bgr..life

Studio Sale & Bistro Collection coming to Baby Go Retro

2009-04-04T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone..

It has been a while since I blogged..was in a funk after the whole CPSIA thang and it has taken me some time to figure it all out.

We have a year..at least that's what they say so I am going to take advantage of that year and do some awesome collections! Coming super soon to the website and take this time to also prepare for our jaunt back to LA for culinary school..I will be hitting school and sewing as well..I can do it ..right?

I am first..having a Studio Sale..next Friday and Saturday from 10am - 4pm

Location:

2415 Huckleberry Lane

Langley, WA 98260

Call 360-321-2342 for more details!!
Sewing Supplies, Crafts, Fabrics...and of course Clothes!

Hope everyone is doing fabulous!!!

More posts coming soon!!
I have Wisteria Lane News..and launch info..just have to get the girl ready for bed..

Have a great night!!

Sheila

Portland Picks!!

2008-12-12T20:05:00.000-08:00

Portland Picks...picked my awesome friend Violet and her store as one of their picks..my little owl outfit is featured in the article..how cool is that!!

Check out the linkage! Go Vi!! And be sure to stop by..for some fab Christmas gifts if you are in Portland for some shopping.

Poppy & Ivy/Violet1315 NE Fremont St.Portland, OR 97212503.284.4804

http://www.portlandpicks.com/

Chasing Rainbows

2008-12-05T23:47:00.000-08:00

Come visit on the 1st of Jan for my new Chasing Rainbows launch..things are madness around here so gonna make it short!

Sheila

www.babygoretro.com

Baby Go Retro...News

2008-11-19T01:25:00.000-08:00

Hey there..yes I have been quiet again on the bloggage...getting it together! And honestly facebook has taken over. Oh my gosh..have I had fun on facebook..love that site! I am excited to hear news of friends on a daily basis..catch up with old friends..and keep in touch..it seriously has been a blast..so onto the news...

Tee-Time Items are going to be added daily for the next week!! Starting tomorrow...seriously..tomorrow...

Get your Sale On!

will Start December 2nd-14th..this is our 3rd Annual Holiday Sale...and will not include any of the Tee Time items..we will have a doozy this year though so be sure to check it out!! Stuff those stockings this year with some cute clothes!

December 15th the website will be shut down...I am not leaving just going to get the site ready for my Chasing Rainbows Launch on January 1st and take a holiday break with the family..need to do some serious inventory as well..and hey it is just me this holiday season..so I can only do so much!

My annual coupon will go out on the 2nd as well..for my best customer of the year..can't wait to see who it is!!

And..I have loads of 5T tee time dresses for Alli to choose from first..oh my gosh I am so sorry it has taken so long..seriously I never thought it would be so long..I blame my husband for taking my camera battery charger to LA with him...but you can blame me!! I will email you the minute I have that size on the site...or maybe I will just send pic's first..I feel terrible!!

Hope all is well in everyone's world...and you all have an incredible Thanksgiving..we are headed to Seattle..going out to eat to Cutter's Restaurant with my mama and Mads...so no cooking for me..

I am excited..

Sheila

And...the winner is!

2008-10-24T12:58:00.000-07:00

Alli Woods!

Let me know the size you want and I will send over a preview Sunday morning!

Sheila

Charming!!

2008-10-24T00:12:00.000-07:00

Okay so I FINALLY have my fabulous swing coats in..I have it in this lovely polka dot...an incredible aqua and a peachy pink that is edible! I am waiting on pic's for the Aqua and Peachy Pink but the Charming! Jacket is available now..well..in two weeks for sizes 2-5..we were waiting on covered buttons to be made so they are coming super soon! Aren't they totally cute and Melinda and her girlie did a fab job at photo's..if you are in the San Ramon, SF area..call her for pic's! She rocks the house!! Her info along with all the fabulous photo guru's I work with are under my Cast of Characters info on the site..really check them out..they are amazing!!

Tomorrow is the big day for the drawing..Mads has a half day so will be home at 1ish..I will have her drawn the name around 2ish so check the blog!! I am crossing fingers for all of you..wish I could send you all dresses but I have to pay the bills too!

Have a great friday..my butt will be on the computer...allll day!

Sheila
www.babygoretro.com

VOTE!!!!! VOTE!!! VOTE!!!!

2008-10-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

I am in a family of Obama Supporters and McCain Supporters..whatever your heart desires..just do me a favor and VOTE..VOTE..VOTE...as an American it is your right..don't stay silent..this is a HUGE election..just like any election should be...this is your right...go for it! I was born in Canada..and became an American citizen when I was 18..I haven't missed a voting opportunity since that day...I hope every 18-120 year old makes a choice to say what you want in your America...even if you think you will be disappointed or it doesn't matter...it does! ..make that choice...VOTE!!

VOTE!!! VOTE!!! VOTE!!!

Sheila

Getting there..

2008-10-19T23:02:00.000-07:00

I have been bloggage scarce lately..honestly just because I have been in a bit of a funkity funk. I have felt vey overwhelmed by everything from the dirty dishes in the sink, to the bills, to the piles of fabric I need to be organizing and making samples for Spring..but most of all by the fact that I haven't been speaking my mind to an employee and I have been WAY too nice..so that is all changing in the morning and I honestly feel fantastic about it..I won't be mean but I am planning on just speaking my mind..I normally don't have a problem with this so I have no idea why it has been..should be refreshing..I hope!

Onto getting there...the Tee Time launch was scheduled for the 25th but I realized that I have a Halloween party to attend and am soooo looking forward to it! I will have to post pic's of my get up..no clue what it is going to be..since my mama is picking it out..we are lacking a costume shop here on the island so I am leaving it up to her..should be interesting! Sooooo the launch will be...on the 26th....you can still make a comment below to win a free Tee-Time dress...I am still keeping track!

I have a zillion listings on ebay..managed to salvage a few pic's from my computer crash..so loads of stuff..go check it out!

I am also on facebook..if you want to add my as your friend..I am loving the facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=695376317&ref=profile

The pic's are from a walk Mads and I took after her piano lesson..we have been spending loads of quality time together..it has helped me through my funkity..she is such an awesome kid..I am trully amazed at her daily..love that girlie!

Hope everyone is doing incredible!!

Sheila

Priceless

2008-10-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

I adore receiving pic's..I am not the best at making them public...but I have permission!

Look at this little beauty sporting one of my fave's. Too darn adorable for words!! Thanks girl's so much for sharing..I love it!!

If you want to share pic's of your little love in my clothes..please do and make sure to let me know I can post them..I won't unless you let me know for sure..

I LOVE pic's!

Sheila

Tee-Time Collection Giveaway!!

2008-10-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Just for Fun..I thought I would have a little giveaway..just make a comment on the bloggage and you will be added into a random drawing for one of my new Tee-Time Collection dresses..all are one of a kind..I am taking all my scraps from the last 9 years and doing my favorite dresses for babe! The winner will receive 1 dress in your size choice and a pair of Petti pants..the collection will be available on October 25th so the winner will be drawn on the 24th. Please make sure if you do post to check back on the 24th for your name!!

I am so excited about this one!

Sheila

A new collection...Autumn Faire

2008-09-27T01:11:00.000-07:00

Will be available in part..this weekend.

I am up late..always am..on the last night of Justin being home..he heads back to LA LA land tomorrow morning at 5am or so..I am currently just enjoying hearing the snoring from up stairs cause I know it won't be there tomorrow night. Oh man..this is harder everytime it happens..with Mads starting 4th grade out strong..she is doing amazing although we have had jealousy/bully issues from our neighbor friend..I am hoping (again!) that issue is somewhat over although I have my doubts..I think it will be an issue until Mads is out of school..but calm for now..the homefront is messy as usual but I get into a fall organizational mode and it won't take much time to get it all together..I have to get organized when the hubby goes away..I am it so I must organize! So life is pretty good...not much to complain about..I have loads of new idea's now that kidsfaire is done...and just trying to survive going to the grocery..food is darn expensive and it drives me insane..so bought a book called Grow Vegetables..I saw it at the store tonight and thought amazon might be cheaper and I was right..so late fall come less work..more growing..so more work actually! Our produce at the store here is good until it hits our fridge..than kaput it goes..I have a plot of land all laid out and have to really do this..think I can?? New goal..

S

My Little Volunteer

2008-09-15T20:21:00.000-07:00

Mads is volunteering at the kennel we keep our doggies at when we go on vacation or work trips..last time we picked up the doggies she asked Gabby (the kennel lady) all on her own if she could volunteer..thought that was pretty cool for a 9 year old..her first day was Saturday and she loves it! She had so much fun with the pups and Gabby said she did an awesome job!

4th Grader...

2008-09-12T00:21:00.000-07:00

She's a 4th grader! How did that happen! Just yesterday I feel like I was changing diapers...we were a little tired from our 18 hour drive from San Fran but we made the walk to the corner to the bus..she came home as excited as ever about school..she loves her teacher..she is bummed that her BFF isn't in her class but made a new friend that is here from Norway..Mads is a single friend type of gal and she will probably be your friend for life..she never gives up on you..my babe is no longer a babe..and look how cool her shoes are..stylin!

Saturday she is becoming the first volunteer at our local kennel..she asked herself and is so excited..wonder if she will mind if we sneek in and take pic's! I am super proud of her for asking and can't wait to hear her doggie stories.

Sheila

Off the Rack!

2008-09-12T00:06:00.000-07:00

So I have..let's see..6 racks of clothes..some brand new..some vintage..some half done that I need to finish..some I LOVE..some I don't...all will be listed on ebay..starting at the whooping price of 9.99...most with a BIN..starting well tonight! All will be random...check it out!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbabygoretroQQfrppZ50QQfsopZ2QQfsooZ2QQrdZ0

My website sale will be at the end of the month..I also have more of the Retrospective collection arriving in pic's daily..so excited!! I won't put those on the site until I have more pic's but they are cute cute!!

Also if you check out my bloggage and are an ebayer and have been on my mailing list..let me know because I have 5 contacts on my list now..my hard drive took a plunge and I "doi" didn't take the time to save you guys to my external..so email me! Let me know you still want to be on it..I feel lost without you guys!

Kidsfaire! Pic's...

2008-09-09T22:11:00.001-07:00

Day 1...set up..we were amognst a few people that decided to show up early..I had never done a show by myself like this so I wanted to make sure we had all our stuff together..I think it came out just lovely...actually better than anticipated...plenty of clothes..looked cute..and my biggest thing..the shelves held up!

First day! I had butterflies but made my first sale within about 20 minutes and made a huge sigh of relief! I know I sell clothing but to do it in person and not online..a little crazy..but totally fun! I honestly can't wait for my next one!

Mads had a load of fun too..watching the Splash Dogs, Rock Climbing..doing rides..she stopped complaining that she missed the first day of school..thankfully cause I was getting tired of hearing it for 900 miles!

Mads telling me about her rock climbing experience..she in in Love!

Well Kidsfaire is done! We did it! Whahoo!!! Back to work tomorrow...we will get orders out the door and catch up.

Crash!

2008-09-09T12:57:00.000-07:00

Hey ya'll...so my hard drive crashed and we are in the process of getting a new one. I will hopefully be able to get all the info I need off the hard drive onto my external hard drive but I am not sure at this moment..basically it is photo's and emails with sizing from the last few weeks..I may need to email for sizing. Just a pain..such is the computer age!

I will have photo's from Kidsfaire..super soon..thankfully Justin took loads and we have his computer so I am not computer less but just will be working to find all my info.

Thanks!
Sheila

Kidsfaire!..and home james..

2008-09-07T23:58:00.000-07:00

We had a fabulous time at Kidsfaire! It was hot hot hot..hitting 103 degree's on Saturday and a whopping 102 today..I got to meet Melinda and Lisa..both cutomers of BGR from the past and super fabulous ladies..totally cute kids..too and Melinda never told me she was a photographer so new models on the horizon!..Love that! We sold loads of stuff (whahoo!!) ..and we are also bringing home loads of stock so expect some new threads on the website and etsy..and a HUGE sale on eBay..coming in a few weeks. Let's just say I was over prepared..which was not a bad thing at all..just gives me the opportunity to give you guys a great deal! I just had no clue how many clothes we could fit in a 10X10 space..now I know! Learning something everday! I don't have pic's tonight..I am decompressing from the day..tomorrow we hit the road so we will be home on Monday..late..late..late! Back to full functioning work..Wednesday..all orders that are waiting for tee's will go out this week...and custom orders from the show will go out within 2-4 weeks.

Thanks guys!!

Sheila...

best hit the bed!

Madeline & Paul..Berkeley, CA

2008-08-28T00:07:00.000-07:00

I am finally getting to share some of my favorite pictures from my cousin Madeline's wedding!! Kidsfaire has taken over my life and I decided tonight that if I am not somewhat ready for it..well too bad. I have been working around the clock for a month now so I wanted to do something personal..

Madeline & Pauls wedding was just the best fun ever..set in a stunning Botanical garden just above UC Berkeley..the setting was amongst a circle of tree's and was filled with family and friends..it was just beautiful and I was honoured to be a guest..I just had this feeling of utmost respect and love..it has been many years since I had seen many of my cousin's..Madeline is number 3 of Uncle Werner's girls..there are 6 of those crazy Streicek cousin's..but it was as if I has just seen them a few weeks ago...total comfort..have to love that! Then onto a little picnic area for the reception..here are some highlights..

Waiting for the bride and groom...

The groom..chatting away..before Maddy arrives..Shelly is Madeline's sister..

There was beautiful music...

A close up of Maddy..

Maddy's mama...my auntie Pat...

Rayanna..she looks stunning!

Maddy's dad..Uncle Werner..giving me a little wink...

Aunt Pat again...she deserves 2 pic's! I miss her!

Some love...

We have moved onto the after party and I am particularly fond of these pic's..yep I took em! I loved them the second I saw them!!

Maddy's Sister...Josie..being preggo and making a cocktail! Not for herself..just thought it would be a great shot! Isn't she a doll..she was making a drink for her mama..

A gift...

Dinner!

John...Auntie Pat's man!

Some snackin and cocktails..Nathan, Charlotte, Shelley and Maddy...it is a partee!

A little limbo at the end of the night...

I wish Paul and Maddy..much love in this world...

Sheila

A new car..and a pretty pic!

2008-08-22T20:42:00.000-07:00

I have a moment! Seriously..life has been madness. I am totally not ready for Kidsfaire but still have some time..gotta paint my shelves...get some pictures..package some product..tag..fold..iron..and pack up the trailer to drive 16 hours south...I am giddy like a school girl to do Kidsfaire..but it is daunting because it is brand new to me and I just hope all goes smoothly. We did buy a new (used) Range Rover today..oh my..luxury for me after my VW Passat and let me say we got a STEAL! I am still in amazement at the price (under 10g)..I know you say..gas prices are crazy so why buy an SUV..well every winter I get stuck and I wanted to be unstuck! And man on man it was the right time to buy!! We also have a trailer to haul so needed a car for that...and now we can camp and I can sleep in the Rover and avoid any bears..yep bears freak me out!

I will share another school project..our assignment was to play with composition and this one was framing..I just love this pic of Mads..she looks like she knows something.

I hope everyone is doing super..I will be sending coupon's to my Kidsfaire attendee's next week along with a special little coupon for you to pick up a treat at Kidsfaire..fun fun!!

Also be sure to hit the site..cause Boo! is on sale!

www.babygoretro.com

Sheila

retrospective..now!

2008-08-19T23:21:00.000-07:00

Okay..so half of the retrospective collection is available..and holy bananas..I love it! It is a ton of holidays sets for Halloween and Christmas...because..well..because I am usually super late with these sets! The second launch for retrospective will be after kidsfaire! We have 8 work days to complete the product lines for kidfaire..and honsedtly..BANANAS! I will let you know how it foes..but don't be surprised if I am especially quiet lately..the biz is busy! We are working 24/7....oh the joy! Seriously..I love it!

Going through..

2008-08-17T22:28:00.000-07:00

Some old pic's. Trying to streamline the computer..so hard not to save everything!

Family...

2008-08-15T21:14:00.000-07:00

As you all know..we were in Berkeley, CA for my cousin Madeline's wedding..I have to say..first it was so Berkeley! Second...it was a flipping blast! We had such an amazing time..I loved hanging with all my cousin's..Janette, Shelly, Charlotte, Josie, Heidi...and also Aunt Pat..Uncle Werner..John..my bro..Werner and T..and the kiddo's..and all of Paul's family..whom I of course never met before but felt an instant comfort with all of them..what an incredible gathering of family..thanks Maddy! My maddy..says peace..Maddy..Paul and you are super fab..keep doing what you do girlie..more pic's from us to follow..Justin is working on them..well..right now!

A great time for all...here is a peek at all of us..next morn at breakie!

Sheila

Crazy daisy!!

2008-08-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Getting back to work after a crazy weekend in San Fran at my cousin Madeline's wedding! I will have pic's of the weekend soon for all the fam members! We had a blast!! We ended up getting in at 3am this morning..spent the rest of the night in Seattle at my mama's and then off to Whidbey to pick up the pooches this morning..then sleep sleep sleep! Justin had to work at 6am this morning and finally made home tonight at 9..so needless to say he is out! It was crazy...but I wanted to share a few pic's..the Retrospective launch is still on for the 15th..just a peek here!

G'night..

Basics...baby blue...

2008-08-06T01:03:00.000-07:00

Mads is Living in her knit pants..so I thought why not sell them as basic's! Tshirts should be coming VERY soon..manufacturing takes forever and a day..it seems! These will be under The Knits on the site..tomorrow..I have 3 other colors as well but haven't shot them yet so they will be on there soon..hopefully tomorrow!

Sheila

Bloom

2008-08-04T21:44:00.000-07:00

I just love how these turned out in black and white..can you tell I am super excited about my pic's!

I can't wait for my next shoot!

Sheila

Final!!!...and Bloom!

2008-08-03T21:19:00.000-07:00

My final project for school is finito!

And I have a set of pic's for my new Bloom Dress..available on the site August 15th and at Kidsfaire!

What a relief..here are just a few photo's from my first ever RAW shoot..and doing it all myself..whahoo! I think they look great! I took this class because I wanted to learn about photography and be able to actually take a pic..not in Auto..and have it look good...I have learned and am so excited to learn more. My teacher Jay Watson was fabulous and I am totally thrilled with the outcome of my online school experience..it wasn't easy..that is for sure and I am glad it is over because I have to get ready for Kidsfaire..full force but I am so glad I stuck with it...

It is done! Yeah!!..well almost..final exam..phewey!

We are headed to San Fransisco next weekend for my cousin Maddy's wedding. I can not wait to go hang out with everyone! They are a fun bunch that is for sure!! I will be gone from the 8th to the 11th so back to work on Wednesday..

Hope everyone is doing amazing..now I can document Kidsfaire stuff..I will have 5 minutes to breathe!

Sheila

Retrospective

2008-08-01T10:29:00.000-07:00

So my hubby came up with the name for the Fall Collection and I just love it..it is perfect! I am taking designs I have done over the last 10 years and re-working them just a bit..they look totally like Baby Go Retro with an update. My goal is to have at least 20 done for the August 15th launch and then add a few at the end of the month..this isn't the perfect way to go about it but you can call my crazy at this moment in time so I don't want to just slam things out..ya know?

I will be gone for a few days..the 8th - 11th of August..Road Trip to San Fran. for my cousin, Maddy's, wedding..should be crazy fun!

I am planning on having all orders out the door by then but if not will let you know if there is a delay..I am almost caught up! I am never totally caught up but I am almost..so that is good eh?

Everything else is mahhvelous..Mads is home, Justin is home, the sun is shining today..what more can a girl want.

I hope everyone is doing fantabulous!

What was I thinking..

2008-07-28T00:27:00.000-07:00

School, Kidsfaire, the Fall Collection..all in 3 months..banana's!

My final project for school is fast approaching..I have to do something that I feel I am just not that great at..it is seriously hard work to be a photographer..and school is kicking my butt!

Kidsfaire is coming along nicely..I HOPE! I am doing production runs..but am making sure I have a variety of items so small..very small production runs..I figure I can get 5 racks comfortably in my Kidsfaire space but honestly won't really know until I get there..this is serious pressure..I hope I don't totally bite it at kidsfaire..I have bit it before and I am nervous!

And..the Fall Collection..oh man..so many idea's popping out of my head..I can't get samples done fast enough because I am taking my favorites over the lat 10 years and recreating them...and am having loads and loads of fun figuring it out..grabbing patterns I haven't used in a few years..like my pillowcase dress I used to do..I love that style of dress on a kiddo..it is a classic..and has been done a thousand zillion different ways and styles by a million designers..and that is what makes it a classic..

Sheila

Assignment Uno...

2008-07-23T00:25:00.000-07:00

Front Door...first assignment! School is not yet over!

S...

So Busy!

2008-07-21T20:24:00.000-07:00

I am such a blog slacker at this moment in time! I am crazy busy..loaded my plate up full! School is kicking my patootie..loads of work but I am learning loads..I will share my pic's after I am done with it..then I won't feel like I totally suck! And..kidsfaire! Whowee..getting close..I have a few pic's to share..will do this weekend..it is coming along better than I expected but wow..it will be here tomorrow..right??

I also have LOADS listed on ebay..we are working 4 day weeks and I need room in my studio so listing tons..I am behind on shipping only because I am waiting on tshirt's..sheesh..if you are waiting it is just because of that..I am pretty much caught up with sewing..until the tee's arrive! I will get them out ASAP! I promise..

And Fall...oh..Fall..it will be on the site..August 15th..including Halloween and Christmas sets..it is coming along smashingly...

Hope everyone is doing AMAZING!

p.s. the music notes set is available on ebay..on the site..sometime..soon!

Email..back to the norm

2008-07-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

All is good in the email world again...whahoo! Drives me nutty when things aren't working properly!

Thanks!
Sheila

Email..down..

2008-07-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

Heya..just wanted to let you know my email is down..has been since last night..we have a call into the server so hopefully it will be working again very soon. Such a pain in the patootie! I hope everyone is doing great! I am just busy busy around here..getting ready for Kidsfaire and doing school so have been occupied until late everynight..also Justin is home so we have been enjoying the sunshine together! It has been downright stunning here in WA..finally!

Anywho..sorry about the email..hopefully a remedy will happen quickly..

Sheila

20% Off

2008-07-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

The Tranquil Summer Collection is 20% off until the end of July...then the Fall items will be on in the middle of August...just ready for BTS!

Check out the site for these great deals!!

http://www.babygoretro.com/

Just a quickie post this morning..have to get a cuttin'!

Have a fabulous day!!

Sheila

Horse Camp

2008-06-29T10:16:00.000-07:00

Mads had a week at horse camp..a fabulous birthday present from two of her grandma's! Thanks Kay & Deb! She went last year as well..and just loves it. This year her horse was named Dancer and he took great care of her. I think we will start giving her lessons after summer break..she is just a natural at it.

The place we do horse camp at is M Bar C Ranch and the do some amazing things..check them out! They couldn't be more fabulous!

http://www.m-bar-c.org/

Sheila

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

2008-06-29T00:14:00.001-07:00

We spent the day at the Locks in Ballard.

I have never been and it was just a stunning day. My brother and Teresa and their two little munchkins are up from San Diego for the weekend so we had a fab day!

Hope you enjoy the pic's!

My bro...

Cousins!

Mama..and Werner..

I need to post pic's of horsecamp..will do tomorrow.

Cheers!

Sheila

Lizzy..the Lizard

2008-06-25T00:13:00.000-07:00

So... I am behind..with everything! Laundry, photo's, posting..life..not orders though..getting those out the door as I have sizing and tee's..always the case. I wanted to share Lizzy the Lizard..she will be available on the site tomorrow night..tomorrow is a sewing day..so we will sew and I have loads of it..but wanted to share.

Thanks Miss D and J for once again..having super fun photo's!!

Oh my gosh..also you guys have to watch WipeOut! I am the one ususally cringing and feeling horrid when someone is hurt..can't stand the site of people in pain but the Big Balls..almost made me pee my pants it was so funny..darn darn funny! Mads and I just laughed and laughed..it was laughter therapy..I don't think I have laughed that hard in years..seriously funny show.

Sheila

Tiffany Gretchen Caro

2008-06-22T23:32:00.000-07:00

I also wanted to post about my best friend..Tiffany..passed away a year ago yesterday..she was 35 and way to young to die. We met on the bars in 4th grade..she was wearing a smiley face tshirt and I was wearing a rainbow tee..I also had a broken arm which didn't stop me from twirling around the bars...she came up to me in true Tiff fashion and said to me..how the hell are you doing that..yes even at 9 years old that girl had a mouth..well years and years later we were still twirling around bars..just a different sort..she had a hard life..not a balanced family at all and had to fight to survive even when we were kids and although she was tough as nails she was also a very sensitive soul...we spent everyday together until I went off to college (with a few fights in between) but we were stuck together..through parents divorces, through crazy men (our's and our mom's) and then we grew apart...she stayed in Hemet and got caught up even more so in drugs and alcohol and at 35 her liver failed her...I love her like the sister I never had...

I think about you all the time Tiff...

XOX

Pinwheel

2008-06-22T23:22:00.000-07:00

Quickie post about my newest set on the site!! I have about 5-6 more to put on there but with school I am just a tad behind...summer just started right!

Tomorrow I will be listing a few sets on ebay through out the day..and tomorrow evening will add another set to the site..Lizzy Lizard..because I am behind if you want to wait to see what I put on to combine shipping..just drop me an email..

Have a fab week!!

Sheila

Simple Stripes

2008-06-22T00:33:00.000-07:00

New on the site!!

So simple but seriously oh so cute. I put vintage button tanks on Mads all summer long for years..I should make her a new one with her fave colors..that would be a great end of the rainy season treat..lightbulb..this is how do things.

Thanks Danelle and little J..for the most fabulous photo's..seriously as cute as can be!!

Check the website..this lovely number is under New and Tranquil Summer...I have 5 more sets to put on the site this weekend..should be done by tomorrow evening..hopefully!

Sheila

Breakfast...in Vegas

2008-06-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

My hubby sent me pic's today of his Father's Day breakfast..whahoo..I am so glad it was a great experience for him. It is really difficult to be apart and little things make a difference. We have lived the double life of the film biz..LA V. Seattle for 4 years now..and although we are apart we are together more when he is home then when we lived in LA and Mads has a place to grow up in nature, good schools, and a home that is more than 800 square feet..although this one is in a constant state of remodel..and the yard needs to be mowed..it isn't as cramped and she can have a couple of forts outside..

I love you honey..can't wait to see you..the countdown to you being home is here! A few more weeks...

Ladybug...

2008-06-18T23:11:00.000-07:00

Is there a little ladybug in your future??

www.babygoretro.com

just in case you forgot!

Sheila

Flower Pop!

2008-06-18T23:03:00.000-07:00

Flower Pop! is now available on the site...it is under New & Tranquil Summer...

www.babygoretro.com

and our newest photog guru is...

http://www.lucebellalife.com/

A fellow Washingtonian...she emailed me after I started hanging (well not quite hanging..more like buying Arbonne) from a friend of her's..or a cousin of a friend..oh gosh...Shari tell me how you know Katie again..she told me but it was a blurr??

I would love to hang with Katie but it seems these days we are both crazy busy..we need to have a cocktail party..

anyway..back to Shari..she is just fabulous and I have had so much fun working with her..I can't wait to send more samples! I love when that happens...so check her out..hire her up!

Sheila

BTS!

2008-06-16T23:57:00.000-07:00

I decided to take a summer course at the Academy of Art in photography..today was my first day..do I have the time to do this..I am going to make time!

I will never give up working with my photog guru's but I needed to do something fun that doesn't involve fabric and I am hoping my mannequin shots are more creative and fun! Don't worry..I am not going to turn into a pro photographer..I love BGR too much..just figured it wouldn't hurt!!

I have a Kidsfaire update..probably tomorrow..mabe I will take a pic of Mona..crying from the stacks of clothes I cut this weekend!

That might be fun!

Oh..and I apologize too anyone for my really late night promo email..I was trying to stay up to call Justin when his breakfast arrived and I was tired! I should have just not emailed..but I did!

Sheila

the photo's above were taken at Useless Bay here on Whidbey...Mads and I on a walk....

Shout Out..to Dana @ Planet Hollywood

2008-06-16T23:50:00.000-07:00

I have to give a cyber hug to Dana B (room service supervisor) at Planet Hollywood in Vegas..you see she made it possible for me to order up my hubby a great breakfast at 2:15 am on Sunday morning..he had to get up way early to shoot on the strip..he is currently working on Witch Mountain and I wanted to do something special and man was she on her game. I know getting a random call from some girl in WA wanting to surprise her hubby at 2:15 am probably isn't the most uncommon thing in Vegas..but she made it fun and easy. I know my hubby loved it..he is still talking about it!

Happy Father's day..love..we miss you!

Thanks Dana B.

Sheila

Kidsfaire 08...Pleasanton, CA

2008-06-13T08:09:00.000-07:00

It's the Countdown to Kidsfaire 08'!

Pleasanton, CA

Alameda Fairgrounds

The dates are September 6-7..

Since this will be my very first ever show (not put on by a rep..all me baby!) I thought I would share the experience with you guys! I also want to do a few giveaways at the show and thought how can I do this beforehand so I am not trying to do too many things.

So a couple of weeks beforehand I will give out 3 coupons for various gifts..your names will be drawn..so tell your friends..tell your neighbors..tell anyone that is going to be in the area and can come visit us at Kidsfaire!

I (amazingly) already have 1 lovely lady coming to visit us! I will be adding names as I get them..your names will go in the drawing!

Email me at info@babygoretro.com or post a comment to be added..and yes you can add more than 1 name at a time..so put your kiddo's in the drawing as well.

Updated List!

1. Alicia...Milpitas

2. Faith..San Ramon

3. Grace..San Ramon

4. Melinda..San Ramon

I am excited, nervous, crazy...and hope I can pull this off! Should be fun blogging about it too...the drama will continue...shortly...

Sheila

The Betties!!!

2008-06-11T23:48:00.000-07:00

Okay girls...I had to post about you because I can't believe how time flies! 5 years we have been hangin' and I have to say a few things becuase that is ultra cool..we have lost a few people along the way..whatever...their loss! We don't list like most groups on ebay...ahh..whatever! We do our thang..we have no rules..thank God or I would have been gone a few years back...I love you girlies..I have the utmost respect and think you all are ultra fabulous..I have had the pleasure of hanging out with some of you until the birdies were singing in the morning and I just wouldn't be me as a designer if it wasn't for you girls..

Here are my Betties..check them out..and fall in Love..you will..I have!

And some of the Betties are quiet Betties but in our book..always Betties...

Amy: my animal guru...and a fabulous designer!

http://www.luligirl.com/

Angie: I have never met Angie in person but we are fabric lovers together and I am hoping to take a road trip this summer so we can hang!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5000309

Melissa: is a quiet but very busy Bettie..she is Knuckleheads! I would be quiet too if I was Knuckleheads!

http://www.knuckleheadsclothing.com/

Kristi: of CasaLomaVintage is super quiet so no update for her!

Tamara: is a brilliant photographer..she captures the beauty of childhood like noone else.

http://www.fromthetreetop.com/

Michele: another fabulous designer..she is a quiet Bettie as well but shows herself once in a while! Love her designs so much!

http://www.inchwormbaby.com/

Jen (or JenJen..as I like to call her): IvyRose..she has taken on coaching Volleyball..and hanging with the kiddo's so she is a quiet Bettie..but Jen I miss your whit and humour most of all..I miss you more than words can say!

Michelle: the guru of Applique'd overalls...Tortoise and Hare Clothier..yes she is still a Bettie and I think a few of us are hoping for a comeback! Come on LL....even if you have to send me a design to sew..hey that isn't a bad idea!

Hilary: is another fantabulous photographer...and a busy mom! Hil did some Amazing shoots for my summer shoot..can't wait to play some more!

http://www.evyandgrace.com/

And Violet.....Violet of Kung Fu Bambini...I know she is taking a little break so I won't post a link..but Vi is my go to girl..I call her all the time and probably annoy the crap out of her..but Vi is the BOMB...I love ya! I hope you know it...

Aren't the Betties...flipping Awesome! I love em...

S

Designer's Notion

2008-06-09T19:01:00.001-07:00

Has put BabyGoRetro on her blog! Super sweet!

Click on the photo..great bloggage!

Sheila

Roxy & Rocco

2008-06-08T18:24:00.000-07:00

The girl's of Roxy and Rocco have invited me on their Picnic in the Park Launch!

Search R&R on ebay!

Have a fabulous week!
Sheila

Mushroom

2008-06-06T22:51:00.000-07:00

How cute is this little knit set..totally funkilicious! Will be available on the site for tomorrow at retail pricing..but I decided to see if anyone ever reads this blog besides my hubby and family so

here goes a Blog Special....

25.00 for the set...

tee choice is your's...

choose either a ruffle pant or straight-legged...

sizing available...6 months to 5 years

just email me at info@babygoretro.com with the title Mushroom! And let me know you tee style and sizing..I will send an invoice within 24 hours...shipping is 4.80 and yep..I will combine if you have an outstanding order...

Have a fabulous weekend!

Sheila

And to my Hubby...

2008-06-06T01:30:00.000-07:00

I love..adore..and miss you so much...thank you for your post on your bloggage...even though I am not that fond of the picture (you can see tummy rolls and my hair looks kind of funky) I know that you are missing us...we will be together very soon and just know that you are everything to us...I adore you and love you and Mads like nothing else..I am proud of you and I know I have the most amazing husband ever even if sometime I am a hard ass and don't show it much...you do your thang down there in LA La land..when you come home..let's enjoy...really..enjoy..wink..wink....

your wife...

Gratitude

2008-06-06T01:14:00.000-07:00

Is a feeling I have..I am grateful for so many things in my life..and today I recieved this note from a customer that I have sewn many a piece of clothing for and I am grateful for her for saying this to me..because honestly the last few months I have stuck my foot in my mouth..have questioned myself..have just felt crappy all around...it may have to do with the weather..or just who know's..I turned 36 and my hormones are going wonkey...life is topsy turvy..but this made my day...month and year..Thanks Gillian!

Sheila my darling......I am not even going to try to explain how thrilled I was with that box today, liked the contents too, hehe. But, I will say this....I LOVE the new tee style and what am I ever going to do when Katherine outgrows your clothing?! Thank you for making my daughter's outward appearence match her inner being...... Princess of fashion with a side of Diva. I hadn't even gotten part way thru the opening of the box before she was already tearing through and putting on the abstract floral sundress. She is off twirling in it now so hugs to you and yours....Gillian.

Now..that is why I create my clothes..

S

Thanks...Stinky!

2008-06-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much Stinky!! Not only is your outfit simply divine and we both Love Love Love it...we are now huge fans of the Smencil..what a glorious smelling invention those little babies are..Thank you so much from both Mads and I...you girls are super sweet!

Sheila & Mads

Piano Recital

2008-05-31T21:45:00.000-07:00

My mama and her twin sister...aren't they adorable.

Mads and Mrs. Verna

Madison had her first piano recital today and we had a lovely time..everyone did such an amazing job.

child·hood

2008-05-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

Kelly from child·hood ordered the skateboard set for boys and the lil' flower set as well! We are thrilled to be working with her..she is super sweet!! The skateboard set is now only available at her store!

Go visit her in Scottsdale!

child·hood

6166 N. Scottsdale Rd #704

Scottsdale, Az 85253

So much...so tonight I will start with...

2008-05-26T22:33:00.000-07:00

My knit collections is now available on the website! Come take a peek at http://www.babygoretro.com/

Look under Knitty Kollection

I have quite a few more idea's for the knits and my tshirt's should be arriving sometime soon but I promised to have them on the site on the 25th and I did..phew!

Also I am having a SALE..a big ole Sale..on the site..loads of outfits slashed down so I can make room..honestly I just don't want to buy more hangers..anyone have some wooden hangers cheap for sale..I need loads!

I am hitting the bed early tonight so will bloggage more tomorrow..

Night!

Pure Awe

2008-05-17T23:53:00.000-07:00

I am kicking myself for not taking my camera to the lake today but then I probably would have been fumbling for my camera and would not have had the experience that I did have..first off it was downright steamy here..like LA hot..sweaty weather so this afternoon we headed to the lake..Mads and I..well there were a group of people sitting at the picnic table and earlier they had caught some fish..one of the guys grabbed the one of the fish out of the bucket and tossed it in the air and it hit the ground..all of a sudden an Eagle comes swooping down not 10 feet away from me..going after the fish..the dude that tossed the fish..ran and grabbed it and tossed it again and 2 other Eagles came over my head just as glorious as anything I have every seen..I was in complete awe...then we discovered they have a nest just above the picnic table so we had the pleasure of listening to them talk back and forth and hang out..I am going back tomorrow with my camera in tow....what awesome creatures they are...

I know a blog isn't cool without a pic so I posted one of Justin..just because I enjoy looking at him! Miss ya..love...

Fort Casey

2008-05-16T23:42:00.000-07:00

Here is another lovely location here on Whidbey..I really want to do a photoshoot here..also a little tidbit of film history..an Officer and a Gentlemen was partly shot at Casey..pretty darn cool!

I love the pic Justin took of our dad's..my dad..Volker and his dad..Richard. It is such a rare moment when they are in the same place..last time we were all together was Christmas about 5 years ago..too long!

Birthday..Girl!

2008-05-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

Mads turned 9..here is just a smiggen of what happened at her party! We had a fabulous time!! We also played flashlight tag after dark..oh my gosh if you have never played it..PLAY it..email me if you want the game rules! So super fun!!

You may recognize one of the BGR models..we had the pleasure of meeting Rebecca and her clan..she just moved here a few weeks ago and it was so much fun to meet her and her fabulous family!

I have more pic's but had to share these since I am so behind!

S

Deception

2008-05-16T00:03:00.001-07:00

Pass..that is....a huge attraction here on Whidbey..as it should be..incredible and amazing views....that is me..with Justin's dad and step-mom..and Justin walking up the stairs..ha..gotcha babe!

Sheila

Blossoms

2008-05-03T23:05:00.000-07:00

Jane does it again with these amazing pic's!! Thanks Jane!! I also have a couple more knit sets that I will be ebaying tomorrow..go over and take a peek!

Little bun bun passed away just a few days ago and we had the funeral today in the yard next to our sweet dachsund Pita..Mads held it together pretty well..her friend came over and we all said how we felt about the little bunny that filled our hearts with sweetness. Now she wants a domestic bunny..oh boy.

We are busy busy this week..Saturday is Mads birthday party and Grammers & Grandpa..and daddy will be here on Wednesday! So we are doing some major spring cleaning around here..so if you email me and I don't answer right away it is just because I have a mop in my hand!

Sheila

Bully Update...and some Bunny too Love..

2008-04-25T00:32:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry..especialyl to Holly..for making you wait for my update. We had a tradegy happen a couple of days ago involving our lab..Roxy...she discovered a bunny nest and destroyed it..it was a bunny masacre..3 dead..1 survivor..I don't think she was trying to kill the bunnies..more like come out and play..the lone survivor was the last one she had grabbed and I took it out of her mouth..not a little hair was harmed on the tiny thing..so we have been taking care of bun bun..and so far so good..eating well, pooping well..and getting jumpy so I am hoping to release Bun Bun back into the wild as soon as I think it needs to go...but I do have loads on Bunny love in my heart..I will look at all the bunnies running around my yard in a whole new light..they are the funnies little creatures and damn cute!! Okay..before this becomes a novel...

Onto school...I talked to the Vice Principal on Monday and told her the story..well Tuesday Mads came home and told me she was called into the office and shown pic's of all the boy's and what her side of the story was..she told them..well the boys DeNied it and blamed J (won't give names..but just know J is Mads BFF and is 2 years older..they have been friends since we moved here almost 4 years ago)..so later that night J's dad called me and was mortified, apologetic and honestly sad because J admitted to everything..including blaming the boy's..she started it all and the boy's just went with it..now the boy that put the paper down his pants is a whole other story..so anyway J came over and apologized and tried to explain herself..I had a LONG talk with her laying down the law..and the boy's including paper boy and J have been written up and spoken too...the school took action super fast and I am THRILLED. Mads is good and has already forgiven J..although J is grounded for life at this moment in time..and I think 2 years..3rd and 5th graders is a huge age gap so now I just have to try my best to get Mads to hang out with her other friends..it is so easy because J is down the street but so not worth the hurt..and the Principal called me today an updated me on everything..I am happy with the school..and honestly happy I SPOKE up...sad it was J because man it hurts when a friend hurts you..but not surprised...at all...I hope Mads can find that friend that loves her no matter what..I don't doubt she will....

Thanks so much...

Cherry...Sweet!

2008-04-21T23:55:00.000-07:00

This is the first outfit in my newest knit line..I was trying so hard to not share or sell any before I have a few other pieces to put on the site..but I just couldn't help myself! It is available on ebay right now..on the site soon..probably Wednesday if I can get my you know what together! More designs coming in the next few weeks..I am playing a bit with these so want them to be perfect!

Jane did it again with her pic's! Super yummy sweet!! Thanks Jane!!

On the homefront..score 1 for mama..I chatted with the school today and there will be consequences for those meanies..I am going to call and follow up next monday...Thank you everyone that emailed me..it made me feel like I had a huge amount of support behind me and made me stronger..our kiddo's should never be bullied by anyone!

Have a fab day!!

Flubbernutter...

2008-04-18T20:38:00.000-07:00

If I could say some serious cuss words and not feel bad about it I would..my kiddo is being tortured on the bus..this week has been the week I have been dreading for Mads because she is ultra sensitive and I just know how kids can be..downright mean! She has been called a buthole, and that she sucks her thumb through pictochat on Nintendo that all the kids play with on the bus and the older kids just ran with it..today she came home in tears because a little meanie took a paper of her's and put it down his pants and rubbed it around and handed it back to her..they stole her stuff and wouldn't give it back..flubbernutter...so Monday bright and early this mama is going to the principal..hopefully by that time I will have mellowed a bit..mean people SUCK!! Oh there was a substitute bus driver so he had NO control over these kids..she said it was louder than the Gwen Stefani concert I took her to..sounds safe..NOT. Ohhh...OHhh..I am peeved! Think happy thoughts..think happy thoughts!

It felt great to vent..thank you..

Photag Guru's

2008-04-13T23:28:00.000-07:00

I am ready for tomorrow!! Whahoo..and early by my standards...I thought for sure I would be up till 2am adding stuff and I am done adding..the new collection will be available tomorrow..during coffee..after I drop off the kiddo at the bus stop and I am so so so excited!! As you all know..by now!

I wanted to send out some LOVE to all the photographers that helped make my clothing look incredible and all those gorgeous little ones...here are links to everyone that has helped me..I can't thank you girl's and hubby enough!!

http://www.jlsphotoworks.com/ LA, Seattle, Whidbey Island...my hubby...love the pic's..sweets..miss you much...see you in less than a month..whahoo!!

http://www.fromthetreetop.com/ Dallas/Ft. Worth...Tamara does breathtaking work and makes me smile everytime I see her photo's.

http://www.janefritchleyphotography.com/index2.php Indiana...Jane is amazing and the sweetest gal around..and her little one's make me look good..nothing better for me!

http://www.madisonavephotography.com/ LA...So fab to be working with Shannon and her little Mads again..I have missed both of them on the site! She captures beauty in everything!

http://www.evyandgrace.com/ Florida..Miss Hil is a fellow Bettie..and girl you rocked it out! I am so thrilled to be working with you! I can't thank you enough for being fabulously fun!

and Danielle and Janessa...hey girl..I don't have a web addy for you..send it to me if you want it posted. Thank you girls!! I appreciate you so much!!

I hope I got everyone! I am a bit tired..will double check my list tomorrow after I launch..I just really wanted to send some serious Thank you's...check out the site tomorrow to see everyone's work..you will be loving it!! I am!!

5 days..and counting

2008-04-10T00:32:00.000-07:00

I feel like the last month has been me promoting the Tranquil summer launch..and guess what still am! I am a horrible sales person...really horrible..I went to NY one year to sell my line and I spent thousands on the fabulous journey and sold zero but have memories that will last a lifetime...the worst and best memory...Jen and I in the rain with HUGE boxes trying to catch a cabbie at cabbie shift change time..I wanted to cry and think we laughed at the same time..NY is scary and brilliant all at once..

back on subject......I really suck at sales..I hope my love for dressing your kids in fab clothes that you can't find at wally world or targe' shows through..I love designing so I hope you love my designing for little one's..

Ahh...spring....

2008-04-06T02:18:00.001-07:00

Hey ya'll!

Can you say busy..busy! I am Spring Cleaning (getting ready for family for Mad's 9th birthday..wow! 9 years..flipping amazing!)

..loading new sets on the site for the Tranquil Summer launch..finishing up my trunk show orders from Cutest Kids! And honestly taking some quiet time and researching a few new design idea's. I have seriously just been enjoying..the sun has graced us with it's presence for a bit..the lawn is mowed and the robins are out looking for worms..loads of them..I just sit and spend a few minutes enjoying the birdies.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE spring..fresh and bright!

My tranquil summer launch will be posted on the site..mid afternoon on the 14th..I am waiting on a few pic's from the amazing photo guru's I have been working with..I am so excited about this collection..I have spent months working on it and I really hope you all enjoy it..please check out the site..that is the only place you will be able to purchase the collection..no ebay, etsy or trunk shows! Sorry..just need to do it this way..this time around!

I hope you all are enjoying your sunshine...

Spring Blue's

2008-03-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

Wondering why I have the Spring blue's...cause it is SNOWING outside...Mads loves it..I on the other hand go into okay... power outage time..where is the flashlight..start the fire and actually get it going..cook the food...craziness! Mads goes into WHAHOOOOO mode..and since she has been home for 3 days from school sick is in CRAZED Whahoooo mode...oh the joy...

Not to be a bummer..but I soooo want Spring! I need Sunshine...badly...time to watch Men in Tree's..they are in Alaska..that makes me feel better! ha...ha!

Have a Happy Easter!!!

2008-03-21T22:49:00.001-07:00

We also did eggs today...more fun! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!

All the best..

Our dinner...tonight

2008-03-21T22:42:00.000-07:00

I tried this new recipe and it is delicious and super super easy! If you like Salmon..try it out..

2 Lemons

Rosemary Sprigs

1 Garlic or however much you like

Salt & Pepper

Olive Oil

Cut lemon in slices...place layer of lemons in pan..top with a couple of sprigs of rosemary..put salmon on top of that..squeeze the other lemon on the salmon...then salt and pepper and the minced garlic...then more rosemary sprigs and a layer of lemons...drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 or so minutes in a 400 degree over...

I also did steamed carrots and a spinach salad with walnuts and cranberries..yum!

The recipe came from Allrecipes.com..great source!

Static

2008-03-21T22:40:00.001-07:00

Fun little pic of Mads and her BFF..laughing their patooties off at the Static..too fun!

Two more posts tonight..we did loads today after school so have fun pic's!

S

Royal Gorge

2008-03-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

Mads had a float project that had to be on wheels because the whole school is having a parade of states...she decided to do Colorado and the Royal Gorge...here is her float! I love the littlest pet rafting down the river with the boulders..and thought th eflag was a nice touch..we had loads of fun making it. We are also early..it is due tomorrow so dropping it off at school today..that never happened with my school projects!

Tranquil Summer...April 14th...that is the day!

2008-03-13T01:13:00.000-07:00

I really should be in bed..the time change is killing me! I am a night owl anyway so right now it is only 12:15 in my mind...and my normal sleepy time is around 1 so 2 lately..it is going to catch up to me! Oiy!

Anywhoooo...onto the title...the 14th...mark it on your calander ladies and gents!! New super fab clothes for your super fab babes!!

My Tranquil Summer launch on the site will happen April 14th..that is the date and I am sticking to it! I am so so so excited! I ADORE the fabrics I am working with..and am taking my sweet time making sets that I think you will all love...I hope! I certainly do..and I have new amazing Photographer's that I am working with..can't wait to show them off just because so far they are flipping amazing to work with..how lucky am I! I am also sending some stuff for Justin to shoot in LA..this will be the first time he shoots without me there and I think it will come out better than ever cause I am not there to give my opinion...less stress for him. I am excited to show off new faces for BGR!!

Thought I would share another sneek peek of my Tranquil Summer launch..the rest you will just have to wait until April 14th!!!

I am also going on vacation from April 4th - 11th...I will be at home on vacation except for a short journey down to Portland to visit my good friend Violet aka Kungfubambini...and am also taking a trip into Seattle to see the Roman art that is visiting us from France..mainly it is Mads spring break so although I will be working, organizing....I will also be taking some mommy and kiddo days...I will be around just taking a break from orders so if you like something order it now cause after the 4th things are changing...no more sale and getting ready for a Tranquil Summer!!

Hope everyone is doing just fantastic...all the best...Sheila

Crazy Hat Day...for Justin

2008-03-08T00:39:00.002-08:00

Mads loves littest pets and it was Crazy hat day at school..so what to do..well...this what we did!

G'night..

Dinner..and torture!

2008-03-08T00:28:00.000-08:00

So Justin is back in LA LA land...and he told me he was going to visit some restaurants and enjoy his dining out and send me a pic of his experience..bite me...honey! You see..here on Whidbey we have very few restaurants and to be perfectly honest none that are super amazing that you want to visit everyday..except for Village Pizza..seriously the best Pizza I have had ever..but my home made pizza is great too and since the world of being on a budget is still reality I have a hard time paying 17.00 - 25.00 for a pizza or any take out food for that matter at this moment in time so I cook..which isn't a prob..I love to cook...and my hubby loves to eat and since he isn't here I am going to make him suffer just a bit..you go enjoy your restaurant food..love..here is what you are missing! Mads and I made this hot pot..and it was YUMMO!

Cheers!

Love ya..

BGR & My Deep Blue C

2008-03-01T22:16:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel of My Deep Blue C on a little set that just came out so super sweet. You can find it on ebay...and be sure to check out Rachel's jeans..oh my!! They are fantab!! Search Boutique Betties or AnthologyInc for both our auctions..I am too lazy to add the link!

I haven't worked with vintage stuff in a while...just here and there actually and I do miss it...there is something about vintage linens or even fabric that you know a thousand people can't purchase at your fave quilt shop..not that I mind that but vintage is sweet...imo! And Justin and Mads just did a brilliant job at photo's...dontcha think??

My Roxy girl is laying by the door waiting for the man of the house to come home..it breaks my heart and kind of makes me sad..poor doggie..the first week Justin leaves it is always the hardest for everyone..it takes Madison some time to adjust..she becomes a grumpy little bugger and I hope this time around it doesn't happen..I did sit her down and have a long talk about it before Justin hit the road so hoping that little talk helped with her daddy withdrawls. I just get a sad little wash over me and then pop out of it..I have too much to do...which helps and is a good thing! I don't like having sadness..all is well in the world and I should be thrilled...and I am.

I am not listing on ebay for a week or so..I am catching up but am having a SALE on the site..so go check it out...and my Tranquil Summer fabrics are trickling in from Germany, Los Angeles, NY and Ebay! LOVE them....I am sketching away and already have some sets and pic's ready to be put on the site...hoping I can pull this one off Sometime in APRiL...

Cheers!

Sheila

http://www.babygoretro.com/

Tranquil Summer

2008-02-26T23:25:00.000-08:00

Here is a sneak peek of my Tranquil Summer collection arriving in April! It is a fun, relaxed little collection for little one's that are ready to have some fun this summer! I am ready to have some fun this summer..I can't wait to do my favorite summer activity..take the kiddo's and the pup to the lake and read a good book. Right now I am reading the Poisonwood Bible...a really amazing read..I highly recommend it.

Justin will be hitting the road to Los Angeles on Saturday..I will be super sad to see him go but as most of you know..or at least the few of you that read this bloggage..we NEED him to go back to work so it is bittersweet. I can't wait for him to have a job but it has been fabulous having him home so long..can't have it all eh??

I am playing catch up on ebay..I have exactly 22 orders that I need to get out and I am trying my darndest to have them out by Monday..if you have been waiting I apologize..we all of a sudden were just swamped..a fab thing but man oh man I feel like I will never be caught up..I also have Mindy's order's in from all her shows..and wow..thanks Tennessee!! You guys Rock the BGR house! I am amazed and how well we did!! I need to show some LOVE to TN..will think of something soon for you TN ladies and gents!

I hope everyone is doing fabulous..I do have a day off tomorrow..we need to go hit the mainland and buy Justin some new tires for his journey south and I am meeting one of my best friends from high school..Shelley..for dinner..it has been over a year so I am looking forward to giving her a big ole squeeze and catching up with her life. It has been way too long!

Have a fab night..day..week!

Sheila

Ice Cream..Ebay..and more Life...

2008-02-17T22:29:00.001-08:00

How super sweet!! This is a love note I received from Ash...thought I would share!

Shelia,
perfect fit,
this is not a story
Audrey opened this one after getting home from school
changed from her valentine outfit (hence the heart shoes)
into this from the back of the car in the garage
then ran & got a drumstick from the freezer to eat in her icecream outfit-lol
can you tell she loves it & is a drama queen-
Thank you!

I adore notes like this one and I am sorry if I have been lacking on the return emails..we are super swamped around these Northwoods..seriously it is amazing, fabulous, incredible and THANK YOU!!! Thank you all...I couldn't ask for anything more from my customers..you girls rock..and guys too! I have more fabulous customer photo's to share..just been so busy the bloggage tends to be sporatic..will try to add more very soon..

On the Ebay front...as you all might have heard there is a Strike happening this week..so that means we aren't supposed to list or buy or do anything on Ebay..(say the word strike to me and I shudder for the fact that the Strike just ended for Justin and the film biz...now that is a strike..affected everything about our life including the fact that I had Ebay to help us survive, pay the bills and feed my fam)..anyway to be honest with you..yeah it always SUCKS when companies make changes..especially when it comes to making our money..I pay my bills through 3 sources..my site, ebay, and occasionaly Etsy...so anywhoo..I don't want to make a big stand and such..I didn't even know about this whole thing until a few days ago so tell's you how much I really pay attention to it..I care about my customers and what you guys want...if you want me to list something..let me know... I will put it on the site or Etsy or Ebay is you prefer...if you need it this week! Otherwise...I won't be listing this week on Ebay just because sure I would like the feedback system to stay the same..and I understand that changes can be hard to adjust too and people seem to be really pissed off at the whole thing so honestly don't want to piss anyone off because I am listing..don't wanna rock the boat as they say..but I will not ban ebay..so will list again..I adore ebay..it gives me the opportunity to do sales..to meet loads of fantastic people..to have launches with people I would normally never have launches with..so I am not banishing ebay..and honestly it gives me a chance to catch up..like I said before I am busy and have loads of orders to fulfill..so that is my take...

On life..on my gosh..the sun was shiny bright today and tomorrow is supposed to be even sunnier..how fab is that! Justin will be heading to LA in a few weeks..we are painting our living room and putting in floors..hopefully before he leaves..we have concrete right now and the wood floors have been taking up much needed space and honestly I don't want to work the saw without him..I need my hands! Hoping my honey do list can have a few check marks on it before he leaves...the list seems to get way longer everyday!

I hope everyone is doing amazing..chat with ya soon!

Sheila

www.babygoretro.com

Oh my hubby...

2008-02-07T00:23:00.000-08:00

He is the sweetest thing..really he is..and I have to give him some bloggage love because times on work front are still tough for him.. his 2 days have come and gone so back to ironing all my bolts of fabric I have washed upstairs..and he much prefers sporting a tool belt than a hot iron!

Look what he did..

http://www.jlsphotoworks.com/blog/2008/01/thank-god-for-baby-go-retro.html

Doesn't little Mads in the first pic look like she has 1 leg..too funny..I think I said that when I saw that whole launch thing for the first time..we did those when I was in a design group called the Stitchin Chicks..wow...ages ago! We did have fun with it though..I thought it was rather cool.

Here is another pic of hubby on Master and Commader..you know the film..the one with Russell Crowe..he looks pretty darn cute amongst all those extra's and crew members.

Love ya Hun! Thanks for the kuddo's..we are surviving and we have each other..that is all that matters!

Sheila

Oh the joy..

2008-02-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Of being young! Aren't these kiddo's just so darn cute!! Mindy ordered loads and loads and loads of samples for her shows that she is doing and did her own pic's too..I am still working on editing them for the site..but wanted to show some off. Totally sweet little joyful babes! Love em!! Loads and loads of smiles...don't they make you smile..they make me smile!

Sheila

p.s..we are storming tonight..I am hoping the power stays on so we (I..Mona is off) can work tomorrow..well maybe secretly I am hoping for a power outage because I have a batch of hungarian goulash in the crockpot that is making the house smell delicious and I have the kite runner to read that my mama sent over..but really I want to work..really! I am hoping it won't be too bad..I have this tree that is leaning and has a split..a really really big tree..I will take a pic tomorrow..I hope that tree decides to stay upright tonight!

The man has a job!

2008-02-03T20:55:00.000-08:00

For two whole days on a commercial in Seattle..hopefully some more commercials, movies and best yet..tv will be shooting soon. I certainly miss my tv shows!

This is Justin working on Jurassic Park III..such a great shot I had to share!

On the work front..as I have been saying...busy busy! I have loads of new designs on the website..please feel free to shop! I also have loads listed on ebay. I have tons of new pictures I am editing and going through..it is a little overwhelming when 30 pictures come in at once so it may take me a moment or two. Mindy..from Cutest Kids..is having her first show this weekend in Franklin, TN..contact her if you want more info of her shows..that's about it. Really just busy..a great thing!

Oh I also can't forget about the Spunky Monkey!! Totally cute site and you can find my clothing there are well..take a peek!

Hope you all are doing amazing...

Sheila

Groove

2008-01-26T12:54:00.001-08:00

Thanks Gen for sending this fabulous photo of your Groovin' Girl!

Have a great Saturday!!
Sheila

Birthday Dress...Post

2008-01-24T20:21:00.000-08:00

I just think this dress came out simply sweet! The cupcake applique is deliciously fun..and pretty...the dress is for a Birthday girl but I think she can wear it all spring and summer long...have to love that!

I am not stressing as much..loads of orders are flying out the door..today tons went out and even more tomorrow so that will catch me up a bit. I was worried I was getting a little behind but I am able to pop stuff out the door in about 5-6 days..not too bad. That is unless you have 3 or more sets..tee's are still slow from AA but soon that will be remedied as well and I can't wait!

On the homefront..hubby is still jobless but the writer's are talking and he has talked to a few guys that maybe..maybe he will be working next month..if he does I am going to do a little happy dance..the pressure will be off! I hope.

Anywho..better list a few more things and I hope you all are having a great night!

Sheila

Birthday Dress..Pre. Production

2008-01-24T00:38:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share this little dress with you guys too..in effort to redeem a birthday tee-dress that the shirt was too small (yep..still venting about that!) I sketched this little dress and really Love it and thankfully so does my lovely customer..I am doing short-sleeves for her which will be perfect for spring b-days!

I will share the completed dress when I am done..tomorrow night! It has priority tomorrow and thankfully Mona (my seamstress) is coming in bright and early..better hit the hay! I have a good 12-15 packages going out tomorrow..so don't fret if you have an order out..we are working hard!

Okay..really good night!
Sheila

Good Golly..Miss Molly

2008-01-24T00:09:00.000-08:00

I am normally a pretty positive person but this week has me all stressed out! I had a tshirt dilema that I hope has come to an end..I use American Apparel tee's and they do run small so I normally go up a size anyway but one poor customer couldn't even get it over her little one's head..not that just isn't right. Makes me stress!! I ADORE my customers..they are amazing people and not a complaint out of them..I am happily exchanging all too small shirts so if you had a problem please let me know. I have also bumped up production on my tshirt manufacturing so I can come to a place where I can just stop using AA all together...that will be a happy happy day!

Onto happier things that are here now..I am updating my email lists because that has slacked as well and I keep seeing all these great kiddo photo's! This one I am going to ad back onto the site this weekend and on ebay too..Mint Chocolate Chip..isn't she just a dolly girl! As sweet as can be!

More great pic's to come!

If you have any of your kiddo's in my clothes send them my way! I would love to add them to the bloggage.

Off to try to sleep..I had an ice cream sandwich after dinner and it is still keeping me wide awake. Whoops!

Have a great night..

Sheila

Spring Fling..has arrived!

2008-01-15T00:49:00.000-08:00

Come visit the new Spring line!

I have been working on this for a few months and just love it!!

Thank you to all my amazing photographers...Jane, Tamara, Becca, & my hubby...Justin..and huge hugs and kisses to our models...your little one's..aren't they amazing!!

Beauties..I tell you!

You make BGR look sooo good!!

http://www.babygoretro.com/

Angel Baby

2008-01-10T23:40:00.000-08:00

Justin took this pic of Mads a few days ago for a V-day promo..I just love it..she is my Angel Baby!

We are still waiting anxiously for the writer's strike to end..just heard that Warner Bros. is sending out one of those lovely lay off letters..one arrived from CBS a month or so ago for Justin..he worked for CBS on a few shows over the last years but it is something you don't open everyday. Makes me a little ill..I totally think the writer's deserve to be paid for their work...don't get me wrong..I just hope HOPE H...O..P..E it ends soon..it would be nice to know that the industry we both love will be back to normal soon..for so many of us. Not fun times..

On my biz front..the 15th is here in 5 days! I am so excited about the Spring Fling launch..been working my patootie on it so I am crossing my fingers you guys buy off the site..I really really need to end some of my ebay fee's and have always wanted to sell just off the site but ebay is a huge fun experience for me..I love Ebay! I really do..I think it is the best thing since sliced bread..but the fee's suck..

And Mindy from http://www.cutestkidsstore.com/ is gearing up to do her shows..I just popped 9 samples in the mail to her today and 4 or 5 more will be sent soon..I am excited to see how she does this season..and us too! I have totally enjoyed working with Mindy!

One last thing before I hit the hay...I have a few new things listed on Ebay..check it out!

And..I am doing a Launch on the 21st with the girl's of Wisteria Lane..it is going to be amazing..what a crowd! Talent galore!!!

Have a super night...

Sheila

Badda*Blingg!

2008-01-06T13:23:00.000-08:00

Is the winner!
Email me your addy to info@babygoretro.com and I will send you a $50.00 gift certificate!! Whahooo!!

Here is a picture of the first dress I ever made...I still have it!

I made it for Mads when the concept for BGR was just a far off idea in my head and she wore it for years and years..first as a dress than as a little top with pants or her diaper..totally cute! I adore pillowcase dresses!!

Sheila

Happy New Year!! & A fun little contest...

2008-01-01T12:38:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone has an incredible New Year!!

I have some resolutions this year. I will be doing a food journal and have decided that this year is the year I watch what I eat...and honestly I eat pretty darn good and don't like sweets too much..it is the cheese, wine and late night eating sessions that I am trying to stop so I loose the "baby" fat..especially since my babe is 8! Should be fun! I look forward to the challenge!

Onto the contest..

Win a $50.00 gift certificate to Baby Go Retro

Just post your answer here to this question..

What is the first style of dress Baby Go Retro ever made??

A little hint is: they were made popular by a tv personality that is a domestic diva!

This contest will end on Friday evening and if more than 1 person guessed correctly we will have a random drawing.

Have fun!!

Sheila

Irresistable ~ Sneak Peek

2007-12-29T21:16:00.000-08:00

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..

2007-12-25T23:54:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-21T22:50:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-20T00:12:00.000-08:00

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??

2007-12-16T23:45:00.000-08:00

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

2007-12-15T00:50:00.000-08:00

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..

2007-12-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

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..

2007-12-03T22:52:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-12T11:35:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-07T19:28:00.000-08:00

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?

2007-11-01T13:18:00.000-07:00

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!

Petticoat Pants

2007-10-30T17:00:00.000-07:00

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