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Pimp Your Crib: Restoration Hardware Baby & Child Debuts

babysugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:30:21 -0700

Almost a year after announcing their intention to enter the kiddie market, Restoration Hardware introduced its Baby & Child line this week. The line, which includes furniture, bedding, floor coverings, baby clothes, gifts and home accessories is accessible through its own website and catalog. The company plans to introduce it in select stores later this year.

The traditional products mirror the parent company's muted tone, mixing dark browns with baby blues, pastel pinks and neutral sages. Similar in style to its competitors at Pottery Barn Kids and Land of Nod, the pieces are somewhat pricier with cribs ranging from $800 to $1,000.

For a closer look at the rest of the adorable line, read more

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Interview With Bethenny Frankel: Housewife's Baby Talk

babysugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:16:11 -0800

Catfights, cocktails and creme de la creme guest lists are de rigueur on Bravo's hit Real Housewives of New York, where the cast spends much of their time decorating their homes, attending social events, and gossiping behind each other's backs. So how will the standout star, Bethenny Frankel, known for her witty zingers and Skinny Girl margaritas handle motherhood? With a mellow attitude and some perspective.

The mama-to-be who's due in June is keeping busy promoting the current season of Housewives, filming her own new series, Bethenny's Getting Married about her wedding to the babe's daddy, Jason Hobby, and penning her third book, A Place of Yes. The reality star chatted with me via phone yesterday as she was being prepped for a photo shoot.

BabySugar: Tell us about the pregnancy – were you surprised?
Bethenny: I was totally, completely surprised. It was generally something I was open to, but I wasn’t doing handstands and taking my temperature. I was just not being careful because I thought it would take a very long time because of my age. So yes, it was definitely like “Holy S**t”.

BabySugar: How’s the nursery coming along?
Bethenny: It isn’t. We haven’t done anything yet. We have to get to that in the next couple of weeks after we have the wedding. I like the catalog at Restoration Hardware, I like their style and the way they do it. Not so jungle-y. I think it will be much more conservative and nice. Not over the top with like clouds and hippopotamuses.

BabySugar: Should we expect to see a parenting book out of you like your costars Alex and Simon?
Bethenny: That will be years to come. It's so hard to be a parent to a thing that doesn’t do anything yet.

To see Bethenny's take on parenting and if the baby will call any Housewives "Auntie," just read more.

BabySugar: Will you heed their (Simon and Alex) parenting advice?
Bethenny: Oh me, no? I don’t believe in really taking advice for that stuff. I don’t really know anybody that is doing the job perfectly. I think you should use your instincts and no two situations are the same. My life is completely different than theirs and my job is different than theirs and I think you kind of have to go with what’s going on in your own house.

BabySugar: Will any of your costars serve as “aunties” to your baby?
Bethenny: [Pause.] Uh . . . no. Housewives has been a good experience and I’ve made some friends, people that I’m friendly with, but it's been a career move. My friend who said I have rotten eggs has been my friend for over 20 years and that’s the situation with most of my friends. You’ll see them all on my own show Bethenny’s Getting Married, which I am shooting right now.

BabySugar: Can we expect a postpartum PETA shoot like the one you did last year?
Bethenny: I don’t know if I need to be looking for reasons to be naked. It was a really nice offer, and I loved it, but I think that would be a little overkill.

BabySugar: Has pregnancy tamed you?
Bethenny: I think in some ways it's mellowed me a little bit. Like I was at an event with every single Housewife there last night, and I was sort of giggling at it and taking it a little more lightly. It's put things into perspective.

BabySugar: Will you be a free range mom or a helicopter one?
Bethenny: What? I don’t even know what a placenta is. (After an explanation) Free range! For sure!

Mommy Alert! Red Hot Deals For Black Friday

LilSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800

Black Friday gets many of us red in the face, but whether you choose to brave the stores today or shop from the comfort of your own home, here are some deals you may want to check out this holiday weekend.

1 in the Oven is offering 15 percent off all merchandise (that includes sale items) through today. Just use coupon code BELLY at checkout to save.
A favorite among expectant mamas, Isabella Oliver, is having its Thanksgiving Sale. Save 25 percent off today, 20 percent off on Saturday, 15 percent off on Sunday, and 10 percent off on Monday. To get the discount, enter the code FESTIVE at checkout.
Get free gift wrapping at Vera Plum now through Dec. 7.
Get 30 percent off all purchases at BabyStyle until Dec. 1 by entering the code GOBBLE30 at checkout.

There are a lot more deals to be had, so read more.

Restoration Hardware Baby & Kids just added new items to its sale selection on furniture, linens, and accessories for the home.
Shop Target's 2-Day Toy Sale today and tomorrow and score deals on toys and gadgets for your lil ones.
Chic eshop, Giggle.com, is offering free shipping on select toys, clothing, gadgets, and more.
Until Dec. 8, score 15 percent off all orders at The Children’s Place with coupon code HAC8.
Bloomingdale's baby items are currently on sale for up to 25 percent off online. The discount is automatically taken at checkout and ends Nov. 30.
And for those of you still looking to score the "it" gift this year, you can still get Elmo Live for $60 at Amazon.

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