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August 18, 2008
August 15, 2008
Fit For A King
NettoCollection introduces Louis, a playful and sensational new line of baby furniture that brings Versailles chic into the new millenium. “Louis offers something modern, but it’s also a sleek and happy adaptation of the French 18th century style,” says designer and founder David Netto. Louis is a two piece collection consisting of a convertible crib and a combined dresser/changer in NettoCollection's signature white lacquer and oak.
The line will debut at the ABC Show in Las Vegas, NV this September. Bravo!
July 18, 2008
MORE NORTH Gallery
God bless New York. Just when you think the whole town is now only about money, something happens that makes you feel there is still room for style in service of learning and fun and friendliness…And in the neighborhood of Nobu and Mr. Chow Downtown, no less, which Tribeca now assuredly is.
I’m talking about the MORE NORTH Gallery, a recent addition to the landscape of posh stores and art galleries near those admittedly delicious restaurants. MORE NORTH was recently opened by a trio of Scandinavian women who wanted to present the art of that region, both Fine and Decorative, in a space whose calmness and serenity conveyed something of the timelessness of Nordic design.
What they have added which I want to tell you about here is a sensational childrens’ area in the basement, which is far and away the most stylish and special playroom/childrens’ shop of its kind in the city. Look at the pictures. That birch grove you see popping up through the stairs emanates from the childrens’ world below, and in the best tradition of the city that has a whole ISLAND in the middle of it dedicated to children (I’m talking about Stockholm, but you know that) the area for kids is as lovingly and beautifully designed as the Art Gallery above, by KOKO architecture and design. Hats off.
Beginning this Fall there will be scheduled events such as Back to School nights, Storytelling on Saturday mornings, and Crafts Classes, but for now grab your kid and go check out MORE NORTH the gallery and shop. It’s a dream, and it’s one of the only places in NYC to buy Moomins books, one of my favorites—but more importantly one of my daughter Madelyn’s favorites.
MORE NORTH Gallery
39 North Moore St.
New York, NY 10013
www.morenorth.com
212-334-5541
Gallery hours: Mon - Sat 10:30am - 6:30pm (Closed Sunday)
Contact: Jennifer Lindblad
By David
June 09, 2008
Mini Frye
I am sure you have seen the classic photos of Hollywood starlets pairing a rustic Frye boot with a frilly frock while dashing out of Starbucks to avoid the paparazzi! And now you can share the same style with your little one. Frye has a great selection of boots with their signature chunky heel and bulky toe and also have a nice variety of sandals but more pertinent is their collection of “Small Frye” boots. You can start your child’s foray into the fashion scene as early as a few days old with their Harness Bootie, available for $32 in blue and pink for the gender specific parent and a dark tan for the gender neutral.
By Sarah
June 06, 2008
Made In The Shade: Summer Sun Part Two
Sunglasses: Catch the crows feet early! Or more importantly protect your children from later getting cataracts and other eye problems. You can find sunglasses now for children as young as 0 months. Though shouldn’t a newborn just be in the shade? Just make sure they offer 100 percent UV protection. Target has a fetching Isaac Mizrahi pair for $19.99.
Hats. Ugh. I know babies who will wear any hat you plonk on their head. Mine was never one of them. But oh, if I had ever got her to wear one it might have been this one from Best and Company or the simple white organic ones with ties at Sage Baby or Under The Nile.
Pop-up tents: park, picnic, the beach, anywhere. A pop-up tent can be the size of a Frisbee, a large New York pizza or a houla hoop depending on what you need and what you are willing to carry. Most are UPF 50-98 and you can hang toys from the roof inside for baby. Safe Tots has a decent selection.
Now you're ready for the weekend.
By Liz
May 19, 2008
Summer Sun Part 1
RafiSol from Spain
Okay, you know the rules: don’t let babies and small children out in the sun between the hours of 11-3pm.
You know the facts: the majority of sun damage occurs before the age of 18. Sun damage doesn’t just mean premature aging. It can mean skin cancer.
You also know real life, especially in summer.
What we didn’t know is that an average T-shirt only provides an SPF of 5 to 7 against those damaging UVA/UVB rays. Here is some protective clothing we like because everyone, especially a kid, deserves a little fun in the sun.
RafiSol from Spain, available on the internet, is so good with swimsuits we just had to include a picture. SPF 50+ infant thru 10 years.
Cabana Life offers 50 UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) beach cover-ups and other protective clothing for 6 months and up. Their tunics and skirts, dresses and pants, are much more stylish than your average baby onesie and the boys octopus t-shirt is…well, I want one.
Of course, sunscreen is vital. Consumer Reports rated the chemical-free, fragrance free Blue Lizard Baby Formula as tops.
Next week: baby sunglasses, hats, tents and more.
By Liz
May 12, 2008
Mothers Day Ellen Degeneres Show features Netto Collection furniture
The Serena and Lily Loft Crib and Changer/Dresser by Netto Collection were featured on a dramatic give-away Friday afternoon on a special Mother's Day episode on the Ellen Degeneres Show. A lucky mother of twins was given two cribs and one changer/dresser on the show. She gave birth to her twins on Monday.
Happy Mothers Day from NettoCollection!
May 07, 2008
Netto takes Hong Kong
Every now and then something happens that feels like a milestone on the road to better design for kids. One of my recent “Oh Yes!” breakthrough moments took place when I received pictures from our new dealer in Hong Kong, whose shop has recently opened.
May 06, 2008
Dog Days of Summer
Our friend Alexia named her clothing line after her one-eyed pug Webster but there is nothing funny looking about her clothes for this Spring/Summer. Pretty sundresses, the universally flattering Sari dress and some sweet light cotton blouses to throw over jean shorts or her Isabel skirt.
Alexia is a new mom whose handsome baby boy is, we are proud to say, sleeping in a Netto crib. Her designs look as great on the lithe Kirsty Hume as they do on curvy Liv Tyler – both of whom are fans.
It’s a cool glass of ice tea, toes wriggling in the grass type pretty.
Check it out.
By Liz
March 12, 2008
Charge Your Phone on the Go
Augusta Midnight in black by Noon Solar
Coming this April
How many times has it happened that you were out and about and your cell phone hit low battery? You were almost certainly on the run, outside and hours away from being able to plug into an outlet. And so, your phone powered down causing you to miss that call from your spouse or children. Short of carrying a spare battery around with you, what can be done?
Thanks to a number of companies, solar powered bags and backpacks have been available for several years in a range of styles and designs. Each bag is outfitted with a battery pack charged by a solar panel. Once it is charged, the battery pack holds its energy, so you can plug in and charge any handheld electronic device day or night. Here are five companies with a stylish take on solar powered fashion:
