Allison's Wonderland

Allison's Wonderland is a new shop on Etsy that boasts "creations for every daydreamer". Beautifully created and often custom made, tutu's are the order of the day. Designed by a mother of one little girl, Allison's Wonderland offers hats, shorts and now produce bags as well. Each item is carefully crafted and made with love. The fabrics and tulle are not just cute and sweet but quality too.

I was sent two gorgeous little tutu's for my daydreamers and found that while I'm no girly girl I could not resist these precious tutu's. My eldest daughter is three and just starting to play dress-up with her friends. The lavender and purple tutu she received made her day. It has an elastic waist that is easy to take on and off. It's great for those times when she needs to share it with a friend. She prances around the house in it, dancing to her music all the while dreaming of being on the big stage.

The smaller tutu for my six month old is also an elastic waist but it has a snap on the waistband to make it easier to put onto a baby. In pretty pink and brown tulle with a flowing brown with pink polka dotted ribbon this tutu creates instant adorable snap shots. Some tulle can be scratchy but Allison's Wonderland tutus are made from a softer tulle that won't irritate a little ones skin. Just look here at Valley Girl's baby who is wearing one.

Allison's Wonderland products are creations made from love. Each item is constructed in a smoke-free home with the utmost care. All tutus are packed in larger boxes so they won't be crushed in transit. The items are affordable ranging from $10-17. When you buy one you can feel good knowing that not only will it make an excellent one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or child but that you are helping out a Mompreneur as well.

MPR Rating: Five Stars.


Allison's Wonderland has teamed up with other EcoNest Moms to create a simply amazing giveaway! Just comment to enter and a winner will be chosen at random on May 15. Deadline is 12 noon EST. Remember to include an email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. No email address automatically excludes you from the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY includes:


Tutu, winner picks colors and size, Allison's Wonderland.
Crunchy Clean Laundry Detergent - winner picks scent Crunchy Clean.
ArtsyFartsyFooFoo - pair of reusable breast pads ArtsyFartsy.
Bubble Goose Baby - pair of basic baby tooties winner picks print.
Square Pea Baby - custom skein of hand dyed wool yarn, winner picks color.
Fuzzy Wuzzy Dryer Balls - a set of dryer balls.
Appliqued Onesie or Tee Shirt, winner picks size and design from her shop Turtle and Rye.
One silhouette from Poonico Ten, any type of winners choice.

Friday Fun Find- MiniSQ!

Straight out of British Columbia and just in time for fall Suzanne Cox has created MiniSQ a line of adorable children’s clothes. Sold on Etsy, this work at home mother, designs sweaters that are 50% merino wool and 50% acrylic. They are easy to care for and absolutely darling. I love the Octopus sweater myself! The designs are simple but incredibly sweet. They would look great with a pair of corduroy’s or jeans for a boy or a girl.



These soft and warm sweaters are sure to last a long time. They make great gifts or just wonderful additions to your toddlers wardrobe. Pick one up today and help a work at home Mom out! All sweaters are currently sized at 1-2 years. MiniSQ accepts PayPal, and major credit cards for payment. Shipping is reasonable too. To visit her Etsy site just visit www.esty.com and type in MiniSQ.


**** GIVEAWAY FRIDAY!!!!***************

I'm giving away one copy of Jen Lancaster's newest book, Bright Lights, Big Ass. To win it and some other fun goodies just email me at veamason at gmail dot com with the title of Jen's first book in the subject line. Don't forget to include your address! Happy Friday!

Handbags by Daphne

Founded in 1996, Handbags by Daphne are designed by Daphne herself. Seeking to create timeless handbags as well as those that might seem “outside the box” her bags are impossible to miss. In fact, the very first time I used my Smart bag it created a stir. I could see people leaning over to check it out as I stood in line. I felt their stares as they looked at the bag wondering where I might have gotten it. It was kind of exciting!

I tested out the ingenious Smart bag (which comes in two sizes) by Daphne which was created by input from her followers. The Smart bag can be worn as a tote or as a hobo bag. I think this is one terrific idea. The easy to use straps tie the bag into the hobo shape quickly and untie just as fast to turn it into a convenient tote. I love it! The bag itself is beautiful. The fabric is one of an Old Italian tapestry that has a divine look and feel to it. The sheen of the gold intertwined with the brilliant turquoise is quite striking. It makes a great fall handbag! Inside this deep bag which also closes easily with a magnetic snap you’ll find one zippered compartment and one open compartment. I like to keep my lip gloss in the zippered and my cell phone in the open one. I also like how the pockets are just high enough for me to place my keys in and then retrieve them quickly without having to search around for them deep inside the bag. This bag is deliciously lined in black satin which just adds to its charm. I can’t wait to continue using it again and again and telling people all about it. The straps on it are just the right length as is the size of the bag coming in at 11.5 inches high and it wears comfortably on the shoulders. The full tote shape is 15.5 inches long by 11.5 inches high by 3.5 inches wide and the extra large size in the full tote shape is 18 inches long by 13 inches high by 6 inches wide so you just need to figure out how much bag do you really need. The Smart bag makes a terrific everyday handbag.





Daphne has also created the incredible 3-Way bag. It works as a backpack, a cross over the shoulder bag or a bag with just short straps. This versatile handbag can fit many an occasion and transition well from work to after hours. It is lightweight and only takes a few seconds to convert the straps. Daphne has other creations as well. Her chenille or tapestry Clutch bags also make the transition from day to night well and are a great size for when you don’t need to carry a lot of stuff. She has a charming set of Wrist bags too. They hang gracefully and free from your wrist giving you the ability to dance with your bag and not have to worry about where to place it. It is both light and sturdy and fits just the basics for a night out. Just in time for the fall season and the feather trend Daphne has a rather lovely line of Feather bags. These bags are beautiful and will add extra oomph and TA DA! to any outfit. They have a personality that is all their own with their real ostrich feathers and silk satin fabrics.



Handbags by Daphne are quality made handbags. They are versatile, stylish, and striking. When you carry a Handbag by Daphne you feel as if you are setting yourself apart from the crowd and really letting your personality shine through. So go ahead- check out all her latest designs. They are modestly priced for the quality they and ship fast! For more information and to order a Handbag by Daphne click here or at her Etsy site here.

Fun Finds Friday! Beaded Starlit!

I have an obsession with Etsy. I love finding new designers who don't make cookie cutter pieces. BeadedStarlit is one such creator. Inspired by vintage wares she creates a line of purses, business card cases, and jewelry, including nursing necklaces that are just simply beautiful.



Betsy, the designer who hails from Wisconsin, is prompt, professional, and loves to do custom pieces. Chat her up and she'll design something especially for you! She's also a proud member of SRAJD (Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer). So visit, BeadedStarlit and see what she can do for you!

Product of the Week!

Have you heard of Etsy? It is by far one of the best sites out there for buying and selling homemade products. True Artists abound on this page. I love it. I go there for gifts all the time.

The other day I found someone new and I'm so happy to share this designer with you. Harrilu. Listed also under Muttsy Wonder Shop or her own website you will find beautiful silk screened items. From baby clothes to women, men, and yes, even dogs they have some great pieces of clothing. There are even accessories galore and housewares! Some designs are funky and contemporary while others are stylishly classic. All are natural looking and just simply restful to look at. You can tell this artist loves what they do. I am having a hard time not going into overload and buying too much. So enjoy browsing, support the arts and head on over to Harrilu's blog!