Musings

Anthem of the Ants Fall 2015 Preview
Anthem of the Ants has designed a lovely collection for the Fall/Winter 2015 season. From the contemporary florals to the indigo chambray fabrics, these pieces will become some of our girls' favorites.  We are particularly excited about the Cha Cha...
Pink Chicken Fall / Winter 2015 Preview
Pink Chicken has designed a wonderful and beautiful collection for the Fall / Winter 2015 season. From the adorable giraffe print to the beautiful sunset zig zag print, this season's collection will surely be fun to wear for any girl.  We...
Baby Gift Ideas
Some baby gift tips as you consider purchasing a baby gift. At Mini Ruby, your gift will be beautifully wrapped in paper with a ribbon and a personalized note will be included. Your recipient will also have a pre-paid shipping...
Contemporary Styles
Mini Ruby aims to provide a wide selection of childrenswear that is both contemporary from a temporal perspective and fashion forward from a style perspective. Spanning a wide range of styles from classic to urban, contemporary encompasses and encapsulates all...
Wheat - From your 1st Child to your 2nd
My first Wheat piece was given to me as a gift when my eldest daughter was a baby. It was the cutest onesie with a contemporary print and ruffles on the bottom. It instantly became my favorite onesie, not only...
Why are Flamingos Pink?
Some fun trivia to share with our kids. Featuring an adorable dress by Blune. The top of this dress features a modern leaf print and the bottom is made of a very soft matelasse.  The skirt is absolutely beautiful to...
Great Article from The New Yorker, "Playground Purgatory"
Came across a funny piece in The New Yorker over the weekend, "Playground Purgatory."  Just want to share the link: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/05/18/playground-purgatory.  I know that some of this will resonate with some of you.  For me, the bit about giving yourself a...
Go Gently Baby - Great Style and Environmental Stewardship
Go Gently Baby, named a top 10 eco-friendly brand by Vogue.com, designs easy to wear, comfortable styles that are also conscious of our carbon footprint. Go Gently Baby uses organic fabrics and eco-friendly dyes and materials. Easy to wear and...
Mini & Maximus Tic Tac Dress - Back to the Basics
We have recently introduced Mini and Maximus, but we would like to highlight one piece in particular. Mini and Maximus has designed a great dress called the Tic Tac Dress.  A great silhouette with shapes as its inspiration, any future mathematician...
Durable, Stylish T-Shirts by Toobydoo
Summer is almost upon us, so freshen up with some great T-shirts by Toobydoo.  These tees are made in a really nice, durable cotton that will survive lots of wash and wear.  I found Toobydoo in a small children's boutique...
We Love a Little Edge
We try to instill a little independence of thought and creativity and Mini and Maximus truly represents that ideal. We love the edgy styles and color combinations and we can't help but appreciate the "geometry" sprinkled throughout these pieces. Euclid...
A Teaching Moment
Liberty Dress by 3pommes available now on the site.  When I saw this dress and looked at the print, I thought what a great conversation starter with my older daughter about the history of the Statue of Liberty, France and...
Pink Chicken - Purple, A Regal Color
Spring / Summer Arrivals by Pink Chicken available now.  Looking at this picture and the beautiful purples reminds me of Latin class in junior high school.  I remember learning about the lives and customs of the Romans and seeing images of...