Life is a BEACH

Designer Y was on a search for Beachy items from designers on Etsy to thrill the senses and here's what she came up with...What do you think?

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Product Review: SouthernTraditions Boutique

Designer Y is pleased to present the first in a series of stories featuring product reviews in the handmade and boutique communities.

This first review is for a wonderful product being made by Torri Hutchinson, of Southern Traditions Boutique. Not only is it super cute, it's practical and GREEN too! I love things like this and can't wait to tell you all about it!. Torri has been making reusable sandwich size bags and they're a big hit! The outside is made of a very fun stripe fabric (available in different prints), with a velcro closure at the top. Inside, is a wonderful nylon moisture-resistant lining. These bags can be used over and over. They can be wiped clean with an anti-bacterial wipe, or turned inside out and washed in the washing machine.



The sandwich size bag was roomy enough for two giant sized cookies we got at the bakery, and could easily fit a hearty sandwich inside with no problem. My son got the biggest kick out of this product and he said, "This will stop all the bags from going to the landfills, Mom". SMART BOY!! Just think of how much money you will save over the course of a year by re-using bags, instead of buying them at the store! In this crazy economy, who couldn't afford to save some moolah?

They are selling for $7.00 each in her etsy shop. While you're there, be sure to take a look at her reusable cloth napkins which are perfect for slipping into your child's lunchbox in the morning. I have been a big fan of cloth for quite a while (I have used cloth napkins at home, cloth mama pads and nursing pads too) and this just takes it to an even more useful and practical level. Great thinking Torri, keep up the good work!

Torilynn123 on Etsy



Southern Traditions Boutique Blog

Let's Get To Know...

Vendemia launch group has picked up some of the most talented designers in boutique, and when their term is searched, you can be sure you will find quality and upscale boutique items for boys, girls and babies. It's always such a treat to search their listings on ebay.

They're wrapping up a darling launch called
"The Birds and The Bees"






As part of this launch, we're featuring one of Vendemia's fab designers,
Melissa of Gumdrop*Shop!

She's offering a darling snail feliz custom available up to size 6








We're impressed with her work!

We love the dots, bright colors and the way she interpreted the launch theme most of all!

WTG Melissa!

If you'd like to see more about Melissa and her listings on both Ebay and Etsy,
follow the links below:


Gumdrop*Shop Me Page


Gumdrop*Shop on Ebay


Gumdrop Shop's Blog


GumdropShopBoutique on Etsy

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Take me to your leader

Aliens, Space Ships and Astronauts are all prominent in boys boutique right now. There's something way cool about one-eyed goofy looking monsters from outerspace, retro style U.F.O.'s and spacemen that capture the imagination
and hearts of little boys. Here's a sampling of a few discoveries from designers on Ebay that have the look everyone wants.

This salute to the Space Shuttle and Nasa is being offered by my*hannahs*bananas, member of NSTYLE Boutique
(love this little guy's hair too! What a cutie!)


Space Shuttle Style

Here's a super cool google eyed alien cover up set for your little man,
from alptreasures. It's created from a towel which makes it awesome for wearing to the beach or pool


Spacey Cover up set

Talk about adorable! Designer Y is loving this one from AbbeyRoad member,
ampledesignsboutiquexoxo. It's a two piece boys set with a three eyed martian staring back at you! Crazy Cute!!


UFO Martian Set

Y is being random...

Y is being random and totally non-boutique in this post but
we always say "designing minds want to know..." on this blog
and I WANT to know...where the heck is that missing AirFrance plane??

Designer Y can't believe they haven't found it yet!

Can you imagine what those poor people went through in their last minutes?

How tragic for the families to not even have any word or definitive answers
on their loved ones!

Y is having a moment of silence for all involved.

So Sad.

Mermaid Girl!

boutique-jolie-b has this one listed on ebay
Click the picture to see the awesome details...


Cool shoes too!

Time is running out!

Hurry ladies!
This one ends TODAY!!



from gigglez-n-grinz, sugar cube member.
It's part of a collaboration, take a look at all of the
items by all the talented inovlved designers!

Haute Couture for Kids 3rd Annual RUNWAY Launch!

Awesome launch on ebay happening now! HC Boutique
(a.k.a. Haute Couture for Kids)
is hosting a super launch
~really cool stuff!




Some familiar faces and some new and very talented
designers are being showcased
(such as...royburduck)


Look at all the time consuming ruffles in the back
, and the awesome applique!


This one caught Designer Y's eye from bklyndoll





Click on the pictures to see these 2 auctions
OR click the banner to see all in this launch.
Nice job ladies!