Howdy has friends!!!

I say this all the time, but seriously, you would not believe just how popular Howdy is. We cannot keep him on our shelves!! and now...he's got FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Howdy is now available in a cool white on black version, as well as a fuschia and turquoise version.


Come in and get 'em quick, because we are expecting our next shipment soon and there is already a line up!

Fair Trade Rattles

As a new mom-to-be, I'm amazed at how much more aware I am of where things are made and what they are made of. That's why when I came across these great knit rattles from Yellow Label Kids on our recent trip to LA, I just had to get them in the store.

Fairly traded, 100% handmade by mothers who make real wages from the handcrafts they produce - these knit rattles are a happy alternative to mass produced, commercial toys.

Come by and check them out at Pink or Blue. These are just a few of my fave's ...

hee • lar • i • ous

hee • lar • i • ous [he-lair-ee-uhs] - noun: Extremely funny, completely soft shoes for babies 0-6 months designed to look like high heels.

We just got back from Spring '09 buying for the store and came across these little gems that Steph just HAD to have at the store. Heels?!?! For little girls?!?!?! Oh my gosh, it was love at first sight.

They have just arrived at Pink or Blue and are already a hot seller. Available in Patent Black Leather, Patent Pink Leather and even a Leopard Satin Heel - these are definitely a must have in every little gals closet.

Available @ Pink or Blue

multi functional play table

I've seen a lot of cool kids furniture out there, but this play table takes the cake! P'Kolino's stylish but smart multi use play table is sure to keep your kids entertained for hours and hours ... and that is a very good thing non?

The table can be configured for use as a desk, a lounge chair, a toy ramp and many more! Made from bent maple and high density foam in bright vibrant colours, this table is made for playin'.

$1399 USD from P'Kolino

long live tins & fins ...

Kid Kustoms has taken stroller customization to the extreme with their 'roddlers'. check these babies out - the harmonious result of the automotive and apparel industries joining forces to breathe new life into the juvinelle product market.

Targeted to tasteful and affluent parental units your kids Ior rather Dad) will boast the coolest wheels on the boardwalk.

Available in 3 different styles, with a plethora of accessories and trims (including an on board computer system, exhaust tips, paint colours, pedals and grips - the base roddlers start at $1700 USD.

APOLOGIES & an early new years resolution

I've been a bad bad blogger ... it looks like my last post was at the beginning of September! No excuses, but it's been a busy couple of months. Pink or Blue turned one (yeah!) and we've found out that we will soon have our own little boy to test out all the great modern baby lifestyle products on! Yup, am expecting - March of next year.

So - it's time to get back on the blog wagon and am making an early new year's resolution to post daily (well, at least every other day). So check back regularly and feel free to call me and my new year's resolution out if you haven't heard from me in a while.

happy new years. =D

New from Bugaboo - a sneak peek ...

1) It's here! The Bugaboo carseat! That's the good news, the bad news is that it is only going to be available in the European market for now. As all countries have their own safety standards and regulations, Bugaboo has decided to conform to those across the Atlantic for the time being. Unfortunately, no word yet on when they will hit our shores ... hopefully soon!

2) These new Bugaboo LED stroller lights are sure to be a huge hit with your husbands - I know they were with mine. He mentioned something about needing about 20 of them ... Very cool and functional indeed. Again, now word on the US/Canadian market just yet - but we'll keep our eye on them!

So so sorry for the summer hiatus ...

I know it's been quite a while since I last posted - I'm a bad bad blogger. =( Summer's over and it's back to work! Things are buzzing at Pink or Blue as we get ready for back to school and our 1st anniversary! 1 year already! Lots of goodies to come, so stay tuned!

Anything Goes

Following the recent DIY (do it yourself) design trends...the Plushform group from Chicago has come out with the first 100% customizable, plush, designer, platform toy. Ready to go out of the box, this toy would be a perfect way for your little ones to get their creative juices going.

Another thought, a bunch of these would make a perfect birthday party activity and take home goodie!

Coming to Pink or Blue soon!

Yeehaw ...

If you are wondering where to go to suit up your little cowpoke this Stampede, come on down!

A MUST have for any guy, gal or infant in Calgary - these new Ratna shirts are Stampede Ground P.I.M.P. As Steph pointed out, the funny thing is that no one out in LA's fashion world even knows about Stampede, quite simply - Western is IN.

We love love love. Limited quantities so mosey on over before they are all gone!

I heart Loyal Army

The whole Pink or Blue clan is currently in love with these FAB little onesies. Absolutely perfect for the upcoming summer months, your little one is sure to be stylin' & profilin' on the playground.

$25, available now @ Pink or Blue.

New @ Pink or Blue ...MYTVTIME!

Ok, how many of you parents out there struggle with the eternal battle for the remote control with your children??!! We have found a great new modern lifestyle product that will help you control your children's television privileges, help them understand the value of time, and take responsibility for how they want to use it.

What:

A simple box, a basic timer, and a few tickets

How:

1) Determine the maximum viewing time you want to allot your child.

2) The tickets provided are in 15 min intervals.

3) Reward or allot your children TV minutes for good behaviour, good grades, etc ...

4) When he or she would like to watch some television, they put a ticket in the box and starts the timer. When the timer is finished, your child can choose to use another ticket if they would like to continue watching.

Hot or Not

I came across this one today and thought it so weird I had to show Steph. She automatically thought it was something that should be blogged about. I am unconvinced, so we are leaving it up to you. Hot or Not???? You be the judge ...

"Japanese Yosimiya is selling bags of rice printed with a newborn's photo, name and date of birth. The bags are shaped to resemble a swaddled baby. But the key feature is that the bags contain the baby's exact weight in rice. Holding the bag will therefore feel like holding the baby. The personalized, made-to-order 'dakigokochi' are priced from JPY 3500 (USD 32 / EUR 22)."

Munster loves the 80's

I recently came across an Australian brand for BOYS only (sorry, no girls allowed). Perfect for your little rugrat, Munster is a mischievious brand for boys, shunning the idea that kids clothes need to be cute. Sigh ... a brand after Pink or Blue's own heart!

Do you love or do you love?

ps - watch for Munster here at Pink or Blue soon!

fantasy indeed!

One word ... WOW. Check out what a wave of your magic wand (magic bank account?!?!) could get you .... a handcrafted, English, wood & fibreglass coach bed. Custom made, complete with custom linens and interior options, this puppy takes over 6 months to make. (ships from the UK).

Do you even want to know the price .... ??? STARTS @ $47,000. Yes, that is 3 zeros after the 47.

Howdy

For those of you who have been in the store recently, you might have noticed a few of these little guys hanging around. Meet Howdy, the bouncy cow. How much more perfect could he be here in good 'ole cowtown?! One of the newest additions to the Trumpette family, this rubber cow has definitely been a favorite of our little cowpokes out there. "Moo."

Euro spec ...

Denmark to be specific. The Danish & Scandanavian love affair with design is a long one and is fundamentally rooted in the successful marriage of function and clean styles. Such is the case with the Leander Cradle. Rather then be in a fixed position on the floor, the cradle is designed to be suspended to allow for free movement. The benefits of this cradle's design is that it doesn't rock in one direction only, but allows for soft, rythmical movements familiar to your baby from conception.

From the good people @ Leander "A beautiful appearance and great usability are important characteristics of objects in everyday use. Aesthetic design radiates quality of life, appealing to our senses and acting as a source of pleasure day after day" - I could not have said it better myself!

Sorry folks, not yet available in North America, but Pink or Blue is workin' on getting ourselves in line for when they do hit the market!

THE pram ...

a favourite of the british royal family (and of Jennifer Lopez/Marc Anthony's newest little ones), the silver cross balmoral pram is a hand made, chrome spoked, quilted stroller that is nothing short of ICONIC. i have seen this stroller up close and personal on the streets of london and it is playground P.I.M.P!

comes in a variety of different 'upholstery' colours - my fave being the cream and brown number pictured here.

becareful, don't let yourself fall too much in love...the pram will cost you about $3000 or so.

prince or princess?

these brand new styles from trumpette are PERFECT for us here at pink or blue .... silver crowns for your little prince and gold crowns for your princesses on a cool palette of springs trendiest pastels. i heart them!