Friday, November 24, 2006

Blabla Kids — Giveaway-A-Day 11/24


Find the winner for yesterday's Giveaway at the bottom of this post.
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To give you a little relief on this shoppingest of shopping days, the creative geniuses at BlabLa Kids have the perfect gift to help you cross something off your list: AN IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO LOVE LEONARDO THE LION DOLL!



The dolls from Blabla are incredible. Knit, soft, so adorable. I've been spotting them everywhere — everywhere that's super-cool, that it. In cribs with the hottest bedding. In the arms of superstar offspring. In the best edited catalogs. And Leonardo is especially cute.

It is always wonderful to find a company making smart and beautiful and cool wares. What a treat to discover Blabla. So many great products — they fit perfectly the ideal in my head of what childhood should look like. Scroll through their lifestyle album and see what I mean.


Love, love their silhouette sweaters.


Want a pile of their pillow chums on the bed.


Charmed by their backpacks.



Still loving the veggie rattles and birdie bank that I featured in my other BlaBla post.



And I can't say enough good things about their many, many, many dolls.

Blabla's collection is designed by Florence Wetterwald and knitted by Peruvian artisans. Everything is made of natural fibers grown in Peru, making for super-soft, super-cuddly wares. Ms. Wetterwald's designs are so modern and up-to-date, plus so friendly and approachable — I'm completely at a loss to pick a favorite. I love the company description of what Blabla means — Blabla is a small word for a big idea: happiness fits in the palm of your hand. A company you can feel good about in every way.

Forget about the mall, just cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa and do some shopping here.

Thank you, Blabla Kids!
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Giveaway Reminders:
-You have until midnight EST today to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment on this post to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced MONDAY morning.
-What's Giveaway-A-Day? Read here.
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The winner of the
Aster+Sage 11/22 Giveaway is:
Heather who commented: "Well, it just turns out that blue is my favorite color, so that will work out great for me. Thanks!" (at 10:50am EST).
Congratulations Heather! Please email me your shipping address by using the email link on my blog.
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81 Comments:

Blogger Christy said...

As a knitter, I'm totally impressed with how cute these designs are!

Friday, November 24, 2006 8:55:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Lindsey said...

Those are darling!

Friday, November 24, 2006 9:49:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Carmen said...

Those are too cute!

Friday, November 24, 2006 9:51:00 AM EST  
Blogger Natalie* said...

OH HOW CUTE!! I hope I win this one - my little girl Chelsea is sitting here on my lap and says "Ooooo - yioyn!" (lion) and giggles - so adorable!

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:09:00 AM EST  
Blogger Megan said...

So cute! The monkey is cute, but I love the lion.

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:22:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Jenna said...

Oh God, I need that Lion. Wow.

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:32:00 AM EST  
Blogger Emily said...

Very cute.

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:35:00 AM EST  
Blogger love.boxes said...

Cute! :)

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:38:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Sibbett said...

love them all!

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:39:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Michelle J said...

I like lions! And dolls!

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:40:00 AM EST  
Blogger Mirjam said...

Baby Lovis would go nuts over any of these! What a pick...

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:20:00 AM EST  
Blogger compulsive writer said...

I *heart* Leonardo!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:29:00 AM EST  
Blogger Bek said...

I love their fairys too. This stuff couldn't be cuter and when you buy you are supporting a cottage industry for a bunch of Peruvian women.

Go read the profiles of the owners. It is pretty cool.

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:32:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Darlaina said...

I just found your blog about a week ago and really enjoy seeing the well-designed things that you find. Thanks for sharing! The lion is so sweet. I know my two-year old and he would be fast friends!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:33:00 AM EST  
Anonymous laura m said...

Gosh, I wish I had the patience to make things like that!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:43:00 AM EST  
Blogger Leslie said...

i missed commenting on the last two! pick me!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:50:00 AM EST  
Blogger Debbi said...

So fun!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:51:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Debbie W. said...

Ok, these dolls are adorable!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:59:00 AM EST  
Blogger Natalie said...

I love those! I need one!

Friday, November 24, 2006 12:00:00 PM EST  
Blogger Ton said...

Could these be any cuter? No. The answer is no. This would be the perfect "doll" for one of my boys.

Friday, November 24, 2006 12:07:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Angel said...

SOOO Cute!! I can see that getting a lot of loving's from my little guy! And it far surpasses anything I could ever dream of making!!

Friday, November 24, 2006 12:09:00 PM EST  
Anonymous allie said...

My little Munchkin would just love one of these!

Friday, November 24, 2006 12:21:00 PM EST  
Anonymous alison said...

Oh those backpacks! So cozy and so sweet.

Friday, November 24, 2006 12:38:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Jenny W said...

I've been wanting to get one of these for my baby girl (who is now a toddler ...) for ages—they look so cute and squishy!

Friday, November 24, 2006 12:48:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Abby said...

I love the bright colors.

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:05:00 PM EST  
Blogger lchan said...

Adorable!

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:24:00 PM EST  
Blogger Brooke said...

Yes, I'm dying over these colors. They're mezmerizing! And how awesome is Blabla for a name?

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:27:00 PM EST  
Blogger Missy said...

Today is my birthday so I feel like maybe I'll have a little extra luck with winning. But, those dolls are adorable. I've never seen them before and love 'em. Thanks for sharing them on your site!

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:34:00 PM EST  
Blogger kelli said...

Perfect post for the Christmas frenzy. I don't know if baby Cole's life would be complete without...ummm...a sock Lion! Thanks for sharing.

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:48:00 PM EST  
Blogger Christine said...

I LOVE, love, love 'em!

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:53:00 PM EST  
Anonymous sarah h said...

i adore that bird.

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:53:00 PM EST  
Blogger KIMBERLY said...

THESE ARE THE CUTEST!!! MY DAUGHTER OR MY SON WOULD LOVE THEM!!!

Friday, November 24, 2006 1:55:00 PM EST  
Blogger Karen Rani said...

Awww how cute is he?
Karen

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:15:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What an adorable lion! I have a special person that would LOVE this as a gift! Thank you for introducing us to so many cool sites & artists!

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:19:00 PM EST  
Anonymous jannell said...

We LOOOVE the adorable Leonardo and his polka dots! My son is roaring for him!

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:34:00 PM EST  
Blogger Carrie said...

Too cute!

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:37:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Rebecca said...

I'm a sucker for handknitted trinkets!

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:48:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, we would love Leonardo very much!

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:52:00 PM EST  
Anonymous kathryn c said...

Leo, I love ya!

Friday, November 24, 2006 2:55:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

finally a soft toy worth having!

Friday, November 24, 2006 3:02:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Emily S. said...

So unique! I would love to give one to my kids this year for Christmas.

Friday, November 24, 2006 3:16:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Baby James said...

Lions and Tigers and Monkeys...oh my! Love it, love it!

Friday, November 24, 2006 3:18:00 PM EST  
Blogger lisa v. clark said...

What a great, unique baby gift!

Friday, November 24, 2006 3:38:00 PM EST  
Blogger Elise said...

Love the lion. Too cute.

Friday, November 24, 2006 4:11:00 PM EST  
Blogger Bek said...

I also wanted to point out (for all the moms that I know read/comment here whose children are NOT white...) they have cute little girl and boy pillow chums in what looks like a little black girl and an Asian (?) boy. This was when I looked last month.

As a mom who is always on the look out for things that represent MY children, I have to give it to them for trying to do that......... FYI...

Friday, November 24, 2006 4:11:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mmm, polka-dotty!

Friday, November 24, 2006 4:15:00 PM EST  
Blogger Western Rebel said...

my kids will love these

Friday, November 24, 2006 5:18:00 PM EST  
Anonymous stringbing said...

I sure love Blabla Kids. What a great company name...how could they not have great things!

Friday, November 24, 2006 5:23:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The colors are so great - no blabla there! These are a great gift for anyone who likes cool things!!

Friday, November 24, 2006 6:31:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! These are incredible!

Friday, November 24, 2006 7:19:00 PM EST  
Blogger Namona said...

Oh my goodness. I almost forgot to check your blog today! So glad I did! Pick me!

Friday, November 24, 2006 7:22:00 PM EST  
Blogger Rachel said...

love the bla bla!~

Friday, November 24, 2006 7:56:00 PM EST  
Anonymous haley said...

I love the lady bug backpack...too cute!

Friday, November 24, 2006 8:15:00 PM EST  
Anonymous robyn d. said...

ROAR!!!!!! I love the lion!!

Friday, November 24, 2006 8:20:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

looks like a fun friend for my daughter. Great find!

Friday, November 24, 2006 9:19:00 PM EST  
Blogger madschill said...

Love those cute knitted dolls!

Friday, November 24, 2006 9:40:00 PM EST  
Blogger Erin said...

i love design mom.

Friday, November 24, 2006 9:58:00 PM EST  
Blogger heidi said...

Oh my cuteness!

Friday, November 24, 2006 10:36:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So cute-- my toddler would love to have one of them. Such cute, bright colors!

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:21:00 PM EST  
Blogger Tania said...

Jane is going to be needing a comfort item ...

Friday, November 24, 2006 11:22:00 PM EST  
Blogger liliv said...

My little nephew Ben would love it!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 12:28:00 AM EST  
Blogger katie said...

stella's dog is pretty raggedy and could use a replacement.

Saturday, November 25, 2006 12:40:00 AM EST  
Anonymous alli said...

love it! need it!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 1:02:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Sharon said...

what a charming company!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 1:02:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They resemble a toy I had as a kid - so adorable!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 9:29:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Carrie said...

Cute. I never win anything, but I keep trying.

Saturday, November 25, 2006 11:54:00 AM EST  
Blogger Jen said...

These dolls rock! I love the bright colors and sick (that means cool) designs. My two month old would love it.

Saturday, November 25, 2006 12:56:00 PM EST  
Anonymous jami said...

blabla wonderful!
Jami

Saturday, November 25, 2006 1:50:00 PM EST  
Blogger paperedtogether said...

amazing! these are so sweet!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:40:00 PM EST  
Blogger ashley said...

blabla, blabla, bla! how cute are these little knit treasures!!!! i wish i had the talent to make one- but since i don't maybe i could win one????

Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:55:00 PM EST  
Blogger Bubbles said...

Now those are cute!!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 6:54:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Gabby, So glad that Ben told me to check out your site! And the Blabla kids!!! Wow. Peter and went to Peru and Bolivia in 1998 and went into a handicraft store that was set up to support the local women, in La Paz. We saw the most amazing knitted items -- hats, children's clothing, dolls, etc. with such style and loveliness. I bought two children's cardigans and hats with llama ears (I'll show them to you...) then, with no idea of having children anytime soon, but now both William and Elizabeth have worn their lovely Bolivian cardigans. I'm so glad that you've pointed me to Blabla, what fab designs. Love the face pillows. Hope you had a good thanksgiving and are enjoying putting up all Christmas decorations. (the kids and I just finished finding big fir limbs, dragging them home and making swags for the front porch -- an all-day affair but William is thrilled and now hopes that Santa will come in the front door rather than through the chimmney!).

Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:10:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sooooooo cute!

Saturday, November 25, 2006 10:16:00 PM EST  
Blogger Factotum said...

I love these--I need a comfort toy for Alex who is learning to sleep in his crib and NOT in my bed

Saturday, November 25, 2006 11:53:00 PM EST  
Blogger heidi said...

I think I would plan a nursery around one of those.

Sunday, November 26, 2006 12:00:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those are so stinking cute!

Sunday, November 26, 2006 2:40:00 PM EST  
Blogger Keri said...

I hope luck is in my favor this time because that Leonardo doll is so perfect for my little Leo whose initials are also L.E.O. ;)

Sunday, November 26, 2006 8:26:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love these.

Sunday, November 26, 2006 8:36:00 PM EST  
Blogger Jenni said...

cute

Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:09:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Raissa said...

Love Blabla kids!

Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:56:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How sweet and fun are those!!!!

Sunday, November 26, 2006 10:59:00 PM EST  

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