(giveaway at bottom of post)
You may have seen a sneak peek on Instagram last week (@alizadventures), but if not, I have some exciting news! My mother and I are working together on an Etsy shop, The Tipsy Bunny, which will feature children's bonnets as well as some other accessories, like fabric bibs and some baby necklaces from my sister's line, Laura Cox Designs.
The shop has a few items listed already (with more pieces in the works) and is open now HERE.
So, where did that silly name come from? Well, my mom is definitely not your typical "Granny" or "Grandma," so she chose Bunny as the name my daughter Camille calls her (her mother's pet name from her father was also Bunny). Tipsy is the name of our family dog, a Jack Russell. And if you want to believe that The Tipsy Bunny has a double meaning, then that is fine, too. :)
Mom, Camille, and me.
And yes, she made Camille's Lilly Pulitzer tunic ...
... out of a women's size 8 skirt that we cut up!
We are working together to select the bonnet designs and fabrics, but the majority of the actual labor is being done specifically by my mother. She is a sewing rockstar. You may have seen some of the beautiful items she's made for Camille. I'm handling the rest of the selling process -- shop upkeep, photography, listings, shipping, and marketing.
Here is a preview of some of the items in the shop. We are so excited and I hope you will keep us in mind for your own little ones or any upcoming events like baby showers, christenings, holidays, or birthdays!
Cooler weather will bring thicker fabrics to keep little ears warm.
GIVEAWAY TIME! We'd also love to hear from you ... what color or design would you like to see in The Tipsy Bunny? Please let us know any fun ideas or color/trim combos you may have in the comments section below. We are all ears! One commenter will be chosen randomly to receive a $10 shop credit to keep for yourself or give to a friend to use. The winner will be announced Friday!
Oh my April! This is so exciting! I love the name and of course the adorable products. ANything with pink a green is a win in my book!
ReplyDeleteBlues! These would be great for football season since we are outside so much! It is hard to find blue accessories for little girls!
ReplyDeleteSun hats and christening bonnets for boys, too! Maybe cute little bow ties?
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I bet Lilly fabrics would be popular!
ReplyDeleteGingham and seersucker!
ReplyDeleteIvory shantung silk!! Would be stunning for a Christening or Easter...or Christmas! And what a Great shop name!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see plaid with some velvet trim for the holidays. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! I would love to see red and black check or a fall plaid. Congratulations on the new business and I love that it includes 3 generations 😀
ReplyDeleteLove this! I bought one of your baby carrier ribbon toys.....and I don't even have children yet! I will definitely be stocking up for when I have one of my own some day and for my friends that already do! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteI'm having A Moment with tartans and plaids, so I'd love to see a tartan one for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! Love the gingham - maybe some navy? Plaid would be amazing for Christmas time!
ReplyDeletecongrats!! so excited for you :) i'd love to see blue seersucker with some little critters (crabs?! dolphins?) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteNot sure if first comment went through...but would love red- maybe corduroy- for Christmas! These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new adventure! Your products are SO adorable. I hope I have a little babe in the future so I can put her in these adorable bonnets <3
ReplyDeleteWhite with a lace trim. Neutral or simple print on outside with a fun or bright print on the inside rim.
ReplyDeleteseersucker is always a winner in my book, but a beautiful Christmas one would be pretty.also!
ReplyDeleteI could not be more excited to see Bunny's handiwork finally making it to a shop! She is so dang talented! Love the shop, love the name, love the bonnets! So proud of all you Slappey girls for opening up this shop! Y'all are going to kill it! Congratulations, friend!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'd LOVE to see a Christmas line bonnet too! And maybe something matching for boys (bow tie?) too! xo
April!! Congratulations on your new adventure!! I would love to see a plaid or tartan..something for the Christmas/holidays! :)
ReplyDeleteWe love pink anything, and will look forward to cold-weather styles! :) Congratulations on this exciting adventure!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work - what a skill! Maybe something in velvet for the holidays?
ReplyDeleteHey congrats! This is awesome- how fun to do a business with your best girls! And you can't go wrong with eyelet or seersucker for sweet summer babes!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, sweet girl! Between you and your mama, I know you will keep your shop stocked with beautiful things:) Popping over to take a look for Viv! A cozy material with some ermine trim (faux of course!) for fall and winter would be TOO precious - I would absolutely order:)
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! Congratulations to you and your mom. I'm on a major gingham and buffalo check kick....or even a heavy fabric in a gray or twill would be great for the fall and winter.
ReplyDeleteSo darling! I would love to see different school colors. How cute would a little baby at a tailgate be wearing one of those bonnets?!?! Also anything seersucker is a plus.
ReplyDeleteprecious!! congrats!! what a great new venture!! your mom is such a sewing star!! and ooh, i LOVE the eyelet on that bonnet! that's my fav. of course i have a baby boy, now, so i am supposed to be liking boyish things, aren't i. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see some purple and gold love for pirate pride, a baby has to represent while keeping warm. We are looking to add a plaid bonnet to our collection as well. This is so exciting, I just love the shop's name.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see garnet, black & white for a Gamecock baby! Would be perfect for Fall night games. Such a cute store name!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe some sun hats and bibs for boys!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for dark hue velvety for fall/winter time! What an exciting journey-congrats
ReplyDeleteCute. I'm sorry but sun bonnets do not get any better than those cute white eyelet styles!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I'm always a fan of pink seersucker and monogram - so that will always be my vote! :)
ReplyDeleteOh this is so much fun! I love orange and pink together (as you can see on my blog!). Love the name of your shop. That is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO exciting! Congrats! I have an etsy shop, too. I love etsy! It seems to be an amazing place for shops like us to get noticed. Excited to see your shop grow!
ReplyDeletexo, Candace | Lovely Little Rants
I am loving all things Navy! Any ideas for things for boys such as bibs or burp clothes?
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea and so nice to be able to do this with your mom . I think Lily inspired prints or colors would be adorable.
ReplyDeleteyou have to be THRILLED with the opening of the shop... cannot wait to ordering something ASAP!!! such a fun FAMILY business, too :) proud of you friend
ReplyDeleteBeautiful items!! I would love to see some red plaid for the holidays or the adorable green flamingo print with some pink trim! :)
ReplyDeleteI have been out of the blogging loop & completely missed this awesome announcement!! Congratulations to you & your mom!! That is so exciting & I wish y'all much success!!
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