Falcon Wright

My good friend Danielle is one of the most creative people I know. Her sense of style, and ability to find an interesting use for almost everything is like no other. And now she's combined forces with a friend to bring you the amazing creations by Falcon Wright. Handmade leather pouches, clutches and headwear, all printed and sewn by this talented duo in Toronto. These gals are in their first year of production, and already making a name for themselves. Their new online store has just launched, and my mom and I were among the first to order. Our goodies arrived yesterday, and I'm stoked. I will be making the "are you wholesaling yet?" call later this afternoon:)

New Tunes

This song has been stuck in my head for the past few weeks. After seeing Walk Off The Earth's YouTube cover, I searched out Gotye's original, and have probably watched both versions of the video 20 times each. Can't get this song out of my head, so now I pass it on to you. Also, check out Walk Off The Earth preforming it live on Ellen! Awesome!

Points to remember...

Over the past year, we've been working closely with Kate from Sea to Sky Babies to bring cloth diapering to our store. She puts on monthly workshops for free, and answers the bazillions of questions that new parents generally have when it comes to reusable diapers. Check out the latest Vitamin Daily article about the 5 myths of cloth diapering. Once a new parent has made the decision to cloth diaper, there seems to be an adjustment period, and more questions that arise. Here are our top 2 things to remember.

1) Be patient. Obviously every baby is different. Skinny legs, Buddha bellies etc. All these factors effect the fit of the cloth diaper. Chances are, you'll have to try a few different brands to determine which works best for your wee one. There are tons of options out there, so try a few brands before you commit to just one. You'll probably find that certain diapers work better for nighttime, while others are better for your baby-on-the-move. Bum Genius Free Time All in Ones, and Oh Katy Pocket Diapers are both great options. Check out Sea to Sky Babies inventory in person at Agnes Jean Boutique.

2) Research your creams and detergents. Zinc based bum creams and common detergents will effect the diaper's absorbency. They will leave a residue on the diaper which will repel as opposed to absorb. If you're experiencing leaks, run your diaper under a small amount of water as a test. If the water beads off, you have a residue issue and stripping the diapers is necessary. Check out Rockin Green Detergents and All Things Jill Bum Balm for cloth diaper friendly options!

Happy Diapering!