‘Hair Accessories’ Articles at Sweetnicks

Introducing: Sweetnicks’ Sundries

December 2, 2011 · Narrative

I have always been a creative sort. Whether it’s writing, cooking, rubber stamping, photography, or making a Thanksgiving banner for our mantle, I like to exercise that part of my brain. Of course, with kids, it means I don’t always have the time to pursue such endeavors, but it doesn’t stop me from trying.

I have bought many hair clips over the years for Madeline, my nieces, and friends’ daughters. Of course, until only recently, the hair clips I’d buy for Madeline would sit largely unused in a jar. It turns out that if her Mom makes them, she wears them though. Who knew? While that wasn’t the only inspiration behind starting Sweetnicks’ Sundries, it’s certainly fun to create with my daughter in mind.

I have been making countless clippies over the last few weeks, in preparation for a vendor show tomorrow. After that, I’ll be putting them online in a new Etsy shop. (I’ve put one of my favorite clips in there now, just to start you out). I’ve got to say, it’s been an adventure sourcing the supplies, the ribbons, mixing and matching flowers and sequins and jewels, and this might be just the beginning. I have all sorts of plans in mind.

Need a stocking stuffer or small gift for a little one on your list this holiday? I’ve got you covered.

Before I leave you …

Sarah is having a fantabulous giveaway RIGHT NOW that you’ll want to check out. And if you don’t already read her other blog, Sassy Closet, you can get a mini peek into our living room right here (totally blushing on the kind words she bestowed on me!).
I have two more articles up on Parent Society’s website on divorce – Divorce Don’ts – How to Divorce and Keep Your Dignity Intact, and Taking the Bah Humbug Out of Divorce.

Alright folks, all for tonight. xoxo Cate

Fashion: Thinking Outside the Box

February 2, 2011 · Narrative

When it comes to looking for a particular piece of clothing (or even an accessory) for my wardrobe, I’ve learned that it’s good to think outside the box a bit.

My favorite work-out t-shirts are from the men’s section of Old Navy. It’s a simple v-neck shirt, but the nearly-identical t-shirt on the women’s side is twice the price. Go figure. And this weekend? The shirt on the women’s side was $12 and the shirt on the men’s side was $3.99.

Accessories meant for kids’ hair work just as well for grown-ups hair. You know, excluding the bright pops of day-glo pink and Hello Kitty emblems. Some of my favorite hair accessories have been Etsy buys that I bought with Madeline in mind. She hasn’t jumped on the hair accessory bandwagon yet, and in the meantime, they work perfectly well for my hair. And as Beth and I found out awhile back, hair accessories at J. Crew’s Crewcuts (their kid store) were cheaper than the adult counterparts across the hallway. For the same basic thing.

That’s two easy ways to think outside the box when you’re trying to hunt something down … check the men’s department and the kid’s department as well.

I have one more for you. Check sleepwear.

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Bribery and Etsy

October 27, 2009 · Narrative

I never noticed her cheekbones until these pictures. Now they just melt me every time I look at them. I’ve been trying to grow out Madeline‘s bangs lately, to see if that helps tame her wild locks just a bit. All that is fine and good, but she hates barrettes. Well, she actually doesn’t hate them, she just refuses to wear them.

When I put them in, I usually try and distract her so she forgets that they’re there.

Sometimes a bribe works.

Once she realizes she has something in her hair (even a handband or a ponytail holder yields the same results), she pulls it out and hands it to me. Uh oh, the jig is up.

My Dad always asks, “Can’t you put a barrette or something in her hair?” Um, yeah, tried that. Hair Accessory: FAIL. She looks so cute with them in, banishing the street urchin look completely, that I’m hoping this is just a phase that she outgrows. A couple people have told me that their daughters did the same thing, but eventually turned the corner. Here’s hoping….