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Welcome to sproutstyle!

sproutstyle showcases fashion, decor and other items for the modern sprout!  Dee Devine, the founder of sproutstyle, sifts through countless designers and products to bring you the most hip and interesting of the bunch - many of which Dee has tried herself.  The sproutstyle aesthetic is modern and clean, juxtaposed against handmade and vintage details.  We endeavor to show every mama how she can mesh these styles, as well combine high-end and inexpensive finds, to create interesting decor and fashion.  So, enjoy getting to know many of the up-and-coming designers we feature here, as well as the "sproutstyle spotlight" items and designs!

Dee Devine is a mother of two tiny sprouts under two, and loves to discover toys, games and clothing to make them smile!  Dee has written for Swami Baby, La Vie Cherie, The Voice of Mom and Barefoot Mommies.

Portrait by Michelle Repici www.michellerepici.com

Watch Me Grow!

It seems my daughter grows out of clothes every week now, so I love the idea of this measuring sheet by Clare Chen!  The Hi Height measuring crib sheet lets you measure your baby’s length and other measurements when you just can’t wait until your next pediatrician appointment.  The sheet comes in a variety of colors (see below), and is made in Japan from a very soft cotton.  Plus, what baby doesn’t like to stretch and have that close interaction with mommy and daddy?  The Hi Height sheet is available for purchase from Supermarket!



All Things Belle Giveaway!

The third in our series on winter accessories, Jennifer Rodriguez of All Things Belle makes the CUTEST stork pouches, like the one above, blankets and hats for infants.  Jennifer gets her inspiration from her adorable daughter, Isabelle (take a look at photos on the All Things Belle Blog).

How cute is this pom pom hat!

I love the color combination here…

Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

Want the pink stork pouch above?  We’ll be giving it away in March!  Just email sproutstyle@gmail.com with “Stork Surprise” in the subject line to enter!

La Vie Cherie has a new look!

If you haven’t visited La Vie Cherie yet, this is the time!  With a newly redesigned site and lots of great new content, La Vie Cherie is an awesome online fashion and decor magazine.  I may be slightly biased since I’m Editor-at-Large, but if you want to stay up to date with the latest fashion trends, La Vie Cherie should be on your favorites list!

Also, be sure to enter La Vie Cherie’s Avenue Debut Grand Giveaway to win a $1000 shopping spree at Bloomingdale’s!

Knittles “Kneat” Knits

I was so excited to open my mailbox a few months ago to get this CUTE hat from Knittles…the Spiral Button Brimster hat, featured first, is adorable!  The brimster hat is as comfortable as it is unique, and the color combination is perfect for winter months.

Mavis and Olga of Knittles, out of Calgary, are veteran crafters who have turned their love into a day job.  Mavis is a self-described “obsessive compulsive crafter” who has dabbled in various mediums but prefers knitting (at the moment, she says).  Olga is originally from Russia, where she learned how to knit and crochet.  She too loves to express herself through designing and knitting hats, scarves, and other garments for children and adults.  They both hope that their creations, like little puppies, will “find a loving home”!  Knittles can also accommodate your custom order requests.  Here are a few of our favorites for children, but be sure to take a look at accessories for mama as well!

Love Lids and more from eecee bb!

For quite a few months now, I have been corresponding with Beth Bogle, designer behind eecee bb, about her fabulous, quirky line of clothing for children.  What initially caught my eye about Beth’s designs was her way of assembling Love Lids, like the one above, with rough edges showing.  And who isn’t drawn to pure cashmere!

This Love Lid is the same as the one above – it can be worn in multiple ways to show off its many colors.  My son liked the seam in the front!

eecee bb (prounounced like it’s spelled) stands for the French “ici” meaning “here,” and as Beth states, “embraces the immediacy of imagination and the place where life unfolds.”

Beth, like many of the designers I’ve met, has an interesting combination of education and experience that led her to designing children’s clothing.  With a background in fine art, design and merchandising, and teaching art and French to children, Beth launched eecee bb in 2006, based in Minnesota.  Love the photo of Beth, above, and her rack full of eecee bb creations!


The most exciting part of eecee bb, in my opinion, is what Beth calls Child Enlightened Design.  This collaborative process involves your child every step of the way in designing his or her clothing – from the design book to fabric choices to adding custom artwork!  I would have absolutely loved this process as a child – or now even!  See the collaborative process below…

Lydia made a few sketches…

…chose a signature design…

…chose fabric and trim…

…and voila!  Lydia’s couture creation!

Collaborative design doesn’t have to be done in Beth’s studio, either.  Contact Beth at eeceebb@gmail.com to inquire about custom design kits!  What a great gift a design kit would be…and did I mention Beth now creates flower girl skirts and cashmere tops for weddings and other special occasions?  Thanks, Beth, we look forward to seeing more eecee bb designs soon!  Here are just some of our favorites…it was difficult to choose!


Right Bank Babies on Haute Look

I have a confession to make.  I keep buying frilly dresses and skirts for my 2-month old.  I just bought the dress on the left above from Right Bank Babies in a 2T (it’s not crazy, it’s called being prepared!) for 50% off on Haute Look!  Join Haute Look and receive emails for upcoming sales including Dwell Studio…but be prepared to be tempted.

Jenny - Wow. Those are gorgeous looks!February 22, 2010 - 12:41 pm

Giveaway Winners!

The winners of the ladybugs from done by digits are:

Jenny Rose and Sara Habel!

The winner of the rose necklace from Anusce Sanai is:

Jennie Taff!

Congratulations and thanks for your support of sproutstyle!  Jenny, Sara and Jennie, please email your mailing addresses to sproutstyle@gmail.com and your prizes will be mailed to you soon.

Here’s to another year!

Sweet Designs from Me and Matilda!

I’m so glad I found Me and Matilda on Etsy last spring – designer Tonia’s ties have been the highlight of my holiday cards (part of my Valentine’s Day card, above, and Christmas card, below)!  So I may go overboard with putting my year-and-a-half old son in suits (the first was at 6 months old), but I like it.  Finding ties has been difficult, as you can imagine!  Me and Matilda has the brightest, most playful ties I’ve found so far, and they are all affordable.  Those pictured here were around $20-$25 each, which is great for a tie that is handmade upon order and can be custom designed.  For the pink necktie, Tonia suggested the fabric and style (clip-on), which ended up being perfect!

And did I mention that Tonia makes ties for Daddy too???  I envision my son and husband in these matching red and white polka dot bow ties with navy seersucker suits….(actually, I bought my son a seersucker suit about a year ago for this spring, but getting my husband in the same ensemble would be a stretch!).

If you need a quick, inexpensive and one-of-a-kind gift, these ties are perfect – and even come wrapped and ready to ship.  With Easter right around the corner, you shouldn’t wait to order from Me and Matilda!  Congratulations to Tonia for her continued media exposure, most notably the Tangerine Big Dot Bowtie in February’s Brides Magazine and in Martha Stewart Weddings this spring!  Thanks, Tonia, for your suggestions and adorable designs!

Jenny - Those are pretty sweet.February 15, 2010 - 8:56 am

sproutstyle - I've bought 3 suits from Janie and Jack (wait for the clearance) and a madras print blazer from JCrew's Crew Cuts (there's an outlet in Destin, Florida, too). Thanks Emilie!February 14, 2010 - 3:32 pm

Emilie - Thank you for sharing those! It is not easy to find cute, fresh ties for the little guys. Sometime, please share where you find suits, too!February 14, 2010 - 3:30 pm

Check out WallCandy Art’s New Look!

We’re a huge fan of WallCandy Arts…and we’re very excited to explore the redesigned website!  New features include a “flip book” showing off consumer’s applications of WallCandy Arts products, an inspiration section, and the ability to buy coordinating furniture and other decor!

sproutstyle turns one…Anusce jewelry giveaway!

In honor of our 1 year anniversary, we’re giving away the beautiful necklace above by Anusce Sanai!  Email sproutstyle@gmail.com with “Happy Birthday” in the subject line to enter…a winner will be chosen in February!

I love the packaging of the necklace with the wax stamp…

Inspired by her unique background, Anusce creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that she sells on Etsy.  I especially love the rose pendant on the giveaway necklace!  Anusce is Persian but was born and raised in Italy, and many of her designs include pendants and beads from Italy.  After marrying her husband, Anusce came to the US in 2001, and is a lawyer with a “passion for anything beautiful and healthy.”  Anusce makes many custom pieces as well, so if you have a specific design in mind, contact her through Etsy.  Anusce’s designs have been gaining popularity, and have recently been worn by Michelle Spaleta, Miss Massachusetts International.

Visit Anusce’s blog, “Halfway along our life’s path” as well!