Vintage Indie

Spring Gardening with The Baby Gardener

Each year to celebrate spring, I have high hopes of a garden of some sort. I don't really care what it is, I would just love to grow something. My thumb isn't so green, but each year I try something. Last year my husband and I focused on landscaping and with the crazy weather here in Kentucky, it killed almost all of our new plants, bushes and one tree. So yesterday I ventured out to purchase some plants for my hopes of a small container garden and came home with one tomato plant and nine Brussel sprout plants. That's it, that's all I could find. So I decided I'll focus on these two and possibly add something else next week. I'm surrounded by trees so not many hours of full sun, but I'm holding out for the little sliver of land that gets the most sun, I'll keep you posted.

In the meantime to celebrate spring gardening I'd like to introduce you to today's Daily Swank business The Baby Gardner. Too sweet to pass up, and full of adorable items, with vintage appeal this indie shop was right up my alley.

Talk about something precious for your little one this Yellow Chenille & Roses Throw         Quilt. It's hand made up of chenille, a vintage tablecloth and satin trimming. Perfect for picnicking in the garden.

We spoke with Deanna Gardner the owner and designer of The Baby Gardener and she was kind enough to share a little insight with us about her shop.

Vintage Indie - What was the idea behind starting The Baby Gardner?
TBG - I've been a designer for 13 years and an avid collector of 'vintage' for most of those. The Baby Gardner began as a collection of my own vintage-inspired creations for little ones shortly after the birth of my daughter. As the business grew and evolved, it seemed the perfect opportunity to showcase other talented artists while staying true to the 'vintage baby' niche we had created. We now have more than a dozen amazingly-talented indie artists featured at The Baby Gardner.

Vintage Indie - How does your store relate to vintage?

TBG - The Baby Gardner is a fresh approach to online shopping for little ones. Inspired by the nostalgia of times gone by, we specialize in design originals for baby that bloom from all things vintage. If you have a soft spot for vintage baby, we feel pretty certain you'll fall in love.

I couldn't agree more with The Baby Gardner what's not to love about these Vintage-Inspired Petit Bebe Soft Baby Rattles. Each one is one of a kind and adorned with vintage embroidery pieces and ready to snuggle.


Vintage Indie - What makes your store different than the "big box" children's stores?

TBG - Our products are hand-picked, handcrafted samplings from artists and designers across the country.  You won't find any mass-produced items here. Our artists have a passion for vintage and a love for little ones.  This is what makes our ‘garden’ unique — and we think that's a good thing.

Head over to The Baby Gardner today, and shop "outside the box" to see what small businesses like The Baby Gardner have to offer, we promise you won't be dissapointed. While you are there Vintage Indie readers receive 10% off any purchase with code BGINDIE through 5/1//08.

The Daily Swank - Baby Goes Vintage

I've been meaning to tell you about today's Daily Swank for awhile now. Baby Goes Vintage is one of my favorite baby and child stores. It's full of vintage warmth and loads of charm.

Look at this darling wall art. I love the old school look of this Girl Feeding a Cat. It's a paper illustration backed by wood and comes with a creamy white ribbon for hanging.

Dare to be different in your princesses room. I know I wouldn't mind this Stella Chandelier in my own bedroom. It's real crystal drops make is something special, worthy of passing down.

Lastly, complete the vintage look in your sweet child's room with this 100% cotton Dick and Jane Bedding. Each set is made by hand to order and other fabrics are available as well.

The Daily Swank - Vintage French

Today's Daily Swanky is so dreamy, I have to admit I want everything from this indie shop. I'm seriously drooling!

Can you say Bon Bon Bag? No, I'm not talking about those little delicious treats that all of us work at home moms spend all day eating.... ha ha. I'm talking about these fabulous handmade Bags from pikapeeks.

Each little bag is filled with delightful treasures of French and vintage items. I have to tell you I think they would make a perfect gift! I'll take one in every color please!

What little girl wouldn't love a Petite Sac? One with her very own favorite colors and her name right on the front! Made from French Linen and cotton patchwork you can have one custom ordered!

Drooling yet? I tell you some people's imagination is wonderful. Isn't this little Le Petit Oeuf Sewing Kit fabulous! A perfect mix of sewing delights just waiting for you!

Head over to pikapeeks shop now for these and many more fabulous vintage French goodness!