Clementine Rose

It's a ....

2010-08-07T15:32:00.000-04:00

...GIRL! So those of you who follow us on Facebook (that's almost 400 of you) or Twitter (a whopping 730!!) you may have already heard the news. Things have been very hectic the past few months because I found out that I am expecting!! Yes! We are having a baby girl in January 2011. I am soooo excited! This is our first child. My husband and I have been married for almost 5 years and decided that this was the year to start planning our family. We just had no idea it was going to all happen so fast! So, my newest inspiration for CR is my growing tummy and the little one inside. I hope you will share with me all your advice and support over the coming months as I continue on this path toward motherhood. Now, the donuts....I am really trying to eat really well for the baby but I am CONSTANTLY hungry! And I can't get enough carbs! These lovelies are from the Doughnut Plant in the Lower East Side. I have not had any since I got pregnant but I can't stop thinking about them! I think I see a trip to the LES in my near future......yum.

Inspiration....

2010-05-01T09:37:00.002-04:00

Its the first day of May (and supposed to be 87 degrees in NYC). I love this time of the year! And I am so excited for May because my sister-in-law is due this month with their first child!! We will be heading to Oklahoma City for Memorial day weekend to see our brother and sister with their new little one. I have been thinking a lot about having kids these days. Lots of my friends are working on their second (or third!). We have not yet made the big leap into parenthood and although people say you are never really ready....I almost feel like I AM and WE are. I know my hubs is going to be a fantastic Dad. We talk about our future kids and have a short list of names already. I pick things for the shop that are things I would buy and use and wear and things that I imagine my future kids wearing and using. I don't know when we will be blessed with a little one of our own but I do know that we are blessed with our newest niece and I can't wait to meet her!!

Montreal in Springtime (as close to April in Paris as I am going to get this year...)

2010-04-03T08:23:00.004-04:00

What can I say? I can't start every blog posting with "I've been a bad blogger...". But what I CAN say is that March was the BEST MONTH yet for Clementine Rose! (Which may explain my tardy blog entry.) So with the shop, my day job and lots of travel the past few weeks, things have been well... hectic. But hectic in a good way! I love it. I am writing this entry from a room at the St Paul hotel in Montreal. We have a big trip planned for later this year (SA - World Cup 2010) so, no April in Paris. But, Montreal this weekend is even better!! The weather is gorgeous and we are with friends and family who have come to town to meet us. Ahhhh.....

Back to business - I have to share some exciting news with you, my CRBloggers! I have found an AMAZING photographer to collaborate with. Gina Maxine is super talented and very, very sweet. She found our shop and after we had one conversation, I knew I had to work with her! We did our first shoot last week with a couple of my favorite pieces. (SHirin bird frame dress & GoGentlyBaby polo shirt) I am already planning a full-fledged lookbook for the fall lines and I can't wait! I love the idea of mixing and matching the lines we carry to offer some inspiration for some very adorable outfits. She has a real talent for capturing these moments! :-) I am working on adding a lookbook section to the site but in the mean time, keep an eye on her site for more.

Get the Scoop & Tweeps I Adore

2010-02-20T19:36:00.006-05:00

I have been a bad blogger....I can't believe that ~~January~~ February is almost over already! I have been busy getting things ready for a refresh to the home page and all the new spring stock that is arriving soon. I can't complain - I have absolutely loved every minute of this journey so far. To catch you up, our very first newsletter, [Get the Scoop...] went out on January 27th. I hope you are on the list but just in case you missed it, you can get the scoop here .

The other thing keeping me busy is Twitter. I have been twittering like a mad woman. I've found some amazing new brands to carry and some all round amazing tweeps. If you are on twitter, here are some of my favorite tweeps for you to check out: @FutureMama, @Modern_Bird, @TheFancyLamb. AND...I am so trilled about these new lines I have discovered for clementine rose, coming soon: @Lillybeefortiny, @barleyandbirch, and @duckduckgreen. Take a look and let me know what you think! Do you have a twitter peep that you think I should be following? Tweet me @clementinerose

Another adorable blog post - featuring SHirin Kids & CR !!

2009-12-06T19:20:00.002-05:00

So excited to discover the wonderful mom-bloggers out there but even more excited when they find us! SHirin Kids is a fabulous line of wearable art for your hip baby. The combination of chic design & eco-friendly fabrics make these adorable onesies, tees and hats hard to resist! More from SHirin coming soon...we will be carrying the latest little dresses. I have to agree with TheUrbanKid - love it!!

On Twitter with a new compact mini-logo

2009-11-30T07:30:00.001-05:00

Until this weekend, I didn't know what all the fuss was about with this Twitter business! Since it was a long weekend and I was FINALLY home with no big plans, I decided to spend some time to try to figure it out. I am now, a converted believer! It is a very cool tool once you find some people or groups to follow. I am proud to say that as of the time I am writing this, I am following 150+ and I have 45 followers of my own. That being said, I think there is always the risk of spammers who are just trying to up their twitter accounts but I did find that there are ways to protect your account from that but either restricting access or requiring validation. Plus there are all these really cool mom bloggers and social media savvy women out there that are dedicated users! It makes it very worthwhile. While I still love my main logo, I found that the size did not work for display as a twitter pic - I also have the same issue on facebook. So, taking some inspiration from one of my fav brands (BR or Banana Republic), I have added a new, mini-logo to use both on and offline. I have already found a cool mom-blogger to partner form something coming soon so stay tuned! In the meantime, see you on twitter!!! :-) cr on twitter

I am back...Blog Press and Thanksgiving Wishes

2009-11-26T15:25:00.001-05:00

It has been a long time since my last blog post. That is a bit of an indication of how hectic life has been lately. So, on this Thanksgiving weekend, I am back at it since there is just so much to be Thankful for! Family and friends and this new venture. I have so many things that I want to do and I am so grateful that I am able to make it happen! The site continues to generate steady traffic and our facebook group continues to grow. There is just so much more in store! I had some good blog press recently which was very exciting. Jennifer Garner was spotted with a PaciSitter that is available on our site. Check it out http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2009/11/16/celeb-baby-gear-get-the-look - the site links to CR where you can pick up the same one!! :-) I am very hopeful for the future and happy with the forward movement. The women I have grown to know through Ladies Who Launch, continue to amaze and inspire me. I looking forward to a wonderful holiday and I wish you the same!

Go Gently Baby Sgt Pepper Jacket ...Love it!

2009-10-17T13:01:00.012-04:00

How cute is this jacket? I have been looking to expand the offering for boys and this little number from Go Gently Baby is the answer! Your little guy will look hip and cool, rockin' this cozy jacket with the super fun name. Pairs perfectly with the Sweats in navy, army or storm. Love it! Lots of new lines in stock so be sure to visit the what's new? page....

Bebe Au Lait Mint Chocolate Reversible Double Bib .............Y-U-M!

2009-10-15T03:46:00.010-04:00

This bib from Bebe Au Lait is both hip and functional. The bib comes in a number of different patterns but the Mint Chocolate (pictured) has been an early hit! It looks as yummy as it sounds! The brilliance behind these bibs is that there are actually four clean surfaces to use. The bib is secured closed by double sided magnets and the sides overlap. There is a white terry-cloth surface underneath. That way, you can use the same bib four times before you need to wash it! The two patterned sides are 100% cotton & the reverse are 100% terry cloth. The bibs are machine washable. This is definitely a hip mom & baby must have item.... stock up or give as a gift!

Special offer for Clementine Rose Facebook Fans!

2009-09-28T07:49:00.004-04:00

So, I have a little (but growing) facebook group for the site. If you haven't checked it out yet, here is the perfect reason to.... I am offering a special 15% off for all the Clementine Rose Facebook Fans. So,if you are not one yet - add yourself! And feel free to spread the word to your friends. The promo code is available on our fan page and you just enter it at checkout. Great excuse to pick up a pair of the Kahu Booties or that Amanda diaper bag you have had your eye on! Spread the word! The more fans the merrier!! :-) To see our little page & get the code... click here --> Clementine Rose Fan Page

Perfect for fall ... Kahu Booties

2009-09-27T09:23:00.002-04:00

These Kahu booties from the Kina line are as super soft as they look. They come in a variety of colors too. The collection is from New Zealand and the lining is 100% natural lambswool. They are perfect for fall and winter to keep baby's toes warm and cozy. They come in the cutest little boxes too and would make a sweet gift for the hip baby.

Madison Parker - local Jersey City designer

2009-09-22T07:17:00.002-04:00

There were a lot of things the ladies loved at the event! One, being the line from Madison Parker. I especially adore the fact that this is a local designer from my town! The fun and funky onesies are so cute and keep baby hip, reflecting the coolness that we all experienced growing up.... (think Big Wheels). This line is a keeper and the ABC DEF has been an early best seller so I thought I'd share it on the blog. Plus it is great for a boy or a girl and I know the blog has been a bit girl biased so far.... :-) Don't worry, I am on a mission to find more boys lines for the site so stay tuned!

Clementine Rose is officially launched!

2009-09-19T05:26:00.001-04:00

It is 5:32 am on a Saturday. The site came on-line officially, last night around 9PM just as I was sitting on a patio, enjoying a lovely & late dinner with my mom and hubby. I was going to wait until tomorrow to send an email an post this entry but I was so excited - I couldn't sleep! So, the email went out sometime after 4AM. I am really glad that the site is finally live! Our event on Thursday was perfect timing. The moms were great and I think everyone had a good time. You really can't go wrong with champagne and tarts. Especially when the tarts are white chocolate, lemon and lavendar (the absolute fav flavor of the night)! I will be posting pics to the biog and the now-live facebook page later today (at a more decent hour) but I wanted to give my blog followers an update! I guess that is all for now... but much more is coming soon. Thanks for the early support and hanging in there with me! :-)

The launch has been delayed...

2009-09-10T07:22:00.001-04:00

We are VERY close to launching however it will not be today. :-( Don't worry...it will be worth the wait!! :-) I am very excited about the site and we are just putting the finishing touches on everything. Thanks to my testers who have provided some wonderful and actionable feedback to make the site the best it can be for the day when we go-live. Please stay tuned ... we are still coming soon! In the meantime, lets talk about something really exciting - our official launch party!! My friend is graciously hosting her local Jersey City moms group for an evening of "Champagne & Tarts". This will be a fun and casual way for local moms to learn about the site and view the launch collection. The event will be held at her home on September 17th. Moms who attend will receive 15% off of their purchase that evening! If you are local and interested in attending, please let me know! You can email me lana@clementinerose.com. That's all for now.... I have a site to launch!! :-)

Go Gently Baby

2009-09-05T11:52:00.002-04:00

So, I mentioned this line already in an earlier post but I need to share since I placed my order this week and I cannot wait for it to arrive! I am thrilled to say that I will have the line in time to include in the launch. This collection is so charming. Clothes for baby that are not only hip and stylish but they have a message that we could all learn a thing or two from. Made with organic and sustainable materials and constructed in LA, this line will keep baby looking good while making a statement. Pictured here is the sweet roo dress in putty...soft and comfy... love it!

SHirin Kids - wearable art for your hip baby

2009-08-30T21:25:00.014-04:00

The countdown to launch is officially on! We are counting down to Sept 7th. That is just over a week away.... can't wait! I received another shipment this weekend and I have to share..... Thanks to the NYC trade show I found SHirin Kids - beautiful and artistic tees, onesies and hats to keep baby looking good. These are hand silk screened prints that make a wonderful gift. Love this line!

kit + lili and Go Gently Baby

2009-08-20T08:04:00.007-04:00

This week, I received my first shipment from kit+lili - a Brooklyn based line. I adore these onesies and rompers for baby. Bright, vibrant colors and very cool designs - an adorable onesie covered with cherry colored apples! (see pic) How fun! And thanks to one of the Ladies in my Ladies Who Launch group, I have discovered a new line called GoGentlyBaby. The thing I love most about the line is their choice of organic and sustainable fabrics. Plus the clothing is constructed in LA and looks uber cool!! I will be checking out the fall line so look for more on that in a few days!

Ok, I tried not to use too many of these (!!!) but I just can't help myself..... :-)

New Maternity Lines for Launch!!!

2009-08-10T07:51:00.005-04:00

I found a couple of new lines that I am going to try to squeeze in for launch....First there is the ultimate layering piece to transition between the seasons. Inca Mama sweaters from Peru... they are modern and soft and versatile. These will be a must have for Fall and Winter! And I finally found a line of diaper bags that will be perfect for the launch. Babymel London - the perfect bag for the mom who wants function AND style...at a great price! I will try to limit my exclamation marks for future posts...I am just so excited :-)

My First Shipment Arrived Yesterday!!!

2009-08-06T06:59:00.012-04:00

I was enjoying a late night with friends on a rooftop in the Meatpacking district so as excited as I was about my first shipment last night....I waited until now to open it. I need my sleep!! I am sooooo excited!! Lifefactory wee•Go® bottles with adorable silicone sleeves. They come in these vibrant, juicy colors that look like sherbet ! Yum!! AND can I just say Bebe Au Lait nursing covers, double bibs, burp cloths and hooded blankets......so fab - the patterns are sophisticated but fun at the same time..... & even the packaging is lovely. I can't wait to get the site updated so I can start to show these wonderful products! But for now, I am off to the day job. More soon....

Ladies Who Launch Incubator - I am Now a BELIEVER!

2009-08-05T07:09:00.007-04:00

Ok, quick post before I am off to work.... (the day job) ... I went to my first Ladies Who Launch Incubator session last night in Union Square and let me just say..... I am a total believer already. This was the first of four sessions with the same group and I can't wait until next Tuesday. These ladies are amazing! To have a place where I can actually talk about my company and my ideas and get inspiration and encouragement from this very diverse group of women - I can't even describe it. I will give more details later since I have homework to do.....good homework honey!

Bubble NYC - My first trade show...

2009-08-02T16:03:00.008-04:00

So, today .... even with the MONSOON rain showers in NYC, I ventured out to attend my very first trade show. And I am very glad I did! I discovered some wonderful new lines! And even placed a order. I feel that my line up of baby stuff is looking pretty good....and with todays addition....it is going to be "killer"! (To borrow a description from Amanda who I met today!!) Amanda sells Nui Organics - a beautiful line of organic merino wool childrens wear. I saw her line and HAD to add it to the launch wear for the site. So check back at launch for her beautiful organic wool wear. And the Kina collection of handcrafted natural baby booties. They are lovely.

Clementine Rose is Born!

2009-07-15T23:46:00.004-04:00

I have always wanted to start my own business. I know, I know....its a recession right? The WORST possible time to start a new venture. The best thing to do is keep my nose clean and head down at the job I still have (for now) and try to make it through 2009 unscathed. Well what is that saying...."Life's too short!" Clementine Rose is my eBoutique that will launch in August. I have always wanted to do something like this and now is as good of a time as ever. I am 31 with no kids (yet) and a great career. But something is still missing.....So, its official! The birth of my first...."baby". Clementine Rose is my bun in the oven for now.... more to come soon!!!