Ash & Alys Babes Blog
Spring is Springing! Our Favorite Warm Weather Pieces March 22, 2013 14:14
We’re so excited that our first shipments of spring collections have arrived. It’s like a shopping spree every time a new box arrives. Now that we’ve added new items from Kate Quinn Organics, KicKee Pants, Winter Water Factory and Under The Nile, it’s time to highlight our favorite pieces – sure to please your babes as we transition away from winter and toward summer!
Lions and airplanes and whales, oh my!
There are some adorable prints available from the collections this season. We particularly love the circus lion footie from KicKee Pants, Kate Quinn Organics’ airplane print infant gown and jumpsuit (with a matching hat of course!) and this little tank from Under The Nile.
Shorty Rompers
When my boys were at the crawling and waddling stages, I loved dressing them in shorty rompers for warm weather lounging. KicKee Pants has a boy and girl options – of course the girl’s version has KicKee’s signature ruffles. Too cute not to include as a staple piece in your babe’s warm weather wardrobe.
Breezy Dresses
Every girl needs a few light and airy dresses to play comfortably all spring and summer long. Pair them with leggings and a cardigan on cool spring days or some strappy sandals when the sun is hot!
Pinstripe Shorts
Kate Quinn Organics hit a home run with this season’s pinstripes. I love these gender neutral pocket shorts. They are lightweight and ultra soft for a comfortable fit. They coordinate perfectly with the graphic helicopter tee for boys or the cap sleeve bow shirt for girls. My kids are sporting theirs this spring!
Tiered Ruffle Dress
Another pinstripe piece from Kate Quinn Organics. It’s the best seller from this collection and I can see why. Every baby girl should have this dress!
Yellow Submarine
Both of my boys love their submarine tee from Winter Water Factory. It’s a great basic piece to layer with long sleeves underneath, or match with your boy’s favorite shorts. You can’t go wrong with this one!
Happy Spring!
-Ashley
Eco Chic Nurseries and Children’s rooms March 15, 2013 14:19
Nadia here, newest member of the Ash and Aly’s Babes team! You might be seeing more of my baby bump and me.
I am incredibly excited to welcome a baby girl into the world on June 4th (or whenever she decides to start the party). Like most expecting mothers, I am reading lots of books, buying itty bitty baby clothes, and creating an adorable nursery. This will be my first child and I am humbled by all I have yet to learn.
My brief time spent working Ashley and Alyssa has opened my eyes to an eco-friendly lifestyle. These girls are passionate about clean eating, eco-friendly products, organic clothing, and overall health and well-being. I am beginning to view the world through different eyes. While purchasing baby clothes, I pay attention the fabric the garment consists of. Is it safe?
Although there are countless nursery ideas and themes out there, (can you say Pinterest?) I have been paying special attention to the actual elements within the nurseries. I have been excited to observe that eco-friendly nurseries are actually on trend right now. Designers are incorporating elements of sustainable wood and bamboo. There are more and more options for organic-bedding (we carry some super cute ones in the “Sleep” section).
Some of the most important things to consider in creating a safe nursery include choosing furniture made of sustainable materials with non-toxic/low VOC paints, organic mattresses, second-hand items, organic bedding not treated with flame retardants, safe toys, handmade and/or locally produced décor and calming colors and patterns.
Here are some of my favorite eco-chic baby and child rooms:
-Nadia