star Wars? Why this bucket of cuteness happens—Baby Star Wars prints from Etsy seller Ginormous Robot.

Over the past few years, there has certainly been a steady vampire influx at Comic-Con. So, it wouldn’t surprise me too much if I see a little baby gumming  this toothy binky.

Ugly dolls are all the rage, but get your little one hooked on something even cuter. Like a dreamy Capt. Kirk softie. Sigh—I do love William Shatner. Or how about a Spock softie, if you prefer. Hmm…where are the ears?

Until they come out with Dr. Who Lego set, you can get your kids hooked on the good doctor early on creating their own adventures with the Dr. Who Peg doll set.  Yes, please!

And who could really stop at making just one Tribble? Well, here is a great tutorotial on how to make a Tribble.

Can’t you just see them overtaking the crib? Especially if your little one is as sassy as one sweet baby in her equally sassy Star Trek onesie:

image: Modern Kiddo reader Rocket Girl’s little vulcan, Eliza!

“Through the Craft, things you will see.” Things as awesome as this easy to make Paper Bag Yoda puppet:

I think this is my favorite—a crochet Luke from our friends at Geekologie. Wow.

Actually, I think the best way to introduce your kids to the wonders of sci-fi is reading.  There are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful sci-fi lite books to intrigue even the youngest of readers.  Like Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and my personal favorite, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle. Any additional titles to add? I’d love to start a good list!

But regardless of whether you are a Twihard or a Trekkie just know that there are so many great ways to celebrate this amazing genre with your kids. OK, everyone, I gotta get to bed. My apologies for any slurry grammar or run-on sentences. It’s been a day!  But if I did have some energy, I’d spend it nomming on my new favorite site, Vintage Sugarcube, a rad gal who is sending me wonderful places to go in San Diego, if I could leave the conference floor. Le sigh!

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Posted in Crafty Minx, Things We Like.

By Dottie
July 22, 2010

8 comments

Let’s Get Spacey! Vintage Space-Themed Kiddo Books.

Well, Miss Dottie has finally hit the trail and is en route to Comic Con. Of course, I have demanded (in a kind and approachable way, hah) that she tweet her way through the experience—I know she’s going to be very busy working, but I’m crossin’ my fingers that she has some excellent gems to share with us!

In keeping with our Geektastic Space Theme, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some cool spacey kid’s vintage kid’s books and games. HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

image: From This is Cape Kennedy by M. Sasek. From the Collection of Alix


image: from Space Time and Rockets, by Rheta Randolph, illustrated by Jacque Stain, letslookupandsmile


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image: from Collection of Alix


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images: crab apple design



image: vintage Arrco “Orbit Play A Way” playing cards,   Ribambelles & Ribambins



images: from Collection of Alix


image: from Russian Children’s Book. 1962. Artist unknown.  letslookupandsmile

Fireball XL-5 was an awesome Space Age TV show from the early 60s that followed the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5, commanded by Colonel Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol. Aww yeah. Steve Zodiac. While the show was long before my time, I fell in love with the theme song back in the 90s when a friend played it for me. It’s so peppy and cute. Apparently it was a top hit in Britain back in the day too. Take a listen below and see if you agree!

“MY heart would be a fireball….a fireball, every time I gaze into your starry eyes!” *sigh* Adorably romantic. You know, for a Sci-Fi, Space-Age TV Show Featuring Dolls. I leave you with one last BONUS IMAGE. From a vintage Star Trek book. LOVE the desig, it’s HOT HOT HOT!

Posted in Toys and Fun Stuff, Vintage Kiddo.

By Alix
July 21, 2010

8 comments

Vintage Kiddo: The Force is Strong With This One.

You may not know this about me. But I love Star Wars. The original 1977 film is one of my all time favorite movies and while many may quibble about the special effects not being up to parr and the acting a tad stilted I say, “When 900 years old you reach, look as good, you will not!”

So in honor of Dottie embarking on her COMIC CON Odessey this week, I thought it would be great to take a little trip down memory lane at the cultural phenomenon that was STAR WARS. I don’t care WHO you were, if you grew up in the 70s your life was touched by Star Wars. If you weren’t obsessed with it, then your brother or best friend was. It was a pretty magical time, my friends. Let us begin.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…….

…..there were movie theaters that only showed ONE film. Popcorn, coke and a box of milkduds cost less then $10 and movies often only played at two times. Scandal!


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Every self respecting kiddo of the 70s had a Star Wars tee and wore it with PRIDE!

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This next little feller was heading off to his first day of kindergarten. Big Apple Name Tag, nap time mat, Super Friends Lunch Box…..and his best Star Wars Tee. I love this photo so much, it reminds me of my younger brother Karl—a die hard Star Wars fan.

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One of the best things about Star Wars toys is that there are soo many photos of a little boy just BUSTIN’ with pride over his latest score:


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Oooh this boy had THEE ULTIMATE. The coveted Boba Fett. Boba Fett wasn’t even really in the first movie, but if you collected enough UPC codes from the Star Wars action figures you could send away to the Kenner toy company to receive your FREE Boba Fett Bounty Hunter! No one really knew who the hell he was at that time, but we HAD TO HAVE HIM!! This is the biggun, the 12 incher….not the freebie. You can see how psyched this little guy is:

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Please note the Incredible Hulk Latch Hook Rug dealie resting casually on the back of the couch of this next one. Grrrrrr!


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It was CLEARLY an excellent holiday at this kid’s house. He got the AT-AT walker from Empire Strikes Back, and his sister scored the Barbie Townhouse. I sooo had that as a little girl—that damn thing wobbled like crazy but how sweet is the elevator?


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Speaking of kid sisters, they always wanted to get in on the fun too:

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How cute is little Leia?? I guess that makes a great segue to COSTUMES. Star Wars costumes became extremely popular—many of them homemade.


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“Aren’t you a little short for a storm trooper??” hyuck hyuck.  I really love the Mod Lord Vader jumpsuit.

Awwww no wonder Patches is so sad. His buddies got Star Wars coolness while his parents dress him up as a psychotic clown. Wahh Waaaah. Although to be fair the little ewok looks like the love child of  Kenny Rogers and Big Foot…

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STYLIN’!!!!! (and you *know* I’m not talking about that sassy little storm trooper…..hold up. Does Gladys have a SPINNING WHEEL in the left corner over there??? Oh Mah Gawd…..)

image: Two Twumbo Twetzels

The art of Star Wars (as seen through the eyes of a kiddo) was also amazing:

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Now you *know* that awesome Old Spice guy modelled himself after Lando. “Well hello ladies….!”

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While most fans were little boys, little girls definitely got in on the Star Wars action too:

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“Walk softly and carry a big laser blaster….”


image: Amy/Teruterubouzu


image: Lorena Haldeman

(yeah, the bike is rad. And don’t you fret….a banana seat bike post is totally in the hopper for Vintage Kiddo….)

I think it goes without saying that anybody who was anybody had a Star Wars themed birthday party.

We begin with the awesome Steven. I love that his parents made this sign! Although I gotta say, that little clown on the left is sort of ruinin’ Steven’s jedi mojo.

image: Sam Howzit His mom made extra rad R2D2 name tag for all the kids too. See ‘em here.

Mmmmm. Chocolate Vader. Made with Extra Dark Side chocolate….

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Alas, I think Dan’s mom needs a few lessons from the lady up above. She gets an “A” for “artful fork display” and bonus points for two packs of Pop Rocks!

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Aaron has the best vintage Star Wars pictures on this Flickr Stream. This was apparently at McDonalds (note the soft serve sundaes). Boba Fett cake? Rockin’…..

image: aaron_73

Look how cute and happy this little guy is. And that cake looks might tasty too….

image: Trent Walton

Not sure what’s more impressive….the sculptural R2D2 or those snazzy Mork from Ork suspenders??

image: Cole Henley

This next one takes the, er, cake. Or rather his mom took the cake….to the damn photostudio. What what what?? Amazing.

image: chilly casey

The finally, the ultimate: having a tricked out Star Wars Bedroom. Many a child lulled themselves to sleep murmuring, “These are not the droids you are looking for…..” cuddled up under these amazing sheets:

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This photo had the best caption. “Darth Vader’s light saber in my eye….but E.T. warming my heart.”

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image: aaron_73

Sweet dreams little Jedi….

P.S. There is a really amazing Flickr group called Growing Up Star Wars: 1977-1985. You really should check it out—and add your own photos if you have any!

P.P.S  Dottie will be tweeting her way through Comic Con, so be sure to add her to your twitter feed! @missdottie! She’s going there for business, but it’s sure to be PURE GEEKTASTIC pleasure!

Posted in Toys and Fun Stuff, Vintage Kiddo.

By Alix
July 19, 2010

11 comments

Vintage Kiddo Round up!

Well, before I skedaddle down to San Diego, I managed to fold a million baskets of laundry, get mah hair did, do wee bit of sewing, work—you’ll see that Thursday, tend to my sick kiddo and sick sweetie, continue my quest for the perfect pair of jeggings and lastly spend a bit of fun doing some online vintage shopping.

I think this is a particularly fun batch of vintage goodness, so without further ado—let’s get on with the show!

Now, you all know that I love a good jumper. But this little pique cotton jumper with a frog wearing a bathing suit and lined with green and white dottie fabric. With matching buttons… well, it’s just a cup of perfection!

I have always liked Ernie in particular what with his love of rubber duckies and all.  So I probably would have killed for this great vintage 70s Ernie awesome sweatshirt.

I am such a fan of yellow dresses on little girls.  And this buttercup cutie is so adorable. With matching coat no less. And look at those endearing flowers sprouting out of the pockets to boot.  What a great find from eBay fav RobotParade4Kids!

Miss Lishy has done it again with this wonderful overalls featuring only the best sport in the world–HOCKEY!  You gotta check this out–part groovy khaki denim part leiderhosen and all awesome.

As you know, I love a good cowboy-inspired piece of vintage clothing, but what about the Calamity Janes out there?  Well, look no further little cowgirl with this dandy western outfit which includes vest, skirt and belt.

I think I just fell hopelessly in love on Etsy. With these little red slippers.  They are size six, so they are quite tiny. And worn in just so. Can’t you just imagine some sweet little toddler footies as they tiptoed around a Lionel train set that circled the Christmas tree more than six decades ago?  I can and they are sweeter for it.

Speaking of sweet, nothing melts me more than a little sunsuit on a kiddo.  And this tiny vintage one-piece sunsuit is just perfection. Can’t you see this little outfit on your little one toddling towards you in the sandbox?

I  just had to post this sweet little 70s poly dress with the peppiest floral waistband.  And who can say no to a good peter pan collar, eh? Combined with puffed sleeves— I certainly can’t! From Etsy seller, Fresh & Swanky, which fits since this dress is so, well… fresh and swanky!

Babies always need hats, but this little beach beanie is adorable! So funny! Watch Out indeed!

And one last vintage hurrah—a veritable blast from the past—I bring you:

DAPPER DAN!

Who didn’t take spend some quality time with Dapper Dan learning how to tie shoes and button items? And this Dapper Dan looks like he has been manhandled with love through the years as he taught a lot of little lads and ladies how to button their shirts.  I salute you Dan and your gal pal Dressy Bessy. Thanks Etsy seller,  Vintage Belle for the lovely walk down memory lane.

Happy Monday and I’ll catch ya’ll tomorrow from a sunnier Southern city.

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By Dottie
July 19, 2010

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