Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe
May 18, 2009 by Emily · 62 Comments
My Dearest Window Shoppe Readers and Friends,
This post has taken me over a month to write - partly because this is my last post on this blog. I am so sad to announce that as of today, Little Window Shoppe is closing for good.
The decision was not taken lightly and was really hard to make, but a combination of factors came together that brought me to this post…very much wanting to spend more time with my family (I have a very busy two year old who needs more mommy-time), 
getting ready for baby #2 in November (I’ve been out sick for two months! But it’s totally worth it as we’re so excited to have a new baby come to our family), and finally getting ready for a move to a new state with my family this Summer (my hubby is starting a new job).
{Photo source: Wilson Library Reserve}
I have learned so much from blogging at Little Window Shoppe and will be forever grateful for the kind friends I have made and the amazing experiences that I have had here!! Thank you so much for taking time to make Little Window shoppe a part of your lives and for being such a fantastic community. And also, thank you for all of the nice emails and inquiries about how we are doing.
Before I say goodbye for good, I want to thank a few people who helped me along the way:
First and foremost, my husband Scott. He is an incredibly supportive husband and friend and was the first person to listen to my every idea and concern throughout my blogging adventures. He has also been Superman at my house and has cooked, cleaned, taken care of our two year old and helped me out while I was sick over the last seven weeks! I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life and I love him so much!!
I also wanted to thank Holly of Tutus and Turtles. She is so cool and listened and talked to me for hours on the phone as I worked out how I would end my Window Shoppe blogging days. Her blog has been an inspiration to me from the beginning and I think that her blog ideas rock!!
Finally, I wanted to thank each of the writers and contributors for Little Window Shoppe. Each of them had creative and beautiful ideas to share and I’m so grateful and honored that they wanted to be part of this blog with me. They have become some of my dearest friends and were the best group of writers a blog ever had! They even sent me tulips when I was sick (just about made me cry, I felt so loved).
Please visit each of their blogs to keep up with their cool ideas!
- Vanessa - her blog: I Never Grew Up
- Lauren - her blog: Supermom Central
- Michelle - her shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper
- Michaelle - her blog: Monkeys Momma
- Cassie - her shoppe: Madison Envy
- Kelly - her blog: Albany Mommy
Also, I wanted to leave you with a few additional recommendations of blogs I love - in case you are looking for new places to subscribe:
- www.simplemom.net - this is my absolute favorite blog to follow…it has the best family tips and ideas that make sense, the ideas are easy to follow and I just can’t get enough of its coolness.
- www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com - artsy, tons of crafts, diy ideas, printouts, and the best time-wasters ever.
- www.thepioneerwoman.com - recipes, photoshop tutorials, photography 101, down-to-earth life.
- www.makeandtakes.com - the coolest (and most creative) kids crafts ever!
- www.metropolitanmama.net - and for all you contest lovers, this Metro Mama has excellent giveaways all of the time - and she writes helpful articles with tips for parents. Love it.
There are so many more…but I think this is a great start.
If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me at a few sites:
- www.emilyjune.com (I’ll still be designing blogs and websites - starting again this fall).
- I’m also going to be checking in and updating my facebook page and my family blog regularly. They will have weekly updates of my family life and the cool fun things we are doing.
**If you want to stay in touch with me at my family blog or on facebook, just email me or leave a comment letting me know and I’ll send you the links.**
Thank you again for making this the best blogging experience I have ever had!!
Always,
Emily
Papers Edge
February 19, 2009 by Vanessa · 5 Comments
Papers Edge fills the void we as parents sometimes have when looking for modern and affordable children’s art. Their limited edition giclee prints are the perfect gift for a new baby and you can use the prints to decorate every room in your home, from the nursery to the family room.
Emily offers custom paper silhouettes that capture your child’s personality and custom family silhouettes too. She is currently working on a custom masterpiece for my family and I cannot wait. She displays love and joy into her art beautifully and every print makes me smile.
Written by Vanessa of I Never Grew Up
Pottery Barn Heart Mobile
February 3, 2009 by Emily · 7 Comments
How I LOVE Pottery Barn! For years of happy celebrations, this Plush Heart Mobile from Pottery Barn Kids would be a sweet addition to any home for Valentine’s Day.
Rugs that Rock!
January 5, 2009 by Emily · 6 Comments
If you have been searching high and low for the right nursery rug to adorn your little one’s room, look no further. Kids Dream Corner has a colorful collection of children’s rugs that you can bring home for under $50.
You can even find rugs in cool shapes like stars, basketballs, ladybugs and trucks.
Bitsy Buckets ~ Storage with Style
November 18, 2008 by Emily · 3 Comments
Whether stashing recipes, treats, pencils, or magazines, a designer bucket seems to fit into place in almost any home. Staying organized is a necessity in my home, yet inexplicably, I sometimes find that I have built up quite a collection of odds and ends with which I just cannot part. It is for moments like these that delightful little organizers become my favorite tool.
Decoupaged Bitsy Buckets and Mail Pockets by The Macbeth Collection, are a “favorite catch all” that help to transform your clutter into a sophisticated space that is ready to display. Fortunately, including design in your home that is also functional helps you to achieve better productivity, efficiency, and balance - to name a few.
To make your storage even more meaningful, personalize it! Each of these items may be monogrammed so that they are especially made for you. This additional design touch can turn your ordinary storage container into a cherished accessory that you will want to keep and reuse for years to come.
Sweet Shoppe: Bella Jade
October 23, 2008 by Emily · 3 Comments
Bella Jade is a children’s boutique that specializes in designer children’s clothing, chic’ bedding, furniture, gifts and amazing products for moms.
As soon as I saw this bedding at Bella Jade, it went on my wish list! We have turtles and frogs at my house and while I like frogs and turtles, I think having a little boy actually brought about a little more girliness and I now love pink more than ever. Did that happen to anyone else?
Bonus: This beautiful bedding, created by Pixel Organics, is made with 100% Certified Organic cotton (no pesticides or herbicides) and of course the designs speak for themselves.
What do you think about chalkboards? Do you have one in your home? I love the antique look to this one and thought the scalloped edges were so unique. I don’t have a chalkboard at my house, but I do love the vintage feel that it adds to this picture.
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Free shipping on all orders over $75
Fall Down Tree Giveaway!
September 15, 2008 by Emily · 113 Comments
After searching for the perfect prints to adorn the wall of their first born’s nursery, Jill begged her husband Adam to draw something himself (since his favorite response to something like this is… “I could totally make that”).
Their ideas & designs have now expanded into a beautiful collection of wall art called Fall Down Tree. Isn’t their story inspirational? It’s the kind that gives you that needed courage to go out and make your dreams happen.
Not only is Fall Down Tree inspirational, but their art seriously WOWED me. You have to check it out, I know you will be impressed.
Win It:
It gets even better…one lucky Window Shoppe reader will win a print of your choice from Fall Down Tree. To win, leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com letting us know print you would choose if you win. The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday September 24th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner.
Contest Closed *CONGRATULATIONS TO Diana C. SHE IS THE RANDOMLY CHOSEN WINNER FOR THIS CONTEST! CONGRATS Diana! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED - PLEASE STOP BY AGAIN AS THERE ARE NEW CONTESTS EACH WEEK!*
L.J Ink ~ Handmade with Care
August 25, 2008 by Emily · 7 Comments
I am absolutely captivated by beautiful artwork and can’t help sharing this memorable collection with you. Incredibly lustrous and rich in color, each printed illustration by L.J Ink is original and handmade with care.
“L.J Ink strives to create designs that are simple and fresh whether they are for your little one’s room or your home.” You will definitely want to take a moment to look at this wonderful collection, especially as all prints range from about $18 to $20!
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Take 15% off too! Simply use code: LITTLEWINDOW.
Enchanting Fairy Toadstool Nightlights
August 25, 2008 by Emily · 3 Comments
Just about ready to launch in the United States for the first time, White Rabbit England would like to introduce you to their enchanting collection.
Compliment your nursery or children’s bedroom with one of their fairy toadstool nightlights. This magical centerpiece will fill your children’s bedroom with a gentle and reassuring glow helping them to sleep well throughout the night.
White Rabbit England also offers Ceramic Breakfast Sets for children and 100% Cashmere Baby Blankets made from Himalayan goats. Quite original, don’t you think?
Go Green with Bamboo Kicky Pants
August 12, 2008 by Emily · 5 Comments
Mother Earth and Baby is a boutique for green moms (yes, we’re very colorful) who are looking for organic alternatives for everyday wear and gifts; from baby clothes, to skin care to nursery decor. I love finding products that are “Sweet and Simple” especially when I know that they are not harmful in any way to my most beloved.
For that reason, I think I was drawn to the Bamboo Kicky Pants onesie and tee. Keeping it basic, keeping it simple. $16-$18. And just in case you wanted to know the benefits: “Bamboo apparel is perfect next to baby’s delicate skin because it is naturally hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial, preventing odor, allergies and skin irritations.”
Bonus:
If you want to save a little cash, shop their outlet for 30%-70% off brand names!
P.S. ~ Received a great question about their durability. I don’t actually own bamboo of my own yet, I’m just beginning the green transition, but I did scour a few bamboo clothing sites and they all say that they are durable. Here’s one of the links I found: About Bamboo Clothing
They mention that the clothing was washed up to 50 times and was still excellent. One wash a week for a year straight, not bad I think. And if this helps, they are a favorite of Angelina Jolie too… Do you own Bamboo Clothing? Any experiences?
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