Irresistable ~ Sneak Peek

My Irresistable set will be available on the 15th of January along with 14 other sets and dresses that are perfect for Spring Fling's!!!

xoxo

Sheila

www.babygoretro.com

Visit my blog (here) to win a $50.00 gift certificate on January 1st..a contest is in the making!

Cookie's for Santa..

I just thought this was a sweet picture! Look at all those yummy treats Mads made for Santa. I hope everyone had an incredible Christmas..we had snow and loads of fun opening gifts this morning and then I made Turkey for dinner..then a nappy of course! We had a super fantastic day...hope you did too!!

Cheers!!

Sheila

Sneak Peek's

I wanted to share a couple of my new Spring Fling sets!!
They will be available on Jan 15th...2008!!!

A whole new year! I am so excited to be working on a little collection based on Spring! Vibrant colors..flowers..birds..sun! I do live in the Northwest and it is dark and dreary and pending snow..brrr....I have to say Southern California is sounding lovely right about now! It is lovely here too..crisp and clear...I really shouldn't complain!

Back on the subject...the sweet little collection...sneak peek's!
First is Grace..

and really a favorite of mine..

Apples & Pears..

Come take a peek! Jan 15th!!

Sheila

Spring Fling

I know Christmas is just a few days away..and oh I am so behind in my present wrapping and dinner planning but that is another story. I have been working on the sweetest Spring Fling dresses and sets! My plan is to debut them on the website on Jan 15th, 2008....keep checking back for sneak peeks!!

Off to bed..I have loads of holiday stuff to do tomorrow.

G'night.

Sheila

Custom Clothing..am I crazy??

I am offering custom clothing on my website..my style of course..or my staples as I should say. I know these designs work for kiddo's because I have made a million pair of pants..a hundred or two or maybe even 600 appliqued tee's and not as many skirts..but the 2 skirts I am offering have done quite well and are my faves. I seriously just hope I don't get someone that asks me for some major detailed applique because I just can't do it..well not that I can't..I have but I don't want too! I enjoy the simple things and I prefer to make the simple things..so I would have to just say can't do it and that is even harder..to say nope. Oh the dilema..

I hope it is easy to use and figure out..and I really hope everyone likes my fabric choices..I tend to buy fabrics that aren't saturating the market and fabrics that I look at and say I want I want! Which is way to much becase the fabric out there is Amazing! I want way to much..

So right now I only have 3 swatches on but by the New Year..my goal is 15. It takes a while to get stuff on the site and I have a huge ebay SALE going on and it is Christmas! Have to shop, decorate, make a Gingerbread house, hopefully paint and finish my drywall before the big day..now that would be the best Christmas present ever..hint hint..J!

I am clammering..I hope people want custom clothes! That's all...

Sheila

Calms Forte

I love the stuff! I never used to get so worked up about things but now my eye has a funny tick to it when I get nervous and my tummy goes into knots and I just can't seem to calm myself until I found calms forte. Seriously if you are a nervous nelly like me go to your local grocer and buy it! It is a miracle worker!

Why all the stress..well the writer's strike for one. I as a business have never paid any bills that didn't have to do with the business..now without knowing what the future brings and not having a big ole savings to make me feel calm I have to pay the bills and that is a huge..for me. Can I do it..damn right I can! I am looking forward to the challenge although maybe just a tad stressed out too..what can I say...wouldn't you stress??

All will be good! I have amazing customers..and hopefully will have more this coming year. I have new collections in the works including a Vintage Collection that I have been wanting to do for years and am finally starting on it..and a totally girlie girl dress collection. Super cute...

I just turned 36 years old..my hubby turned the big 40 the day before me..the 7th and 8th of this fine month..and Christmas is just around the corner! I adore Christmas...Life isn't bad at all..just a little stressful..adventures and memories! With a little help from Calms Forte!

I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas!!

Cheers!

Sheila

Helping Hubby..and Santa too..

Justin is taking pic's of Santa and I will be an elf...starting Saturday and Sunday from 10-4pm. Until the 23rd of December.

We will be at:

Mike's Place
219 1st St.
Langley, WA 98260
Phone: (360) 221-6575

Come play with Santa and us!

Sheila

Life Changes..

Life changes..they happen so quickly! We had an amazing time in Hawaii..I have loads of pictures on ebay...selling my goods as well as sharing. I seriously want that to be a Thanksgiving tradition. Fly to Hawaii..I wish!

I am also having my 2nd annual year end clearance on Ebay! I have been waiting for this month just so I can play with what I have instead of making something new or doing a custom..I love to downsize..especially fabric..makes me play!! I also have my holiday sets available..listing the last one's this week so you have them in time!!

My big life change..I now go to bed at around 11ish and no more naps! when I usually wouldn't hit the pillow until 2ish before and take a nappy in the afternoon. Not a bad life change..I have been enjoying the mornings..crisp and chilly here..but still gorgeous!

Hope all is grand in your world!

Sheila

Vintage Bird & Windstorm

Oh how I love this fabulous fabric..it is just spunky and fun! I will be adding it to the website here in a moment but wanted to share a picture. Becca of Bren and Company took the snaps and she did a mighty fine job! So cute!! Love the look and feel.

We are having a major windstorm today..my tree's are swaying in the wind and I am just praying that none of them decide to snap. We tend to loose power quite easily but so far we have only lost it for a few minutes and then back on..yeah! I get nervous still when the power goes out..my tummy turns into knots and my stress level goes sky high..still not quite used to the wind around here..maybe someday.

I hope everyone is staying warm and cozy.

Sheila

Vacation

We are hitting Hawaii!! Whahoo..7 glorious days of sitting on the beach (hopefully with a Mai Tai in hand)..romping in the water with my kiddo, doing a little snorkeling and just plain ole relaxing with the hubby. We decided to not take a computer with us..this idea scares me as people tend to not read websites or emails..just look at the pictures (maybe that is just me!) but I am hoping I can get away with disappearing for 7 days without any problems..oh gosh should I take the computer?? Hmmm....I am super busy the next 2 weeks..amazing how time flies when you need it to stand still for a bit. I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving!!

S.

Red Riding Hood, Spider Queen and spaghetti dinner..anyone?

We had a very successful night of trick or treating..the girls went wild..loads of high pitched screams and candy trading...also some "what were they thinking giving us playdoh."

Thanfully it was a rather nice night here on Whidbey..not to cold at all. Hope everyone had a fabulous time!

S.

Petticoat Pants

Finally!! My petticoat pants are here!! They are made from an amazing white cotton and have the sweetest ruffles at the hem...you can choose the stripe or the dot. These pants are PERFECT for under dresses or just to lounge around the house.

Mention you saw this blog in the notes section when ordering and I will ship for FREE!! If paying by Paypal make sure you minus the shipping..if by CC I will take it off your invoice!

Have a great night!!

Sheila

Looking forward..

for this vision to come walking up to our door..20 or so days and counting!

my hubby..you are looking mighty sweet..

S.

ps..I miss you...

Squirrel..I am so sorry!

I commited murder today..I killed a squirrel with my car. I am so so sorry..seriously the guilt I am feeling is horrible. I have been totally depressed about it all afternoon. We were driving down one of our country roads and I saw it coming..it had a little nut it it's small little hands and it started running..I closed my eye's and said a little prayer and then thump..that dreaded thump. Miss Mads turned around and said what was that..I blurted out squirrel and the tears started flowing. Poor poor little squirrel. I feel absolutely guilty and hope that little squirrel didn't have more little squirrel's at home.

S

Been Tagged...yikes!!

I never thought I would ever be tagged...seriously..and what to say..oh gosh! Thanks Becca..brat!

So here goes the rules and hmmmm.

Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged:

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).

4. Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

Becca.... Fresh Fruit tagged me......

1. I used to be a go go dancer at a club in Riverside California..I was 18 and much cuter! We wore these little gold lame hot pants and black tank tops..it was a blast! I loved that place.

2. When I was 13 years old my parents sent me to Europe to spend the summer with relatives..I took off for a weekend from Austria and took the train to Paris by myself..I wandered around eating bread and drinking coffee and as I was walking past a market this guy Gavin asked if he could be my guide so I spent the next 2 days hanging out with him taking produce to all the farmer's markets..that was a super fun journey. I will NOT send my kid anywhere at 13 by herself..my parents were loco!

3. My best friend died last year..she was an alcoholic. The last time I spent anytime with her was when I was pregnant and I could barely stand being around her because she smelled so bad. I saw her last year for 3 days when her mom contacted me and I flew down to say goodbye..it was the most surreal experience..she was at her grandma's (a place that we used to be kids and have huge dreams) and here she was dying. I feel like she freed herself from a life that was never easy for her. I talk to her more now than I have in years.

4. I have a tattoo on my back..and used to have a mohawk that I would dye all sorts of pretty colors..what was I thinking!

5. I am remodeling my house..by myself. This month I am drywalling my living room. I buy books and read how to's and then do it. So far I haven't destroyed too much..well my hubby thinks I have but too bad!

6. I read magazines from the back to the front. Don't have a clue why..just do.

7. I LOVE my life...I love living on an island surrounded by great big tree's and every night I walk outside to check on the stars. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my husband..I think he is smart, funny and down right HOT. I also love the fact that he works in LA because everytime he comes home we are like newlyweds...and that is fun! I LOVE my kiddo..she is hilarious and she makes me crack up. I also LOVE to work..I am a total workaholic and I am perfectly okay with that. I don't miss the big city..you couldn't drag me away from my island!

So there goes some random stuff about me...

I am tagging..

Jen
Amy
Mel
Violet
Tamara
Jane
Sheree

Have fun girls! Sheila

Oh deer!!

I have never offered a custom set before so I thought why not!! I am having a special on the website..a custom Oh' Deer holiday set!! You can choose a tee-dress, ruffle pant set, bloomies or straight legged pants!! And you can choose the tee-style..of course! Come check it out!! I just love this fabric..it is quirky and totally fun!! Email me with any questions!!

Sheila

Santa Baby!!

I am a little late posting this...to tell you the truth..I am a little late on everything lately! We are working hard to get all the orders out the door. I am hoping by Friday to be caught up with everything..Monday at the latest! This little number modeled by Bren & Co. is perfect for so many Holiday events..she can be casual..she can be dressy..but she will always be oh so spunky!!! I hope you enjoy!!! Oh..this set is currently only available on ebay..will be available on the website after I am caught up!!

Sheila

Sheila

Charm

Oh gosh..I have another new model..how lucky am I. Just a few months ago I was totally stressed over the fact that I needed to find some new models and photographers..and now I am one lucky person working with so many amazing women and of course there gorgeous little one's! I love it!!

So anywhoo..my newest photographer is Bren and Company! Isn't her little one just simply sweet!! Thanks girl's!!

oh..and I have a new Mushroom set too..it is available on the site or etsy! Hope you can check it out..

Have a great night!!

Sheila

Carving Day

Halloween carving is one of my fave things to do! It now feels like Fall and it is just stunning outside..love all the colors!

Sheila

Flower - New on Ebay!

The sweetest little Flower set on the sweetest little munchkin! Thanks Amy for the super sweet pictures! This set is now available on ebay. I also have loads listed so be sure to hit the see other items feature! My manufacturer promised me a box of new Fall clothes this week..it has taken forever and a day..I am so darn impatient but sheesh Fall is here!! I need to clear a few things off the racks so hoping to list more tomorrow and add a few new items to my sale page on BGR..that is a ton to do so who knows what I will actually get done! Just have to wait and see!!

Have a groovy night!

Sheila

The Sky Tonight...and a Promise

Just a gorgeous picture of the sky from my doorway this evening after a very windy and rainy day..we didn't loose power! Whahoo..

And a promise..Miss Mads has been torture at bedtime..up and downt the stairs 35 times..a boo boo here a boo boo there..she needs water..she needs to tell me something about nothing so I promised her a slice of steamy warm homemade cinnamon, oatmeal raisin bread at 10.20 if she stays in bed..well she stayed in bed and then after she gobbled down her warm bread..she was out..maybe that is the trick. Who knows!

I hope everyone had a warm and cozy Sunday.

Sheila

Chopped

This is for my hubby..he hasn't seen my new doo yet so here ya go babe! Mads took the pic and she did a mighty fine job. I am not a fan of being on the other side of the camera but I can live with this one. Love ya hon...miss ya!!

XO

S

Sparrow

I love this new set and the pictures..wow..Jane does just an incredible job and can you say beauty! Her little Ry is a stunner!! We have been super busy and are taking a few extra days on shipping items....hoping to catch up super soon. If you are waiting on something I apologize..we are sewing as fast as our little fingers will allow! It is busy busy and I love it!! Thanks ladies..and gents!!

I hope you enjoy!! Thanks so much!!!
Sheila

9 years...yesterday

I have been married for 9 years..my hubby called me tonight to say Happy Anny and I had no clue! See we were married twice..Vegas baby! The first time..(insurance was needed cause baby Mads was in the oven!) and I really loved my hot hunk of a man so bonus!! So gosh..Vegas..what can I say..Vegas is Adventures and Memories..we hopped in our car and road tripped it up the highway with Larry..our witness to our Vegas weekend..now we were totally broke so we stayed at the smelliest most bizarre hotel in Vegas..hopefully that place doesn't exist anymore! Bad..really really..bad. That night we went and explored downtown..checked out the cool hotels..Justin and Larry had a shot..and then we stood in line for our Marriage Certificate..crazy people! We then walked to our wedding..the best..adventures and memories!!

Well our second time..and the Anny we normally celebrate is Scotland baby...4 months prego and the most amazing experience I think I will ever have..I married the man of my dreams..thanks for reminding me!! I love ya..adore ya..wish you were here with me right now so I can give you a big ole smackero.

S

Rain Rain go away!

It's raining and raining and raining! Yes I know I live in Washington but this summer was super short and I miss the sun..hopefully my morning sun dance will help a little..just a few more days please!! On a happy note..my lawn is looking mighty green! Now I just need a sunshine filled day to mow it so it doesn't go crazy on me!

I have been uber crazy around BGR and I am loving it!! I have so much fun working with my customers and I am always thrilled when I get any feedback from you all...only makes my job well worth it!!

This week I have a "Fresh" new set modeled by the sweetest little munchie..her mama is a great friend of mine and I always love seeing Miss L's little angel face. The fabric is yummy and definately fresh for fall!!

I also have Miss Ry and her little sister modeling my very Groovy Halloween sets..I have had Ry on the site quite a few times and I am so super happy to have both her and her little lovey baby sis join her in modeling BGR. Thank to their Mama..Melissa. I can't wait to have more pic's!! I hope everyone is having an incredible week! Tons more to come for Fall shortly..

Cheers!!

S

Sunburst!

I know the summer season is coming to a close but I also know it is hot hot hot in a ton of places! Including here..loving it!!! I feel like summer just started so I pulled out a favorite halter dress pattern I haven't used in a few years and made this sweet little dress using Joel Dewberry fabrics..hope you all like!! It will be available on the site tomorrow evening.

Have a fabulous week!!!!

Sheila

Back to School..

We started school today!! Well I didn't..Miss Mads did!! A big ole 3rd grader! Here is our walk to the bus stop. She had a fabulous day and loves her new teacher so all went well..yeah!! I took a nap..my ritual on the first day of school..dropped her off at the bus and went back to bed until 12:00..gasp!! It was perfectly perfect!!

Bye..bye

1:50 am..I must go to sleep by 2:00 am if I am going to function tomorrow..we have a big "real" shopping day tomorrow with grandma.."real" means it doesn't involve the internet and the UPS guy..I can't stand shopping but that is a different post. Well maybe a little in this post..I shopped for a living for 10 years and the pressure was intense. I will explain later...

Anywhoo...I am saying bye bye at now 1:51 in the morning...everytime my hubby leaves I stay up till all hours of the night. I miss him already. I could cry at this second and have for brief moments over the last few days when I knew this moment was coming..he will get up at 5:30 and head to the ferry to go back to LA LA land and I will see him in a few months..and I miss him everyday. I love you..I miss you already and you are sound asleep upstairs with Mads curled around your leg..I know this because I just checked on you guys 10 minutes ago. Be safe..love..you will be missed.

I will share the family portrait he took of us over the 4th of July..I just love it.

S

A Classic and a Rocket Boy...

So it has been a few days since I blogged..not bored at all with it just preparing to be a single mom again and spending as much time with my hubby as possible before he heads back down to LA LA land..he is starting work on CSI..NY on Tuesday so we only have a few days left..total bummer! I can't complain at all..we have had an incredible summer..it is the longest he has been home so off to work he goes..the bills must be paid! So that is why I haven't blogged..not that anyone has asked!


Anywhooo...I am updating my website over the next few days...tons to add and thought I would share a few sets...Miss Jane..one of my amazing photographers..sent over some Classic pictures. Aren't those piggies the cutest you have ever seen!



And our little Rocket Boy is my nephew..isn't he just the cutest little guy! Thanks Schona and Tay for taking pic's..can't wait to come up and visit again! Miss you guys! Sorry about my phone the other day as well!


Hope everyone has the most amazing Labor Day weekend..we are back to school on Thursday. I am going to miss summer!!

Sheila

Another Fabulous Photographer!!

I am so excited to be working with Leah Profancik..her photo's are TDF and her little one is just yummy and sweet!! I will be putting this sweet design on the site tomorrow along with 2 other's...and I am sure will be adding them to Ebay as well..I have added a link to the side to Leah's site! Check out her fabulous site and blog!!

On the Trunk show note...one of my fabulous customers is throwing our first show on the 9th of Sept in Grant's Pass, OR! I am super busy making samples especially for her show! Drop me an email if you want to play!! Our Seattle Trunk show is in the works..I am still working out a location but if you would like to be on the list to attend I will be happy to add you and let you know the location and date asap.

Have a groovy night!!

Sheila

Taking a new route...

I have had quite a few of my most amazing customers ask if I do trunk shows. To be honest with you I am slightly frightened (but totally excited and can't get it out of my head) by the concept..the whole wholesale thing was a fiasco as I work quite well with complete control of my company and I lost a bit of it for a while..at least that is how I felt. I am going to give it a go..yes I am...I said it so now I must throw an incredible trunk show! This is new for me but I plan on having a fabulously fun time with it....my first show will be in Seattle..sometime in Sept (date will be posted super soon)...hosted by me, myself and Mona and probably my mama too..have to love family and assistants! So if you want to join me at the party and/or host a party yourself with all your fine friends..I would love to work with you! Just drop me an email and we can chat about it. Let the party planning begin!!

An Ebay Event!

So I am doing a launch with some amazing and talented designers!! Hope you all can come take a peek next Thursday! So much fun!! And the fabrics..oh my..oh my..you will just have to wait and see!! Click on the link on Thursday to view the talent...I can't wait!!

Indelible..

Shopping for Wee One's Blog

Laura featured me on her blog..how cool is that!!

http://weeonesetsy.blogspot.com/

I sell on Etsy as well..

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5033716

I am just all over the place! The more the merrier!!

Have a fab day and Thanks Laura!! I will ad her link to the side as well...so you all can see what next product she finds!! I can't wait to see!!

Sheila

Horse Camp!

Today was the last day of horsecamp at the M Bar C Ranch .. what an amazing place!! Madison had just the best time ever and we have Grandma Kay to Thank..Thanks Grandma!!! Mad's loved it!! Justin took some amazing pic's of the kids on the Ranch..I trully adore this place! Every year we find new amazing things to do here on Whidbey and the Ranch will hopefully be a place we visit often.

Cheers!

Sheila