The Sarah Louise Jacket Sweater is Back!

My favorite sweater is back! Sarah Louise just shipped me the Jacket Sweater in all sizes both pink and ivory. I had been sold out of the 12 month and 18 months sizes for some time and I apologize. I try to order this item in bulk because of its popularity but as I have learned in retail, it is very hard to get it perfect.

This sweater is versatile and well made. I call it the jacket sweater since it is fully lined and heavier than a normal sweater. It can work as a cardigan or jacket throughout the year. My daughter has gotten a TON of wear out of hers and has literally drug it through the mud. It washes really, really well and you would never know her pink sweater was once brown.


This is a great gift or just the perfect sweater for your loved one. I can't say enough about this sweater. You just can't go wrong with the Sarah Louise jacket sweater!

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New Spring Arrivals - Zuccini Smocked Clothes

Zuccini has outdone themselves this season. I have already told you about the popsicle treats they created as well as the cupcake delights. They have also created the best blue gingham smocked strawberry bishop dress with coordinating car John John.















The strawberries on this great collar are delectable and the smocked car is just adorable. I have one of each for Christian and Molly for this summer. I love the covered buttons on the shortall but I am sucker for covered buttons. I think it is nice to put blue on a little girl for a little change of color.















I just received phone calls from Vive La Fete, Carriage Boutique and Jeanine Johnsen that our spring orders are shipping so check back often as I will be blogging about more and more new arrivals. Just a little teaser - I ordered very adorable smocked bathing suits from Vive La Fete and incredible Fourth of July dresses from Jeanine Johnsen.

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New Spring Arrivals - Sarah Louise Dresses

Spring is here! Well, not exactly. But spring clothing is arriving. Being relatively new to retail, it still catches me off guard when the manufacturers call me to tell me my Spring order is ready to ship and it is January, and I haven't even taken down the Christmas tree in my house. Then, I get excited to see everything I ordered that I haven't seen since visiting the Market in October.















Sarah Louise is my go-to retailer for girly-girl dresses and they never fail me. This season Sarah Louise created the most precious light pink smocked flutter sleeve dress. This is perfect for any special occassion or new introductions.

Take the floral embroidered dress with multiple color flowers as another example. They really pop against the crisp white dress. I really appreciate the attention to detail Sarah Louise includes with every dress down to the built-in petticoat and tie bow on back.


I always finish off the look with a pair of ruffle panties by Sarah Louise. My Mom first turned me onto these because she is not a fan of a pair of pampers hanging out the bottom of an adorably dressed little girl. We carry these panties in white, pink and cream and are always reordering them since it appears my Mom wasn't alone in her sentiment.

While you are shivvering on the East Coast or getting soaked on the West, I hope you can enjoy looking at our spring smocked clothing and eagerly anticipate the warmer weather ahead of us.

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Christening Gowns and Clothes Now at Maison de Belles Choses!

We are excited to announce the arrival of Christening gowns and outfits at Maison de Belles Choses! We have been able to find some great options for this special occasion and found a need for them in San Francisco and online. We are carrying Christening attire from Bailey Boys, Sarah Louise, and Isabel Garreton. We are also carrying wonderful, traditional coming home outfits from Petit Ami and Feltman Brothers.

Bailey Boys has created a handsome hand smocked boy romper for Christening. The fabric is a light cotton/polyester blend with long sleeves and a Peter pan collar. The sister compliment is a beautiful hand smocked long sleeved bishop Christening gown and bonnet. This fabric is also a cotton/polyester blend and includes a slip finished with lace.

Sarah Louise created a very handsome boy short romper with detail on the chest and pleated bottom with faux belt. This outfit is accompanied by an adorable cap for your little guy. The fabric is a nice polyester/cotton blend and this is a great option for your little guy on his big day.

Isabel Garreton is a wonderful company. Their mission is to employ underprivileged women to create their beautiful clothing and they have been doing so for over 20 years. We are fortunate to have found their lovely Christening gowns and to be able to offer them to you. We have a few options in the store but also have access to their entire collection online. We are carrying their Tucks romper for the little guy. This is 100% cotton and features pintucks on the chest, a Peter pan collar and pleated pants. There is an adorable belt on back with two covered buttons and two covered buttons at the collar as well.

I love Christening gowns and for the true traditionalist, boys and girls may wear a gown on their baptism. Maison is carrying Isabel Garreton's classic gown in white batiste. There is embroidered ivy around the collar, the sleeve and the high waist. This gown is fully lined with a beautiful tie bow in back and complimenting bonnet with the embroidery also.

For the smocking enthusiast, Isabel Garreton offers the Pearls Gown in white batiste. The craftsmanship is noteworthy with the smocking on chest trimmed with pearls and embroidery detail on the gown. The sleeves each have a delicate ribbon and is finished with a beautiful tie bow in back and complimenting bonnet. The bonnet is exquisite with smocking and pearls.

















My husband and I welcomed our daughter in 2006 and our little guy in 2009, and it was important to me to bring them home in a lovely "coming home" outfit. My daughter wore a gown bought for her by her Uncles. My son wore an adorable blue outfit from Sarah Louise (we sold out of it). We have some new options from Petit Ami and Feltman Brothers. Petit Ami offers a light blue convertible gown with embroidered train. This comes with a complimenting cap. Since it is a convertible gown, it will work in the car seat going home from the hospital. Feltman Brothers has been creating "coming home" outfits for many, many years. A great boy option we carry is a White Batiste Bubble with Rocking Horse. I personally like the blue collar and cuffs on the sleeve. For your little princess, Feltman Brothers has a lovely Pink Handkerchief Dress with lace trimmed slip.

I hope you are as excited to find us as we were to find these beautiful Christening gowns and rompers and "coming home" outfits. Please email or call if you have any questions. We continue to have fun helping dress your children in adorable smocked clothing and now are excited to extend our offerings to include these special occasions.

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