Classic -- Timeless -- Khaki

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One of the things people hate about seasonal clothing, is that the color is popular for a brief amount of time, and then those pesky fashion designers change direction completely.  We've become a very fashion conscious society, and that includes how we dress our children.

That being said, there are certain colors that have withstood the test of time, and are always in style no matter what.  The styling of the clothes may change, but the color remains true.  At Adorable Baby Clothing we carry styles and colors that will stand the test of time, and are the type that can be passed down through the generations.

The color Khaki, has a long history in clothing.  First developed for the British military in the mid-1800's, it has evolved through the years to become a staple in fashion design.  One beauty of it is, it is "seasonless", and can be combined with a myriad of other colors.

We think that when you're purchasing a suit or dress for your children, it should be one that years from the day you receive it, you can still put it on another child, an they'll look right in fashion.  Although you'll find many choices, the Khaki colored suits and dresses are our favorites because of their timeless appeal.

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As a mother and a grandmother.......

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There are more times than not, when as a mother, you wonder if you did everything you possibly could to raise your children right.  Every time there's a crisis.......every time one of them cries because of a broken heart, a broken promise, you wonder, is there something you could have said to them that would have made them immune to those things.  Realizing of course, that the pain in life, is what helps us all understand and appreciate true joy.

As a mother, and now a grandmother, I have a fierce,

very intense need to protect my "babies" ...  I do realize how irrational it is that I want to protect them all, from everything in life that can hurt them--but it doesn't stop me from wanting to.  And yet, I know full well, that my own times of pain were the beginnings of new understanding, hopefully a little wisdom, and a greater ability to have compassion for others, as well as contentment with the real blessings of life.  Today, it is a phone call from a daughter telling me of some amazing achievement she's made in her life that matters.  Today, it is one of my grandchildren looking at me and telling me she loves me that matters.  Today, it is a phone call from my best friend, just because she wanted to hear my voice that matters.  Today, it is knowing that in my universe, I matter to people who truly care about me.......that is my wealth, and my greatest achievement in life.....not where I live, or what car I drive, or what designer whatever I just bought.

On the other hand....lol....I am as guilty as any other, in being lured (temporarily) by the marketing that bombards us, screaming in our ears that we "NEED" this or that......but, now being older and beginning to show the signs of age, I finally realize that no matter what makeup I buy, or moisturizer I use, I'm still my age, and will still continue to age.......I won't magically wake up one morning and look like that model I saw on the tv commercial the night before.  It still bothers me a bit, but thankfully with age, you begin to truly accept  yourself, and appreciate your own life, and not worry that everything is perfect in your life.  I have been blessed beyond measure, and that is what I try to focus on, rather than what is supposedly missing according to the marketing "experts". 

My only regret is that I can't plant that same outlook in my children and grandchildren so they can skip over the years of insecurity, worry, and searching for the "right" answer to whatever plagues them at the time..........and yet, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that like me, they will "arrive" at a place of understanding for the things that truly matter.

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The Eton Suit - Classic and Timeless

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The Eton suit originated in England. The style, became very popular in  other parts of the European continent in time.  The Eton began to  appear in America in the early 19th century, becoming very popular by the late 19th century. Conventions for wearing the Eton collar varied somewhat from country to country. In some countries the Eton collar was worn with ordinary suits, not the short jacketed Eton suit. In other countries especially the United States, affluent boys might wear a full Eton suit. The Eton suit was worn with a variety of pants, including long pants, knickers, and knee-pants, the pattern varying from country to country. Variations were also noted in the sizes of the collars and how they were worn.

By the early 1840's. portraits began showing that the Eton collar and Eton suits had crossed the Atlantic.   The boys wearing them were generally boys from affluent families.   Around the 1920's, a distinctly American off shoot of the Eton suit was worn by younger American boys.  The suit was worn with a short lapless jacket usually, and suspender short pants. Initially worn with an Eton collar,  Peter Pan collars had become more common by the 1930's.

At Adorable Baby Clothing, you'll find many color options and fabrics that are perfect for the little guys.  If you're looking for a classic suit for your Ring Bearer, then you've found the perfect solution at Adorable Baby Clothing.  FREE SHIPPING sweetens the deal even more!

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Tencel? Tencel Burnout? What???

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The new Spring Collection from Lito contains some amazing new fabrics.  For nearly 40-years, Lito has always designed and manufactured children's formal wear for style & wearability--always including those extra touches you just don't find in most children's clothing.  The addition of Tencel is yet another example of the quality of their clothing line.  Although you'll find several dresses are made from a fabric called "Tencel", chances are you've never heard of it!  Adorable Baby Clothing is proud to present these beautiful dresses to you this Spring!

Tencel, or Lyocell,  is a natural, man made fiber made from with wood pulp from sustainable tree farms.  Tencel textiles are created though the use of nanotechnology in an award-winning process that recovers or decomposes all solvents and emissions--that means sensitive skin isn't going to be bothered by harsh chemicals or surface texture, and there is virtually no impact on the environment!

Advantages

• Made from the natural cellulose found in wood pulp. The fiber is economical in its use of energy and natural resources, and is fully biodegradable.

• Because of the fibers' high absorbency, the fabrics can be dyed to high quality standards.

• It has natural breathability and 50% greater moisture absorption than cotton.

• Due to its moisture management, tencel is also anti-bacterial.

• Soft, breathable, lightweight and comfortable, it is similar to rayon in feel. Tencel has an extremely smooth, soft surface that drapes beautifully to flatter every figure.

• The fiber surface feels soft and supple against the skin and its incredible wicking abilities keep the skin dry, making tencel a great fabric for sensitive skin.

• This super fiber can hold up to a beating when both we and dry, and is most conveniently resistant to wrinkles. 

  

  Tencel Burnout
  

  Tencel Burnout is a process of printing which uses chemicals, rather than color, to "burn out" or dissolve away one fiber in a cloth. The purpose is to achieve a sheer lacy & intricate design. It is also used to obtain eyelets or other type patterns in a fabric.  The results found in the Lito dresses is nothing short of exquisite!  The resulting fabric as seen in the example on the right, is a soft, floral pattern that is a combination of color and sheer patterns.  This fabric overlays a solid color that brings the combinations to life.  Your little girl is definitely going to love this dress!  I hope you'll take a minute to stop by and see these and so many others that are the dresses little girls dream of! 

   

   

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Valentines....What my Grandmother Taught Me

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With Valentine's Day fast approaching we're all probably wondering what to get that special person and what that special person might get for us.  And then, for some reason I started thinking about my grandmother--my Dad's mom.  Every year when I was little, my mother would take me to the local drugstore, and let me pick out a box of candy for her.  I always chose the heart shaped ones--you know.....the Russel Stover boxes that have been around forever.  

Each one sealed in factory cellophane.......each one chosen because I was absolutely sure she was going to love it.  Over the years,as I got older and life started changing, that tradition died.  I don't remember exactly when, but it just stopped.  I'm not sure if my mother continued to send them or not either.  

I got married, started my career, had children, and moved even farther away.  That closeness to my grandmother I enjoyed as a child became but a distant memory.  I did go to visit her when my first daughter was about one-year-old.  I wanted her to see her great-granddaughter.  It wasn't too many years after that that my grandmother passed away.  I flew to Dallas, for her funeral.

After the funeral we all went back to my grandmother's house.......the house she'd lived in for over 50-years.  It felt so strange to walk through the door again, knowing her sweet smiling face wouldn't be there to greet me.  My best friend, Margo, was with me.  After awhile we went to my grandmother's bedroom.......it was like walking into a time warp.  The same furniture I remembered as a little girl.......eerily quiet  now.......taking the resemblance of a shrine to my grandmother.

As we looked around the room, I saw her hair brush--the one with the silver plated back that I played with as a little girl.  I used to pretend I was a princess, because only a princess would use a silver brush to brush her hair.  Then for some reason I decided to look in my grandmother's closet.

I was absolutely dumbfounded.........there in one corner was a stack of heart shaped valentine candy boxes, each one still neatly sealed in their cellophane covers.  There must have been at least 10-15 of them!  My first thought was "why didn't she eat the chocolate?"  And, then.........why would she save those boxes!  No one could answer that............but as I've grown older, I think I know why.......it was a reminder of a sweet time in her life, when her little granddaughter spent time with her, and wanted to send something that made her happy.  I've come to appreciate those times so much now.......especially  being a grandmother myself now.  

What I learned from my grandmother is, that it's not how big or fancy a box of candy is.......it's not about how many roses are sent...........it's the quality of the time spent with someone.......it's the memories that are created that transcend all time and become the treasures we'll always carry with us.   It is knowing that you loved and were loved no matter what.  Be that treasure in someone's life and don't worry if the box is big enough, or fancy enough, or has the perfect chocolate in it.......do something that creates a memory that one day will come back to them and they will know beyond a shadow of a doubt they were loved.  Happy Valentine's Grandma! x0x0

On being a grandparent......

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Having grandchildren is such an amazing experience. Like having a child, there is nothing that prepares you for the experiences and feelings that engulf your life once they're here.  I am blessed to have three awesome grandchildren and every day they occupy my mind.

I constantly marvel at how fast they're growing........how easily they learn new things.........at their enthusiasm to try new experiences.........and then I worry about all the things that could possibly happen to them.  Not that I'm neurotic about it, I just worry.

One of biggest issues I struggle with is sharing them with everyone else in the world that loves them too!  Now that they're old enough to begin understanding their own feelings, likes and dislikes, they often share things about the other grandparents.  As I listen to them, sometimes I'm smiling inside.....sometimes I'm jealous.....and sometimes I'm angry.  I am becoming the quintessential diplomat as they share those things, because I've realized, to color their thinking with my own preferences and bias would not be fair to them.  These are intelligent little kids, who as they mature will make their own evaluations of people and experiences.  It's just hard not to want to protect them from everything and everyone.  Yet, just like I had to learn to "let go" of my own daughters, I have to tenderly hold my grandchildren realizing I'm just one of many who love and care for them.

To be honest......I have my selfish moments..........I have my egotistical moments........and probably on the full spectrum of feelings I'm a little narcissistic when it comes to my children and grandchildren wanting them to love me the most.  What I'm learning to do is love the moments I have with each of them.......cherish the hugs and kisses.......knowing that God has a plan for their life, and I'm just one little cog in the wheel of life that propels them forward..........still........