Smaller Style: Barrettes

photo by Pictilio

I feel like Maggie has mastered the art of using of her baby blues to get whatever she wants. 

Pictilio took all these beautiful pictures of my Maggie girl. I love Pictilio. 

So- in other news- my shop has been opened almost a couple months, and I've been able to sample a few of the products... we hit the jackpot with these barrettes, my friends. My kids have crazy wispy and straight hair that is inconsolable with the average bobby pins. The ban.do pins have created a scenario where I can actually see both sets of their beautiful blue eyes daily, for the entire day without having to adjust every ten minutes. I love doubling them and mixing and matching color.  

Snag those barrettes HERE! {also in pink / yellow / turquoise}.

xx

Yesterday

I basically have nothing to say about today, because my weak stomach has come down with another flu {apparently it's my three month cleanse?}. I'm on the upswing now, but allow me to remind you that the taste of gatorade is terrible, and nothing great has come from this sort of sickness. I think if someone in my slightest vicinity has been exposed to a flu, chances are that I'll catch it. Hopefully Sophie has the healthiest kindergarten class of all time next year! 

Anyway, yesterday was fantastic, and I have some pictures from our day, and then I'll probably uhhh, go back to bed? I've only been up about two hours total today, {if the couch counts as being up, ha}! It's time to go rest more, if that's even possible. ;)

Munchkin was hosting a little event at this adorable store called Aldea Ninos, on Valencia. The kiddos were thrilled to stop in and grab cupcakes, then grab for every toy and game they had, and I was thrilled to have a little preview of a new favorite baby shower gift. 

These girls are two peas in a pod. They're joy. They were singing and laughing and entertaining people everywhere we went, and I am so thankful for them in my life. I miss them since I've quarantined myself here. Can't wait to wake up perfectly healthy tomorrow. So thankful for most days being healthy. 

xoxo.

#redballoonsforryan

#redballoonsforryan sketch by MerMag

A sweet family lost their little boy last week. Read the story, and pray for them. There are just no words that can be said to take the pain away... I wish there were.

If you'd like to donate to help the family, funds have been created to do so by purchasing a tee HERE or buying a beautiful print HERE or HERE.

xoxo

In the Shop Now!

GIVEAWAY: Hiip + StyleSmaller

*Giveaway is closed. Thanks to all who entered!! Congratulations to Di! She has been notified by email. xoxo

Mother's day is less than a week away, so it only seems fitting that a blog emphasizing parenting and kiddos and life should host a little Mother's Day Giveaway. 

We love hiip for their hands-free bags that are seriously perfect for park visits, or quick shopping trips with little ones around the city. No other bag makes it quite so easy to navigate and tote the essentials at the same time. Hiip just launched a mama-and-me line. What does that mean, really? Lined bags that stand up to a lifestyle with unexpected variables, in my size and her size!

I'm thrilled with these pictures that Caroline took of my girls and me with our hiips around the city. You know that whole "mom stays in the picture" campaign? It's a good thought, but SO hard to make happen regularly. I find 8000 pictures of my children and a few of me, but rarely do I find any with the three of us together. These are treasures, I tell you. Thanks Nicole & Caroline. 

So what does this have to do with you? WELL, why don't you do yourself a favor and win a set of the soon-to-be released mom/mini line? I'm adding a $25 gift code to my shop in the mix so you and your littles can fill your hiip bags with some goodies from me too! 

Follow on hiip social media and StyleSmaller social media, then leave a comment here letting us know how & how many times you entered. Plenty of ways to win!! Here are your links to FOLLOW... so simple for you:

Hiip: instagram . facebook . pinterest . twitter

StyleSmaller: instagram . facebook . pinterest . twitter . shop instagram

Couer de La Photography:  web . instagram . facebook

U.S. Residents only. Giveaway ends Friday, May 9, 2014 and winner will be contacted HERE. Please check back to see if you're the winner! xo

For the Mothers

Mother's day is coming and I've collected a few favorite pieces for the moms you love. Personally, I just want a good brunch in bed and a cozy afternoon nap, but anything on this list would make me happy.

• BloomThat Bouquet  - BloomThat flowers for San Franciscans are SUCH a gorgeous option at a reasonable price point that provide beauty for days.
• Anglestack Necklace - I'm a sucker for a long gold necklace with an interesting pendant.
• Eden Scarf - The Eden scarf provides a fair work place for underprivileged women in Africa {!!!}.
• Instax Camera - A fun camera is perfect for snapping shots of little cuties in your life.
• Textured Bangle Set - Bangles add some flavor to any outfit.
• One Line a Day - One Line a Day to capture quick memories as your kids grow! LOVE this.
• Essie Polish Set - Essie polish in pretty summer shades.

*Post includes affiliate links. Flowers c/o BloomThat.