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Frette Launches New Baby Line

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Mar 8th 2011 at 12:01AM

Luxury linens purveyors, Frette, have just added new items for spring to their Baby line, perfect for baby shower gifts and other celebrations of posh tots. New products and designs feature the giraffe motif which shows up on embroidered bed sets, quilts, covers and towels and on jacquard blankets from the Warm range. If giraffes don't suit your baby decor there are also luxurious pillows and bed sets with lace trims or triple bourdon embroideries in pink, blue, ivory and beige. The bed sets are available in three sizes: cradle, cot and single bed. A choice of Frette Kid's pyjamas, bathrobes and bibs all embroidered with giraffe or Frette logos are also available. Prices range from $45 for a bib set to $195 for cashmere sweater, $95 for the terry robe and 350 for the triple bourbon crib set with duvet.

Gallery: Frette's New Baby Line

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Original Little House On The Prairie Art Up For Auction

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Jan 26th 2011 at 3:02AM

Many of us grew up with the much beloved Little House on the Prairie book by Laura Ingalls WIlder. The cover art used starting in the 1950s and continuing up to present day, a soft-pencil drawing of the Ingalls family in a covered wagon by illustrator Garth Williams will be part of Heritage Auctions' February 11 Signature® Illustration Art Auction in Beverly Hills. This piece is expected to bring in over $8,000 and joins 99 other Little House drawings, spread across 30 lots, in the auction.

Williams' scenes of the close-knit frontier family replaced the extremely stylized versions by Helen Sewell that had been used since the 1930s. "So many of us saw America's heartland through the eyes of Garth Williams, through these exact drawings," said Barry Sandoval, Director of Operations of Comics & Comic Art at Heritage, "and the cover is the most famous of them all. With his wonderful soft-pencil art, Williams conveyed the majesty of the prairie, but also the warmth of a family that had to stick together through all of its hardships." Sandoval goes on to say that Williams went on a six-month trip to research his drawings, meeting with Wilder in Mansfield, Missouri and also visiting other states where the Wilder family lived.

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Play Dress Up With Morfs Brand Kids Tee Shirts

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) — Dec 18th 2010 at 10:01AM

Little kids love to play dress up and pretend to be whatever their imaginations can inspire. Sometimes dress up play extends beyond an indoor-at home activity and your little one wants to continuing being a ballerina or an astronaut even though it's time to grocery shop, go to the doctor or run the other millions of errands that parents must accomplish during the day.

I know that some parents don't mind what their little ones wear outside the house – they are just fun loving kids, why stress about what they have on? But there are other parents, myself included, who would rather keep dress up play at home. That's why I was excited to come across Morfs Brand Children's Tee Shirts ($78).

They allow your little one to continue with pretend play all the while looking more appropriately dressed. No more ballerina outfits with tutus or yellow fireman coats and matching red hat. Each short sleeve tee shirt is made from cotton. The appliqué fabric is from recycled tee shirts while striped sleeves are made with socks. What a great way to use all your fabric and avoid being wasteful.

Browse through the gallery to view Morfs Brand wide selection of tee shirts.

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Gallery: Morfs Brand Kids T-Shirts

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Luxist Giveaway: Win a 6pm.com Gift Card

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) — Dec 9th 2010 at 10:01AM

Just in time to shop for a holiday gift for loved ones or friends, Luxist has teamed up with 6pm.com, the designer shoe, bag, accessory, and clothing lover's haven. 6pm offers deep discounts on designer brands at all times, with just $6.95 shipping no matter how big your order. Shop for women, men, and kids. Use the site's handy holiday gift guide to narrow down the huge selection. As the site says, "It's time to get your brand fix!"

Thanks to our friends at 6pm.com, Luxist is giving away one $25 gift card to a winner selected at random. To enter, follow the instructions below.

* Leave a confirmed comment below telling us who you will shop for with this gift card.
* The comment must be left and confirmed no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 16, 2010.
* One entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by e-mail.
* One winner will receive a $25 gift card for use on 6pm.com, to be delivered by postal mail.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See the complete rules here.

The contest is closed. The winner will be notified by December 17. Thank you for participating!

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Luxist Giveaway: Win a Zappos Gift Card

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) — Dec 7th 2010 at 10:01AM

You know you've been browsing Zappos on your lunch hour under the guise of holiday shopping for friends and family, but admit it, you always see a little something you'd love too, and you slip it into your cart. I do the same thing. You've learned that whether you're shopping for yourself or for someone else for the holidays, or any time, Zappos is your go-to place. Much more than just shoes, the easy-to-shop (and fun-to-shop) site also offers clothing, bags, housewares, and watches, and even beauty products, eyewear, jewelry, and sporting goods, for men, women, and kids. You can't beat the free shipping and free 365-day return policy, either. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide for ideas!

Here's some more good news. Luxist wants to make things easier on you and your wallet this month. Our great friends at Zappos offered us one $100 gift card to give to a lucky reader selected at random. To enter, follow the instructions below.

* Leave a confirmed comment below telling us what one item from the site you would love to buy for yourself or for someone else.
* The comment must be left and confirmed no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 14, 2010.
* One entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by e-mail.
* One winner will receive a $100 gift card for use on Zappos.com, to be delivered by postal mail.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See the complete rules here.

The contest is closed. The winner will be notified by e-mail by December 17. Thanks for participating!

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The Fresco High Chair, High Design Baby Gear

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Dec 4th 2010 at 3:01PM

The Bloom Baby Fresco high chair brings high design to the world of baby furniture. Bloom Baby was founded by Jon Lake and his friends/business partners Simon May, Francisco Balderrama and Jason Lewis in 2004. The brand represents a new generation of baby furniture and gear with collections like the Alma, a no-tools required collection and the Luxo, a round crib. All the pieces have a design-forward style that focuses on hip rather than cute.

The Fresco is an egg-shaped sophisticated dining chair collection that grows with the child. It has is a 3-in-1 resting, feeding and play chair. All plastic and metal parts of the Fresco are recyclable. The tray is made of FDA compliant food contact grade plastic and stainless steel, and is removable and dishwasher safe. Upcoming changes to the line include new denim and faux snakeskin pad inserts for the Fresco collection. The Fresco is available for $399.99 online.

There is also a luxe version, the Fresco Fiamma, an individually detailed and numbered version of bloom's award winning Fresco loft, manufactured using vibrant red componentry coated with a new-car-quality high-gloss red finish.

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A Look At The Home Court by LeBron James Furniture Collection

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Nov 24th 2010 at 7:02PM

Back in February we mentioned the furniture line that LeBron James was creating with furniture company American Signature (back before James made his big move from Cleveland to Miami). The furniture for children debuts this week showing up in stores on Black Friday. It was created by James and his girlfriend Savannah Brinson, the mother of his two children. The HomeCourt by LeBron James line is comprised of basketball-themed bedroom pieces including a bed with a basketball-styled frame and a bunk bed set-up with a desktop and study area beneath the bed, and arena style steps with storage drawers. Prices range from $149 to $1,149. The pieces can be seen in American Signature stores which are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday.

Gallery: Home Court by LeBron James Furniture

[via Furniture Today]

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Knitwits Sesame Street Hats & Mittens for Kids

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) — Nov 14th 2010 at 8:00AM

Little kids look so adorable all bundled up in winter clothing - the hats, mittens, scarves and their puffy winter snowsuits. I'm sure if you asked them, they're probably not that comfortable – but they do look super adorable. Seeing these little kids reminds me of that Cosby Show episode when little Rudy had to use the bathroom and her dad tried to get her out of her snowsuit. That moment was hilarious. And one that every parent can relate to.

I came across Knitwits playful Sesame Street Hats ($40) & Mittens ($40) and it immediately made me think of moments like that and the fun kids have in the snow, even in their constricting, multi-layered, marshmallow man get up. The Sesame Street Collection features Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, and my personal favorite, Grover. The hats & mitten are made from wool and lined with fleece for extra warmth. The hat features ear flaps and a neck tie.

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The Ten Best Family Vacation Destinations Around the World

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) — Nov 10th 2010 at 9:31AM

Four Seasons Hualalai on the Big Island's Kona Coast.

Luxist readers have selected their favorite luxury vacation spots for families around the world. From Scotland, France, New Zealand, and South Africa to Hawaii, Colorado and the Galápagos Islands, these destinations offer wonderful programs tailored specifically for children, in addition to luxurious accommodations and other incredible amenities.

The top ten vacation destinations for families, according to our readers, include:

Abercrombie & Kent's River Barge Cruise Through the Burgundian Countryside (France)
Abercrombie & Kent offers many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for family vacations, but one of the most special trips has got to be its river barge cruise through the Burgundian countryside. A chartered seven day cruise aboard La Belle Epoque, A&K's 126-foot-long, 16.5 feet wide barge, is a luxurious and relaxing way to travel and taste award-winning Burgandy wines.

The barge, which is equipped with six cabins, all outside facing and each equipped with en-suite bathrooms. There's one deluxe double cabin; one deluxe twin/double; two twin/double cabins and two cabins each with twin beds. There's also a small swimming pool, a sauna and several sun decks. Bicycles are also available for anyone in the family wanting to cycle in the towns the barge visits. A gourmet chef is on board to prepare all of the meals, which are included in the cost of the excursion.

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Princes & Crows Wallpaper's Little Prince Collection

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Nov 4th 2010 at 4:01PM

Parisian artist Alix Soubiran created the Princes & Crows line of wallpaper in January 2008. Soubiran is an artist and storyteller, who credits her grandfather, a celebrated French author and recipient of the Theophraste Renaudot literary prize in 1943 for her passion for storytelling and fascination with stunning wall decor. Her book-filled grandfather's house in the 16th arrondissement in Paris inspired her fanciful designs. She has created a line of paper accessories, 19th century style butterflies meant to be positioned and stuck to the walls according to your fancy, as well as wallpapers that are manufactured and produced in the Los Angeles area.

Her latest designs use the beloved tale of "The Little Prince" as inspiration. Taking fanciful look at the fable, the line features deep sea creatures, imaginary birds and unicorns in space. The paper is designed for children's rooms but is more whimsical and classical than cute. Sea Ballet, shown above, was inspired by prehistoric-looking sea creatures and has a little of the feel of a botanical illustration.

Gallery: Princes and Crows Little Prince Wallpaper

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The 'Disney Tattoo Guy' Puts His Disney Collection Up For Auction

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) — Nov 4th 2010 at 6:02AM

It's not surprising that a man who has over 2,200 authorized tattoos of Disney cartoon characters and film stars is a bit of a collector. George Reiger, known to many as 'the Disney tattoo guy,' is putting his collection up for sale through the William H. Bunch auction house. The auction is scheduled for November 15 and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.

Reiger is a former postal worker and accomplished magician who has spent the last 40 years amassing Disney limited-edition theme park and convention collectibles. His collection of as many as 8,000 pieces includes theme park props, limited-edition pins, bronzes, ceramics, animation cels, stuffed animals and just about anything Disney. Even his house is Disney-fied with a Mickey Mouse-themed decor and custom-designed doors, ceilings, knobs and fixtures that will also be up for sale. The auction will be broken into 400-500 cataloged lots and end with box lots available only to in-gallery bidders.

The collection features items that are both small and large. Two of the larger items are a 15-foot-long, custom-built Nautilus submarine and an eight-foot-tall articulated Jack Skellington figure from the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The piece shown at right is a Paddy Gordon Cinderella's Castle sculpture, Disneyland. It's a limited edition and is number eight of 50 and originally cost $1,200 but is estimated at $600-$900.

Check out video of an appearance by George Reiger and his collection on "Housefiles" after the jump.

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The Gummi Bear Candelier, Now in Mini

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Oct 29th 2010 at 2:01PM

Jellio's original limited edition Candelier, the giant chandelier made up of 5000 tiny acrylic gummi bear 'candies,' was so popular its been reincarnated in a new, miniature form. Created by hand-stringing approx 3000 high-gloss acrylic mulit-colored bears that hang in a perfect sphere, the Mini Candelier has a 17" diameter and even at half the size of the original is still a significant lighting fixture. And although each Candelier is handmade so no two are exactly alike Jellio has yet to offer color customization options -- I'd personally like to see one in all yellow or all red. $1,800

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The Debut of Stella McCartney Kids

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) — Oct 21st 2010 at 6:01PM

Stella McCartney is no stranger to designing children's clothing. Her collaboration with Gap produced child-friendly yet fashionably designed clothing that appealed to both children and their parents. It was an opportunity for children to showcase their own personal style (with a little assistance from mom and dad of course) without having to be a walking billboard for mass marketed cartoons. Needless to say - it was an instant success.

Ms McCartney has taken the plunge to produce her own children's line – fittingly named Stella McCartney Kids. Scheduled to launch on 11.3.10, the line will include styles for both girls and boys ranging from newborn to 12 years old. According to The Cut, the price range's from $20 t-shirts to $155 coats. The line exudes a clean and ultra modern aesthetic creating timeless pieces for fashionable hand-me-downs.

Be sure to sign up for an exclusive e-lookbook here that will be available to you on 10.27.10.

View some of McCartney's Kids Collection below.

Gallery: Stella McCartney Kids Collection

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Kona Village Resort Wins the Luxist Award for Best Luxury Family Vacation

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) — Sep 1st 2010 at 9:31AM

Kona Village Resort, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is the winner of the Luxist Awards' Readers' Choice Award for Best Luxury Family Vacation. The pristine resort features serene lagoons surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping as well as dramatic, surreal, black lava cliffs that plunge to meet the ocean.

Guests stay in thatched roof hales (Polynesian-inspired bungalows) on 82 oceanfront acres. No televisions, telephones, radios, air conditioners are there to distract. Coconuts supplant traditional "no disturb" signs,

Included in the guest rate are all daily meals, an award-winning, traditional Hawaiian luau and activities from snorkeling and tennis, to lei-making, stargazing and fishing the traditional way with bamboo poles.

Water-based activities include an Outrigger Canoe Program in which guests learn to paddle a canoe, Hawaiian-style. A Wiwo'ole Ribcraft Adventure is available for seasonal whale watching as well as cruises to hidden snorkeling sites with Scooters (dive propulsion vehicles). There's also standup paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and SCUBA diving (scuba dive instruction and certification programs are available as Kona Village is a PADI certified resort).

Gallery: Kona Village Resort, Hawaii

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Cinderella Carriage Crib

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) — Aug 14th 2010 at 2:01PM

I'm a sucker for a good fairytale motif in a baby's room (where else in the house can you go so theme-crazy?) but find most options way too overdone and over-ruffled for my taste. This Cinderella Carriage Crib is another story, however, as it manages to look equally at home directly in a fairytale or in a tastefully decorated room fit for a little princess. Handcrafted by wrought iron furniture maker Corsican it features the iconic pumpkin shape embellished with big carriage wheels, trailing vines, rosettes decorating every joint, and a garland of leaves at the crown complete with little birdies. A beautiful magic pumpkin that won't go anywhere at midnight. $3,759

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