Root and Sprout... and a few good things

A few weekends ago I was a guest Michigan artist at the fabulous boutique Root and Sprout, in Birmingham Michigan. Root and Sprout has some of the most unique items that are safe for your family and kinder to our environment. While I was there I couldn't resist picking up a few items for Will (see below) They also are also carrying several items from my shop and one in particular is the expecting necklace. If you are local you must stop by Root and Sprout, the owners Kelly and Susan are very hospitable and will help you select a truly unique gift.




When I saw the Bye Bye Monster and Bye Bye Monster spray in their shop I knew I had to have it for Will. Will has told me numerous times that we have monsters in our house, so I thought it was perfect. When I got home we read the book and Will sprayed the entire house and guess what he tells me that the monsters are gone, thanks to his monster spray. It is a really cute story and the spray smells wonderful it is loaded with lavender and chamomile.



Root and Sprout also carries the Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops, which are all natural and even have Vitamin C in them. Will loved them and I feel much better giving him a Yummy Earth Organic lollipop instead of a pure sugar sucker.



While I was at Root and Sprout I also met the lovely Sarah of Miss Sarah Photoart. Sarah takes the most beautiful photos and we discovered that we frequent some of the same blogs, what a small world.



You can read Sarah's blog HERE.


Happy Tuesday friends and make it a great day!

Featured Reader: Let me introduce you to.......

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Can you believe it is December already? Monday's are always fun here at La Dolce Vita since I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of my fab readers. I am excited to introduce you to Krista of Boutique Flair. Krista and I met at a social network a while back and became fast friends. Krista and I have so much in common and we both love all things Beautiful and Fabulous, speaking of Beautiful! Fabulous! are you a member yet? What are you waiting for??? Krista is a very busy WAHM who wears many different hats, grab a cup of joe and get to know my dear friend Krista.

Name:

Krista L. Peck of Boutique Flair Boutique Flair

Family:

I'm married to James, whom I met when he bit my hand at a club in Florida...Yes, love at first bite. And, as our engraved iPod says: James + Krista = Connor & Lily. Our son, Connor, is our 5 1/2 year old soccer playing, smart, handsome Kindergartener. Our daughter, Lily, is our 1 1/2 year old beautiful, miracle, special needs fairy princess who inspired my boutique.

How did you start blogging?

That's a bit of a winding story. Once I joined the boutique world by opening Lily Cait, I created Boutique Flair, to showcase the many fabulous items found in boutiques and other shoppes on the web. To add interaction and depth to the site, I added the Boutique Flair blog, which has grown and evolved so much in one short year.

Classic Tutu available for sale at Lily Cait

If you are a parent do you have a parenting philosophy?

I parent from the heart. Soon after becoming a mother, I found it natural to nurture my children and guide them along their paths. I suppose I'm not disciplined enough to be a true attachment parenting person, or anything like that, but I take a little of the best, and lots of advice from friends and family along the way!

You will never find me without......

My Clinique SuperBalm Lip Gloss. I love the feeling and the shine.

Day job:

My MS in Counseling & Psychology is currently on the shelf while I stay at home with my kids for a couple more years (economy willing). After Air Force wife and mother of 2, I am Krista, the business owner. My boutique Lily Cait offers couture tutus and hair accessories. It's my therapy and creative outlet! My other business, Boutique Flair is my stylish spot on the web, complete with daily fab finds, style tips and trends, rave product reviews, a shopping guide, community Beautiful Fabulous, and many other features.

Favorite Stuff:

Music: Alternative, Rock, Classic Rock & Celtic. I like lots of girly stuff like Tori Amos, Jewel, Natalie Merchant, Indigo Girls, etc.
Food: Pizza
Tv/ Movies: I choose to spend time behind the computer instead of the tv, for the most part. My favorite movies are Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Braveheart and Anne of Green Gables
Reading: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables

If you had to wear a T-shirt with your favorite saying on it what would it be?

"Fabulous!" It's such a girly, over-the-top word. I love it. I say it way too much.

Favorite stores to shop at:

Ohhh, too many! To name a few: Nordstrom, Victoria's Secret, Anthroplogie (one of everything please!), American Eagle, Express, Banana Republic, Gap, Gymboree (for Lily), Target (for everyday, fun stuff).

Other good stuff:

Thank you for the space on your blog, Kristen. Yours is one of my favorite blogs...and of course I'm a huge fan of your gorgeous jewelry!

And, thank you to your beautiful readers for taking the time to read about me! You can find me on Myspace, Twitter, Facebook by searching for "Boutique Flair", and a few other places on the web!

A special thank you to Krista for a fab interview. Please be sure to stop by her holiday guide for some great shops, yours truly is included in the Boutique Flair guide.

If you would like to be a featured reader please send me a email at klacustomcreations@comcast.net

Exciting news to share....

I am excited to announce that the magazine I contribute to, Beautiful Fabulous has been picked up by Blog Burst!! So what does that mean? Blog Burst places blogs on nearly 100 top-tier news and media sites, including: Fox News, Reuters, USA Today, McGraw Hill, Internet Broadcasting and many more. My fashion articles and all of the other fabulous writers on B!F! now have the opportunity of hitting the mass media outlets. Blog Burst is very picky as to who they accept so this is such a great honor. If I become a famous writer I will remember all of my bloggy friends (just kidding friends)! I think a special thank you is in store for Krista Peck who is our fabulous editor. If you would like to read my fashion articles when they are hot off the press please join me at Beautiful Fabulous. You will also find many other fab articles in a variety of topics.

Do you like everything that is Beautiful and Fabulous?

If you love everything that is beautiful and fabulous then please come join me at Beautiful! Fabulous! Beautiful! Fabulous is a online community which encompasses all that is beautiful and fabulous. You will receive up to date information on family, fashion, fitness, entertainment, relationships and much more! I am excited to announce that I am a weekly contributor on fashion so please head on over to read my article titled "I took the handmade pledge"

You will feel right at home the minute you join. The community is comprised of women supporting women, who want to have some fun at the same time.

Hope to see you over at Beautiful! Fabulous!

P.S. MEMBERSHIP IS FREE!

Let me introduce you to Krista Peck and Boutique Flair

So you ask what is Boutique Flair? If you haven't visited yet http://www.boutiqueflair.com/ please stop by and say hi to Krista and you may find some fabulous finds.

Boutique Flair is your stylish place to window-shop for your next posh purchase. Since opening its doors in 2007, BoutiqueFlair.com has served as a stylish online storefront for some of the best businesses on the web. Through advertisements, editorial reviews, and giveaways, Boutique Flair offers its fashion savvy visitors information on the most unique and beautifully made products available on the web. BoutiqueFlair.com is a chic, modern place to find the latest must-have items!

Krista's Masters in Counseling & Psychology, and love of research, writing, fashion and web design have proven to be a fabulous mix for Boutique Flair! In addition to owning and operating Boutique Flair and Lily Cait, Krista is a weekly Beauty & Style contributor at PoshMama.com's online magazine & social network for women. Today, Krista wears the hats of mother and businesswoman...stylishly of course!