Coyuchi

As you know, I had such a hard time finding crib bedding.  No hot pink and zebra stripes in this house!!  So naturally when I found a tasteful line, I wanted to share (I think on Gilt), Coyuchi.  It's such a beautifully sweet designed collection.  

George Crib Collection 

detailed crib sheets

They even have kids clothing!

Check out their other bedding and bath products for yourself!  

Chops

A few months back some friends had us over for dinner.  We never turn down dinner with these friends, Brooke is an amazing cook!  Check out her blog Plum Pie Cooks.  She made pork tenderloin, mac and cheese, asparagus and amazing pear and pomegranate salad.  I'm usually not a huge fan of pork but the marinade she used was so delicious!  It was so yummy that I copied her and made this meal for Christmas Eve dinner, and wow was it a hit!!

Since then I use this marinade any time I make pork chops.  This is not my recipe at all, but I had to share it with you.  A couple of the times I've used it, I didn't one or two of the ingredients on hand.  The chops were just as good without them though!  Check out the full recipe here.

Pork Marinade

1/3 c   dried cherries
1/3 c   dry red wine
1/4 c   balsamic vinegar
3/4 c   cranberry juice
4  garlic cloves, minced
6  shallots, sliced
3 tbl   rosemary, chopped

The original recipe says to marinade anywhere from 2 hrs to overnight.  When I use this on pork chops I grill them in a skillet.  The tenderloin I sear on the stove top, then finish it off in the over.

Baby Clothes

Not sure about you, but I have the hardest time finding cute baby clothes.  I guess my style isn't what is necessarily popular for babies.  No frills, fuss, or HUGE bows!!!  No stupid sayings, I love my mommy or My daddy blah blah blah!  Sorry for the short rant : )  If I had a fashion background I would seriously consider starting a baby clothing line.  It seems so easy!  Beautiful patterns, colors, simplicity. . .

I usually have the best luck at Old Navy and the Gap.  The Old Navy near my house can be sort of hit or miss and the Gap seems a little over prices sometimes.  And of course I LOVE anything from Tea Collection, but I have to catch them on sale.  Thanks to my new addiction, Pinterest : ) I have found a few other lines I really like.  Please Please Please pass on any good websites/stores you love.

Boden 

Not the cheapest, but not ridiculous either.  Cute boy things as well.  And a bonus they have adult clothes too!

Wild Dill

Lots of different brands.  Range of prices.  

esty user EcoStreet

If you're going to accessorize with headbands, I think these are precious.  Small, sweet, beautiful.  I really don't think that Elle would let me put these on her head anyways.  This etsy store has great headbands and knit hats.

kate quinn

Great basics, solids and sweet patterns.  Not the cheapest, but I do catch these on Guilt every once and a while.  

sweet peanut

I've also seen this brand on Guilt.  Haven't ordered anything from them yet, but love all the footed onesies for the fall.

Recently I popped into our new H&M and was really pleased with their selection, great prices and clothes!  Also Zara was definite hit!