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Shabby Apple's new Baja line is now out! To celebrate Shabby Apple is hosting a giveaway of my favorite dress from their new line, San Gabriel! (pictured to left). The ruffled cap-sleeves and high ruffle collar and trim create a playful air to this classic silhouette. In a light grey cotton ...

If you like Small Mag here's another online publication that you should give a look see! It's called LMNOP. I love that name! I wish I had thought of it first. But I would have called it "ELEMENOPY" and let people figure it out on their own. Issue 10 is just out.

With three little children I often feel like I'm in constant fear of their safety. I'm either telling Lily not to jump on the bed or I'm telling Molly not to put pennies in her mouth. You know, those things. Recently, I've found myself very protective over Eloise. She's so little and completely ...

I've been busy this week which is why I have been a little scarce. With Molly moving into Lily's room in the next few months I am gradually preparing. This week we've been going to IKEA and buying bunkbeds and shelving. Molly loves tents. Unfortunately there is no room for an extra tent. As ...

I've decided to post new winners to the front page of Grosgrain and/or on the sidebar so that more people can see whether or not they've won. Please email grosgrainwinners@gmail.com. The lucky winner of the "Betty Draper Evening Gala Maternity Gown" is Jenny of "Southern Institute of Domestic ...

The new Small Mag Spring Issue is out! Packed with all sorts of mini couture goodies! Check....it.....OUT!

I just love my Allorahandmade necklace. I remember it came on a day when I was feeling like I didn't have anything to match my outfit. It came in the mail just in time for me to wear it out to one of my doctor's appointments. Totally brightened my day. If you'd like a gift to brighten a cloudy ...

I once made dolls for my oldest daughter Lily when she turned 3. I didn't know how she would take to them but surprisingly she fell in love with each one. I think she liked the fact that they were soft and looked handmade. If you also prefer handmade for your little ones please take a look at ...

As you might have guessed I love Project Runway. Last episode the designers had a 'Little Girl' challenge. My dream challenge. I was totally PSYCHED! So many really creative pieces. When Mila was describing the 'itty bitty' dress forms I realized why I love designing children's clothes so much. ...

When my sister and I were teenagers (and well into our 20s) we would share clothes as if our closets were owned by the other. I would go to her house and raid her closet, take a couple new things I liked and then keep them indefinitely. And just in case any of you think ill of me, let me tell ...

When my sister and I were teenagers and well into our 20s we would share clothes as if ???? I would go to her house and raid her closet. Take a couple new things I liked and ???? And if any of you ???? let me tell you that she would do the same to me. It was

I was very excited to find a package in the mail on Saturday. I love getting packages! I never know exactly what's inside. I've been doing a lot more online shopping since the baby was born. Not just for big things either. I find it's a lot easier to get things done. Some of my recent purchases ...

I love a good down pillow. But it's difficult to find quality down filled pillows for children. When I saw this one I loved it immediately! Handmade by the Pillow Factory, this pillow is truly a labor of LOVE. And the one to the left belongs to one lucky Grosgrain reader! It features a 95% ...

I took a quick trip to Target yesterday on a lark. They had some really fabulous Merona tops and dresses! Unfortunately none of them were on sale:( By the time they are none of them will be in my size. Here's a tip. If they are sold out in the stores you can look online and I've often found my ...

I took a quick trip to Target yesterday on a lark. They had some really fabulous Merona tops and dresses! Unfortunately none of them were on sale:( By the time they are none of them will be in my size. Here's a tip. If they are sold out in the stores you can look online and I've often found my ...

I saw these on Say Yes to Hoboken. Remember the storybook cape? If you liked it then take a look at these adorable capes by Les Zigouis. But if I were you I'd look into this pattern. Because making capes are SUPER EASY! And are really cheap to make, probably about one yard of material. They ...

Here's a great site I visit everyday. I often pull ideas from it to post on Grosgrain. It is updated constantly. CraftGossip covers news written by craft people telling you about all the good stuff. They scour the net looking for the best craft ideas and projects and review them for you. Check ...