Sailboats and Lobster Smocked Clothing for Summer

Today is my birthday and one of the best gifts today, so far, has been the sunshine that has arrived in San Francisco after many, MANY days of rain. Days like today remind me how much I love the sun and summer. When I think of summer, I think of the beach. When I think of the beach, I think of sailboats. I love to watch the sailboats out on the San Francisco Bay and I find the sound of the waves very soothing and relaxing.

Summer is so much fun with kids. I love seeing their chubby little legs hanging out of smocked bubbles or John Johns. I love smothering suntan lotion all over and throwing on a sun hat and just playing in the sun and sand.















Busy Bees, a new brand we are carrying, created great pieces for summer and fun in the sun. Busy Bees was started by two Mom's who were looking for classic yet slightly trendy clothing for their young children. Busy Bees created a great smocked lobster red seersucker pinstripe John John for brother and shoulder tie dress for sister. It is eye catching for summer and fun and even works for July 4th. Maison is also carrying their red seersucker short which looks great with a white polo, just perfect summer clothing.


Speaking of seersucker which is a favorite of mine in summer, Zuccini created an adorable multi stripe seersucker pinstripe romper with attractive sailboats smocked on it. It is a perfect piece for the beach, the Cape, or even the Jersey shore. The green and red sailboats are particularly eye catching.

I am hopeful this sun will be here for a while in San Francisco. However, the weather man is telling me otherwise. Until then, I will have fun picturing adorable children in attractive smocked clothing.

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New Spring Arrivals - Zuccini Smocked Clothing

As I sit here in the midst and mist of a rain soaked day, visions of popsicles and cupcakes dance through my head. That is, smocked popsicles and cupcakes by Zuccini Clothing Company. Now as I dream of sunny days and ice cream trucks (do they still exist?), I cast my eyes down to the recently received shipments of adorable hand smocked bubbles and bishop dresses and get renewed hope that those days will come back soon.














Zuccini has created the most adorable pink bubble and bishop dress with a wonderful white pique scalloped collar. I think this piece is perfect for spring and specifically, for a birthday party. My daughter Molly will be wearing it for her 4th birthday this year without a doubt.



My favorite fabric so far is the polka dot cotton/polyester blend that Zuccini used with the popsicle two-piece bubble and bishop dress. This is so eye-catching and delectable. The ruffles around the bloomers and top for the bubble are fabulous! The flutter sleeve on the bishop is still perfectly playful!

Spring clothing is just starting to arrive so check back often. The Ice Cream trucks are further behind, I'm afraid. I will be commenting on all my new favorite pieces for Spring as they come in.
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New Spring Arrivals - Smocked Giraffes

For some reason the Giraffe exhibits at the Zoo always seem the easiest to get to and enjoy. There's no fighting the crowds in the sweltering reptile house or peering over heads to glimpse the penguins in the penguin tank. Giraffe heads go up and up, easy for everyone to see. I guess that's why it's the first place we go and the place we linger longest. That and their beautiful and elegant design which is wonderful to view.

Smocked clothing makers this spring have honored that stylish and unique animal with some excellent rompers and longalls. At La Maison, we decided to hop the zoo train for a stop at the Giraffe corral.

















Up first from Alennys is the girls Giraffe Smocked Romper. The fabric is pink and white gingham with ruffled cuffs and ankles. Of course it is all hand-smocked. We are excited to be carrying the Alennys brand for the first time at Maison de Belles Choses.


The boys compliment to the girls romper is the Giraffe Smocked Longall. With green and white gingham fabric and a lined interior, this longall is comfortable and cozy for brisk spring days. The giraffes on both romper and longall feature raised yarn for added texture.
















Technically not a giraffe but certainly one of the more attractive green colors I have ever seen in smocked clothing is the Boys Barn Animal Smocked Shortall by Amanda Remembered. The rich green is a soft corduroy, and the smocking features a cow, sheep, and chicken. Last year kid's outfits with farm animals were extremely popular. This selection is the next level in smocked animal icons for the new year!