Zid Zid Kids

Are you looking for something other than a Disney character to decorate your child's room with? Check out Zid Zid Kids. Based out of Marrakech, Morocco, the company offers unique and beautiful children's furnishings, toys, and accessories. Here are some of the items:

Animal Caravan Double Sided Bird Pillow $44

Riding Elephant $284

Animal Caravan Hippo $30.80

Round Mini Poof- Zebra $78

Backpack Airplane $48

Animal Mask and Cape- Giraffe $68

Also, Land of Nod offers crib bedding with a Zid Zid design.

The Land of Nod

Just received The Land of Nod catalog. As usual, the catalog is amazing. The Land of Nod, a subsidiary of Crate & Barrel, sells children's furnishings. While the furniture may be a bit expensive, most of the bedding sets are reasonably priced. Get yourself on their mailing list and check out the catalog. It will inspire you to create an amazing space for your little one!

DwellStudio at Buy Buy Baby

The DwellStudio product line is now available online at BuyBuyBaby.com and at the Buy Buy Baby store in Manhattan. Really cute stuff...very mod. Check out some of the items available online:

Dwell Studio™ Transportation Crib Bedding and Accessories, 100% Cotton $359.99

Dwell Studio™ Gio Lemon Stroller Blanket $39.99
DwellStudio™ Multi Plush Owl $35.99
DwellStudio™ Burp Cloth and Bib Set $31.99
DwellStudio™ Charlotte Bottle Holder $19.99

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Edward and Jacob Cutouts

In a previous post, I had jokingly posed the question as to whether the life-size Robert Pattinson aka "Edward" cutout featured in the new Nordstrom Twilight: New Moon Collection was for sale? Well apparently it is. And so is the life-size Taylor Lautner aka "Jacob" cutout. You can now buy them both at Nordstrom.com.

Which got me thinking. Why all of a sudden are these cutouts for sale? This is the answer:

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/the_awful_truth/b150734_old_ladies_stealing_life-size_rpattzes.html

Middle-aged women stealing Robert Pattinson cutouts from Nordstrom! How the hell did they even get them out of the store?

So what was Nordstrom's response? Sell the suckers for $33 a piece and make a profit off of these women's obsessions. Brilliant! Way to give the people what they want Nordstrom!

Gourmet Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

A friend of mine has started an online business selling gourmet chocolate-covered pretzels. So if you are looking for special wedding favors or just a midnight snack she's got you covered.

Check out her wares at Sweet N Salty By Design.

Unique Handmade Bridal Accessories

Looking for unique pieces to wear on your wedding day? Etsy, a site devoted to handmade goods, has a bunch of beautiful unique items that may complement your look.

Here are a few items:

Cashmere cropped sweater jacket $88

Dreamy Night Crystal Special Occasion Headband $30

Personalize your shoes with something blue $15

Velvet Kiss, Ivory Bridal Feather Hair Accessory, Velvet Leaves, Sequins, Ostrich Feathers $50

Vintage inspired hat (Tea with the queen) $385

Special Occasions Felted Bolero $220

Antique Silver and Crystal Earrings $17

Feather Headband with pearl button $49

The Warmest Jacket from babyGap

Four Gaps. That is how many Gaps I had to schlep to to find the Warmest Jacket in size 18-24 months for my son. Yes, I know I could have ordered it online and saved myself the trouble, but considering my office is near three Gap stores, you'd think I'd be able to save on the shipping and just buy it there. And yes, after visiting a fourth story, I managed to get my hands on it. Also, Gap is running an in-store promotion on the jacket right now (making it even more scarce), so I was able to get $10 off my purchase.

The jacket has a bunch of great features that are perfect for cold-weather days.

• Long sleeves with logo patch at arm, removable hood, zip front beneath snap placket, adjustable hook & loop fastened cuffs.
• Lower front snap-flap patch pockets, interior storm cuffs and snow skirt for extra protection from the elements.
• Warmest jacket has cozy micro fleece lining throughout.
• Comfortable down-filled water resistant polyester Warmest jacket with topstitching throughout.

Also got a great hat but they don't have that available online, so it really is worth a schlep to go check out their outerwear items in the store.

Lord & Taylor Friends and Family Discount

Get 25% off almost anything in the store this week from Wed 10/21 to Sunday 10/25.

Click here to print the coupon to use in the store. If you are shopping online use the promo code: FRIENDS at checkout.

Use it on something awesome like this Michael by Michael Kors Layton Large Leather Satchel $398

Waterproof Winter Boots

Every year I go out and try to find a pair of stylish Winter boots that will keep me warm and dry. And every year I fail miserably. This year's crop of Winter boots seem a bit more promising.

The North Face Women's Janey $154.95

Merrell 'Prevoz' Tall Boot $184.95

The North Face W Adrianne III $195

UGG Snowpeak $224

Land's End Women's Dory™ Snow Boots $99.50

L.L. Bean Snowfield Boots $89

The North Face W Nuptse Bootie III $85

The North Face Women's Nuptse Fur III $119.95

UGG® Australia "Dauphine" Tall Lace-Up Nylon Boots $240
Khombu Solar Lace $149.95

Timberland Mount Holly Tall Boot $179.95

New Moon Clothing Collection at Nordstrom Available

The Twilight Saga: New Moon fashion collection is now available at Nordstrom and at nordstrom.com.

Created by Awake, Inc. for Nordstrom, The Twilight Saga: New Moon fashion-focused apparel collection includes T-shirts, tanks, hoodies, dresses and jackets that reflect the mood and spirit of the film. Prices range from $30 for a T-shirt to $48 for a jacket. The collection of silver and gold-plated fashion jewelry created by N.E.C.A. for Nordstrom includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and key chains.

My only question...is the Edward cut-out for sale?

The Jon and Kate Plus 8 Halloween Costume

Looking for a couple's costume for Halloween? How about a costume inspired by recent tabloid headlines? Why not go as Jon and Kate Gosselin from TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8? What better way to celebrate the cancellation of their show than by dressing like these two schmucks for Halloween.

Here's what you will need:

Kate Gosselin:

The Kate Gosselin wig. Business in the front, party in the back!

Jon Gosselin:

Jon Gosselin wig (had he not received a hair transplant):
And of course the famous Ed Hardy T-shirt:

Mustn't forget the children.

Geox Baby Shoes

My son is almost 15 months old so we needed to get him his first real pair of shoes. We went to Little Steps in Englewood, NJ, a store that only sells baby and kids shoes. The person helping us was very attentive. He measured my son's foot and then brought out lots of options for him to try on. Fortunately, the first pair he tried were the perfect shoes for him so we didn't have to search that long. We got him a pair of Geox sneakers. The shoes are 100% leather inside and out and are waterproof. The price: $65.

We went to Central Park today to test them out and my son seems to be getting the hang of it. He was apprehensive at first, but I think he likes his new shoes.

So if you happen to be in Engelwood, NJ and you are in need of some kid shoes, check out Little Steps.